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?"

said. She didn't want to bother him too much but was just curious about his work

in a clipped, formal voice, totally unlike his casual manner with Cassandra, "It's not easy to be the manager of the Design Department. People take notice of

work, but she was glad for his company. His presence soothed her anxieties so she could

helped her a lot as they worked together. He pointed out her shortcomings, informed

documents were really so urgent, Rufus could have sent someone from the Design Department to bring these to her. It was

to find an excuse to visit

but then she figured that it was just a figment of

fixed on the wall behind Rufus, she thought of the gentle way with which he spoke to Cloris, his tone like the rush of a spring breeze that

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

turned glassy, as if she

everyone. So she tried her best to help, even though the idea left her

majoring in Administrative Management. Why not let

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

her sister's suggestion. She blew her a kiss in impulse, her face flushing red.

to determine what she was thinking, but

he lowered his gaze to the document and marked something important with

a great job. Cloris can learn a lot from him," he replied.

never made her as shy as it did coming from

roll of his tongue

on her cheeks was a telltale sign

I promise... I promise I will do my best to learn from Leo! I won't

Cloris felt like she was intoxicated on

let out a breath

and sensed the emotion hidden behind it.

was glad to finally be getting rid

Cloris liked him, but the only reason he was nice to her was

he had other

because she had a superior position at the company didn't mean that she could relax. It was imperative that she make extra efforts to

Unlike him, however, Cassandra was a newbie. She had no one to help her. It didn't matter she was top

assistant in the future

sisters. Cloris would be more dedicated to her than a random stranger, and Cassandra would be

wanted to stand by Cassandra and help her the best he could. Help her in gaining the necessary experience to flourish in the company, and help her solve any problems she encountered.

others. He understood that about her. He wanted to train her so well

Cassandra was admitted in the hospital, her so-called husband didn't