After dropping the subject, Kenny couldn't resist asking, "Who do you think did this?"With frustration audible in my voice, I replied, "I have no clue."Suddenly, I sat upright with determination and declared, "I want to bring her down."Perplexed, Kenny inquired, "Who?""Julie. I must ensure that she loses. I won't allow Jasper to marry her. I don't care if he doesn't love me, but I won't let him marry her."Alex interjected, his voice soothing, "Hold on, Cassandra. I understand your emotions, but don't let him drag you down. You are worth more than that. You deserve better. We will help you bring him down, but first, we need to devise a plan."With tears in her eyes, Cassandra gazed up at Alex and whispered, "I know, Alex. But I can't help it. I genuinely care about him, and I don't want to see him suffer again." Alex and Kenny shared a meaningful glance. Having witnessed Cassandra's painful past relationships, they too wanted to shield her from further heartbreak."You're right, Ca
"I'm sorry, Jasper, but I don't want to deal with unnecessary drama," I said firmly when he brought up an idea. He tried to interject, but I cut him off again. He threw his hands up in frustration and gave in with an "Alright."Then, to my surprise, Jasper made a request that caught me off guard. "I want you to come back home," he said, turning to me. Julie gasped in shock, and I raised my eyebrows in surprise.Julie attempted to intervene, but Jasper silenced her with a gesture. I maintained my composure and calmly responded, "Jasper, I don't think that's a good idea."Jasper informed Sandy that his parents were planning to stay with them for a few days. He mentioned that his parents were aware that they were living together and would be concerned if Sandy was not present. Although Jasper could cover for a day or two, he feared that any longer would lead to suspicion.This news left Sandy feeling disappointed, but she took comfort in the fact that Julie was equally upset. "Alright," s
Cassandra 's POVAs I sat there contemplating the intricate task of exposing Julie's ulterior motives to Jasper, without causing him irreparable harm, I was acutely aware of the delicate nature of the situation. It was imperative that I prevent him from being deceived by Julie's superficial intentions, but I also knew that I had to approach the situation with finesse, as any misstep could have grave consequences. If he were to continue his relationship with Julie, it would be extremely challenging to undo any damage that had already been done.As I lost myself in my thoughts, my brow furrowed in frustration. Suddenly, Jane returned with a lighthearted comment, "Whoa! You're going to get wrinkles from that!"Despite my worries, her humor managed to elicit a smile from me. "Ha-ha, you're funny," I responded, attempting to brush off my concerns.Jane, however, remained unconvinced. "Nope, I'm just stating a fact. What's on your mind?" she inquired, her concern apparent.I hesitated before
Jasper frowned disapprovingly as he spoke to Julie, "Please don't act silly." Jasper was raised with traditional values, where he believed in paying for dates and taking care of his partner. Julie smirked at him, seeming to claim victory in their exchange.Feeling frustrated, but determined not to let Julie's comment get to her, the protagonist suddenly had an idea. "I know!" she exclaimed. "I need to buy some shampoo and body lotion. Let's go to the store!" Alex took her hand, and Kenny walked by her side as they headed towards the Body Shop. Jasper followed behind.Once inside the store, the group spent a lot of time admiring the different products, with Kenny and the protagonist enthusiastically exclaiming over them. Alex stood back, amused. The protagonist was thrilled to be able to buy her favorite Strawberry body butter, Banana shampoo and conditioner, and even a body mist. These were once considered luxuries, but she was now able to afford them.Kenny's excitement was palpable a
Jasper posed the question, "What should we do now?" to which I responded with a shrug. Alex and Kenny exchanged pensive glances, and then Kenny proposed the idea, "Maybe we could catch a movie." I shrugged once more, feeling indifferent towards the suggestion.Julie interjected, "Why don't we go drinking instead?" The notion of drinking didn't appeal to me, and I wrinkled my nose in disgust. Jasper quickly vetoed the idea, stating, "Sandy doesn't drink, so that's not an option." I couldn't resist grinning in triumph as three of us were against Julie's proposal and none were in favor.Julie looked as if she was on the brink of exploding, but the boys paid no heed to her demands and instead discussed which movie to watch. Ultimately, it was decided that we would watch a movie at Jasper's place. The boys generously allowed me to choose the movie, as I was feeling down."Yay, The Alchemist!" I exclaimed excitedly, but Jasper and Alex responded with groans of displeasure.Julie proposed, "W
"Are you absolutely certain? I'm fine with whatever you choose. I simply need to use the restroom urgently!" exclaimed Cassandra in frustration.I chuckled at her irritation and motioned for her to go ahead. Then I directed my attention towards Julie."I believe it's my responsibility to determine who qualifies as a guest in my own house," I asserted firmly.Julie appeared taken aback by my statement. "But, Jasper, she isn't even a guest! She's the hired help!""She's not just an employee!" I raised my voice, my desire to protect Cassandra surfacing. "Don't ever refer to her in that manner. She's like a friend to me. Do not dare to call her anything else."Julie's hand rested on my shoulder, but she quickly removed it, acknowledging her mistake. "I apologize," she murmured, her tone contrite. "I had no idea that you had such strong feelings for her.""You do now," I retorted icily, turning away from her. However, my attention was abruptly diverted by Cassandra's urgent yell from my bed
Julie's POV:As I got into the car, I couldn't help but slam the door in frustration. "Easy!" exclaimed Alex, to which I rolled my eyes before resting my head against the seat. Today had been a complete disaster. I had previously dismissed the idea that Jasper had feelings for Cassandra, but it turned out that he actually cared about her.In that moment, I wanted nothing more than to release my frustration by breaking something. However, I knew that wasn't the appropriate course of action when Jasper asked me to pick up the bags and lectured me in front of everyone. I needed to gain Jasper's trust first before convincing him to call off his wedding to Cassandra. Although I had been confident when I first challenged Cassandra, my confidence had wavered.I made the decision to try a different approach and win Kenny and Alex's favor. "So Kenny, are you seeing someone?" I asked with genuine curiosity, hoping to start a conversation that would help take my mind off of my current predicament
Cassandra's POV:As I opened my eyes, I felt a familiar weight resting across my waist, and a smile spread across my face at the sight of Jasper. He was snoring loudly, but he looked so peaceful and serene that I didn't want to disturb him. After lying there for some time, I heard Mrs. Madison tinkering around in the kitchen and decided to slip out of the room. I carefully pried Jasper's arm off me and got up, making my way to the kitchen to greet her. "Good morning!" I exclaimed cheerfully, causing her to drop the pan she was holding in fright. "Oh, Miss Cassandra, you scared me!" she exclaimed.Feeling sheepish, I apologized for startling her. Mrs. Madison then asked me where I had been for the past two days, and I explained that I had been at my home. She hesitated for a moment before sharing her concern for Jasper, whom she considered as her own son. "Well, I don't know if it's my place to say this or not, but Mr. Jasper is like a son to me, and I am worried about him," she confide