Cassia stumbled back, her breath caught in her throat, but Martinez’s hand wrapped firmly around her waist, keeping her from retreating. His other hand slid to the back of her head, his fingers tangling in her hair as he drew her closer, deepening the kiss. His lips moved with such command, it left
Cassia inhaled deeply as she stepped out of the cab, the night air cool against her skin. She handed the driver his fare, barely registering his cheerful "Goodnight" before he drove away. The lights of the apartment she shared with her friends shune brightly ahead. Her feet moved quickly, almost as
"Who is it?" Kiara asked, stepping closer to Cassia, who hesitated before taking a deep breath. "It's... Martinez. But why is he here?"Cassia muttered under her breath, though Kiara and Quinn still heard her. "Martinez?" Quinn repeated, seeking confirmation. Cassia immediately pressed a finger to
Nora gestured for them to take a seat, and they settled into the plush armchairs opposite her desk. "I called you about a design project," she began, her eyes locking onto Cassia's. "I heard you're participating in a contest, and I'm thrilled. Would you be willing to work with me after the competi
"This is just perfect to keep his eyes on me alone," Cassia muttered, giving one last glance at her reflection before exiting the room with a small package in her hands—a birthday present for the man she had loved for five years and still loved deeply. It's was her boyfriend birthday. And guess who
"Sia," Darvan called as he slowly sat upright, his head pounding with a headache. He found himself sprawled on the sofa, still in yesterday’s clothes and without a blanket. His head spun and he felt the chill creeping in, like he might catch a cold. “Why didn’t she help me change?” he groaned, hold
As the place boomed with loud music and people danced to every beat, Darvan sat next to Stacy, who was busy talking without a care. She kept going on about Cassia and Darvan's breakup, and how she and Darvan had officially become a couple. This party wasn’t just to celebrate her return, but also to
Darvan scoffed, trying to push these feeling of jealousy he felt away as he approached Cassia. Every step he took towards her intensified his anger. She looked so happy with the guy she was talking to, and that made Darvan's blood boil. As he got to her, he squinted his eyes when he noticed her long
Nora gestured for them to take a seat, and they settled into the plush armchairs opposite her desk. "I called you about a design project," she began, her eyes locking onto Cassia's. "I heard you're participating in a contest, and I'm thrilled. Would you be willing to work with me after the competi
"Who is it?" Kiara asked, stepping closer to Cassia, who hesitated before taking a deep breath. "It's... Martinez. But why is he here?"Cassia muttered under her breath, though Kiara and Quinn still heard her. "Martinez?" Quinn repeated, seeking confirmation. Cassia immediately pressed a finger to
Cassia inhaled deeply as she stepped out of the cab, the night air cool against her skin. She handed the driver his fare, barely registering his cheerful "Goodnight" before he drove away. The lights of the apartment she shared with her friends shune brightly ahead. Her feet moved quickly, almost as
Cassia stumbled back, her breath caught in her throat, but Martinez’s hand wrapped firmly around her waist, keeping her from retreating. His other hand slid to the back of her head, his fingers tangling in her hair as he drew her closer, deepening the kiss. His lips moved with such command, it left
****** As the drive to Martinez’s place continued, Cassia sat with her hands clasped tightly in her lap, trying to steady her nerves while the city lights gradually disappeared behind them. She stole a glance at Martinez, who remained calm and focused on the road. When they arrived, Martinez step
The seconds stretched on, and Cassia couldn’t help but wonder if this mistake might cost her more than she was willing to risk. "Because of this detail," Mrs. Rios continued, a smile suddenly tugging at her lips, "this will be my favorite dress." Cassia’s head snapped up, her eyes wide with surp
"Can I ask you the same question? If I were him and you were her, what would your answer be?" Liam kept the thought to himself, his gaze fixed on Cassia. She bit her lower lip, holding it between her teeth before letting it go, leaving her lips glistening. His eyes lingered longer than they should
The conversation flowed effortlessly between Liam and Cassia’s friends, Kiara and Quinn, laughter filling the air as they exchanged playful jabs. "You’re surprisingly good at this socializing thing," Quinn teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Liam chuckled, leaning back casually. "Am I? I’ve
The woman noticed the look on Cassia’s face and let out a soft laugh. “Don’t overthink it, and please don’t misunderstand me,” she said. “If he could trust you with my design, considering how picky I can be, then you should understand what I mean. When I say I’ll help, it means that I already belie