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Without hesitation, we rushed down the stairs. However, in our hurry, David's leg became entangled with mine and we tumbled down several steps before painfully landing on the floor.As we lay groaning in pain, Cassandra suddenly appeared with her hands on her hips, disapprovingly clicking her tongue. "Boys, remember rule number one: no running. People can get hurt," she scolded.I shot her a dirty look, unable to suppress my frustration. "You could have warned us," I grumbled under my breath.Cassandra simply rolled her eyes, as if my comment was absurd. But how was I supposed to know not to run? I had never had to rush a woman in labor to the hospital before!A sudden interruption of tense silence was made by Aiva's voice. "Hey! I'm having labor pains here!"In response, David rushed towards the door, while I picked up Aiva's travel bag, and Cassandra hurried over to Aiva's side. We followed David outside, where he stood frozen in front of the garage. Then, unexpectedly, Aiva let out
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Concern etched across my face, I expressed my worries to her. "You don't seem to be okay," I said."I'm fine," she replied abruptly.I observed her for a moment before questioning, "Are you certain?"After pausing for a moment, she finally admitted, "No."Frustrated, she observed as my expression became one of confusion. She yearned to make me comprehend what was bothering her. Her emotions overwhelmed her, and tears streamed down her face silently.Why was she acting so emotional, like a pregnant woman?"She named her daughter after me, Jasper," she blurted out, barely above a whisper.I was taken aback. "I believed you were thrilled about it!""I am," she responded, her voice trembling. "But what if they find out the truth? What if they discover our arrangement?"She looked at me as her words sunk in. What would happen then?I found myself at a loss for words, completely dumbfounded by her question. The car ride home was marked by an unsettling silence, with Cassandra's troubled expr
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Innocently, she asked if something she had said was the reason for my reaction. I shook my head, then followed her to the reception area where she was crying uncontrollably on a sofa. I hugged her and tried to comfort her.Curious about the cause of her distress, I asked gently if she had had a fight with her mom. But Cassandra shook her head and continued to cry. "I wish it were that simple," she whispered, which made my heart sink.Cassandra then revealed that her mother had Alzheimer's disease. Her tears continued to flow, and my heart ached for her. Looking at her tear-streaked face and the pain in her eyes, I felt a sharp pang in my gut.It reminded me of the time when I went home and found out that my own mother did not recognize me. At first, I couldn't believe it, thinking that she was just joking around. But as time passed, I came to realize that something was seriously wrong. It was heartbreaking.Listening to Cassandra's story, I was overwhelmed by a deep sense of horror as
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We traveled back home in a comfortable silence, each lost in our own thoughts. Upon arrival, I stumbled straight into bed with a throbbing headache. I eventually dozed off and awoke to the pitch black night sky. A soft smile formed on my lips as I reminisced about how Jasper had held me while I cried earlier. It was such a drastic difference compared to my ex-boyfriend who would always walk away during my moments of weakness. What a complete jerk.The room suddenly lit up as Jasper flipped on the light switch. "Hey there, sleeping beauty," he teased, grinning at me from across the room."Hey," I replied with a yawn, rubbing the sleep from my eyes."I was just about to wake you up for dinner. You slept for a while," he informed me."Wow, really? Time flies when one's asleep," I said jokingly while stretching my limbs.Jasper chuckled softly before saying, "You remind me of my cousin when you say things like that."I gave him a puzzled expression and asked, "What do you mean by that?""Y
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"Excuse me, Cassandra. Can you please pass me my towel? I left it outside," I asked, feeling a bit sheepish as I closed my eyes in embarrassment. Cassandra giggled as she reached inside the bathroom to hand me the towel. I then requested my clothes, and I wrapped the towel around my waist as I waited for her to bring them to me.However, Cassandra was in a playful mood and teased me by pulling her hand back when I reached out for my clothes. After a few attempts, I finally caught her hand and playfully pulled her into the bathroom. She stumbled and landed against me, and I couldn't help but notice her sparkling green eyes as they swept over my physique.Feeling mischievous, I leaned in closer to her and shook my hair, causing droplets of water to cascade down onto her. She recoiled with disgust and begged me to stop, her breathing heavy and her face flushed with embarrassment. I chuckled and let her go, watching as she scurried away like a startled mouse.Cassandra's POV:My heart was
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Cassandra’s POV I blushed at the compliment. "You look even more beautiful than I had imagined, Cassandra," he said, his words sending a warmth through my body."Now, let's introduce you to the rest of the family, our future daughter-in-law!" A distinguished gentleman with sparkling blue eyes and a charming smile stepped forward. It was undoubtedly Jasper's father. I extended my hand to shake his, but he pulled me in for a warm embrace."Welcome to the Benson family, my dear!" he exclaimed."Thank you," I replied, feeling a tinge of guilt and tears welling up in my eyes. I quickly blinked them away.Jasper interrupted, "Hey, I'm your son! Don't I get a hug?" We all laughed as his mother enveloped him in a tight embrace while his father playfully caught him in a headlock.As the group made their way inside, Jasper and I hung back to retrieve our bags. Suddenly, he took my hand and slipped a beautiful ring onto my engagement finger. I marveled at it in wonder, keeping my hands tucked in
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After the introductions were done, we settled into our seats and eagerly dug into a scrumptious feast laid out before us. Cold cuts, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, fruit juices, coffee and tea, buttered scones, muffins, and toasts adorned the table. I savored each bite in silence, occasionally exchanging words with Kenny, while Jasper caught up with his cousins. They regaled each other with stories of their adventures while they were away, and I listened with a warm sense of belonging.As I looked around the room, I realized that these people had become my makeshift family for the year. I was determined to cherish every moment without worrying about the inevitable end. After our meal, the men excused themselves for a smoke, while I stayed inside with the women. Kenny stayed back with me, making me feel at ease and right at home.All eyes eagerly fixated on Cassandra as Josephine posed the question, "Cassandra, have you and Jasper set a wedding date yet?" A surge of panic surged through he
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The absurdity of the moment overwhelmed me, shattering my composure into laughter that erupted from the depths of my being. I couldn't contain it, and I collapsed onto the soft lawn, clutching my stomach, tears streaming down my face. Kenny and Jasper, my partners in crime, were quick to catch on, and soon they too were convulsing with laughter. Our family members, bemused and entertained, watched the scene unfold with quizzical smiles. It was a much-needed moment of levity, a respite from the stress of wedding planning.But as the laughter subsided, I found myself inexplicably overcome with a surge of emotion, and without thinking, I lashed out, landing a playful punch on Kenny's arm. He looked at me in bewilderment, and I couldn't help but blurt out, "That was insane!"Kenny nodded vigorously, sharing my sentiment, and we exchanged a celebratory high-five. Just as we were about to delve into further discussion, Jasper, ever the voice of reason, interjected with a clearing of his thro
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