Chapter eighteen.

"Wait, what are you even doing here? Don't you have a show to do tonight?" Cassandra's voice was hoarse and shaky, and she could feel her balled-up fists growing clammy. Her nerves were getting the best of her right now, and she had to try and remain calm; no tears! Jason was standing so close to Cassandra that she caught a whiff of the clean-smelling cologne that he always wore, and it sent her emotions into overdrive. She could feel the raw attraction between them that was always there since day one. She couldn't deny that physical connection, and it took all the willpower she could muster not to throw her arms around him and tell her how sorry she was for leaving. "I came here to see you, Cassandra! To find out why you left me last night with no word, no note, no nothing! "You wouldn't even return my calls or texts. Then next thing you know, I pull up and find your so-called ex at your house yet again, kissing you! What exactly is going on, Cassandra?" Jason's words were hurtful, a