A Graduation Gift

Lingering through her soul, the familiar scent of the warm man invaded her incessantly, just like how it was in her dreams. Once again, she saw the wicked smile from the mischievous face, so familiar and unforgettable. Scared, Cassandra extended her quivering hand to cover Rufus' lips. The sexy, thin lips which always left her wanting for more, were so soft and enticing. She gestured him worriedly to stay still and be silent.

The sound of footsteps drew closer and gradually faded away. It was then that Cassandra's racing heart began to calm down.

She was so nervous and terrified that she completely ignored the awkward way how she held Rufus. Their bodies were so pressed together and their faces almost touched. It was only after she regained her senses that she realized how inappropriate it was to be that close to him.

The awkwardness was heightened when she realized that she was covering his mouth with her bare hand. It was as if a sharp needle hung between them slowly vanished, and was replaced by the soft touch from her smooth and delicate hand. His deep eyes once again found the path towards the alluring face of the woman. He was not missing any details of the interesting expressions on her face.

"I think he's gone,"

the woman confirmed as she walked away from Rufus and pressed her ear against the door to listen.

It was quiet and not a single sound could be heard from outside. Lionel should be back to his room by now. Heaving a deep sigh of relief, she pulled down her weary hand over Rufus' face, releasing her tension. But, that was not the end of her agony. All the while her attention was focused on the man outside the room, and apparently, she had forgotten that there was another man inside, who was equally hard to deal with.

With his typical playful smile, he fixed his eyes at the woman.

She, however, didn't notice that. Cautiously, she opened the door slightly and peeked her head out like a thief. The silence in the corridor reaffirmed her assumptions and soothed her mood.

"He's gone. Absolutely gone. Whew! That was scary,"

the tension. Oblivious to the presence of another man, she was ready to leave.

and cooperative throughout the incident, abruptly slammed the door

because of the sudden change of mood. Abruptly, she realized that she was too loud. Consciously covering her

you think

Lionel has left. Why

helped you out. Don't you think that you

grin on his face, which made the lady

you so much. But it's already late.

hold his intense gaze and diverted her eyes aside. Her

elevated to the point that he wanted

owe me one for this. I'll take back

asserted. A wicked smile crept on his cheek as he slowly let go of the woman. It was no surprise, actually, that he didn't continue with the inappropriate and outrageous plan on his mind, considering he was a man with self-control, and

anyone else, what the consequences of his actions would be. It would do no good other than creating a

longer, the fretted woman didn't even wait for the man to finish his sentence and

hilarious. He couldn't help smiling. He smiled despite being hurt inside, and without knowing it he enjoyed the confusing emotions. Alone in the room, he felt strange of himself and turned the smile

prior notice. What scared him right now was that he enjoyed whatever was happening

room, she was so relieved as soon as the door shut, which signaled her separation from the outside world. Her tired and drained body slumped to the floor. She didn't even have the extra energy to turn on the light that