A Graduation Gift

For Cassandra, it was her worst fear no matter when Rufus said these vague jokes, even when others were around. She felt all her blood rushing to her cheeks as she blushed. It seemed like the temperature in the car went up because of what Rufus had just said.

"Rufus, why don't we stop by the supermarket later? Spring Festival is coming so I'm going to stock up on some items in case they raise the price during the holiday."

It suddenly occurred to her that the refrigerator at their home was empty. As a woman, Cassandra naturally wanted to take care of the household and the grocery shopping.

"Raise the price? Don't worry, your husband can afford the extra cost!"

It was very rare to see Rufus tell a joke as he always remained silent and cold. But it seemed he turned into a normal husband who would flirt with his wife whenever he was with Cassandra.

"Wait, don't you rush to call yourself my husband. I haven't authorized you yet,"

Cassandra snorted, pretending to be annoyed but deep inside she was giddy and happy.

It seemed that Cassandra was like a warm ray of sunshine pouring into Rufus's world, melting his ice-like exterior day by day. It surprised her a lot that he turned out to be an ordinary person of flesh and blood who'd joke and tease her, care for her, and help her even before she knew she needed it. At work, Rufus was a "get-things-done" type of boss, so it was easy to forget how considerate and caring he could be.

It seemed that... she got to know him better and better.

The self-proclaimed husband pulled up in front of the biggest supermarket in G City. Cassandra and Rufus walked inside with a shopping trolley.

This was the first time they shopped together. Rufus was in charge of the trolley and Cassandra walked beside him, looking around to spot the items they needed. She asked Rufus for advice from time to time.

It looked like they were a married couple, doing their regular shopping. Cassandra felt happy at that moment.

The two of them, both good-looking and seemingly a perfect match for each other, were eye candy to everyone else. There were people looking at them with envy all the time.

"Do you feel like having some hairtail? How about I cook fried hairtail for dinner?"

It seemed like Cassandra was asking Rufus for his advice, but the domineering wife had already tossed the pack of fish in their trolley before the husband could even answer.

"Stewed celery and lily bulbs is good. I'll get some."

She picked up another packet.

It wasn't until the trolley was almost full that the busy wife remembered to ask Rufus what he wanted to buy.

"What do you want for dinner? Well, forget it..."

Cassandra blushed when she saw the sly smile on Rufus's face.

Bending down, he whispered into Cassandra's ear. He was going to say the three words when she suddenly covered her ears and ran away.

She knew very well what he was going to say—"I want you."

her purse before Rufus could and paid the bill. Rufus's face

they got to the car and everything was in the trunk, Rufus said,

shamed the proud man to see his woman

Dutch. You can pay the bill next time,"

yielding

pay

over all future expenses. It seemed that Cassandra's suggestion put him on

nodded in agreement and didn't

stubborn person, but to his surprise, her self-esteem

when their partners bought them things. And they used those gifts to show off how happy they were. But Cassandra was different, she wanted to show that she

her hands and began to prepare the food. Rufus leaned on the kitchen door with his arms folded and

would stop at that moment. She wished that her life could be simple and peaceful like

mansion

weak and

you don't have to worry about me. I feel a lot better

tried to sound very considerate and put on guilty look as if she felt like she was a

through a lot. It's my responsibility to take good care of

said as she sat beside the bed and

silent. A sad expression dominated

big sigh and began to comfort her.

again. Get some rest so you

as she tried to sound causal. She then waited for

Ivy's eyes gleamed with anger for

soon as Cassandra was out of the picture. But now Jill said to talk about the wedding later. Later!? If not now,

seen in

well as soon as possible,"

of the anger inside her mind. As long as her biggest rival was out of the way, she could work out

very late and was totally wasted, reeking of alcohol.

is wrong with you? Get yourself washed

frown as she looked at the drunk Lionel with disgust.

Lionel took charge of two of them. So he

ignored what Ivy commanded and walked gingerly towards her. He then wrapped his

"I... I love you..."

belch and murmured

free from his clutch but failed. She

you know... When did I fell in love with

very drunk as he spoke, Ivy could still make out what he was

jerk drank a lot and began to reminisce in the