I'm Cassandra Rivera. I'm eighteen years old and in my first year at University, taking up Fine Arts. My life has been hell since I was young. My parents, sister, and brother treated me as their slave. They beat me if I did wrong. I started working for my family when I was six years old, and if I did wrong, my parents would scold and beat me. When I was younger, I wondered why my family treated me this way, but when I was ten years old, my mother got angry at me and she told me that I was an unwanted child. She wanted to abort me when I was still in her womb, but I kept holding on. They don't like me out of this world, and since then, I didn't see them as my family but as my employer like how they treated me as their maid. Luckily, there's a helper at home who cares for me, and I saw her as my second mother. She would tend my cuts and bruises every time my family beat me. Sometimes, my father punished her because of me. I love Mama Amara, because she's the only person who cares for me, and love me. When I enter the university, I meet this guy. His name is Jaxon Garcia. He's from a wealthy family. He's good to me, and when he told me his feelings, I quickly accepted it. We were happy for a few months, but I found out he only courted me because of a bet with my brother Kris. I was devastated, and for the first time, I wanted the comfort of my father. But my father did the worst. He used me as collateral for his debt to the wealthiest man in the country.
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"Cassandra, what did I tell you? Clean my room." Christina, my older sister, screamed. I still have class in an hour, but Christina wants me to leave when I clean her room. I want to complain, but no one will listen to me. It's better to do it, or I'll be sporting bruises later. I don't have a voice in this house. The only thing I need to do is to obey every command my family asks me. I went to Christina's room while she was in the bathroom and cleaned it. I wouldn't say I like it when she is present while I clean her room because she sometimes hits me if she's not satisfied with how I clean her room. After cleaning her room for thirty minutes, I hurried to my room in the servants' quarter and ready myself for school. My family gave me a room to stay in the servants' quarter. I'm not allowed to stay with them because they saw me as their servant and nothing else. I have already accepted this. I'm only thankful that at least they gave me a roof over my head and let me go to school, but I need to work for my expenses. They paid me monthly, and I used my salary for tuition, but it wasn't enough, and Mama Amara helped me. She doesn't have a family, and we treated each other as mother and daughter. She's the only person who cares for me and Jaxon. He is my boyfriend. He is good to me and treated me well. He's a good boyfriend too. Even though he's from a wealthy family, he doesn't look down on me. He is the other person who gave me the strength to go on living and reach my dream so that I could leave my heartless family and have a better life that Jaxon can be proud of. I smiled at the thought of Jaxon. He is always caring and gentle when we are together. He even bought me a necklace, and I always wore it to show him I appreciated his gift. I dress up for school in a hurry. I only have thirty minutes left before my class starts and I need to take a bus for twenty minutes to school. "Ma, I'm leaving. I will wash the clothes later after my class. "Don't worry about it. I'll do it later after I finish my work. Hurry, you're going to be late." "Okay, Bye, Ma, see you later." "Bye, Dear. Take care." "I will." I replied as I ran out of the mansion."Good morning, Uncle Allan. See you later." "Good morning, Miss Cassy. Take care." I waved at him as I ran to the bus stop. I'm thankful I didn't wait long before the bus arrived. I hopped on the bus and texted Jaxon. "Babe, good morning. I'm on my way. " I smiled and kept my phone in my pocket. "When the bus reached my stop, I smiled when I saw Jaxon waiting. "Good morning, Babe." He greeted me, embraced me, and pecked my lips. You only have five minutes before your class. Let's hurry. " He smiled and held my hand, and we jogged to the school with a smile plastered on my lips. I'm relieved my professor hasn't arrived yet when we reach my classroom. "Please see me later at lunch. " "Okay. " I smiled when he kissed my forehead before he left. I stepped inside my classroom and saw Diane, My brother's girlfriend, smirking at me. I ignored her and settled on my seat. Our professor came, and our lesson started. I met Jaxon at the cafeteria during lunch. He was already at our table with our food. I smiled, occupied the seat beside him, and kissed his cheek. He smiled, but I could see worry in his eyes, and he looked nervous. "What's wrong, Babe? " He smiles, looking behind me. I turned around and saw Kris, my brother, his girlfriend Diane, Jake, Marco, Lisa, and Rose. They are all my brother's friends. They used to be Jaxon friends but stayed away from him when we started dating. One of the reasons why I love him so much is that he chose me over his friend. But why they are here now? " "Jaxon bro. Hello maid. " Kris greeted us. He never failed to mock me every time he talked to me. I lowered my head and ignored them. "Jaxon, Babe. " I looked up and saw Rose move beside Jaxon, peck his lips, and grin at me. I moved my eyes to Jaxon, but he avoided my stare. "Babe, what is this? " "Babe? "Rose burst into laughter, and the other followed, catching the attention of all the students inside the cafeteria. "How long did you fool her, babe? Oh, five months. Now you win the bet, and we can be together again. " Rose chuckled. "Bet? Jaxon, what is she talking about? " My lips quivered, and I tried hard to hold my tears. Kris handed Jaxon a bundle of money, and he took it. "You win. This is your money. You're a great actor. You fool this maid for more than five months." Kris laughed, and the others followed. The tears that I was holding rolled down my face. Jaxon only looked at me without uttering a word. "Is it true? It's all about the bet? " "You think he will replace me with a maid like you? Please take a look at yourself. My grandmother is better looking than you. Stop dreaming that an heir of Garcia's Corporation will fall in love with a maid like you. " Rose chuckled. "Jaxon says something. If you tell me they were only making up a story, I will believe you. Remember what I told you: I will always believe your word before I listen to others. You can't do this to me, right? You love me. You said it to me." My tears streaming down my face. I know I'm only embarrassing myself more, but I'm holding to a thread that Jaxon didn't fool me. He looked sincere when he told me his feelings. And I love him so much, and I would be devastated if what they said was true. "It's true." Those two wards were like a knife that Jaxon drove into my heart. "I came for you for a bet. I need money to retrieve my car from the loanshark, or my parents will kick me out of our home. Now I got the money I needed. I don't need to pretend anymore. I feel like throwing up every time I kiss you. I feel disgusted every time you act sweet and kiss me. After this, I will soak my body in the bathtub full of disinfectant." He chuckled. I picked up the plate of spaghetti and slapped it to his face. The students around gasped in surprise. Rose, who was fast to recover from her shock, tried to slap me, but I caught her hand, pushed her away, and hurriedly left the cafeteria. I'm stupid. Why didn't it cross my mind that an heir like Jaxon would never fall to a maid like me? Why? Why? I still believe that there's someone out there who would love me unconditionally. How could I think that when my own family didn't love me? Because I'm a stupid, dumb fool."I cried while I was running without direction. I only stopped when I bumped into someone and fell to the ground. I cried more. "I'm foolish, crying for someone who doesn't deserve my tears. I dried my tears and stood up, dusting myself. "I'm so sorry. I'm not looking where I was going. " I apologized, bowing to the person in front of me. "Are you okay? " "Yes, I'm sorry again. " "You are crying. Here, take this. " I looked up when I saw a strong hand holding a handkerchief in front of me, and I saw a handsome man in front of me, but he looked scary despite how tender he was talking to me. "I'm okay, but I can't take it, sir. I'm sorry again. " I bowed again and resumed walking while wiping my tears occasionally. I looked around when I felt my feet were already hurting because of walking, and I couldn't recognize the place where I was. "Where am I?" I'm not familiar with other areas away from home because I'm only allowed to go to the market, school, and home, and this place is unfamiliar. I looked around, but I was in an empty street. I feel nervous instantly. I turned around and hurried back to where I came from, hoping I was going to the right place, but I screamed in fright when someone grabbed my hand, and a cloth covered my lips. My heart pounded in fear, and I struggled to free myself, but there was something on the fabric, and it was making me dizzy and weak. And after a few seconds, all my strength left me, and I lost consciousness.I groaned in annoyance when the bright sunlight suddenly hit my face, waking me up from my slumber. Another groan left my lips. My head felt like being pounded by the sledgehammer, and it weighed me down."Good afternoon, my dear wife. I don't want to wake you, but we are heading home soon." Alex said, caressing my face."Afternoon already?" I mattered."Hmm!! He hummed in response and placed a tender kiss on my cheek."My head hurt," I murmured. "Come on." He helped me to a sitting position, and I leaned my heavy head on his shoulder."Aunt Andrea makes soup for your hangover." He picked up the bowl on the bedside table, scooped a spoonful, and brought it to my lips. I took a sip, only to spit it out. I couldn't understand how it tasted, but it tasted so bad."What is that?" I asked and quickly distanced myself from him."You drin
CASSANDRA Stop moving, Cassy." Sarah said in annoyance as she applied my eyeliner while Jenny was busy doing my hair. We are in one of Alex's rest houses near the beach. We arrived here around two in the afternoon yesterday and today is our wedding, it's a beach wedding with only us and three of his friends, Felix, Darren Harry, and of course James. James was grinning from ear to ear when he arrived from the US after knowing Alex and I's upcoming wedding. He said that he was so happy for his brother and gave us his blessing. I was so happy that he accepted me to be his brother's wife, but I blushed in embarrassment every time he mentioned my crush to him. Alex was so annoyed every time James mentioned my crush to him and James loved to tease him every time. It always brought a smile to my lips every time it happened. I envy their relationship as a sibling which I didn't experience with mine. It still hurts
We arrived at the university, and I quickly got out of the car. And everyone's eyes were on us, mostly on me because I was with their crushes. Dustin and Bryan are heartthrobs at school and I always received hateful stares because of them but I ignored them. Today I'm determined to make Claire my friend. She has almost the same schedule as mine, and it will make it easier to get closer to her. We went to our locker first before we went to our first class, and when I saw Claire already sitting alone beside the window, I occupied the seat beside her, which I had noticed no one sitting since yesterday. Bryan and Dustin gestured for me to sit beside them, but I shook my head. Claire's eyes turn to me, and I smile at her, but she only looks at me for a few seconds before returning her eyes outside the window without returning my smile, but it doesn't dishearten me. "Hi! I hope you don't mind if I occupy the seat beside you." She glanced at me again but didn't utter a word before she re
CASSANDRA The following day, I was startled to see Alex sitting on the edge of my bed when I opened my eyes. I quickly sat up and grabbed my phone to check the time, thinking I was already late for school, but it was only seven in the morning, and my first was at ten in the morning today. I slumped back on my bed, ignoring him. I'm still sleepy because of his sudden proposal. I was surprised, but also it brought joy to my heart. I couldn't contain my giddiness the previous night and slept around two in the morning. I heard him chuckle, but I ignored him and closed my eyes. I smiled when I felt his lips on my forehead. "Morning, Angel." He whispered and lay beside me. "I want to sleep more," I murmured and buried my face in his chest. "I'm going to work at eight, and I couldn't drop you at school today. I want you to join me for breakfast, but it seems like you didn't sleep properly last night. " Hmm!!! I hummed in reply. "Okay, you sleep more. I ask Aunt Amara to wa
ALEXANDER Ummm!!! Can we talk about it some other time?" She uttered, and my face suddenly fell, but I quickly covered it with a smile. "Of course, Angel," I resumed eating with my eyes fixed on my plate. I knew their eyes were on me, but I couldn't look at them. I feel disappointed. I expect she will agree to hold our marriage soon, but maybe I'm rushing too much. I just proposed to her. Perhaps she is still thinking. Maybe tomorrow she will tell me when she wants to hold our wedding. With those thoughts, hope bloomed in my heart. But the bright atmosphere instantly becomes gloomy. Everyone turned quiet. "I made a cake." Dan clapped his hand, breaking the awkward silence around us. "I hope it's a chocolate cake, Dan," Harry grinned. "No, it wasn't. I'm sure it's Vanilla flavor. Aunty Andrea knows it's my favorite." Adrian seconded. "Strawberry?" Bryan grinned. "Red velvet?" Dustin guesses. "Sorry, guys, but I made Cassandra's favorite cake," Dan said, smiling. "S
CASSANDRA I'm home." I hollered as soon as I stepped inside the front door. "Welcome home, dear. How's your first day back to school?" "Good, Ma. Everything's fine. My professors are all good." " That's good. Now go and wash up. Xander is waiting for you in your drawing room." "He's home early? Why he's in my drawing room?" I haven't repainted the wall yet." I felt nervous when I remembered what I had told him before I exited the car. I'm still a little bit embarrassed to face him. "I think he has an important thing he wanted to tell you. We are going to eat dinner after." "Okay, tell him I'll be quick," I ran to my room and bathed. When I exited the bathroom, I saw a beautiful white lace dress lying on my bed. I smiled to see a note on top of the dress. "Wear this." Alex ❤️ What is this all about? I picked up the dress, and there was a box under it. I opened it and saw flat silver sandals. I put on the dress and the sandals, fixed my hair, and put some powder
XANDER It was past one in the afternoon when I arrived home. "Why you're back early?" Harold rushed to me when I stepped inside the front door, and I could see worries in her eyes. He was used to me being home around six in the afternoon when I was still living with them, and it was the first time I came home at this hour. "Nothing happened, Harold. I only have an important thing to do. Where's Aunty Amara?" "She's cleaning your room." "Ah, okay. I go to my room. I have something to ask her." "Have you eaten your lunch?" "I eat already, Harold. Thank you." I went to the elevator that would bring me to the next floor with a pounding heart. Aunt Amara is fixing my bed when I reach my door, and even though the door is open, I knock to avoid startling her. Before, only Harold cleaned my room, but now that Cassandra knows about my identity, Andrea and Aunty Amara alternately clean my room, whoever has free time. "Sir Xander, you come back early. I'm sorry, I haven't finished clea
CASSANDRA After bathing, I quickly changed into my pajamas and rushed inside my room. I hurriedly blew dry my hair and dived onto my bed, pulling the cover around me. I want when Alex comes back; I'm already sleeping. I can't face him at the moment. Maybe tomorrow. I was already dosing off when I heard a knock at the door. I ignored it and pretended that I was already sleeping. The door opened, and I heard footsteps coming. Then I felt him sit beside me. "Are you sleeping, Angel?" I keep my facade and don't make any movement movement. I feel his lips on my cheek, and then he runs his fingers on my hair. "I love you, I love you so much, Angel. Until now, I still couldn't believe you were beside me. I've dreamed of you in my arms for a long time, and now you are here, and I'll do everything that smiles on your lips will stay there as long as you are by my side. Let me lay beside you for a while, okay? I'll go back to my room later." He whispered. Then I felt him lay beside me a
CASSY It was around seven in the evening when we left Alex's office. "What do you want to eat for dinner, Angel?" He asked as we drove out of the parking lot. "I want seafood." I smiled when he chuckled. I knew that he knew that seafood was my favorite. After a few minutes of driving, he parked in front of a high-end seafood restaurant where rows of expensive cars parked. I could see the people getting in and out of the restaurant, most of them wearing formal attire. I looked at the clothes I was wearing. "Alex, I think I'm wearing inappropriate clothes for this restaurant." "Who said that? You can wear a pajama for all I care. We want to eat, and we are not at a party. No one will stop you from getting inside to eat, or they'll answer me. And besides, what you are wearing looks good on you." He smiled and kissed my cheek before he got out of the car and ran to my side. He opens th
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