A Graduation Gift

As Rufus drew closer to her, Cassandra's heartbeat began to race.

"What...d-do you mean..by that?" she asked, stuttering a little.

The air was filled with an impending doom. Cassandra could feel perspiration forming on her forehead.

Watching her uneasiness, a sinister smile crept up on Rufus's lips. If someone witnessed him in this expression, he or she would have believed he was a Satan from the hell.

"Since you've doubted my good intention, I think it's time for me to show you my atrocious side."

His malicious smile conveyed that he was about to lure her soul out. His eyes reeked with cruelty which Cassandra had never seen before.

Suddenly, Rufus flung the bouquet of roses disdainfully aside. Without any second thought, he callously stomped on the flowers lying on the ground. His brutal contact led the flowers and the stems to break apart. White fluid oozed out of it. To Cassandra, it seemed akin to a sacrificial offering.

"Rufus, just stop!" she groaned.

Her body started to quiver. In such a tiny apartment, she knew she didn't have a place to hide.

Wrath was roaring from his heart while fire was gleaming in his eyes. If this fire were real, it could have burnt down the whole place in a matter of seconds.

Cassandra winced each time she looked into his eyes. Haltingly, she began to retreat. If he were his normal self, he would certainly have felt sorry for his love.

But today, he was engulfed by immense jealousy which, as a consequence, blinded his eyes. Rufus was oblivious to the fear on Cassandra's face.

When she realized he was getting closer, Cassandra began throwing random things at him. She hauled whatever that was within her reach—pillow, alarm clock, as well as other miscellaneous items in the living room. However, Rufus dexterously dodged her attack. His strong body continued to advance towards her.

"You…Stop! If you don't then I'll call...the police!" Cassandra spat out her feeble warning.

It wasn't just her body, even her voice was trembling. She dashed behind the couch to escape from the man's hunt. It was as if they were playing the game of The Eagle Catches the Chickens.' The eyes of the eagle turned sharp and grim. Watching her futile attempts at escape, Rufus became even more determined. While the chicken, Cassandra, was quivering in horror.

"You want to call the police? Go ahead and do it. Do you need my help? Shall I call the head of the police station as well?" Rufus offered sarcastically.

him would do her no good. If anything, it would only ignite

she realized

other side of the sofa. How did he manage to reach here

I can escape him!' Cassandra thought with

you

smile once again surfaced on

her pale hands to cover her face. With the phone out of their way, he was coming

engulfed with his arms. Effortlessly,

threw her onto the bed and her mind finally registered what he was about to do. Before she could stop him, she found him flopped on top of her

relief and she

onwards, you don't have the permission

out in a

to force me into anything. And if

spite of his strength, Cassandra wasn't willing to give up. She writhed and struggled under his power. Using all her might, she attempted to push him off her body. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break free from his

Are you sure you

had spent a great deal of time with Cassandra hence he was fully aware where her weakness lay. This made him well adept

his words, Cassandra trembled and Rufus felt it too. Watching this, he let out a naughty smile which celebrated his victory.

and be docile. Otherwise you will

some gentleness. Yet she was doubtful whether she had imagined it. His eyes squinted

he pleased. With a smile, he went on to enjoy his feast. While he savored her, she felt like she was floating in the sky. His

hands wrapped around his muscular body. Rufus gazed at the

her. Now his eyes contained

do you do this to me? You torture me with your actions. Why do you take gratification

that you would be more obedient! I hate being a devil in front of you, but you leave

and challenging words fascinated him a great deal. Yet sometimes it went out of control and stole his peace of mind.

his eyes fell on the roses that were lying scattered on the floor. Guilt consumed him and he regretted his earlier actions. He squatted down to inspect them.

realize how hard it was to live without her. To make their union more memorable, he had ordered the best roses he could find. All his excitement was shattered when he caught Dylon with her