We stood like that for a while. Jason stroked the back of my head gently and whispered in my ear that it was going to be ok, even without knowing what made me cry. My tears stopped flowing. I was slowly regaining my composure, listening to Jason's heartbeat and feeling the warmth of his body. It was soothing.
“Can you tell me what happened now?” Jason asked seeing that I became calmer.
“Grace and I found the evidence… I could finally clear my name…” I muttered, still glued to his chest, “We found out that the real culprit was Camilla, but then I showed the video that we'd recorded to Samil… He forbade me from publishing it anywhere… He even told me, he would fire me if I did…”
Jason looked straight into my eyes. I wished I could smile at him, but the pain that surfaced in my expression was far too visible. Jason's gaze was filled with anger. I knew it wasn't directed at me, yet I flinched. I
When I woke up, Jason was hugging me from behind. My whole body was covered in Jason's scent. I wasn't exactly sure whether I was comfortable with it or not. It was as if I was sinking in guilty pleasure. My heart didn't pound frantically. It felt nothing like lying next to the person I loved. Perhaps, I felt like this since my mind became poisoned by those rumors about me, that I was using Jason. Even though I was honest with him, and basically he was the one who led to this situation, something about this morning felt awkward. I even started to wonder if I should sneak out of his apartment, like a secret mistress escaping when the dawn comes. Of course, as soon as I pictured this thought in my mind, I realized how absolutely immature that idea was… I became slightly stiff lying awake in Jason's arms. I tried not to move for a few more minutes, figuring my way out of his embrace. I could feel his steady and strong heartbeat resonating through my back. His breath delicately
I stood right outside my office and hectically wondered whether I should go inside or stay and listen to what was going on, peeking through the crack in the door. I took a deep breath and reached for the door handle, but something made me stop half way. I pulled back my hand and stood like that, unable to move. “I asked what are you doing here?!” I heard Samil's harsh voice. “I already told you, I'm Kassandra's assistant, I have every right to be here,” Jason chuckled maliciously. “So, where is she?” Samil hissed. “Since the CEO has to know. Kass went to meet with Grace,” Jason smirked. “Why do you keep calling your boss by name?” Samil glared at him clenching his teeth. “Why can't I? She was the one who suggested it… Besides, it's more accurate to call your lover by name, don't you think?” Jason smiled wickedly. I flinched. My head started to spin, and my body shivered. Why did Jason say something like that?! Of course, I coul
His lips sweetly touched mine. I reacted unknowingly, returning his caresses. He kept holding the back of my head, pulling me even closer to him. He slipped his tongue in my mouth and skillfully moved it around, giving me an indescribable thrill. I had never thought it's possible to feel that much excitement from a kiss.I wasn't able to tell how long it all lasted, how long I was in his arms, how long he used his lips and tongue to give me pleasure. It felt like an eternity, as if I had fallen asleep and wished that I would never wake up. Unfortunately, I did. He stopped, gently pulled me away from him and smirked.“Was that what you wanted?” suddenly, he asked.“Was… what?” I stared at him, bewildered.“The kiss… Was that what you were hoping for from the moment you met me in the company?” he questioned, casually.I gasped and glanced at him, trying to comprehend the exact meaning of his words.
The next day, Jason greeted me standing in front of my office. He was grinning and being cheerful as usual. I also decided to behave like I normally did, and smiled at him warmly. We drank coffee in my office, briefly discussed all the issues with the filming, and went to the set without saying one word about “us”. I felt relieved. For now, I wished that things between us would go back to the way they were before…The shooting went smooth and fully professional. Everyone from the production team was attentive and diligent, and Sonia and Charlotte were shining as much as the celebrities they interviewed. I felt quite accomplished seeing it all happen.Only one thing changed… Jason's behavior. I couldn't exactly tell when it had changed. Maybe I simply didn't notice it before, but now, every time someone came close to me, he was giving that person a hostile glare. Of course, it had never happened if that “someone” was a woman. I was
Mr. Romero led me inside. The space within the mansion had been cleared of all the furniture to avoid unpredictable events, such as objects flying around the whole mansion while the ritual would be taking place. I walked along the corridor straight to the grand banquet hall. There were no electric lights there, only small torches placed around. It suddenly felt as if I had entered a medieval palace. The whole floor was tiled with mosaic, and the place right above the energy core had been marked with a round mosaic ornamented with a templar cross in the middle.“Where is the Chairman now and what is his current state?” I asked standing in the marked center of the floor.“He is in the specially prepared van outside the mansion. Our trusted doctor is with him. He is unconscious, but his heartbeat seems steady,” Mr. Romero informed.At the same moment, my Grandma called telling me that she and Kira had just arrived in front of the building. I
When I opened my eyes, I found myself lying in a comfortable bed. There was a huge window on the right side of it. The sunrays were entering through the window, enlightening the entire room. It must have been late in the morning since the sun was quite high. I should probably have been in a deep state of panic, but I was strangely composed. I wondered how long I slept like that, and what exactly happened, but I didn't find even an ounce of anxiety in me. I turned my head to the other side and saw Grandma. She was napping while sitting in an armchair. She looked peaceful and serene… as if she was a different person. I chuckled softly. My voice woke her up. “Kass…? You are awake… That's great… We were worried…” she muttered with a sleepy voice. “You don't sound like you were worried at all,” I teased her. “I was worried… but I knew you'd be fine,” she grinned. “Where is Aunt Kira?” I asked looking around the luxurious room we were in. “S
I finally managed to get dressed in something other than a night gown. Certainly, those things weren't my own clothes either. I was given a luxurious set in a light pink color with a jacket and a skirt, and a pair of nude pumps. As soon as I wore those clothes, I felt like a young noble lady on her way to the tea party. I looked at myself in the mirror and felt that I looked weird…“You look gorgeous!” Grandma sounded delighted, “I wouldn't mind if you started wearing clothes like this every day.”Of course, she wouldn't mind. She and the Chairman were already planning my wedding! The problem was, my groom was almost on his way to wed someone else…A while later, Grandma, Kira and I were served breakfast outside in a beautiful bower. We were also informed that the Chairman was extremely occupied from the morning, but he and his grandson would meet us for lunch. In the meantime, we were to enjoy the garden and the mansion as
I kept standing and looking at the ashes of a place we used to call home. The worst part of it was that none of our neighbors noticed there was anything out of the ordinary with the house. The people around us were walking out their dogs and passing by without knowing what had truly happened. They couldn't know. The magic of the eldest didn't allow them to see the ruins. The shield those witches casted, was like a mirror reflecting what the place used to look like just before they destroyed it. They acted as a criminal trying to cover up his own crime.“How dare they! If they have guts to do something like that, I won't let them hide it!” I roared.I raised my hand up and clenched my fist, breaking their spell so that everyone could see the truth. As soon as the spell was broken, the commotion started. People started gathering, looking at the ashes in absolute disbelieve. Some of them started taking pictures while others, who knew my Grandma, came to ask us