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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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"Welcome to the family, Cassandra," my mother announced with a warm smile, leading the way. "Now let's go; everyone is waiting for dinner."The meal was a quiet affair, with everyone enjoying the delicious food and lost in their own thoughts. But after dinner, my cousins gathered around Cassandra, eager to get to know her. They bombarded her with questions about everything and anything, and I couldn't help but feel proud of how patient and warm Cassandra was in answering them. She had a way of winning over even the most reserved of souls.Lost in my own thoughts, I suddenly felt my phone vibrate. Julie's name flashed across the screen, and my heart skipped a beat with anticipation. What could she possibly want from me now, after all this time? I couldn't help but wonder as I looked at the screen, deep in thought.With a sense of anticipation coursing through my veins, I fumbled with my phone, my fingers betraying my excitement. I stole a quick glance around the room, noting that everyo
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After retreating to my room, I fell into a restless sleep, only to wake up with a pounding headache. I stumbled out of bed and took a refreshing shower, hoping it would help clear my mind. As I emerged from the bathroom, my mother was waiting with a breakfast tray, a glass of lemon juice in hand, which she said would help ease my pain.She asked me how I was feeling emotionally, and I couldn't hold back the flood of emotions that washed over me. I poured my heart out to her, sharing my heartbreak over losing my best friend and the love of my life all in one night. Despite my mother's sympathy, I knew that moving on would be an uphill battle.Determined to pick up the pieces of my broken heart, I found myself jumping from one relationship to another in a desperate attempt to fill the void. It didn't take long for my parents to notice my erratic behavior and become concerned. They decided to intervene, and that's when the idea of a fake engagement to Cassandra came up. Now, I find myself
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Jasper interrupted our conversation with an unexpected announcement that his father wanted to throw a celebration in honor of our engagement. I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow skeptically and ask, "Why? What's the occasion?""Obviously, to celebrate our engagement," Jasper responded with a hint of annoyance.I let out a sigh, dreading the idea of another event to attend. However, Kenny seemed excited and was already making plans for shopping and dressing up for the masked ball. Despite my discomfort with the idea of being treated like a toy, I kept my concerns to myself as Jasper's mother entered the room."Jasper," I spoke gently, "I understand that you have strong feelings for Julie, but have you considered the potential consequences of inviting her to the party? Your parents are already opposed to her, and it could create tension and drama."I nodded understandingly, my heart going out to Jasper. "I empathize with you. Just promise me that you'll take some more time to reflect on
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Deep in thought, Kenny pondered, "I'm thinking Jasper was just joking around. You know, you look quite cute when you're annoyed." I glared at him, causing him to hastily raise his hands in surrender. "Just a guess!" he protested."In any case, your aunt suggested that we leave before them. Jasper and she can join us later," I responded, nodding in agreement. I quickly put on my shoes and hurried upstairs to grab my bag. On my way out, I bumped into Jasper, who was just exiting his room. I updated him on our plans for the day, and he promised to catch up with us later.As I walked outside, I spotted Kenny lounging in the back of a luxury car with a chauffeur at the wheel. It all felt surreal to me.Our first destination was to find a gown for me, and I have to admit, it was quite exhausting trying on so many dresses. Kenny, in particular, was very particular about finding the perfect one, which added to my weariness.But then, we stepped into a boutique and laid our eyes on a breathtaki
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As we arrived at the reception, Kenny emerged with a radiant glow, looking revitalized and refreshed from his treatment. Despite my attempts to pay for both of our treatments, Kenny adamantly refused, insisting that it was his gift to me. Still basking in a state of serene bliss, we began our journey back home.All of a sudden, Kenny let out a piercing scream, catching me off guard and causing me to jump. "Turn back!" he urgently exclaimed. Perplexed, I inquired about what was wrong. "I forgot to pick up the masks! How can we have a masquerade without masks?" he exclaimed with clear panic in his voice.I let out a relieved sigh and gently closed the door. As I turned around, I saw Kenny grinning mischievously at me. I playfully slapped my hand to my forehead and scolded him for frightening me earlier."What? I just averted a major disaster," he said, defending himself with a confident smirk.Thankfully, we didn't have to search for masks for too long. Kenny was determined to find the p
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As I expressed my heartfelt appreciation to Olivia for her exceptional work, I swiftly put on my shoes, just as Mrs. Benson knocked on the door and walked in. Her face lit up with admiration as she exclaimed, "Cassandra, you look like a princess!" Despite feeling a little bashful, I thanked her for her kind compliment.Olivia quietly departed from the room, and Mrs. Benson approached me with a small wrapped package. "It's a present from Jasper's father and me," she announced. I objected, "But Mrs. Benson, you've already given me a gift!" Her response was swift, "Nonsense, that was only an heirloom!"As I opened the box, I couldn't help but gasp in amazement at the sight of the exquisite teardrop earrings and pendant, which were nestled in soft tissue. The stunning sapphire stone was encrusted with tiny diamonds, leaving me absolutely spellbound by its magnificence.With a warm smile, she explained that my engagement ring had inspired them to find the perfect match. Overwhelmed with gra
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