ALEXANDER "Yes!" I asked when the intercom in my office sounded. James won't be in the office for a week. Roman wanted to talk to me in person, but James volunteered. He wanted to go to the US to buy his favorite figures and a limited edition, which will launch there. He couldn't buy it online, so he begged me he wanted to go on my behalf. I sigh. James is still a kid. Now I'm the acting CEO for a week. "Boss, Carlos Revira is in the lobby." "Okay, thank you, Rex." Rex owns the Security Agency for Larson Corporation and is a friend of mine. "Yes!" I answered the intercom when it sounded again. "Sir, Mr. Rivera is here." Alona is James' Secretary and Austin's wife. "Send him in." "Okay, sir." "Come in." I quickly answered when a knock at the door came. "Good morning, Mr. Larson, Mr. Romero?" "Good morning. I'm sorry, but I'm the acting CEO for a week. Mr. Larson went abroad. Have a seat." I stood up from my chair and went to the receiving area in my office. I s
ALEXANDER "Sorry, I accidentally dropped it," I said and mentally smacked my head."Just order for all of us, Xander," Adrian said when he saw my annoyed face. I glared at him and placed all of our orders."Hello, Cassy. I'm David. I introduced myself because it seem like Adrian and Xander don't have a plan to do it." I'm thankful to David for breaking the tension around us."Hello!" Cassy replied shyly. "I'm Theo, beautiful.""Shut it, Theo." I snarled. He rolled his eyes and smiled at Cassy, who looked nervous because of me. What can I do? I hate it when someone flirts with her, and I'm jealous of bastard Adrian. Cassy is very close to him, and it annoyed me.Our food arrived. I ordered steak, mashed potato, some fries in cheese, and bolognese spaghetti because I know Cassy likes all these."I can do it, Xander." She whispered when I cut her steak into bite-size pieces, but I ignored her and placed it in front of her afterward."Thank you." She whispered, blushing when Rex whistle
CASSANDRA I think he likes you, Cassy. " Those words replayed in my mind until we reached home. I quickly exited the car when Adrian parked in the garage and rushed to the front door. "Everyone, we are going to Jeju Island on Saturday," I announced, bouncing inside the door. I'll think about what Adrian told me earlier later. Nothing could ruin my happiness right now. "What?" Jenny was the first to approach me, followed by the others. "Jeju? I am going too?" She looked at me with hopeful eyes. "Yes, all of us." I grinned. "Yes!!! Jenny shrieked, jumping. She held my hand, and we jumped together like kids in the middle of the living room. "Wait, why are we going to Jeju?" Is there an occasion to celebrate? " "No, Ma, Sir. Xander invited us. He asked me to paint him and wanted to do it on Jeju Island. "Wow, that was thoughtful of him, but isn't it costly?" "Don't worry, Amara. Xander can afford it. He wants a few days off from work and brings us in return for Cassy's favor
CASSANDRAWe're leaving for Jeju Island early tomorrow morning. I already packed my bag, and I'm checking to see if I forgot something. We're staying for three days, and I have already planned what I will do.After I paint Xander, I'll ask the others to accompany me on a tour around the island. We'll visit all the tourist spots, swimming and snorkeling.I'm so excited. I packed two pairs of swimsuits and goggles. I love to swim. I only went to a beach once during Mama Amara's off day. I'm thankful for the first time Sir Carlos allowed me. We went to the beach, only the two of us, and I stayed in the water until I got sunburned. I still don't plan to leave the water, but Mama said I might get a skin disease if I stayed more in the water.Now I'm so excited to do it again. I hope we will stay at the beach longer. I don't need to bring my painting materials because Xander said he would provide them, and I'm thankful for that. It would be a big hassle if I did.I'm so excited to go to Je
CASSANDRA I awkwardly put my finger on his face and softly pushed him away from me, which made him chuckle. He grabbed my hand and put it beside me, and my eyes widened when he placed his chin on my shoulder. I became stiff like a board of wood, looking at his face. He was looking outside the window with a smile on his lips. I slowly raised my hand, placed my finger on his face again, and pushed it, but he wouldn't budge. "You are making her uncomfortable. Move away." Adrian, who had just returned, told him I don't know where he goes, but Xander only clicked his tongue. "Feel comfy." He said with a teasing smile on his lips. "But I don't feel comfy at all." I shrieked, finally getting my voice back, then pushed his face again. Instead of moving away, he leans his whole weight on me. "Xander!! I whined
CASSANDRA You can use this room. That one is mine. On the left is Adrian, and the rooms at the other end of the hallways are where Dan, Andrea, and their children usually stay when they are here. Billy and Jack stay on the ground floor. "You seem very close to them. I didn't notice it before." "I always invited them when Adrian and some of our friends came here. You should get inside and freshen up, then go back downstairs so we can all eat lunch together." "Okay, thank you." He nodded and also went inside his room. Jenny and I went inside our shared room, and our eyes instantly met; we squealed but quickly covered our mouths, embarrassed, and jumped on the four-poster bed. It's huge. It can fit four to five people. "Cassy, our room is huge and beautiful," Jenny commented, and I nodded. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a small receiving area wi
CASSYI woke up around seven the following day, and Mama and Jenny weren't in bed anymore. Why didn't they wake me up? I pouted and quickly went inside the bathroom and took a bath. "Alex, why he didn't call me last night? He always called me every night, but why didn't he last night? I call him after I bathe. As I was heading down the stairs, I dialed Alex's number. I found everyone in the dining room eating breakfast." Good morning." I greeted. Alex's phone rang. I looked at Xander when his phone rang as well."Excuse me. I only take this." He said and hurriedly left the table. I settled on my seat, waiting for Alex to answer after thinking he wouldn't pick it up. I heard his voice on the other line."Good morning, Angel." "Good morning," I replied, smiling. I heard Adrian chuckle and Billy, Jack, Aries, and Sarah, but I ignored them."Y
CASSANDRA Can we follow them now?" I asked when he stayed rooted in his spot, looking at me. "Ah, yes." He stuttered. "Why you're stuttering?" "I'm not." He said, leading me to the slides. "Wow! This slide is long." I whispered to Xander as we followed the queue of people who wanted to go on the slide. "Are you scared?" "No! Why would I? It's just a slide." He chuckled but didn't comment on it. He pulled me in front of him when the guy behind us tried to talk to me with his arms on my shoulder. My bareback touched his chest. I tried to move, but he stopped me. "Stay like that so I could cover your back. They are staring." He whispered. "It's normal for people to stare," I said, rolling my eyes. "You're s