Cassy POVCaleb played with the kids after dinner.Oakley was in seventh heaven when she learned that her father would be tucking them to bed.“Why can’t you sleep here?”I overheard Oakley ask while they were climbing the stairs to their room.Caleb's eyes darted in my direction, but I didn’t rescue him from Oakley’s question.It was his choice that we ended up like this in the first place.I let him parry Oakley’s incessant questions for a change until he ran out of excuses. Let him deal with his daughter.When they were out of my sight, I finished tidying the kitchen.I scraped off food from the dishes before loading them on the washer.Then, I packed the excess food and put a thin plastic wrap to cover it and reheat it the next day.Then, I started checking our stocks and went to the adjoining pantry, where I found an assortment of beverages.One particular beverage caught my attention, made with the best Californian grapes. It came in a box with two wine glasses.I took the wine

Cassy POVMr. and Mrs. Kingston? I looked sharply at Caleb, but he was already busy chasing the kids, who hurriedly raced to the dunes all the way to the beach after hopping out of the van. My breath hitched at the sight. The twins looked cute, grabbing attention in their matching inflatable vests and swimwear, though in different colors. Oaks wore a neon pink one, while Wax wore blue.They were so excited to jump into the water.Caleb reached them.  He was quick to pull them back, grabbing them both by the arms, impeding their progress to the frisky tides. The kids were giggling and kicking their arms and

Caleb POV “Don’t chop my head off!” James said while we were having a few rounds of beer in my bar. I already sent Cassy and the kids home after a two-day stay at the resort, but I was restless and anxious. When Greg invited us for a drink, I was about to decline but later changed my mind. Maybe, a few drinks is what I needed to clear my head. But hearing him talk about Cassy made me see red. “Calm your t*ts man. I was just impressed with your wife, nothing more. Cassy was truly savage out there, even you know it.” James added. We were talking about Cassy’s marvelous wakeboarding skill back at the resort and James’ reaction to it. I hate to admit it, but James was right. I remember when the kids and I started looking for her, and James told us that she enrolled in a wakeboarding class, I was in so much hurry. My heart raced wildly in my chest. I thought she was doing it recklessly out of anger. Panic and fear mingled as I rushed out, kids in tow. I ran to the beach, bu

Cassy POVThe following morning, Caleb, as usual, arrived just when the children and I were going down for breakfast. The kids screeched to a halt when he got inside, arms loaded with an elegant flower arrangement. I don’t want to assume things, but my heart leaped and started hammering on my chest at the sight of the romantic blooms.  My inner voice warned me to be cautious, and of course, I did not want to assume just like before, but my heart failed me again. It could not help from beating wildly in my chest.  It almost hurt. “Happy Valentine’s Day, baby.” Caleb strode quickly to us and knelt in front of his daught

 Cassy POV Norma nodded and went on to explain, “So far, the shares were divided in the following order:  Cassy Burke, forty percent, Caleb Kingston, thirty percent, Adam Burke, ten percent, Martin Crest, Cole Higgs, Tony Richardson, and John Collins, with five percent each.” There was a round of applause as everyone rose from their seats to congratulate each other with a simple handshake or clap on the back.