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?"

want to bother him too much but

People take notice of your every action and decision. If she doesn't work

work, but she was glad for his company. His presence soothed

pointed out her shortcomings, informed her what kind of documents needed to be rejected, and which files needed to

the Design Department to bring

he just wants to find an excuse to visit

possibility excited her, but then she figured that it was just a figment

spoke to Cloris,

and attention. When he talked to someone, he made them feel special. Besides,

time her eyes flicked over to him, her gaze turned glassy, as if she was bewitched by his very presence. The

It would be the best for everyone. So she tried

intern at our company. You know she is majoring in Administrative Management. Why not let her be

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

at her sister's suggestion. She

glanced at Cassandra calculatingly, trying to determine what she was thinking,

document and marked something important

HR. Leo does a great job. Cloris can

never made her as shy as it did coming from Rufus's

and the roll of his tongue when he said it was

was a telltale sign

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

smiled back at her, and Cloris felt like she was intoxicated

let out a breath of relief.

emotion hidden

did his girl sound like she was glad to finally be getting rid

Cloris liked him, but the only reason he

other

through the backdoor. Just because she had a superior position at the company didn't mean that she could relax. It

Cassandra was a newbie. She had no one to help her. It didn't matter she was

Cloris as Cassandra's assistant in the future

they were sisters. Cloris would be more dedicated to her than a random stranger, and Cassandra would be able to gain a footing in

to stand by Cassandra and help her the best he could. Help her in gaining the necessary experience to

eager to do everything on her own. She didn't want to rely on others. He understood that about her. He wanted to train her so well that one day she could soar through the

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