Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Cassandra Jilonan ...

She rubbed her own chest. There was some knife that cut it that caused the pain. Cassandra knew that from the very beginning she would only be the second woman in Jethro's life, second to his fiancé. From the beginning, she had no intention of staying in his life. Her only original purpose was to immerse herself in his life to prevent his marriage and not to sell the land full of memories of her. Using Jethro she also wants to divert attention to forget the stupid ex but as time went on she did not expect another emotion to emerge in her heart. It is not clear yet but she was not stupid so as not to know that.

She is now starting to care for the man. She is starting to get hurt and be happy when it hurts and sees it. Sometimes she even forgets the plans while sharing them in hugs and kisses. Cassandra is slowly attached to Jethro and as soon as they were together her feelings revived only to Julius. She is starting to like Jethro with no grounds at all. Even with the news she heard about the man's personality, she seemed to want to get closer to it. She wanted to know Jethro's life. That was not part of her original plan but she knew it was the right thing to do. She will not hide in the hacienda for the rest of her life so that Jethro can only visit her whenever she needs it. She wants to get to know the man personally, she wants to get to know him better and know the true story of his life.

It was unthinkable for Cassandra to stumble upon a rock. She would have almost fallen if she had not been balanced. Cassandra just sat down. She seemed to have lost her appetite for walking, her mind flying at the conversation she and Jillian had earlier. Although she has not personally met his fiancé, she is obviously strict and the family is proud of her. Judging from the way she heard earlier, Jillian was obviously respected. But why is it that the coldness she felt while talking to Jethro was just like that. Ever since she invited her to eat out, she has noticed that she does not always talk about her fiancé. Besides, it is always hot-headed when it comes to women.

Is their wedding a bribe? Is it the same as what she sees in the teleseryes where the parents reconcile the child with the child of a rich family? But why? If it is because of money, the reason is very superficial. She knows that the Silvestre have many properties throughout the province of Negros, and they will not be considered business elites of the province if their businesses are not successful. But there seems to be something really wrong with everything. From his sudden announcement to sell the land until his engagement even though it is only three months here in the Philippines from the States. How quickly did they get along with that Jillian and within three months decide to get married right away? After all, Jethro and I, who had only known each other for two weeks, shared a kiss with each other. But even so the other side of her head tells her that something strange is really happening.

She can't let go of the doubt if they really love each other, because if Jethro loves her fiancé, he wouldn't be looking for another dish like her. It's clearer to her that the story doesn't seem to match. The more reason for her to chase the man, maybe the ones she knows will help someone not to sell the land and eventually stop their wedding for good.

Cassandra found her mother sadly sitting in their small rattan chair. She noticed it rubbing her eyes as she felt her presence before she looked up.

"Oh daughter, you're already there. All right, let's eat. I've been waiting for you for a while." It stood up to head to the kitchen. She stopped the mother from stepping

"Are you crying?"

"Ha? I’m not, my child. I just cried because of the long delay."

"Don't lie anymore. I'm big Na'y, I know you're sad because the landlord is about to sell the land. I understand the situation."

"I will miss this land my child. All the memories of your Dad and Carlos are here in this land. I do not know what I will do when we are expelled from here. I am especially afraid that our saving will no longer fit to move, we still have daily expenses that I do not know where we will get and your brother's education-. “The mother sat on the rattan. She rolled her eyes and scratched her head roughly. She approached the lady and caressed her back.

"I am working my way up. I will never allow this land to be sold. I will not allow my father to lose all memories of this land. We may not own this land legally, but we love this land fully and as we have been working here for over twenty years we cannot be dismissed just like that. I will do something. "

"My child. The situation is very complicated and I am sure that whatever we do will not stop Don Fructose from selling the land to continue his son's marriage." Her mother's shoulder fell.

"That is if the marriage continues. This land will only be sold to marry Jethro and Jillian, right? Well, I will prevent the marriage. There will be no wedding between the Silvestre and Elverio. I will gamble myself not just to bait this land for that wedding. "She said with full of anger. She needs to act faster as Margarita told her, she should get herself into the spotlight. And from there she will gradually take the man inside and eventually ruin that engagement for good.

"What are you saying you will stop my child? You know the lives of the Silvestre are complicated. They are the richest businessmen in the whole province and when the press finds out that you are associating with them I am sure you will not be able to cope with the criticisms you receive."

"I can handle it. When I came home from Manila I preached to myself that I could handle any criticism I would have. I knew the Silvestre would be influential so I would use Jethro to enter their world. "

"You mean Cassandra, you're going to get into Jethro's life to ruin the marriage." She nodded.

"You will be called a home wrecker, engagement wrecker and whatnot! I can't bear to see you suffer because of our situation. Many will not be happy and I am sure high society people will make fun of you."

"I can handle everything. It's just for you. I will do everything so that we are not kicked out of here. To be honest Mom, I planned all this. From my meeting with Jethro until sometime where I we met. I plan to be close to him to get into his life. So I want you to support me Na'y. "

"You mean you used Jethro, my child?" She did not answer.

"Daughter, you know what you are doing is very dangerous. I did not raise you like that Cassandra. I did not raise you to ruin the lives of others." hwe mother blew a heavy wind.

"Yes you did not raise me like this. You raised me well, I fear God and fight. But this time I will not allow you to see that you are struggling. You are my life, you two and Carlos and it hurts to see you carry the burden of the world alone. In what I am doing now I want to help you. “She cried. She immediately wiped away the tears.

"Daughter!” You don't have to do all this for us. Your brother gave it all to us so you don't have to do that thing anymore. I'm afraid it could happen to you."

"I'm ready. My brain has calculated everything. I don't care what other people say to me. I will never be defeated. I just don't want to keep it a secret from you, you deserve to know it. I hope I get your support in what I do. “She sat at her mother's feet and wiped away her tears.

"Are you ready to drag on that intrigue?" She asked boldly here.

"Wherever you are, I will be there. I will protect you and support you; I will give you my blessing in your next steps."

"Thank you. I will never let you get out of here on the farm." She hugged her mom very tightly.

"Just be careful daughter. 'Don't worry about your brother, we can do it ourselves. Just, do what you know you should. You will always remember that you have my support."

Now that Cassandra has told her mother everything and explained it properly there is no reason for her to hold back. It was time for her to expose herself to the spotlight. It’s time for her to make a scene where she will be Jethro's heroine. She will make her grand entrance and she will never bounce back from what other people have to say.

She was ready to hang out with the man. She knew that her mother and brother would be dragged into the mud by what she did, she also knew that this would be the reason for them to live well in the hacienda and all the peasants living in the Hacie de Silvestre. If it is not enough reason the deal she signed with Camp Move-On is still there. She does all this to make up for Julius and her pain. Even though she was slowly forgetting Julius because of Jethro she still had the pain it left in her heart. More importantly, she wants to make Jillian look like Jethro is not loyal to her. Like what she said, all men are not loyal, because if Jethro is loyal it will not bite her.

Cassandra's doing this for three major reasons. The land, the heartbreak she felt, to wake the woman up. And if there is a fourth reason, it seems that she wants to replace Jillian as the bride in the impending marriage.

Jethro Silvestre ...

What he hated most about Jillian was she’s demanding. One of the things that can turn him off is the women who want to tie him around the neck. Even though he said that Jillian did not care what he was going to do, her attribution was still there, especially when it came to their marriage. He knows the woman only wanted to tie with him for wealth but why does she seem to want to tie him around his neck like a dog. Much hateful is what it does to facilitate their marriage. Sometimes it's funny to ignore her but mostly it's annoying.

He found the woman standing on the side of his Porsche. It raised an eyebrow at seeing him. As expected of her, there was Jillian's bossiness. As far as he remembered there was no time that it did not give him another headache. And judging from the urgency it sounded on the phone, he was sure that its bad news would bring another bad news.

Honestly during the three months they first met Jillian they only talked three times. First, when their family had a private dinner, and of course it's his father's will, second the father introduced him to the press. His family was there to support him. And lastly, it was the day their parents agreed to marry each other. Since then, the woman usually visits the mansion. But he is not looking for it. Of course, he's just respecting his mother's request and plastic acting is not part of that without his Dad.

He approached Jillian. He cascaded his smile to it. His good mood disappeared while she was with Cassandra. He wailed his lower lip and then curved his forehead.

"Can you fix your face Jeth while I'm in front of you!" The woman waved in front of him.

"Can you cut the drama out Jillian. You're missing your class." He pocketed the car key. He looked at it but his gaze penetrated somewhere.

"I would love to see your face much more exciting than that. After all, I am your fiancé and if it weren't for me your Mama would not be in the mansion."

"This is my signature look when I see you Jillian. That won't change. The more I see you, the more bad vibes I get. Let me guess what news you bring."

"You talk too much Jethro. Listen up before you say anything. Save all complaining when you hear what I have to say to you because I know you'll need that." The woman smirked at him. He ignored it. He leaned back in his Hummer.

"I told Tito to move our wedding." Hiseyebrows disappeared along the line.

"I bet you would possibly say that." He smiled at it.

"That's first. First time you smiled at what I told you."

"I had my idea first about moving the wedding before you could possibly spit it to my family. Dad granted me a request after I impressed that developer."

"I know but I think you got the wrong idea when I said moving the wedding. You might actually confirm what you requested when you get home. After all, Tito's mind changed when I came by and said moving, I told him that we will get married next month instead of waiting four months. I told him that New Year's weddings are quite blessed. "

"W-what! S-shit!" His teeth chattered. Did he really think his Dad would obey his request? But when Jillian popped up it seemed to disappear like a bubble.

"I told you save your curses for this. Now you probably hate me more right? But you can do nothing because I hold Tito by the neck. Nothing you could do than complain and do reckless things- for instance, bedding different women who have nothing compared to me. "

"Can you quit messing around Jillian and stop tormenting my family? I don't know how long I can stop you but I am running out of length." He said. His fist clenched. If Jillian was not really a woman, he would have hit him a long time ago.

"You don't have much choice Jethro. You can marry an Elverio and I don't take a no. Besides, why should you hold back when before you did not speak? Do not tell me you had your reasons to it "And when you come here to the hacienda there may be something in particular. I prefer to continue to facilitate our marriage so that the hacienda can be sold before something here changes the course of the ship."

"Can you stop Jillian? For once, stop acting like you care for me and for this shit! It's just business isn't it? Why are you making things much complicated?"

"Jethro you really are a businessman. But of course some business men and women weren't as practical as yours. If before all I want is to marry you because of business now I want to tie the knot with you because I've grown to like you." She smirked

"I've seen that before Jillian. You can't let me through that. I don't know what your family is drinking from my good father. But I will talk to him about this."

"If I had given Tito edi something to drink, I would have just joined you so that you would not refuse. Why not, stop arguing with me Jeth and do as our parents say. Do you want your Mama to be kicked out of the mansion? I bet you wouldn't like to see her cry. "

Jethro clenched his fist. His eyesight seemed to darken. He kicked the windshield enough to break it. Blood flowed from his hand.

"My gosh, Jeth are you okay."

"Don't approach me Jillian before my eyes completely get dark and I forget you're a woman." The woman stopped approaching him.

"Lay a finger on my Mom and I will fucking smash everyone's face" Indignant at his angry utterance.

"Okay ... you just don't want to hurt Tita then let's do this wedding. I'll wait for you tomorrow at Weds and Hearts. I want you to be there so we can earn the wedding planner together."

"Are you insane?"

"Yes I am insane Jethro. I am completely and devilishly insane because of you. So you have only two choices. You go or you go. And that's it."

He glared at it. Seriously, he is really mad right now. He did not know how many martinis he would consume. The fucking wedding is a curse to him.

"I won't wait for you to break all the windshields of your car Jeth. I've seen one and it's enough, I'll just wait for you tomorrow in town ... 10 AM sharp. Let's just meet there." She got into the car. It beeped at him once before finally leaving.

Jethro was left anguish. He pulled his hair very hard. He let the blood flow to his palms as he kicked the tire of his car.

He hates his father so much. He hated his father to the point he wanted to kill him. He hates his father because of controlling his life. And what annoys him the most is deciding it for him. If it isn't for his mother's sake he has been away for a long time and most probably he will include Cassandra. He wanted to take the girl with them so they could stay away and live in peace.

Probably he could do that. He can let the girl stay in his condo unit but of course his only problem would be his Mom. It seems to ignore all the coldness of the husband and still want to stay in the mansion.

The next time he and Cassandra meet, that will be the first thing he offers to her. He knows that she will not refuse, especially since the land will be sold, so it needs to be relocated now. But for now he has to go home to the mansion first. He will confront his father; the wedding cannot be next month. He is not ready yet. He still has a lot to do. And one of those is to make sure Cassandra will live under his care. He will never allow the woman to get away from him; there is no reason for him to marry Jillian so that he does not meet Cassandra because for the first time in his life he was only now visited by sanity.