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71. Now or Then

Cassie rides her bike with unpleasant thoughts swirling in her head. Yesterday, she was calm when she left the Raptis House because Mathias told her they would see each other soon.However, when the night came, her mind created cruel scenarios about Mathias and Emily's intimate scenes which haunted her dreams and Cassie struggled to fall asleep for hours.She couldn’t delete that scene from her mind when Emily was holding his arm, caressing his face, kissing him…She knew Emily liked showing off with her husband in public. There was nothing between them for years, right?Nothing. If Mathias was happy with his wife, why would he also want to be with Cassie? So, she chose to believe the woman was forcing his hand to keep the marriage alive. There must have been a reason he had to deal with it.Yes, there must have been.When the morning came, she got into the shower and shook the negative feelings off her body. She wasn’t a girl who doubted her own worth. Emily Raptis could be a brun

72. Spill the Green Tea

Days fly by for Cassie this week. But with frustration. She hasn’t seen Mathias since Monday, he was already gone the next mornings when Cassie left her house for work. She fought the urge to text him about their next meeting since she didn’t want to seem clingy, which was why she didn’t visit Avra again either. Still, Cassie was dying to connect with him somehow. A glimpse from a distance, a little news about him, or an unexpected encounter in the neighborhood. Anything. Unfortunately, she got nothing. Even though Mathias had told Cassie the atmosphere would be tender at his house and he had to support Avra, she waited for Mathias to show up at her house on Wednesday to watch the game. Cassie’s hope was in vain. Last night, her father and his friends had a good time since they won the game and her famous chicken wings added joy to their after-game-celebration. However, their gratitude to the future Master Chef Hardwin wasn't enough to boost Cassie’s mode. She sighs as turn

73. Juicy Gossip

Cassie's eyes fly open in surprise. She looks at Aunt Gilda's downward face from her armchair. “Emilia, what?”The woman gives her a little smile and keeps caressing her face as she smooths on the milk serum. “I’ll take it from the beginning.” Cassie waits with impatience, it looks like she will be more surprised.Aunt Gilda sets the little bottle down in front of the mirror. “Now, close your eyes.”Cassie obeys, takes a deep breath. She is about to peek into Emily's hidden life.Aunt Gilda's fingers gently smear the serum across her skin. “You know I’m half Italian on my mother's side, right?”“Hm, hm.” Cassie nods, certain that this woman's natural fashion sense must come from her Mediterranean roots.“I have a lot more relatives on my Italian side than on my father's. They are scattered all over the States- some in high society, some in suburbs.” Cassie listens carefully, wondering how any of this is supposed to connect with Emily.“My cousin Miriam used to live in a suburb in Fl

74. Not Too Late

Mathias enters his construction company building for the first time in days. The skyscraper rises in the heart of the Financial District of Manhattan with elegant coldness.His father’s company, Raptis Constructions, used to occupy this area years ago. However, it has recently lost its might, and was forced to move to a more modest part of the city.And for Mathias, well, it’s the opposite and his company grows stronger by the day.It's been a tiring week of meetings and work dinners out of the office. Since he hasn’t been to his company in a while, Mathias makes sure to look sharp. He wears a dark blue, three-piece suit with a light blue shirt. Mathias Raptis never affords to seem off his game.He reaches his floor via elevator. As he walks down the hallway, the sudden change in atmosphere is palpable. His employees greet him with professional and sincere smiles, not the fake kind. The people working for HERA Constructions respect their boss and admire Mr. Raptis's success in this b

75. The Biggest Mistake

When he gets in the parking lot of that restaurant, Mathias sits in his car for a while. He was fine when he left Robinson like a wounded wolf. But now, alone with his thoughts, the old memories haunt him mercilessly. Leaning his head back against the driver’s seat, Mathias closes his eyes and lets them bring him into that day. The day his life was ruined by someone as insidious as evil. He was twenty-one back then, newly graduated college with honors, making his father proud as ever. Mathias had been accepted to three Ivy League schools, and before the semester started, his father sent him to Florida as a reward -along with other gifts. It was Alexander Raptis’s way, he never showed affection directly, only threw expensive things at his son. Mathias wasn’t complaining, though. He used his father’s resources for fun just as much as for career success. Between parties in Vegas and events in LA, from the deserts in Africa to the beaches of the Far East, Mathias had a rough youth

76. Can't Change the Past

Hello again, my dear loyal readers!I'm sorry for the long wait - I hope it won't happen again “There, sweetie.” Aunt Gilda enters the room with a pair of blue gel packs. “They’ll soothe your eyes in seconds.”Cassie looks at Gilda’s reflection in the mirror. The woman tells her to close her eyes, and she obeys like a mindless little girl, slowly laying her head back. How could she? How could Emily force her baby on a man who had no idea it even existed. It’s the lowest thing a woman could ever do to a man.Gilda places the cold packs onto her eyelids –a useless attempt. Cassie's eyes don't hurt because of the tonic. Her pain comes from the depths of her aching soul.Cassie is certain that Mathias had no idea about his daughter until Emily informed him. If he’d known, he wouldn’t have left his girlfriend alone wit

77. In My Kitchen

After she comes back home, Cassie lies down on her bed for a while. Then she takes a long shower to cool her nerves. At the end of this turmoil, she decides that it's kind of soothing that Mathias is trapped by that woman. It means he didn't choose Emily of his own free will. It sounds selfish to wish that were true, but for the first time in her life, Cassie doesn't feel inadequate next to Emily Raptis. That woman was a fraud and Mathias was her captive, not a passionate lover. Yes, that must be the truth. After getting out of the bathroom, she texts Avra. They were supposed to meet for a cooking session and this is a great opportunity for Cassie to see Mathias. Me: Hello Av! What's up? Her friend’s response comes immediately. Avra: Trying to survive against my mother's endless advice... How are you? Cassie winces, she knows how it feels to get schooled by Mrs. Raptis. Me: Fine. Remember we had a cooking class? Wanna do it this weekend? 💕 Cassie chews her bottom

78. Heat it First

There is another person in the kitchen with them. “Such a pleasure to have you here, sweetie.”Avra lets out a thin laugh. “I’m always in the kitchen.” She says defensively, still whisking the mixture. “It’s you who isn’t seen here.”An amused exhale. “If you were always here, you might have noticed I make my own coffee every weekend.” The voice sends shivers into Cassie’s body. She presses her hand onto her chest. “Okay, okay.” Avra laughs again. “If you wait for it, you can have Byko Pie near your coffee.”A pause. “Byko?”Cassie rolls her eyes while taking the coconut package out of the fridge. Her friend still pronounces it wrong.“Oh, not Byko.” Avra thinks for a second, then calls out. “Hey, Cass. What was the name again?”Cassie slowly straightens, her heartbeat quickens. Across the kitchen island, their gazes meet.Surprise hits Mathias’s face -raw and unguarded- at the sight of her standing there, in the middle of the day, in his kitchen. It’s obvious he just came back from

79. Playing with Fire

“Okay.” Avra finally manages to switch the stove on. “Um, how long should I boil it?”Cassie smiles at her excitement. “No need to boil it, actually. Just stir it until it thickens.”Avra blinks cluelessly. “And… when does it thicken exactly?”Cassie giggles affectionately this time. “Less than ten minutes.”“You think I’m an idiot, right?” Avra giggles at herself. “Still, I’m playing with fire here.”“Shush!” Cassie playfully slaps her friend’s arm. “Don’t say such things. Start stirring, chop chop!”While Avra is busy with the filling, Cassie starts organizing the mess they’ve made. She gathers the dirty bowls from the counter and begins loading them into the dishwasher. Of course, her intention isn’t to leave a spotless kitchen for Mrs. Raptis.Since Mathias is still there, she turns it into a little show. She bends over more than necessary, arching subtly as she places each dish inside– slowly, very slowly.“Hey, girls.” Mathias calls out behind them.“Yes, dad?” Avra turns to her

80. A Good Father

Mathias knew better. He knew he shouldn’t steal a kiss from Cassie since he never managed to stop once things got out of his hands. However… Finding her in the middle of his kitchen all of a sudden clouded his good senses. As if her alluring look wasn’t enough, she polished it with that seductive attitude, those naughty glances and mischievous smiles. No need to mention her sassiness while putting those plates into the dishwasher. That little witch. How could Mathias resist any of it, for God’s sake? Especially after days of not seeing her–not even from a distance. Also he’d had a bad week. Between the heavy meetings, he had met his father’s attorney, Mr. Robinson and the vile man had asked Mathias if he would agree to abandon his daughters. It was a shitty week, for real. Then, without any clue, this girl landed in his kitchen like a gift from the universe. Or a punishment. At first, he teased her back, implied he still remembered her vanilla sauce, holding her gaz

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