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The doctor informed them that the symptoms were currently mild and prescribed an antibiotic injection and medication. However, if the condition did not improve, hospitalization and IV fluids might be necessary. They hoped it would not come to that. Cassandra acknowledged the doctor's instructions with a smile while I moaned, feeling frail and exhausted. I stumbled to the washroom, overcome by the urge to vomit, and Cassandra supported me as I retched. After rinsing my mouth, I went back to bed, dozing off intermittently throughout the night.Cassandra never left my side, always attending to me whenever I stirred. She'd gently push back strands of hair that clung to my forehead while using a damp cloth to ease my fever. My mind was in a frenzy, plagued with terrifying visions of demonic entities from "The Conjuring." Yet each time I opened my eyes, Cassandra was there, providing comfort and assuring me that everything would be alright.Eventually, I woke up, and the clock on the wall
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Suddenly, she let out a sharp gasp and stopped speaking abruptly, as if she had been caught off guard. Without warning, I pulled her close to me and kissed her with fervor. The world around us seemed to vanish, and we surrendered to the moment. Initially, she resisted my embrace, but eventually succumbed to the intense passion that was simmering between us. I held her tenderly but firmly, taking pleasure in the taste of her lips and the sensation of her body pressed against mine.As we broke apart, she playfully hit me on the chest and reprimanded me for stealing kisses. I couldn't help but grin, feeling giddy and thrilled. "You're my fiancée," I boasted arrogantly. However, her expression quickly became somber. "Correction, your fake fiancée," she said, her voice tinged with irritation. "You can't just kiss me like that!"I was genuinely taken aback by her sudden outburst, and my eyebrow involuntarily shot up in surprise. "What do you mean?" I asked innocently, wanting to understand t
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Cassandra raised her perfectly arched eyebrow, amusement playing on her lips. "You scare too easily," she quipped, her voice tinged with teasing.Embarrassed by my overreaction, I scratched my head sheepishly. "Right. Whatever. I'm going out for dinner tonight," I muttered."I heard," Cassandra replied, her tone nonchalant.Curiosity piqued, I couldn't resist asking about her own plans for the night. "So, what do you have planned for tonight?" I inquired.Cassandra shrugged, her dark curls bouncing with the movement. "I dunno, maybe catch up with Jane?" she said casually."Okay, do you want me to drop you off on my way?" I offered, hoping to be helpful."No, it's cool. I'll ask her to pick me up," Cassandra declined with a wave of her hand.As I got up to decide what to wear, I rifled through my T-shirts, tossing them carelessly onto the floor in my haste. Cassandra's disapproving gaze was not lost on me. "Jasper! What the hell! I had already organized the closet a few days ago," she s
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"Hello?" Alex greeted the phone call."Hi Alex, it's Cassandra.""Hey! How are you?""I was wondering if we could catch up sometime.""Sure, do you want me to come over? The three of us - you, Jasper, and I - could have dinner together.""Well, about Jasper... he's not home," I said softly."Oh, where is he?""Alex, could you please pick me up quickly?" I asked urgently, my voice trembling slightly."Absolutely, I'll be there in a jiffy," he assured me with a calming tone as we ended the call. As I scrambled to get dressed, I found myself reflecting on the drastic changes in my life. Gone were the days of early mornings, job hunting, and late nights. My schedule was now filled with a myriad of activities and social outings, but amidst the hustle and bustle, I couldn't shake off the yearning for the structure and purpose that work once provided.Interrupting my pensive thoughts, the doorbell chimed, and I eagerly swung open the door to be greeted by Alex, looking dapper in his maroon sh
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Julie hesitated, her gaze faltering as she struggled to find the words. "I discovered that he was cheating on me," she finally admitted, her voice cracking. Her eyes filled with tears, and she apologized, her remorse palpable."It was a mistake," she pleaded, desperation lacing her voice. "I don't even remember how it happened, but I'm truly sorry." As I looked at her, I saw a glimmer of the girl I had once fallen in love with. Maybe, just maybe, there was a sliver of hope for us.Cassandra's POV:I inquired with a hint of doubt, my eyes fixed on Alex. "Do you genuinely believe this plan will work?""Without a doubt," Alex responded, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.I sought reassurance from Kenny, turning to him. "What do you think? Is this really a good idea?""Absolutely!" Kenny exclaimed, nodding his head vigorously in agreement.I remained hesitant, crossing my arms. "Okay, but I'm not even sure how we're supposed to go about it."Alex's grin widened. "Why don't you give Jasper a
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After taking a few sips of my drink, I strolled back into the living room only to discover Jasper seated with his arms crossed, refusing to speak to me. This behavior irritated me. Feeling frustrated, I decided to call Jane and express my annoyance. However, she didn't answer, probably asleep. I decided to call her in the morning, ended the call, and immediately got a text message from Alex."Alex: Is the storm brewing yet?"I grinned and replied, "He's giving me the silent treatment."Alex responded with a boisterous laugh, "Seriously? That's great news!"I was confused and furrowed my brows. "How is that considered good?"Alex's response surprised me. "He's actually jealous.""What? No way!" I argued. "He just went on a date with Julie tonight.""Instead of texting, we could call and discuss this," Alex suggested.Feeling a bit foolish, I agreed, and just as I was about to pick up the phone, I accidentally hit myself in the head with it and chuckled as Alex's voice filled my ear."He
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As I released a sigh, I began to explain the contents of the papers spread out before me. "This is everything I know about my new client," I said.My father had called earlier that day, urging me to take on this project. I knew I couldn't continue to spend my time partying and wasting away, so I had accepted the task of designing a new mall."Well, that's quite exciting!" she exclaimed. "No wonder you seem so upbeat this morning."I chuckled in response. "I'm always in good spirits," I replied."Ah, there's the sulky you," she teased, jokingly.I rolled my eyes and retreated to my room to change my clothes. Upon my return, I discovered her on the phone, animatedly conversing with someone. "Jane, you absolutely have to meet him! He's absolutely charming!" she gushed.As I was putting on my shoes, I became intrigued by Cassandra's conversation and attempted to eavesdrop. She expressed disappointment but also insisted on meeting the person soon. Her voice took on a melancholic tone as she
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As Alex and I conversed, I nodded in agreement while taking in his appearance. His jeans and white shirt, coupled with his trademark messy hair and Ray-Ban aviators, made him look particularly good.Interrupting my thoughts, Alex addressed me, "Cassandra?"I turned to him, feeling my face flush with embarrassment. "Yes?""Take a picture, it lasts longer!" he quipped, causing me to look away, feeling flustered.Shortly thereafter, we arrived at the nursing home, and I stepped out while Alex went to park the car. Once inside, I asked to speak with the matron and exchanged pleasantries with her."How is my mom doing?" I inquired, hopeful for some positive news.Her response was, "She's doing fine."However, I wanted to know if she had been coherent lately, so I pressed further, "Has she been lucid at all?"The matron replied, "Cassandra, I would have contacted you if she had been." Although I appreciated the thought, I was still curious and requested more information. "What has she been d
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