Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Cassandra: The Engagement Wrecker

Quote to Remember:

"Do you think I did not prepare myself for such things? Let him find someone else if he wants to search. What's more important is, he worships me and he will still go home to me."

Cassandra's ...

A few days after the scene Cassandra witnessed in the mansion, the whole area seemed to be quiet. There was no news to hacie about what happened, she predicted that the Silvestre had manipulated it. She already knew the movement of them. Not a word has yet come out about her approach to Jethro in the press and if there is, it is just a hacienda and the information does not come out of the farm.

No Jillian bothered her. She thought Jillian would follow her right away. To fill their quarrel three days ago in the mansion. She did not know what Jillian was planning to hibernate with her three days of harassment. However, she was sure that she had prepared a big explosion when she wanted to talk to her again.

Finally, no Jethro makes her feel for three days. Cassandra's chest was full of fear that he would never return because he chose to marry Jillian but in one part of her brain she was very confident that Jethro could not do that to her. Judging from how Jethro responds to his father's will, Jethro will not be able to marry Jillian.

However, three days, made her worry much. The three days of silence in her life seemed to add even more to the nervousness she was feeling. For her, the two days she told the young man to rest were enough. For three days, she missed the young Silvestre. Its face. Her eyes stared softly at him and even the caress of his hands every time he led both her cheeks to kiss. Shit! She missed it too much.

Cassandra realized a series of knocks from the door. Her mother is in the market to sell their harvested vegetables from the back garden. Her brother Carlos, on the other hand, went to school early. She was left folding clothes while staring blankly and if reality hadn't plunged her yet, she would not have been conscious and would have stared for another hour.

Cassandra went to the gate to open anyone. It was eleven o'clock in the afternoon, maybe it was her mother; All goods have been returned and sold.

"That's why—" Cassandra wanted to say. Jillian was standing in front of the door. The primate smile was posted on its lips. She examined her clothes from head to toe before putting the sunglasses back on.

From every angle, there is frustration and dominance of the word "disgust" in its eyes.

"Won't you let me in here in your cave?"

"Why should I? Don't you dislike people like me." She persisted.

"Save your adjectives Cassandra. I can do plastic talks. As far as you can see, I will not come here if I do not prepare my stomach for such things as I can see."

"If you're here to make fun of my situation then you can leave." Cassandra has no plans to let Jillian in. More so, she also does not intend to talk to her. She also knew that the woman was only here to scare and make fun of him. And he could not allow that to happen. He had no appetite, or rather to say he had lost his appetite because Jethro did not show up to him.

"Cassandra, is that how you treat a visitor? As far as I know this is our wedding investment land so I have the right to see it. Besides, I have all the right to all the houses standing here. In addition, one of those houses are yours. "

"Don't you understand Jillian. I don't want to talk to you. In addition, even if it is your wedding investment in this land I do not care. You are not married yet. And I hope that continues." Cassandra blinked.

"That will continue Cassandra. Trust me on this. Therefore, I came here to check on your condition. I mean, maybe you have a lot of things that will make it difficult for you to revolt by chance." It rubs its hands on the chest.

"Not funny Jillian and also unreliable." She narrowed her eyes at it.

"Really? Isn't that funny? And what's much unreal is what I'm going to tell you today."

"Whatever it is. I do not have time to quarrel with you Jillian. I have more important things to do." she said the door would have closed.

"Really? You really don't want to hear what I have to say? Why until now Jethro hasn't shown up to you?" Cassandra gasped. She covered herself. It only mentioned the young man's name as if all the veins in her body had stopped functioning.

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"I doubt Jethro went to you after that incident we had at the mansion. I doubt if you have any news where he is. So if you really want to know what he is doing. You don't have another choice other than to hear what I had to say. Don't worry, I also feel sick when you face me. The feeling is mutual. " She said. She took off her sunglasses and beach hat and then continued to enter.

Cassandra did nothing but follow her gaze. If only a normal guest would offer something to drink here. However, Jillian, is a total fish bone on her throat and even if maybe she offers a snack here she is sure the woman will just mock it.

It glanced across their house. As if it was disgusted on every corner of the cramped space. It seemed to be disappointed to look back at her.

"Really Cassandra? I still thought you could throw something. All you just have is guts." It made her stare.

"Yeah you're right I don't have the luxury to be leveled with yours. Nevertheless, my fighting spirit is strong Jillian. My guts will take me to victory."

"Huh! I see. Eh sit down then. You want to hear what I had to say right? It 's better to sit down so you don't know what I'm going to tell you now." it laughed heartily.

"This is my house Jillian. So. I will decide what I will do. Besides, whatever else you say I will not be twisted. You may be the first to stumble in your seat now. You may forget you are trespassing so you can -I can kill you right now. "

It did not respond to what she said. It lingered as if tongues were throbbing. This was followed by its sarcastic laughter.

"Threats? So scary Cassandra ... I am literally scared. Who is now imposing cheap threats on the two of us?"

"Aren't you really saying anything meaningful Jillian? If not, then go. My house isn't your playground to play with. It's too disgusting to see here."

She turned her back on it to head to the kitchen. However, it spoke again. Moreover, the man's name stopped her.

"Jethro." She turned around slowly. She gave it a sharp look.

"I will cut to the chase Cassandra. You've entertained me so much." She rubbed her hands on her chest and raised the corner of her lip.

"So? What do you mean by coming here to my house Jillian."

"I just want to tell you Cassandra that I will do everything just to get you out of my sight."

"How many times have I heard that Jillian. Is there anything new?" She resounded.

"I think this is new." She grabbed some paper tucked into the brown envelope she was holding. "These forms are the land contracts. Everything is ready and the buyers' signatures are missing. It looks like your uprising will soon be over?"

Cassandra could not answer. She seems to be real.

"Do you really think you can handle me Cassandra. Wake up girl! No one has outsmarted me yet. In addition, not someone like you will do that. How long can you be able to stay with Jethro if you don't have one anymore. To live. "

"I will do everything Jillian. And Jethro will be on my side." Cassandra concluded.

"Really? And you think he doesn't know about it? Come on, don't play dumb Cassandra. He hasn't shown up to you in days. You don't even know where he went."

Jillian was right again. Since the scene in the mansion, she has not been able to find the shadow of the young Silvestre. It did not visit her, called and even message to check her condition. The throbbing in Cassandra's chest deepened. nervous, the young man may have forgotten her.

It might have bored him. You may have agreed to marry Jillian.

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"You can't fool me Jillian."

"Cassandra girl! You know I won't fool you. I am true to my feelings. Moreover, when I say I don't want you I don't want to. And this thing ..." She threw the folder on the table next to it.

"I'm not joking about it Cassandra. Three weeks from now the buyers of the land will sign. Asta Lonia will be the new owner of this land. And bye ... bye! Poor you."

"I won't let a fight end without fighting Jillian. I will never just lose. I am here to claim you're throne room. Frankly speaking, Jethro deserves to marry me more than you." she replied firmly.

"And where did you get that courage Cassandra? Don't make too much money, you're really just chasing a bitch! It's even scarier."

"So you're scared? Jillian, I know if Jethro can't do that to me. Lay down what I said."

"How pathetic Cassandra. Are you proud of that thing? How many women has Jethro promised like that. One? Two? Three? Oh I'm sorry, I can't count on my fingers."

"And what are you trying to imply. That will disappoint me?"

"Nope, you have no risk so I guess you also have no words of disappointment. You can just stick around and make money Jethro is okay with you."

"So much for a wedding who’s only a business transaction." She stared at it.

"At least I am helping our future investments. What about you?"

She did not answer. She filled the chest with the wind. She almost slapped the girl. Only a few strands are really missing and her thread of restraint will break.

"Tell me Cassandra. Why did you suddenly show up? I heard you are from Manila. Are there no rich businessmen you can flirt with there?"

"Sheesh. You are childish Jillian. Do you think I will go to the province if I can find something in Manila?"

She knew she was straightforward in what she said. But she has nothing to hide. If she had to do everything to get Jethro. She will use all that she has learned. She will bring back to life the characters she used to practice.

"I think you graduated from High School? Weren't you taught ethics? Oh, sorry! My bad, you went to a cheap school, I just know."

Does it provide information about her? Why does anyone know this about her. Well, at least she didn't go down without explaining herself first. So now she knows her whole fiber.

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"So you're digging into my profile. I thought you weren't threatened with a slap Jillian. You seem to be interested in my life. What's next? Will you also tell me about my Dad's death? My life on Manila "I guess you also want to know my motive for approaching Jethro?" she leads here.

"Well a fast-learner. I love it. You are not hard to understand." It paused for a moment before she turned to the fiery gaze again.

"I will pretend I do not know the motive. It would be much exciting that way." Its laughter seemed to make her even more irritated. "Is it because of Cassandra's money or because of the land? I found out that you came home immediately to Libertad Dos after you probably sold Hacie. It must be with those two reasons."

If it calms down to know the real reason she has no reason to hold back. She will also tell the man that.

"Tell me Cassandra, is it because of the Land?"

She swallowed saliva as she swallowed her own self-control. She was already at the far end of her leash.

"You're right Jillian because of the land." She answered boldly. She sat on the other rattan.

"So, you also admitted the real reason why you are sticking to Jethro. It's because of the land. How cheap and pathetic it is."

"Say what you want to say Jillian but that's the truth. And I don't want to lie to myself if I say no."

"Tell me, did you plan all this?"

"Planned?" She was stunned. Cassandra forgot that she planned everything too much because she was inclined that all that was not because she planned but wanted to happen.

"Y-yes Jillian. I really planned everything to get closer to Jethro. But you don't fucking care!" She said.

"And that's your line? How many years have you trained yourself in face painting huh? Just because you wanted to save the land, you approached Jethro. Now, who has ulterior motives between the two of us? Isn't it you?"

"Shut up Jillian, I'm not done yet!" She widened her eyes. The woman was surprised at what she did. It did not answer.

"At first I planned all this. I made a vow to myself that I would do everything to save the hacienda. By raining in your wedding march I can do that. I just have to make you're a wedding That disaster was the first thing I thought. I was overwhelmed with grief after my ex left me. Just to get even so I decided to approach Jethro to take his heart and destroy your marriage. But the later part wasn't on my plan. .. "

Hrt voice growled slowly. Fill yourself with courage.

"What later part?" Jillian asked her mysteriously.

"I did not plan to truly love him. I did not plan to fall in love with him. I did what I could to test my feelings. In addition, that I really love him. I killed my original purpose Jillian. And what I am up to now is to get Jethro to be my groom whatever it takes. "

"The thickness of your face is admirable you know!"

"You can say what you want but I do not intend to leave Jethro's side. I will do everything just to take him away from you." Her voice was full of sensitivity.

"Even if you give up the land? How silly that sounds. You are ready to lose everything just to be with my fiancé. Are you sure, you will come back then. I already have the land contract and any minute this land will be sold soon. So think carefully Cassandra. "

"I want you to know that I loved him. And I will not let your marriage continue." She looks straight.

"And why are you explaining me these things? All I am asking is a simple thing." It glared at her.

"Because that's why I stay."

"What if I told you that Jethro had agreed to marry us. What if he didn't show up to you. Think twice Cassandra. And if your brain has not yet processed enough to think twice do not stop thinking. Lust is different from love. Especially love and responsibility. "

Cassandra could not answer. That thought played on her brain. If only the young Silvestre had been here, she would have been relieved. But it was not even thought of.

"If you insist on squeezing yourself into our world Cassandra will never leave you in peace. So you will not be happy either. I know Jethro's fiber very well, let's say you are the one he loves. But he will search and will still search of others. It's like you're betting in a game that you've already lost. “Then Jillian imposed another notion. She took it out of the handbag. A new folder.

"On the second thought, if you choose to stay away from Jethro I will give you what you ask for. You will live peacefully with your family. And that land, I can easily convince Tito not to sell it. I will let you live in peace. And if you think I do not know how to keep the conversation, here is the letter I am willing to sign when you agree. Just think Cassandra, think. "

Cassandra's brain was in turmoil. Mixed emotions run through her chest. She could not think straight. She almost lost her breath and was overwhelmed by the amount of thoughts.

"Weigh carefully Cassandra. You will remain in a relationship full of obstacles and uncertainty. Or you will prefer to live in peace, in-exchange I will not disturb Hacie de Silvestre."

The air piled up in her chest made her blow.

"Don't be selfish this time Cassandra. If you choose yourself all those in the hacienda will lose their jobs. Don't you feel sorry for them?"

"Shut up Jillian! That's enough! Enough!"

The woman laughed out loud.

"O-okay."

Cassandra thought first. If Jethro had just made her feel, she would not have been discouraged. She knew she was with the man no matter what.

Cassandra was surprised when her device vibrated in her pocket. She grabbed it. The name registered with the caller name revived her struggling emotions. Her lips parted. Along with her hypocritical look was her irritating smile on Jillian.

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"And do you still want to have fun?"

"Well, it looks like you said it right Jillian. I really need to choose."

"So what's your decision? I still have a lot to do Cassandra."

"Looks like you're just wasting your time coming here Jillian. My answer still stands the same. '

"W-what!" It bothered her.

"See this Jillian?" Smiling she showed what was still going on with her gadget. "Jethro is the caller. And I bet, he misses me."

"Shit!"

Laughter echoed in Cassandra's mouth.

"It looks like you have become a false prophet now Jillian. First, I will not leave Jethro's side. Do you really think you will scare me? And what are you saying again? Jethro has agreed to get married? He will not return? He will look for of others? Let me tell you Jillian, you are just dreaming. And dreamers like you have to wake up. "She was full of intonation and mischief.

"I know Jethro, he will search and he will look for others."

"I know. Do you think I didn't prepare myself for such things? Let him find someone else if he wants to look. What's more important is, he worships me and he will still go home to me." She rubbed her arms over her chest. She leaned back in the chair.

"I will not stop, Cassandra! You will regret this decision for life. I will do everything to sell the land. I will do everything to get you out of our way. Let's see what Don Fructose has to say here."

"All right Jillian. So that we can see the result. You forgot that it was just a Wedding investment. It means that as long as I am with Jethro, no wedding will take place and no land sale will take place."

She wanted to laugh out loud.

"I have my back-ups Cassandra. And those back-ups will cripple you for good." Its tongue twitches.

"Let's just wait for the outcome. Just me, I will stay next to Jethro. And that's my final word." She said. May the lord guide her that she made the right decision? She will just leave everything to the Lord and the consequences of that decision she will face with Jethro.

"If you run out of ammunition Jillian you can leave."

"You'll regret it Cassandra. I'll make sure you land in the mud. And you'll never rise from there."

"As long as the church bell does not ring, just gather strength Jillian first. It looks like you will have a hard time swallowing me. Land sales are still three weeks right? It looks like a lot more will change." Her eyebrows met.

"Pathetic Cassandra! Too pathetic!" Stand up. She took the handbag and put the sunglasses back on.

She pushed the woman to the gate.

"Oh by the way. Applause for you. Looks like you need a fighting spirit the next time you do it."

She was sarcastic and clapped softly in front of her face. It shook herhands.

"Save you're joy Cassandra. Save it! It looks like it's too late."

"I hope so. It looks like the next one will laugh." She stared at it. She threw the envelopes in front of it. "Take that too. Your house is bigger and you can throw it there." she said without hesitation closing the door.

A smile flashed on her lips when her cellphone rang again. Jethro is the naughty caller.

"I'm coming to your house. I missed you."

"I'm too Jeth. I miss you too." Her answer.

"Ready yourself. You know how much time I hibernated just to suppress myself from touching you."

"And do you have fun hibernating."

"Not so, not until you lay with me naked."

The laughter it gave her was ridiculous. This is what she loved about the man. In addition, she would be risking everything now just to hurt it.