Chapter 18: Chapter 18

Quote to Remember:

"Mistresses are waterproof. No matter what storms and tsunamis come, they always survive. So a mist like you is not enough to break me."

Cassandra found herself sitting on one of those empty chairs in front of Jillian. They were inside an expensive private diner next to the boutique where she had disturbed the frowning face the other day. She stared at her but did not budge. Cassandra just rolled her eyes over her; she tightened her arms across her chest.

Jillian's stare locking against her were very venomous. It was as if she would be tempted at any moment. Her eyes just ignited an intense aura giving her a hint that they were going to talk about something serious now.

She's wearing her most casual red dress overlooking the spacious part of her cleavage. Her hair was braided and rolled around her head like a crown. Light make-up and her diva red lip charmer accented everything shades of her wearing 5 inches heel. Her look was in keeping with Jillian.

Jillian picked her up earlier at their house. Out of the blue, Cassandra was surprised and could not believe that it would go to them wearing her cheek perfume, heels and plaited skirt that did not fit on the farm. More so, Cassandra fumbled as it probably meant she was really meant to talk, and she bet it was about Jethro and her relationship. When she made a fuss in the boutique the other day, she thought Jillian would get her back. But Cassandra, was ready for that. She had prepared herself for whatever would happen to her. She had all the support from her family and friends so there was no reason for her to hold back.

Earlier while they were in the car she also did not understand Jillian's intentional silence on her. But something was off; she knew the woman had prepared an explosion on her so she also prepared a shield. She will not allow oppression; she will not give up without a fight. She will fight for her power in Jethro's life. Not only because of the land had she wanted to save but also because she loved the Silvestre man. There was a slight twinge of lust that she felt for the young man and she would not let that love go away like what happened to Julius. If at first it was just because she wanted to get inside it because of the land, now there is someone with interest and that is the heart of the young man.

So she requested Jethro that instead of taking her to the condo, he would take her to the mansion. One of her reasons is to be close to the man and to get to know his family better. She wanted to know why Jethro was so angry of his father. So if she sends Jillian she can't do that. So, she thickened her face a little.

After the waiter had placed so many orders on the table, Jillian began to speak.

"I guess this food is enough for your greed. Don't worry I will pay for it, I doubt you have some cash with you." it narrowed her eyes at her.

"I'm not begging Jillian. I have some dignity if you say so."

"Good, because I need to know where you put that dignity in what we're talking about today." she grabbed the ice cream from the dessert plate and tasted it in her mouth before speaking again.

"Why aren't you eating, are you afraid I will poison you? Come on, Cassandra, if I want to kill you this is not what I will do. I have some other things much dreadful than that one." Jillian chuckled as if pleased with what was said.

"I'm not afraid Jillian. In fact, I carry the strongest shield. Do you think I'm that easy to push back? I have some guts of mine." She smirked at it.

"Is that why your so brave to cling to my fiancé?"

"Why don't you ask Jethro who is sticking to the two of us." she sipped the juice as if she didn't care. "You know Jillian, don't fall into accusations that you have no solid evidence because you will be embarrassed. Act formally."

"The word formally Cassandra really came from you, how ironic. Of all the things I hated in this world, the ignorant and uneducated people are one of them because they do not place themselves properly. They keep on fitting the shoe that isn't their size. In other words, they are squeezing their skwater behavior everywhere. "

"I may not have finished studying. But my parents raised me well."

"Really Cassandra? How come you behave like that now? It's very questionable did your Mama really raise you properly or is that really your true nature. Engagement wrecker" She did not budge at what Jillian told her.

"If you want to fuck me Jillian, then, I'll give it to you. Don't ever insult my mom."

"Okay sounds you're becoming a little scared. Because I'm merciful I will give you Cassandra. Eat your food first before we count again."

It blew on her first. While doing so, his killer looks are also uninterrupted. But she did not allow fear to rob her. Why should she even bother to be afraid, Jethro promises that it will protect her no matter what happens and she has great confidence in the man. She reached for the juice and drank. Next up is the steak slice. She was carefully mincing it; she tasted it in her mouth. She can only get used to a restaurant like this once and because it is free she will eat what she wants. The woman has completely insulted her before; she will just do everything to make her even angrier.

She smiled as she ate; she noticed the curvature of the eyebrow in front.

"Are peasants really that hungry?" her sarcastic response.

"No Jillian. I feel like after that I still want to eat ... until next time I will have something to eat." She grabbed the spoon and pointed at Jillian's face. The latter backed away from what she had done.

"Relax Jillian! I won't eat you here. Looks like I need more courage when I eat you. Your forehead is too stretched oh." She laughed with sarcasm. She smirked at Jillian's irritation angrily while holding her nose.

"Are you saying that I am old? Are you insulting me low life!"

"I didn't say you were Jillian. All I said was that your forehead was furrowed. The others came from you, anyway it might be true." She smirked then indifferently sliced ​​the steak and drank water.

"You know what! You are really testing my patience Cassandra!" she dropped the spoon and fork she was holding on both hands. "I'll be straightforward to you. It looks like you understand English. I want you to stay away from Jethro! A woman like you doesn't deserve him. You are below our level. Aren't you ashamed of what you’re doing Cassandra?"

Cassandra immediately could not answer. Inside her she was ashamed of what she was doing, shame she entered. But for the staff she wants to stay on the farm she will do everything even dragging her name onto it.

She squinted and brought Jillian's face a little closer. She grinned as if unaffected by what she said.

"Do you really know me Jillian? I am Cassandra Jilonan and I never intimidate with cheap threats. I am used to hardship and thickening of the face, so don't let me intimidate you." she pronounced it gently and sweetly.

"You also don't know me Cassandra. If you are used to hardship I was born rich and whatever I do I can do." it lowers her gaze all over her. Before returning the glaring eyes of her "Do you really think that insects like you stand a chance against me? I'll just pinch you Cassandra you're rocking might as well back off."

Cassandra leaned back in her chair. She let their burning eyes talk to each other. She has no plans to release Jethro. She will not do that.

"You know Jillian while you were flicking you fell first. I will not leave Jethro's power. He needs me more than you do and you know what I mean. I can satisfy him more than anyone else. "

"So your real stench Cassandra also came out. You really wanted him for sex and money. How desperate are you? Of all the men you can victimize, my fiancé is really the one you caught. How unfortunate because I will never give him to you. "

"Jillian, that line is too old. I've heard that a few times. But you know what, mistresses may be for pleasure but there are serious fittings." Cassandra did not know where she got what she was saying today.

"Are there any fixtures that are serious? Is that how low you really are Cassandra? You are worse than a street cat that eats leftovers. So cheap." it gave her a disgusting look.

"Say everything you want to say Jillian. But I will not leave Jethro's side. You can talk to him if you want. But as long as he comes to me voluntarily you can do nothing." she poured water into the goblet. Jillian accompanied her but her evil gaze stared at her.

"Actually I can do something Cassandra. You may forget that you are rich and influential. In other words, you look like an ant looking up at a bird."

"Have the locals ever told you that ants in the Visayas can fly and keep up with the birds you are referring to?" her joke was kind of hilarious but it was funny how Jillian reacted to this. She looked really mad.

"You really have some guts Cassandra. Tell me have you known him for a long time and how much do you trust Jethro? Do you really think that you are the only woman he has sex with, how stupid and dumb you are. I have known him for a long time. Jethro, long enough before you met him, so I knew exactly what kind of man he was. "

Cassandra did not answer. She did not think that. But will she still think of such things if the fact that she and Jethro and his fiancé are not happy with each other reveals to her that it is probably working out a way to separate him and even if the news spread is true, she no longer cares. What matters to her is to get close to him and know his true identity.

"I know Jethro and I have only known each other for a few weeks, Jillian. But I think that is enough for me to get to know him better. I discovered things that I think you do not know yet, and that alone is my advantage to you. Now tell me Jillian, why are you just so anxious to get me out of Jethro's life. Are you hiding something? Jethro told me you don't care about him; you even wanted to marry him because of business. "

"When Jethro was young, I already knew him. There’s nothing I don’t know about him. So you were not in the place to ask me. You still have the advantage of saying. No matter what angle you look at Cassandra, you will be called as an engagement wrecker. You're like a leech sipping Jethro's wealth. "

"I have made up my mind Jillian I will never leave. Whatever else you do, I will not be intimidated." she gritted her teeth in annoyance.

"And what are you proud of Cassandra? That Jethro will help you? That he will protect you? Come on, I know that man, after tasting your bitter virginity he will just leave you on the air." it played with the goblet of wine inside the wineglass.

"Let's see about that Jillian." She stood up and turned around. But before she could leave, she grabbed her wrist. The girl choked it on the handle.

"I haven't finished talking to you Cassandra, so don't leave first. I haven't said what my purpose is in meeting you." It pulled her back but she shortened her hand.

"I thought you were a smart and formal woman Jillian like what I've heard. Don't you understand what I said earlier." She said with a furrowed forehead.

"Cassandra, you might change your mind about what I'm going to tell you today. Now, sit down before I pour this wine over your cheap clothes." It first sat back. "Won't you sit down? Okay I can talk easily." Cassandra was surprised when she threw the contents of the goblet at her. Her clothes got wet.

"Don't even bother to do the same on me Cassandra. You'll regret that thing. Now sit." She approached where it was.

"Before I do what you say, I want to let you know Jillian." she picked up the glass of juice and without hesitation poured it on the girl's head. "I don't like fighting without getting even. I don't miss that. Now I will sit." she sat in front of her she saw her irritating anger.

"Damn you Cassandra I will make sure you get lost in my path and that of Jethro."

"Go on try."

"I really will." She took a folder, threw it in front of her. "See for yourself." She opened it and saw a picture of the two of them with Jethro while eating together at the restaurant. She saw some pictures while walking together on the hill and some photos of where the young man goes to their house.

"But there's more to it." She threw a photo of her where they could be seen naked kissing a young man in a sugarcane field. Shit! she did not know that someone had been monitoring them before.

"You think Jethro can defend you when these photos spread."

"Are you blackmailing me Jillian because you will not respond to it. If you spread it in the press I am ready for anything to happen."

"Really Cassandra? Why do you think even many who have seen the two of you together still do not speak? Because Jethro silences them, because he is afraid to let this get out in public because he makes you sick, in other words he can't brag about you and when I released it to the press do you really had a chance on him. "

Cassandra thought. Of course, she never once heard that Jethro was coming to them. She also did not hear anything about the two of them even though the man was famous. Suppose to be, by now her face should have been scattered in the local newspaper. Includes headline "fixture".

"I can release it to the press Cassandra, but I guess you are not terrified there. So, I have a lot anticipating than that. Do you know Don Fructose?" Cassandra was suddenly startled. Jillian looks at her strangely. It was as if a bad news was foretelling what it would say to her.

"You know that maybe Jethro and Tito doesn’t have a good relationship, do you? After all you said you know about him and this wedding of ours is the only way to make them be in good terms. And when I show Tito these pictures do you really think that Jethro will choose you over his wealth and family you just make the situation more complicated Cassandra. So, as early as it is ... stay away from us. “It widened her eyes and smiled mysteriously. “And if he chooses you, will you be able to bear to see him lose everything he has. Just because of some cheap girl like you. Think twice Cassandra, you decide, you're fate and Jethro's fate is in your hands alone." It sipped water in a glass.

"I'll give you two days to think. I'll call you again and hear your answer." She stood up after wiping the tissue in hr mouth, took the bag and then escaped.

Cassandra was left speechless. She could not think clearly. There was a growing fear in her chest. Fear for oneself and for the young man as well. From what Jillian told her earlier she was sure it would continue the threats if she did not comply. She needs to meet Jethro, she misses the man. She will not be relieved if she does not see it. She was even more paranoid when she thought of what Jillian had said to her.

Cassandra knows that from any angle he will choose his wealth and position in the company more than hers. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong, she knows that Jethro will easily turn his back on hr and choose his and Jillian's marriage and she can’t do anything. At that moment she was afraid of being left in the air. There are two things she fears; not being able to save the land by chance and the second time her heart was crushed.

So she had to meet Jethro. She was uneasy. She had to confirm everything to the young man, even their relationship. She also wants to know the real reason for the disagreement between her and Jethro and his father Don Fructose. When she finds out the reason for that, it might be the reason so that the marriage does not continue.