- Cassidy -
He likes me. I know he does.
The kiss spoke for itself.
Somehow I couldn't believe it unless he said it himself. And he didn't really say it yet.
I stared at him, his eyes dark and beautiful, "Caden do you really like me?"
He smirked his signature smirk and rested his forehead on mine, "Yes I do, a lot more than I should."
I was intoxicated by his sweet breath on my lips, "Caden." I breathed out and he chuckled, "I like you Rose, what about you?"
He pulled away and I had to focus on what he just asked, "Sorry?"
"Do you like me Rose?"
His eyes were sincere and I thought to myself, I do, I think.
But I was afraid of so many things. Especially my past.
I shook my head, "We can't Caden, it doesn't work that way."
He held my hands, "You do like me don't you? Otherwise you won't be this scared."
I felt my eyes fill up with tears, if he knew about me he might leave me. Only my father and Parker knew, I wanted to leave it at that.
I stood up and looked away, hiding my tears, "I'm sorry Caden, this won't work out."
I tried to leave but he caught my wrist, "I'll be here for you Rose, I won't hurt you. I promise."
Those were the words I've been waiting for so long, for someone to say to me.
Tears were streaming down my face, why is he being so sweet? Since when did he like me? Why did he like me?
I just nodded and barely managed a 'thank you' before leaving.
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- Caden -
It fucking hurt me to watch her leave.
She was crying and I wanted to wipe her tears away and kiss her to make her feel better but I knew better.
She's a strong girl and when she's ready, she'll come to me.
I knew that but I'm fucking impatient and it drove me nuts staying in my fucking office.
"Smith! I'm going home!"
Smith entered my office, "Sir let me fix your hand first before you go."
I glared at him, "Are you serious?"
He nodded, settling next to me and taking out a first aid box, "Miss Rose instructed me so I can't say no."
I went from staring blankly to having a wide smile on my face, and there she was refusing to admit she liked me.
Patience Caden, she's worth it.
I scrolled through the internet as Smith was applying antiseptic and taping a gauze on my knuckles.
Then I saw the news.
My eyes widened and I swore so loudly Smith jumped.
"What is it Sir?" He looked at the screen of my computer and I grabbed my jacket, striding out of the office.
"Sir where are you going?!"
I was so fucking pissed, I got into the car and sped off to the news room.
-- Established Vice President Beats Reporter to Hide Company Secret --
-- President of Hotel Company Sweeps Matter Under Carpet to Keep Stock Prices Up --
The two headlines were flashing in my head. I didn't think too much but the pictures showed censored faces of Rose and I.
They didn't have to write which company it was, the blurred out pictures were enough to identify us.
Since the said 'relationship' that we had, those fucking reporters won't let the matter fucking go without some gossip.
I swerved to the side of the road to calm my thoughts down, I can't rush there. I can't go to the newsroom, it'll just blow up and make matters worse.
I sighed and leaned my head on the steering wheel, "Fuck I need to do something."
I need to find that ass fucking reporter.
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