Cassandra POV:"What?" I chuckled. What the hell was he thinking? That I would just agree to live with him after breaking up for seven years?"Don't tell me that you think we're together just because we slept the other day. That was a mistake. That was a void. We're not together," I added and he seemed offended by my words.I could sense the driver peeking at us through the rearview mirror. Ricky signalled him to drive faster. He talked no more and just looked out the window avoiding meeting my gaze. His expression was strange, looked as if he was disturbed about something. We arrived at the company and Ricky did not talk with me the rest of the day. I wondered if he was being moody because of the things I said to him in the car.What would he expect anyway? That I would just fall into his arms and accept him again after he gave up on our relationship seven years ago. It was a painful experience for me, and now that I met him again, I didn't even know what to think. I didn't know if I
Riccardo POV:I never knew that Cassandra could be so scary until she threatened to kick my balls. It was quite funny actually, the fact that this tiny woman dared to threaten me. She didn't even know who I truly am. My true identity was still unknown to her. I still couldn't figure out how I should open up with her. But sooner or later, I ought to tell her about it. She deserved to know the real reason why I chose to give up on her seven years ago. It was not because I didn't love her enough. It was because I loved her so much, that I didn't want to risk her safety by being with me.Cassandra entered her apartment building and I followed her from behind, distancing myself about five meters away. She disappeared into the elevator and I deliberately waited until that thing moved up. Then I took the next trip and reached level seven. Cassie was very superstitious about the number seven, it was her lucky number, so she ended up buying an apartment unit on that level.Since I already knew
Cassandra POV:My front door was finally opened and we both peeked outside. It was just Dome, Ricky's bodyguard. What a joke? Why would he act so vigilant over opening a door?"Sir, your clothes and food for dinner," Dome said seriously. That guy was really scary to be looked at. He never smiled. I couldn't help but felt hostile toward him.Ricky opened the door fully this time and Dome leaned over to give the stuff he brought to Ricky. There were a few pieces of suits and casual clothes with hangers and Ricky gave them to me, signalling me to put them away. To where? To where, Ricky? Did you expect me to put these in my wardrobe? I gaped at him in disbelief. Did he plan to stay at my house for a few days?Ricky took the food from Dome and closed the front door again. He swiftly went to my dining table and carefully served the food on it. I still gaped at him while holding all his clothes, staring at him to demand his explanation."What?" He met my gaze and asked like he was the confu
Riccardo POV: She was scared. I could feel it. I wasn't that clueless to not notice the change in her attitude after I took out my gun. I didn't really mean to scare her. The gun really messed with my posture when I sat. It was pinching my back. Initially, I had no intention to show it to her. But then again, she would see it anyway if I am to take a shower later. She would freak out even more if she saw it without me around. She probably would think that I might try to kill her. The last thing I want was to come out of the bathroom and get hit by some object from her. So, it was better that she knew it this way. Save me a lot of unnecessary trouble and she too looked more obedient now. Cassandra told me to go take a shower. Well, I guessed that was her hint that I'm allowed to stay for the night. I left her alone in the kitchen and went to her bedroom, using her personal bathroom. Certainly, there was another bathroom in that apartment. It was a three-bedroom and two-bathroom reside
Cassandra POV:I dreamt about the first time I made love with Riccardo. Strangely, even after seven years, that memory was still intact in my mind. Every single emotion, every single gesture I felt that day was still fresh like it just happened yesterday. And last night, the same beautiful memory happened again for real. I didn't even know why I allowed it to happen, but maybe it was true that I'm still in love with Ricky even after seven years.That morning, I woke up in shock because I realized that it was nine o'clock right now. Ricky was nowhere inside the bedroom. Did he seriously just leave after what happened last night? He didn't even wake me up? I'm late for work now. That inconsiderate guy!Okay, this was maddening. Maybe I was expecting too much from him, thinking that he would stay and wait for me to wake up like during our first time making love before. That was seven years ago, Cassie! Why would you expect him to behave the same way like seven years ago? Now, I'm feeling
Riccardo POV:Cassandra refused to talk to me. We were just silent inside the car, heading to the restaurant. I texted my men to clear the management in Rosette Apartment and changed our people to work there. Cassie kept peeking at me when I was texting, maybe thinking that I might contact other women again. That was the only thing inside her thought whenever she saw me using my phone. Like I would have that much time to waste entertaining other women. I was barely able to entertain her properly, let alone other women. Trust me, I won't have a chance to do such a thing. My schedule was very tight with a lot of important stuff to do.We arrived at a fine dining restaurant and the hostess brought us into a private dining room where Sergio was already waiting for my arrival."The missus looked mad," Sergio remarked while giving me a handshake. He glanced a bit at Cassie who was behind me, wearing a sulky face."She agreed to share the apartment," I deliberately announced the reason why s
Cassandra POV:I came back to the table and suddenly the atmosphere turned a bit stiff. The two men were looking stern for some reason. Honestly, I didn't care. I'm still pretty pissed off about this morning when Ricky tried to steal my house. But then, the things they talked about before I left was catching my attention.Who the heck was Don Luigi? Never heard of that name before. If he was someone who worked inside the company, then maybe I would know about it. Or if he was a client that Ricky was approaching, then I would know too. But I never heard anything about this person. I tried to search for that name on the internet but only a cartoon character came up, Luigi the Super Mario's twin brother. Okay, that was a stupid move.After lunch, Ricky and I finally headed to the company. We worked as usual and our routine was normal like yesterday. Nothing unusual happened, but I felt slightly uneasy today. Am I having an affair with my boss? I didn't know how to explain the type of rel
Cassandra POV:I ran to the door and opened it quickly. After having a heartfelt conversation with Dome inside the car before, I sort of trusted him now. So, I did not felt hesitated at all to open the front door when he called me out."What happened?" I asked while my hand clenched on the cardigan right in front of my chest to cover my revealing collarbone.Well, technically the sleeping gown that I wore before was like a thin singlet. It was not see-through but still too sexy to go out like that. Before Dome could answer me, the PA system of the building made a baffling announcement."Attention! Attention to all residents of Rosette Apartment. Please leave your units immediately within fifteen minutes. I repeat! Leave your units immediately in fifteen minutes! We received a lethal threat that there's a bomb inside the building. It might blow out any moment now. Leave the building immediately and use the stairs!"What? A bomb? My eye widened as I stared at Dome in disbelief. He notic