ALEXANDER Ummm!!! Can we talk about it some other time?" She uttered, and my face suddenly fell, but I quickly covered it with a smile. "Of course, Angel," I resumed eating with my eyes fixed on my plate. I knew their eyes were on me, but I couldn't look at them. I feel disappointed. I expect she will agree to hold our marriage soon, but maybe I'm rushing too much. I just proposed to her. Perhaps she is still thinking. Maybe tomorrow she will tell me when she wants to hold our wedding. With those thoughts, hope bloomed in my heart. But the bright atmosphere instantly becomes gloomy. Everyone turned quiet. "I made a cake." Dan clapped his hand, breaking the awkward silence around us. "I hope it's a chocolate cake, Dan," Harry grinned. "No, it wasn't. I'm sure it's Vanilla flavor. Aunty Andrea knows it's my favorite." Adrian seconded. "Strawberry?" Bryan grinned. "Red velvet?" Dustin guesses. "Sorry, guys, but I made Cassandra's favorite cake," Dan said, smiling. "S
CASSANDRA The following day, I was startled to see Alex sitting on the edge of my bed when I opened my eyes. I quickly sat up and grabbed my phone to check the time, thinking I was already late for school, but it was only seven in the morning, and my first was at ten in the morning today. I slumped back on my bed, ignoring him. I'm still sleepy because of his sudden proposal. I was surprised, but also it brought joy to my heart. I couldn't contain my giddiness the previous night and slept around two in the morning. I heard him chuckle, but I ignored him and closed my eyes. I smiled when I felt his lips on my forehead. "Morning, Angel." He whispered and lay beside me. "I want to sleep more," I murmured and buried my face in his chest. "I'm going to work at eight, and I couldn't drop you at school today. I want you to join me for breakfast, but it seems like you didn't sleep properly last night. " Hmm!!! I hummed in reply. "Okay, you sleep more. I ask Aunt Amara to wa
CASSANDRA "Cassandra, what did I tell you? Clean my room." Christina, my older sister, screamed. I still have class in an hour, but Christina wants me to leave when I clean her room. I want to complain, but no one will listen to me. It's better to do it, or I'll be sporting bruises later. I don't have a voice in this house. The only thing I need to do is to obey every command my family asks me. I went to Christina's room while she was in the bathroom and cleaned it. I wouldn't say I like it when she is present while I clean her room because she sometimes hits me if she's not satisfied with how I clean her room. After cleaning her room for thirty minutes, I hurried to my room in the servants' quarter and ready myself for school. My family gave me a room to stay in the servants' quarter. I'm not allowed to stay with them because they saw me as their servant and nothing else. I have already accepted this. I'm only thankful that at least they gave me a roof over my head and let me go
CASSANDRA Cassy, Cassy dear." I sat up, and Mama Amara's worried face greeted me. I noticed I was inside my room. How did I get home? I remember someone grabbed me while I was walking on the street and covered my mouth with a fabric, and I lost consciousness. " Ma, how did I get home? Someone grabbed me earlier and covered my lips with a fabric, and I lost consciousness." "A man sent you home. He said he saw what a man high with drugs did to you. He took you from that man, got your address from your school Identification card, and brought you home. " You got me worried. You were so pale when he brought you home. " "I'm sorry, Ma. Do you know the name of the man? I want to thank him for saving me." "He's in a hurry. I wasn't able to get his name. But he looks scary and wealthy man. Like your father's car, he is riding in the latest BMW model." "Whoever he was, I hope to meet him again." "What happened? I thought you had class. Why did the man say he saw you near the abandoned bui
CASSANDRA I looked at the people in front of me, dumbfounded. Is this mansion and everything inside and outside mine? How did it happen? Do I have other wealthy relatives whom I didn't know? But I had already met all of them, and they were the same as my family. They all looked down at me. "What are you talking about? How did this mansion belong to me?" Are you joking, right? " "We are not joking, Miss Cassandra. Our boss witnessed your suffering, and he wanted to help you. He wants you to experience a better life. And if you want revenge, he will support you." "Why would he do that? " "I don't know Miss Cassandra. Please feel free to ask once you meet him one of these days. But for now, Harold will help you and your Mother to settle down." "Ma, do you believe them? They might be trapping us to gain our trust. We don't know what they are planning for doing this is." I whispered. "We have no other choice, dear. We can't escape from them even if we want to. All we can do is foll
CASSANDRA "Don't overthink about how I've known you. For now, I do not want you to worry about anything. The people in the mansion will serve you like a Princess, and no one will ever hurt you again, even your family. "That guy Jaxon will regret hurting you as well as Kris. Focused all your attention on your studies and enjoy your life, and I'll do the rest. I will protect you, Cassy, and everyone who wants to hurt you. " My tears rolled down my face, hearing his comforting voice. It was the first time someone assured me they would protect me, and it struck my heart. Even Jaxon, whom I've been dating for more than five months, never promised to protect me from my brother and sister's hurtful words while we were at school. Yes, he said sweet words, like how much he loves me, but now that I think about it, I realize it doesn't sound sincere compared to Alexander's assuring words. Perhaps I was so in love with Jaxon that I didn't see and feel that everything he showed and told
CASSANDRA When I woke up the following morning, I found my things from Revira's residence already in my room. I thought I wouldn't be able to sleep in this room for my first night here, but I was wrong. I had a good sleep. It was my best sleep since I was seven years old. I stood up, fixed my bed, and went into the bathroom. I took a bath and fixed my clothes inside my closet. My clothes look like rags compared to the branded clothes that Alexnder bought for me, but I'm uncomfortable wearing those kinds of clothes. I dressed in my old clothes and carried my school bag downstairs. "Good morning, Miss Cassandra. Your breakfast is ready. " "Good morning, Harold. Where's my mother? " "She insisted on helping with the household chores. " "Just let her be. She isn't used to not doing anything. By the way, thank you for bringing my things here. " "You are welcome, Miss Cassandra. Billy and Jack got it from Revira's residence last night. Come and eat your breakfast. Billy an
CASSANDRA I went to my room, took a quick bath, and returned downstairs. "Come here, Dear. " "Ma, I'm okay. This bruise is nothing compared to the previous bruises I got." I sat beside her on the couch, and she held my hand. "Did Harold and the others treat you well while I'm away? They didn't bully you? " "They are good to me. They are kind people, dear. " "That's good. Don't worry. One day, I'll ensure my family will regret abandoning me." "Okay, let me see your knees. It might be infected if you ignore it, even if it is only a minor wound. " I smiled and showed her my knees. She cleaned it with alcohol while blowing to my cut to lessen the sting. I promised you, Ma, I would give you a better life after I graduated. I thought and touched her head. She looked at me smiling, and I smiled in return. "Miss Cassandra, do you want to meet everyone working in the mansion?" Harold asked after Mom tended my wounded knees. "Okay. " " I'll call them. " Harold left us and return