Capítulo 12: How embarrassing!
CASSIE'S POV
It wasn't easy to climb the cliff carrying something on the shoulder. Daichi instantly lies on the ground when they reach the top of the hill, catching his breath.
Rudolf was comfortably lounging on one of the sofas beside the pool. His eyes did not leave his computer screen, but he was prepared to scold the poor guy.
"What? How about you tried to go down to the beach and then climb back carrying a huge rock? Let's see whose tongue won't hang out of your mouth?" Daichi fought back.
Cassie and Shun were also about to reach the top of this hill where the Villa stood up proud; they heard the conversation between these two men. They were clashing again.
Shun, who's familiar with their childish fight: just shook his head, completely ignoring his Directors. Cassie was amused seeing them showing closeness by teasing each other.
"If only I had free time, I would love to help out, but it happens; I was working on some documents because someone decided to have a stroll in the forest," Rudolf stated like a boss.
"Ahem!" Shun cleared out his throat.
"Whoever complains, no dinner tonight," he said and exited with hasty steps, following the pathway toward the kitchen of this villa.
Cassie, who's stood behind, can't stop giggling. She followed Shun to the kitchen to put away the fruits they'd harvested in the forest.
While in the kitchen, Auntie Ling is already occupied, preparing dinner for everyone.
"Oh, I'm glad you are both home now!" she exclaimed.
"Do you need help, Auntie Ling?" Shun asked the woman.
"Oh, don't worry about it, boss. You better should go and wash yourselves. Look at both of you, soaking sweat!"
"Ahh..." Shun glanced at Cassie.
"Master Shun, just let us prepare our dinner tonight," Auntie Ling's husband, Jong, joined their conversation while entering the kitchen. He is carrying a giant fresh fish and crabs.
"Wow! My favorite!" Cassie jumped in excitement, seeing the vast crabs that were still moving.
"That looks tasty!" Shun stared at the giant crab and was amused, staring at it to keep moving even though the seafood was tied up. "Okay, Auntie Ling. I'll go to my room to take a shower," Shun agreed.
"Cassandra, you should change immediately before the sweat dries on your clothes."
She was surprised by Shun's concern for her, making her heart feel warm. "Okay, Master Shun," she replied.
Shun nods before he leaves the kitchen. After he disappeared into Auntie Ling's eyes, she sighed.
"You old hag, stop dreaming!" Her husband teases her.
"Tsk. I just once blinded," she mumbled. "Now I am stuck with you." Auntie Ling said jokingly.
Cassie, who listens to the couple's conversation, can't stop giggling.
"I wonder if Master Shun is still single? I am sure many women are throwing themselves at the master."
"He is handsome and rich, that's for sure. Even though I only have this handsomeness and no wealth I can show off, look at your husband. Still, many women throw themselves to me," Jong said boastfully.
"Che! Only I am who got blinded and picks you."
Uncle Jong scratched his head. "Why do you always contradict what I am saying? You should support your husband sometimes."
"And what are you trying to show to me? You wish I am not the one you fall in love with, but you marry somebody else instead?" Auntie Ling now began acting hurt.
Jong dropped his mouth open to where this joke was going. On the other hand, Cassie slowly retreated from the kitchen as the couple continued teasing each other.
Truthfully, there is a pinch on her heart seeing the middle-aged couple as this sweet to each other. She could recall how her parents also acted like this, teasing each other and showing so much love in every way. She cannot help reminiscing about those times they were alive.
She witnessed how they loved each other, helped each other, and loved her; remembering those made her teary eyes.
She runs to her bathroom and washes her face. She can't help letting the tears flood her eyes. She stayed in the bathtub for several minutes before she finished a shower and changed into house clothes.
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Cassie went downstairs to check if there was something she could help with in the kitchen... but Auntie Ling kicked her out and placed a plate of sandwiches in her hand.
Looking at the food, she suddenly felt the hunger from their stroll, so she brought the plate into the living room.
She was now comfortably seated in one of the sofas when she heard slippers coming down the stairs. She doesn't need to look up to check who it is. There was only one person upstairs, and it was her Master, so she better concentrate on taking a bite and chewing the ham sandwich.
She heard Shun's footsteps pass her just then, surprised when he spoke behind her, too close to her ear.
"That looks tasty."
Cassie felt the hair on her nape stand up. "Mas... Master Shun," she looked up and turned her head in his direction.
Her eyes widened when Shun took a big bite at the sandwich in her hand.
"Hmm... it does taste good. No wonder you just ignore me," Shun's eyes peered at her intently, then he smiled.
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SHUN'S POV
He is bathing in sweat greatly. His body was glowing with sour, acidic water, so he immediately went to the bathroom and took a shower.
After he was satisfied, he turned off the shower knob and dried himself before he went out of the bathroom, then got a dress to house clothes.
After wearing a comfortable t-shirt and short pants, he went downstairs and saw Cassie in the living room, focused on eating a sandwich.
It looks like just an ordinary sandwich, but staring at Cassie chewing it slowly, his throat suddenly gets dry, and hunger rises from his stomach. That is why he did not get a hold of himself not to take a bite of the sandwich Cassie had already begun eating.
Looking at the innocent face of this girl, he's also surprised at himself as to why he did that.
"I'll go get some juice," he turned around immediately after saying this to avoid the awkward situation between them. "What do you like, Cassandra?"
He took a glance and waited for Cassie to answer. She then looked up at him and said she liked some juice, also.
Shun smiled. "Okay. I'll get them."
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