You More than Anything in the World (Arissa)

Stephanie paced back and forth in exasperation as she warned through her gritted teeth, “You’ll all regret when that woman really cheats.”

Ignoring her, Oscar continued to head outside. Then, he received a call from Cassie. Initially, he did not want to answer it, but she kept calling, so he had no choice but to accept the call.

“Oscar, I’ve just received some photos. Can you come over?”

The look in Oscar’s eyes changed into one filled with murderous intent.

“Wait for me. I’m coming over.” After that, Oscar hung up the phone and drove to Cassie’s place.

Cassie did not stay with the Clintons. Instead, she bought a big and cozy three-bedroom apartment in a neighborhood not far away from Oscar’s in the city center.

Taking the elevator, Oscar went to her unit and rang the doorbell. She soon opened the door and enthusiastically wrapped her arms around his neck. She tried to kiss him on the lips, but the latter dodged her, much to her surprise.

“What’s wrong, Oz?”

“Let’s talk inside.” Oscar went inside the apartment with her and shut the door behind him.

Cassie pinned him against the wall and looked at him with dreamy eyes, saying, “Oz, it’s been a few days since you last came. Our baby and I miss you a lot.”

After kissing her lips perfunctorily, Oscar patiently assured, “I’ll talk to the baby later. You told me over the phone that you received some photos. Where are they?”

Cassie gave him an aggrieved look.

“Oz, you wouldn’t have come over if I hadn’t mentioned the photos, would you? I gave up my bright future in another country for you, but your attitude toward me has grown cold. Don’t you love me anymore?” asked Cassie persistently, feeling wronged.

Oscar was slowly losing his patience as he had never thought that Cassie’s constant chatter would be so annoying.

Holding her in his arms, he tried to keep his cool while coaxing her, “You know that I only love you, Cassie. Don’t be ridiculous, and be a good girl, okay?”

Leaning into him, Cassie bit her lips with a glint in her eye and explained in an aggrieved tone, “I just love you too much, Oscar. My parents keep asking when I’ll marry you, and put a lot of pressure on me. I also feel very uneasy as you don’t give me an answer as well even though I’m already pregnant.”

“Don’t overthink it. You should know how I feel about you,” assured Oscar gently, his heart softening.

“I trust you, Oz.”

“That’s my girl!”

Pulling away, Cassie said, “Come with me, Oz. Let me show you some photos delivered to me this morning. There’s no sender’s name, so I don’t know whom they’re from.”

the

mad when you see the photos inside, but you

in her

a look, Oz.” Cassie

envelope, Oscar emptied it and saw the photos, which, as expected, were of Amelia and

he did not blow

mad, Oz?” asked Cassie while

you want me to?”

his arm and explained, “You’re my man, so of course, I hope that you’ll only feel every emotion for me. However, Ms. Winters is going overboard. She’s your legal wife no matter what, so

into his arms, Oscar changed the subject, “I’m happy as long as I have you. What this woman does has nothing to do with me. We’re

Cassie smirked, feeling pleased.

her so well, but she still hooks up with another man.

She’s nothing but an insignificant woman. You should just take good care of yourself and the baby. After divorcing her, I’ll hold a grand wedding with you

sweetly, Cassie leaned into his arms. “I’m relieved to hear you say so, Oz. I was afraid that you’d really fall

take these photos?” Oscar asked in a seemingly nonchalant tone

looked up at him with a

girl, you’re the last person I’ll suspect. I’m just asking. It’s good if you’re not the one behind

a sweet smile. “Oz, it really wasn’t me. I thought of getting someone to take photos of Ms. Winters too, but it remained a thought as I didn’t want to be misunderstood by you. Those photos were really delivered to me by a courier. I don’t who the

you to find out the person who took the photos and their purpose in doing so. I think you should look into whether they’re targeting Ms. Winters or the

“You’re trying to be a good wife already even

about you. Do you not want me

you want to show your concern for if not me?” The affection in his eyes

woman? You haven’t proposed to

nose and said with a smile, “Who

was

shopping later. I’ll make you some good food,” Cassie proposed coyly as she held his

and I’ll get someone to send you some nutritious food at noon. If you need to

you keep me company today, Oz?” Cassie asked, disappointed that he was

“Be good. I need to be present for a discussion on a collaborative project. Listen, I’ll take a few days off from work to accompany you

a prenatal checkup later in the afternoon. Aren’t you going with me?” Cassie

is this afternoon?” Oscar tried to keep

Cassie nodded.

“I’ll come to you after

Living alone in such a big apartment makes me feel lonely too sometimes, and I’ve turned down many jobs ever since

irritable deep down, Oscar repeated patiently, “Be good, Cassie. I’ll come