Chapter Forty Six - Confused Hearts

Marcus felt a twinge of hope and smiled.

“How was your relationship with Nick like? Was it defined or just..

“I guess we were just obsessed about each other. Nothing more, nothing less.” She stared down at the way their legs were entwined around each other.

“Would you choose him over me?” His next question came unannounced.

“Seriously?” Cassie's jaw dropped as soon as the words left his lips.

“No kidding.” He chimed.

“You're far better than him. It hits differently when you have someone you can trust and share things with.”

Marcus felt an uptick in confidence as he looked into her eyes.

“That's quite a relief.” He shrugged.

“You still working at Tylers? I got a memo from him some days ago.”

“Nah, I resigned.”

“You resigned?”

“I'm sorry but yeah, I had to.”

“Not a bad idea. I'm willing to take care of you. Have some rest and put yourself together. You'd make a perfect wife.”

“A wife?” She gasped. “I've never been more flattered.”

“I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just stating simple f