CASSANDRA
I bolted up from the bed when I noticed that the sun was already brightly shining in the sky, and I was alone. What time is it now? I grabbed my phone on the bedside table and gasped to see it was almost noon. "Why does no one wake me up?" I thought, running inside the bathroom to take a quick bath. I wore blue jeans, a striped black and white shirt, and a black Converse. Then, I brushed my still-wet hair and let it air dry before running out of my room and down the stairs. When I reached downstairs, I found no one. "Where are they? Did they leave me behind?" My heart deflated with the thought, but I shrieked in fright when someone poked my side. Jenny laughed when she saw my frightened face, which earned me a glare, but she only giggled. I frowned when I saw she was only wearing a swimsuit. "Finally, you're awake,CASSANDRAWhat should I say? Xander is looking at me with hopeful eyes, but why am I thinking about Alex? Since we went to the ice rink, I have felt that he and Alex are one person. I didn't voice this to anyone, but I strongly think Alex and Xander are one person. At that time, He called me Angel, but why was he hiding his true identity if he was Alexander? "I can wait." It snapped me out of my thoughts. "Why do you like me? We only met a few months ago. I'm sure you have already met many women better than me. I'm only a university student; compared to you, I'm nothing, while you are professional and have a stable job. "I like you not because of your achievements. You have a beautiful heart, An... What I mean Cassy and I know you enough to know who you are. " Fear passed his eyes for a few seconds, but quickly he hid it. He almost call
CASSANDRA"Why are you still standing there? Come, we don't have enough time." Sarah said. I walked to them, and Jenny quickly pushed me to sit. And they quickly did my hair and make-up, and after thirty minutes, they were done and now helping me with my dress. I put on my ankle boots and then looked at my reflection in the mirror, and my eyes widened. I looked different. They gave me smoky eyes and light makeup, but my lips were painted bloody red. And the dress hugged every curve of my body, showing enough cleavage. My hair was tied in a ponytail, showing my neck. I look mature in this kind of dress and make-up."So?" Jenny grinned."Not bad." "Yah! They both said, and I winced when they slapped my shoulder."You look stunning, hot, and sexy right now," Sarah said and glared at me."Okay, you two did great. Satisfied?" Sarah smirked. "I'm sure Mr. Kwon will drool on you," Sarah said, and they high-fived
CASSANDRA"Hi, Angel." I smiled, wrapped my arms around him, and leaned my face on his chest. My action surprised him for a few seconds, and he stopped moving. I smiled and waited for him to snap from his trance and savor the feeling of his arms around me.After a minute, he cleared his throat and finally started to move to the music, but I kept my arms around him and my face on his chest. His arms tighten around me, and he leans his chin on the crown of my head."Thank you for everything you did for me," I started. My life turned upside down because of what you did—in a good way, and I don't know how to repay you.""I'm not expecting anything. As long as you are happy, that's enough for me. I witnessed how you suffered from the hand of your own family, and I wanted you to experience happiness too.""Tell me, do you have anything in m
CASSANDRAI woke up to feather-light kisses showering my face, and when I opened my eyes, Alex's smiling face hovered above me. "Good morning, Angel." He whispered, pressed his lips on my forehead, and tenderly caressed my cheek. Waking like this every morning is blissful. I won't mind being awakened this early as long as Alex's beautiful smile and tender kisses I will feel and see as soon as I open my eyes."Good morning," I replied, smiling. "What time is it now?" We were back from Jeju Island Yesterday. I still have a few days left in my semestral break."Still early for you to wake up, but I want you to join me for breakfast before I go to work. I hope you don't mind." He planted another kiss on my cheek. I just noticed he is already dressed up for work and fresh from a shower. No wonder he smells so pleasant while I am a mess.
CASSANDRAAfter we ate lunch, I told Mama about Alex's plan, and she told me to be careful in case I bumped into my ex-family members.I asked Billy and Jack to drive me to the mall first. I don't want to go to the spa or massage parlor because I'm uncomfortable with a stranger touching my body, so I want to buy something to pass the time before I go to Alex's office.Billy and Jack went with me inside, and we roamed the mall for an hour before something caught my eye. I quickly dragged them inside the shop and looked around. I grinned, wondering if Alex would accept my gift for him—a couple's shirt. "Billy, Jack. You both can take it, too. It's on me," I said when I saw the look on their faces. I'm sure Billy is thinking about Sarah and Jack, his wife.I chose the black-and-white shirt—black for Alex and white for me—with a half-heart printed on each one. When you put the t-shirt
CASSANDRA "It's not her fault," I muttered. "I'm so sorry, Angel. I forgot to inform her about you. I wondered why you hadn't come until now, that's why I called your phone, but Jack answered it and told me that you left your phone in the car and you had already arrived at the building an hour ago, that's why I rushed down as soon as I hung up the phone." "It's okay," I smiled. He pulled me into his embrace and kissed my forehead. "I bought a snack." I raised the paper bag I held in front of us, and he quickly took it from my hand and peck lips. "Thank you. I'm starving." He led me to his office when the elevator opened. "Why are you starving? You don't eat lunch?" I asked as I fixed the food on top of the center table. "I'm busy because I'm away for a week. I have many documents that need to be signed, and I don't have an appetite." He replied,
CASSY It was around seven in the evening when we left Alex's office. "What do you want to eat for dinner, Angel?" He asked as we drove out of the parking lot. "I want seafood." I smiled when he chuckled. I knew that he knew that seafood was my favorite. After a few minutes of driving, he parked in front of a high-end seafood restaurant where rows of expensive cars parked. I could see the people getting in and out of the restaurant, most of them wearing formal attire. I looked at the clothes I was wearing. "Alex, I think I'm wearing inappropriate clothes for this restaurant." "Who said that? You can wear a pajama for all I care. We want to eat, and we are not at a party. No one will stop you from getting inside to eat, or they'll answer me. And besides, what you are wearing looks good on you." He smiled and kissed my cheek before he got out of the car and ran to my side. He opens th
CASSANDRA After bathing, I quickly changed into my pajamas and rushed inside my room. I hurriedly blew dry my hair and dived onto my bed, pulling the cover around me. I want when Alex comes back; I'm already sleeping. I can't face him at the moment. Maybe tomorrow. I was already dosing off when I heard a knock at the door. I ignored it and pretended that I was already sleeping. The door opened, and I heard footsteps coming. Then I felt him sit beside me. "Are you sleeping, Angel?" I keep my facade and don't make any movement movement. I feel his lips on my cheek, and then he runs his fingers on my hair. "I love you, I love you so much, Angel. Until now, I still couldn't believe you were beside me. I've dreamed of you in my arms for a long time, and now you are here, and I'll do everything that smiles on your lips will stay there as long as you are by my side. Let me lay beside you for a while, okay? I'll go back to my room later." He whispered. Then I felt him lay beside me a