Chapter 63: Chapter 63

**Cassie’s POV**

We are now in front of the table, and I do not know why, but it is so satisfying for me to see my boss eating my well-made soup like it is the most delicious of all its types.

"Loves this dish! I will probably buy your recipe, and I can build a restaurant any moment," he said, sounding so exaggerated.

I rolled my eyes and gave him a smirk. "I am not selling my mother's recipe. But I can cook you dishes if you want; it's not a big deal."

He smiled brightly as if he heard about a nice investment in his company. "That's awesome! I will look forward to that!"

"And you are faltering with me too much," I pointed out.

He raised his hands as if he were acting to surrender. "Okay, okay..."

The whole meal is fun. I mean, when I first saw my boss, he had this dominant aura similar to those alphas that I had met before. I thought he was a bit strict; he is the type of person who does not give any second chances.

But I realized that he is more on the lighter side. I do not know if there is a difference between how he treats me and how he treats other people. But I am thankful that he is kind to me, and he is such a good person to my son.

The rain outside is still like before. It seems like it will not stop for an hour for now. I guess my boss has stuck here again.

Although I get the point where he likes me, he admitted it, but still, he does not need to stay here all of the time.

I believe there is no reason for him to like me this much. I mean, there are lots and lots of beautiful women who are much better than me, who have the beauty he needs, the body, and the better characteristics, and on top of the crop, they are single.

I am nothing but a single mother right now. There is nothing special about me. I love cooking, reading, keeping myself busy, and loving my son with all of my heart.

I hope he can change his mind. I mean, he is a walking diamond. Very attractive, elegant, and majestic. He can get any woman because of those standards, and he should see that reality again.

"You look sad," he said suddenly while I was washing the dishes. I thought he was in the living room with my son, and they were watching movies there.

"I am not," I said, trying not to stutter.

"There is no problem at all." "I am just having some random thoughts," I reason.

"I don't believe you. Please tell me what bothers you; I am always willing to listen to you." That's the hardest part. He is expecting something from me. And slowly, I am being cornered. I am afraid that someday I will not have the strength and courage to reject him anymore.

"I remember my husband; I am just thinking if he is alright now, if he is happy if he is watching us."

I wiped my tears away. I am not giving a reason here. I truly miss my only sunshine. Kaiden is irreplaceable. He is everything that I have wished for since the beginning. I love him with all my heart, and even though he is not here anymore, I believe that my life for him is not as shallow as others might think.

"Your late husband must have been a great and loving husband and wife. And even though I don't know him, I know that he's happy wherever he is. He loves you, and your happiness is his happiness."

I gave him a warm smile. Derek might be the most empathetic type of person, but he never failed to make me feel okay. I hope we can be better friends someday.

Night came, and I think there is a shortage of electricity or whatever it is. It is dark outside, the wind is so strong, the rain is heavy, and I am a bit worried. I messaged my dad and my brothers, and they are fine now at their apartments.

It is dark, and the only light is coming from the emergency flashlights and candles. But I noticed in a corner that my boss, Derek, looked scared. Does he have any fear of darkness?

I immediately went over to his place. I touch his shoulder, and he almost jumps in fear. "You don't look okay. I am so sorry, but this apartment has no generator. I said that you should stay in your apartment. Look at you; you are withstanding the situation. You have a fear of darkness, and yet you are not thinking about your safety."

I don't know if giving him a lecture is helpful or not in this kind of situation. I decided to ask my son to come over, and we hugged Derek, hoping that he could feel safe and that our embrace was enough for him to feel much better.

"Hush, you are safe now. No one will be able to hurt you." In the same way that he does not have any clue about my past, I also don't know where he is coming from.

But I have this instinct to protect him. That I should cherish him even more.

Because we just finished our dinner before the blackout, my boss fell asleep, and because I am much stronger than him, I managed to carry him and put him on the airbed that he brought in case he thought of sleeping here again.

"Sleep well."

My son looks sleepy as well, so we go to the bathroom, and I prepare to go to sleep.

"Mom, does he like you?" he asked out of nowhere, which made me choke at my demise.

"What are you asking?" Charlie?" I asked exasperatedly.

"I can see the way he sees you, mom." "I know that he likes you too."

I have no idea that my son is watching me and my boss in such a way.

"Son, let me explain, okay? I will only love one certain person, and that is your dad. I cannot love anyone more than I loved your dad, and I still love him even though he is not here anymore."

"But Uncle Derek is kind. And he is like dad."