Cassie decides not to dwell on whether the two men were jealous or not. She was glad they had finally landed, after what seemed like a lifetime in the air; looking forward to visiting the Hangang Art park, and most importantly, going to make sure that she returned back home with an agreement to publish her book, from Mr. Parks. The drive to the hotel was mostly quiet as Cassie let her eyes do most of the work, except for when she had the conversation with Yang regarding the famous world’s highest glass floor she’d seen on YouTube, and was hoping to experience in person, as well as the occasional chattering between Alex and Aaron about work related stuff. Cassie felt really exhausted and she couldn’t wait to get a warm bath and real bed.Aaron had called Mr. Grant earlier, informing him that they had arrived safely, been picked up by Yang, and right on schedule for their meeting in a few hours. Cassie had deduced from the conversation that Mr. Grant was most likely the owner of som

Cassie’s meeting with Mr. Parks was concluded in less than fifteen minutes. He had informed her that Parks Publishers would be bringing out her book, subject to finalizing some finer details in the agreement, which would be signed at the start of the new year. Cassie was ecstatic. She thanked him repeatedly for the opportunity, shook his hands and walked out all over the moon “Someone looks happy” Aaron says with a huge smile as Cassie emerges from the meeting room where she had just seen Mr. Parks“Who might that be?” Cassie asks, smiling uncontrollably“Good news I’m guessing, you seem overjoyed” Alex states with a chuckle“Thanks to the both of you. I’m off to meet Yang” Cassie tells the boys, as she picks out her phone from her bag“Have fun Cas” Aaron says, gently placing a kiss on her forehead. Even though it had happened before, the gesture still came as a surprise, and she still melted at the feeling of his lips on her forehead. Just as Aaron withdraws his lips, she

Cassie had gotten ready for the launch and was now heading out of the house to meet Brandon, who had stepped in last minute, as her ride. The boys had gone a few hours earlier to attend to some impromptu hiccup with the venue, and her dad and Alexander had left moments ago. They had mentioned needing to stop somewhere first before heading to the launch, so Cassie called Brandon to come pick her instead, as she wasn’t up for a long drive.“You look stunning” Brandon compliments her as he turns the engine on and shifts into gear“Aren’t you so sweet” Cassie tells him with a smile“Isn’t it weird that you’re attending this launch as both their dates?” Brandon asks, keeping his eyes on the road while remaining curious“It was, when they asked me to, but not anymore” Cassie tells him honestly“Good, because I want you to have fun” Brandon says, almost sounding like her big brother“I will, I promise” Cassie assures him with a giggle“Imagine those two falls in love with you” Brandon

“Where are we going to?” Cassie asks, as Aaron leads them to another part of the building that had no one lurking around. She had not even realized how they had gotten there. Alex held her through the walk, as they meandered past people whilst doing their best not to bump into them and spill their drinks. Now, here they were, in a lonely corner of what looked almost like another building from the one they were in a while ago“Scared already?” Aaron asks with a smirk, looking over his shoulders to quickly glance at her“Maybe, considering how this place looks, kinda feels like one of those places they sell humans in movies” Cassie replies giggling, while still following Aaron and enjoying the feel of Alex’s hand on her waist“Don’t worry little one, you’re 100% safe with us, that’s a promise” Alex tells her after he had chuckled.For some reason, she believed him, maybe it was the way he said it, his tone, how his voice was calm and assuring, she was not sure, but she believed him.

Brother bear wasn’t exactly the best cartoon to see, considering how it always made Cassie cry, but Alex had insisted they saw it and went on and on about how it was a classic“Are you crying?” Alex teases Cassie as he hears her sniffShe had tried her best to hide it, but it was now overwhelming“No” she lies, turning away quickly“I can clearly hear you, you’re literally sobbing” Alex says with a chuckle“It’s a really sad episode to watch, you can’t blame me” Cassie finally gives in“I know, alright. Come here” Alex tells her, opening his armsCassie stares at him with his grin, before slowly getting up and walking towards him. She slowly enters his embrace and places her frame in between his arms, resting her head on his chest, and taking in all of his scent“Is this better?” Alex asks, gently stroking her hair“It is” Cassie replies, with a smile“Don’t worry, I won’t tell Aaron about how you wept over brother bear” Alex whispers, instantly making Cassie giggle“I didn