A Graduation Gift

Chapter 158 The Fireworks

Cassandra's eyes were wide open, astonishment covering her face.

Fireworks lit up the sky in a dazzling array of pattern after pattern.

Some were green, the sparks raining down like a meteor shower.

Some were purple, glowing like smiling faces.

Some were gold, blossoming out like wild flowers.

And then there were the red, holding their shapes in burning hearts as the entire sky was painted bright with the color of romance.

As each explosion lit up the sky and scattered like falling flower pedals, the dark night shone as bright as day. Cassandra was enchanted.

She couldn't keep her eyes from the sky. Her astonishment slowly turned into jubilation and she couldn't wipe the smile off her face.

The burst of each firework reflected in her eyes and Rufus gazed as each color lit up her shining eyes.

"Like it?"

His voice was so soft and warm that even with two simple words, Cassandra could feel her knees buckle.

"A lot! It's so beautiful. Thank you."

She felt her voice choke, her eyes starting to well up a little bit as the gratitude spilled out of her.

Rufus smiled, instinctively leaning over and leaving a soft kiss on her forehead.

"I'm glad you like it."

He'd shipped the entire set of fireworks equipment along with all the fireworks from overseas but had thought little of the cost. All he could think of was making sure Cassandra liked it.

For Cassandra, the fireworks painted the most picturesque scene into the night sky. But for Rufus, the real beauty was in her eyes.

In her pure eyes, the fireworks bloomed. These were the clearest eyes he'd ever seen in his entire life.

As the fireworks faded into the night sky and the sounds of the explosions slowly drifted away, a sense of peace fell over their night.

Rufus removed his hands from covering Cassandra's ears, making their way down to cup her cheeks. He gently lifted her face, his eyes never wavering from hers, full to the brim with love.

"So, how are you going to thank me, huh?" he asked, a mischievous smile creeping onto his face.

but his movements were soft as a feather; as if he was handling an invaluable piece

could never really behave calmly in front of him, especially when he spoke with such an irresistible tone and looked at her

you want me to thank you?" she stammered with

nothing like her normal, articulate self. Within seconds, she'd been transformed into this shy, stammering girl. The last few words came

crept across his face and just like that, his lips were pressed

closed his eyes, relishing the taste of this woman. A feeling of contentment filled

the other hand, was caught off-guard by the impromptu kiss. Her eyes stayed wide open in disbelief, and she could see nothing

mind was elsewhere

eat so if your mind continues to wander, I'll have to have a taste

instantly closed her eyes.

had really eaten nothing when she was waiting for Rufus. Her stomach had been crying for food. Before he could finish

her body was begging, afraid he might push it too far. So she stayed how she was, wrapped up in the kiss until her entire body became so

After what felt like a century, Rufus pulled away unwillingly from her seducing lips. It was only then that he

firecrackers exploded just outside the window. Just as one stopped, another went off as

these families were starting to set off their firecrackers, it must have passed midnight. And tonight, it meant the 15-day long Spring Festival had come

to spend my birthday with

Cassandra was taken aback by his abrupt confession.

fifteenth day of the first month? Why didn't you tell me?"

upset that his birthday had slipped right under her nose.

he that had gifted her the wonderful display of fireworks. Surely, this

your birthday? Let me treat you,

up at him, the look of frustration and wonder mixing across her face. He felt a little

my gift," he

was indeed the best gift he had ever received and nothing else

get you something,"

turning obstinate, embarrassed at her own carelessness for overlooking

her again that had received the surprise. He had been so thoughtful and meticulous both times and here she was, not even knowing it was his

filled him. 'She is as

didn't care much about celebrating his birthday. Even his father, Horace barely paid attention to

a birthday present. What about our dinner

strands of her hair off her

worked as her eyes immediately

Come and try it," she exclaimed

hand, pulling him down the stairs to the dining room. This newfound excitement casting out

him and setting out the tableware. Then she ran

removed the lid of the pot, the fragrance of tea and chicken filling the room, making her

he picked up his fork to cut up a small piece of the chicken and

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