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

easy to be the manager of the Design Department. People take notice of your every action

for Cassandra to deal with the bout of sudden work, but she was glad for his company.

shortcomings, informed her what kind of documents needed to be rejected,

someone from the Design Department to bring these to her. It was quite unnecessary

just wants to find an excuse to visit

possibility excited her, but then she figured

way with which he spoke to Cloris, his tone

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

Cloris was. Every time her eyes flicked over to him, her gaze turned glassy, as

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

she is majoring in Administrative Management. Why

hand. Being Leo's assistant would mean that

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

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

document and

Leo does a great job. Cloris can

regularly heard people say her name, but it never made her as shy as it did coming from Rufus's soft mouth.

of his

her cheeks was a telltale sign of

learn from Leo! I won't disappoint you!" Cloris flashed him

her, and Cloris felt like

a breath

sensed the emotion hidden

did his girl sound like she was glad to

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

had other plans

backdoor. Just 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 win the admiration of her colleagues. She

already had the experience of running a big group. Unlike him, however, Cassandra was a newbie. She

Cloris as Cassandra's assistant in the future so she could manage her sister's daily

a random stranger, and Cassandra would be able to gain a footing in the company sooner than expected.

in gaining the necessary experience to flourish in the company, and help her solve any problems she

that about her. He wanted to train her so well that one day she could soar through the

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