A sense of foolishness engulfed me as I let out a deep sigh. Once again, I had committed the same mistake. The weight of regret hit me like a tidal wave, and I was consumed with an insatiable desire to rectify the situation. However, approaching her in her current state would only make things worse, and I cursed myself for my stupidity. If only I could turn back time.As I exited, Alex's look of disbelief and Kenny's avoidance of eye contact made it evident that my mistake was transparent. With a quick "see you tonight," I departed, hoping that time would heal the wounds I had caused.On my way back to the office, I couldn't shake off the feeling of having crossed a boundary. The "employed your services" line was completely out of line, and I acknowledged it. Nevertheless, I stood by my decision not to make any promises I couldn't keep. I longed for the day to pass quickly so that I could apologize to Cassandra and make things right.As the day progressed, I became acutely aware of how

Kenny leaned in, flashing a wide grin. "Hey guys," he exclaimed, catching their attention.Alex couldn't help but exclaim in awe, "O-M-G, Cassandra, you look amazing!"Feeling a bit unsure of herself, Cassandra asked, "Do I look nice?"But Alex's response was less than tactful. "Nice? My thoughts are far from nice!" A sharp punch from Kenny landed on Alex's shoulder, and he quickly backtracked, "How crass! Cassandra, you make me want to go straight!"Trying to lighten the mood, Cassandra joked, "Don't you think something's missing?" They both looked her up and down, which made her feel a bit self-conscious.After a moment of thought, Kenny spoke up. "I know what it is. You need a clutch to carry your makeup and phone. A backpack won't do." Cassandra nodded in agreement, appreciating Kenny's practical suggestion."Thank you for reminding me," I said with a sense of relief. "I knew it!"Alex chimed in, "No problem, we can grab one on the way, but it has to be quick."Feeling overwhelmed

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

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 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