Cassidy decided to change into her one-piece swimsuit and join her brothers in the pool, she thought might as well have the talk while Rowan was busy with his work.
"Cassie!" Edmond yelled out and told her to jump into the pool and so she did, cannonballing just like she'd done when they would play in their pool. They laughed, even Dillon splash her and playfully drown her just like he would when they were younger. It had been too long she thought. Her mind was remembering the days when everything was easy when their parents were still around when the burden wasn't hers alone to bear.They played and splashed around, laughing till their eyes were teary and they all got too tired. Cassidy decided to rest by the poolside, her brothers joining her and they finally had the talk."So, you and dad's friend? I don't think I've ever seen you date a guy before." Edmond asked when Dillon hurriedly grabbed three cans of soda and then took his seat next to his twin.Monday came too soon, the boys were dropped off at their school as scheduled and Cassidy was back at her apartment almost an hour later. "I'll talk to you later." He stepped closer, breathed his words inches from her ear then his lips hovering on hers before he gave her a sweet kiss, too short to be sensual but it didn't stop Cassidy from wanting more. She sighed, resting her back on the door after closing and locking it behind her. Cassidy spent the next hour relaxing, getting her mind focused before she leaves for campus.The assignments were turned in, and Wren the TA greeted her warmly and asked about her weekend. He conveyed his sympathy about having to spend the weekend with her little brothers which made Cassidy shake her head and laugh softly. "Siblings... this is why I'm thankful that I'm an only child. Come on, you should come to our mid-week party." "You start making things for us, seriously, midweek party?" He la
The mid-week party was pushed back to the end of the week and Cassidy decided to go when a couple of her girlfriends from her class offered to pick her up and go to Wren's together.The TA's apartment was much bigger than she thought. The party was lively and she was dodging Rowan's call as she was dancing and laughing with her peers.Rowan and Cassidy had been in touch throughout the weekdays, he was busy with work but would call her nightly before he went to bed. And obviously, he meant to do so on the night she went to Wren's party. "You know your phone keeps on glowing right? Come on, I'll show you to my room you can answer it there." Wren offered when he saw it peeking through her jeans pocket, the TA was circling the room, being a good host for his party. Cassidy sighed and pouted, she didn't want to talk to her boyfriend, not yet. But in her mind, she knew he wouldn't stop calling until she picked up. At least she can get it over with and
Yesterday was one of the best Saturdays she had, they ended up going back to Cassidy's for her clothes, her books and her laptop then spent the morning with coffee and breakfast at the little cafe at the corner of her apartment building. Cassidy was staying at Rowan's and spent her weekend there, they video-chatted with her brothers checking in about Dillon's situation. The familiarity of the laid-back situation comforted both of them as they worked side by side typing on their laptops silently focusing on their tasks at hand. "I like this," Rowan nuzzled and planted a kiss on the crook of her neck. She laughed softly and kissed his cheek then continue typing on the laptop. "I like it even more if you make coffee, oh, and I'm hungry, maybe we should take a break." "I'll make coffee, you pick dinner." They've been working nonstop since after lunch he was feeling it on his back and she shook her head and laughed when he actually moved and heard a cracking sound from his back. "Fuck,
Cassidy felt uneasy since morning came, she wasn't feeling confident about the formal dinner that Rowan was taking her to that night. Everything seemed over her head though Rowan convinced her otherwise. When the evening arrived, she was dressed in the black Dior gown, styling her hair and putting on her makeup to perfection. Her mood was still on edge. Her mind kept on wondering if she made the right decision by agreeing to accompany Rowan. And her insecurity was reflected in her expression when Rowan saw her. "Hey, what's the matter?" "Um, I don't know, I'm really not sure about tonight. You know, you bring me as your plus one, and everyone knows that I'm a Rhodes."Looking at Cassidy, Rowan could see that it was more than that. "There's more, tell me?" Rowan planted a soft kiss on the crook of her neck while looking at her through the mirror where she nervously straightened her already perfectly fitted dress. "I don't want to embar
Last night they were supposed to have a lovely night out, but it ended badly because Heather decided to show up and mess with Cassidy's head. Rowan tried to calm her down and helped Cassidy open up. He tried to make her talk to him, but he failed and ended up having to let her have her privacy after numerous tries to find out what Heather said when they were alone.He knew last night Cassidy left his house with a positive attitude, he actually thought they were going to have a nice date night. All was going well, up until he saw his ex. He knew that Heather was vicious, she could bring anyone down, and that was just how she was. Heather even admitted years ago that she felt smug after she made the chairman of one of her woman's associations cry. Thinking back years behind, Rowan remembered that Heather was doing it just because she wanted to be the center of attention.And since last night Cassidy was the center of his attention, there was no doubt that H
Since Cassidy decided that she needed her friends in her life without Babes, she talks and texts Bree and Dee almost daily since their last meet-up. And her bestie accommodated her and completely understood her longing for Babes even just to gossip. The next couple of days after she got home from campus she twirls around and dances in her private stripper studio. Cassidy did work the room, without any audience her music was loud and the beat of her heart was pushing through her ribcage like a mad lion. But she kept on dancing and dancing and dancing until her feet felt numb and her thighs and calves were feeling the strains.She dropped herself on the wooden floor panting, body covered in a thin sheen of sweat. Cassidy didn't know where it came from but the rush of emotion surged through her insides making her sob, cry and choke from her tears. It took a while until she calm down and breathe normally."Shit. What was that?" She surprised herself and got u
"You will not get out of bed unless to go to the bathroom and for meals." Rowan planted a sweet kiss on her cheek. The man was dressed in his working attire. He needed to leave for his meeting, but he kept on coming back to tuck Cassidy under the covers. "I will be fine, Mrs. Dawson will be here at nine, she was just running a bit late because you insist on her buying groceries for me when I told you that we can have them delivered like we usually do." "But I want them to be fresh, you're in recovery..." "Okay, enough said. You're going to be late." She shooed Rowan towards the door and giggled when he actually huffed like a petulant kid. It was an hour later when Mrs. Dawson arrived at the house and she went straight to check up on Cassidy and was content to find her still resting. The older woman called Rowan and told him that she was at the house and Cassidy was sleeping. "I'm going to get her breakfast ready and make sure she too
When Saturday arrived Cassidy was bored out of her mind. She had been staying in bed for days, and between Rowan's busy schedule and getting to know him better through Mrs. Dawson, Cassidy was thrilled when her younger brothers arrived after Maurice picked them up. "Cass, tell Rowan he did not have to send his driver to pick us up. We can order a car, we know the address." Dillon the older twin only by minutes greeted her as they reached the foyer. "Aww... my little brothers are all grown up," Cassidy cooed and gave them her welcoming hug, complete with the sweet smothering sister affection. Edmond welcomed her hug and embraced her back while Dillon gave her a fake gag that make Mrs. Dawson laugh softly. The boys paused their greeting when they noticed the older woman. "Oh, boys, I want you to meet Mrs. Dawson, she's in charge of this household. So don't do anything funny, but if you want to dig dirt on Rowan she's cool enough to share them if you managed to get in her good grac