A Graduation Gift

Moonlight poured through the windows of the ward, shrouding Cassandra in an unabating silver glow. Her eyes were shut tight as she drifted into dreams.

Rufus's lips couldn't help but curve up in a soft smile as he looked down at her. She looked peaceful. The only time Cassandra was not on her guard was when she was sleeping.

It was actually quite interesting to tease her on purpose. It amused him to see her ears go red and her mouth twist into a scowl when he provoked her shamelessly.

But watching her while she slept was fascinating too. He felt himself being drawn to her serene face.

It would undoubtedly be even more comforting to hold her in his arms as sleep took over both of them.

Looking back, Rufus was not sure when it all started. When did spending time with her become his favorite past-time?

When dawn came, he took his leave. Cassandra was still in deep sleep, a result of the drugs injecting through her IV drip.

Before stepping out, he bent down and kissed her on the forehead. His gaze held bottomless depths of sincere affection.

Cassandra woke up soon after Rufus left.

She realized that she had dreamed of him again.

At first, she had been sucked into a recurring nightmare. She remembered feeling like she was drowning and unable to come to the surface while her lungs burned from the lack of air. Someone had finally pulled her up and relieved her of the torment.

That someone had been Rufus.

She shook her head in an attempt to forget the dream.

'Cassandra, what the hell? You promised yourself you would never think of him again. How could you dream about him? What's wrong with you?'

she said to herself with frustration and shame, then tossed right back into bed.

Nevertheless, she couldn't help thinking of his beautiful eyebrows, his deep-set eyes, his straight nose which gave on to his captivating lips...

She groaned out loud, 'Why couldn't I just get him out of my mind?

The last three days, Cloris had been keeping Cassandra company. That way, she also made sure she met Rufus at least once a day.

She found it strange that he was in her sister's room every single time she arrived. He was always reading out Tang documents or case projects though, so she turned a blind eye.

"Rufus, my sister hasn't healed completely yet. She shouldn't be working so soon. What's the hurry?"

She didn't want to bother him too much but was just curious

Department. People take notice of your every action and decision. If she doesn't work hard enough and people get to know that

she was glad for his company. His presence soothed her anxieties so she could easily redound to

He pointed out her shortcomings, informed her what kind

Rufus could have sent someone from the Design Department to bring these to her. It was quite unnecessary for him to personally come here

find an excuse to visit

but then she figured that it was just a

gentle way with which he spoke to Cloris, his

attention. When he talked to someone, he made them feel special. Besides, Cloris was so naive and inexperienced. No wonder she was attracted to Rufus.

turned glassy, as if she was bewitched by his very presence. The more time passed by, the deeper her attraction

to help Cloris get together with Rufus. It would be the best for everyone. So she tried her best to help, even though the idea

is majoring in Administrative Management. Why not let her be Leo's assistant?" she

Rufus's second hand. Being Leo's assistant would mean that Cloris will have more

Rufus, beamed at her sister's suggestion. She blew her

to determine what she was thinking, but she only smiled at him properly.

the document and marked

inform HR. Leo does a great job. Cloris can learn a lot from him,"

name, but it never made her as shy as it did

tone and the roll of his tongue when he said it was tantalizing

rose on her cheeks was a telltale sign of

much! I promise... I promise I will do my best to learn from Leo! I won't disappoint you!" Cloris flashed him her

at her, and Cloris felt like she was intoxicated on

a

sensed the emotion hidden

like she was glad to finally be getting rid of

he had noticed that Cloris liked him, but the only reason he was

had other

the company didn't mean that she could relax. It

She had no one to help her.

in the future so she could

random stranger, and Cassandra would be able to gain a

in gaining the necessary experience to flourish in the company, and help

didn't want to rely on others. He understood that about her. He wanted to train her so well that one day she could

hospital, her so-called husband