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.”

sat on the sofa with

next to him, saying, “Oz, you’ll probably get mad when you see the photos inside, but

manila envelope in

a look, Oz.” Cassie handed him the

emptied it and saw the photos, which, as expected,

he had a gloomy expression, he did not blow his top as

Oz?” asked Cassie

you want me to?” Oscar asked

going overboard. She’s your legal wife no matter what, so shouldn’t she have some decency? If these photos are exposed, you’ll be ridiculed by people in high society. I’m just

the subject, “I’m happy as long as I have you. What this woman does has nothing to do

Cassie smirked, feeling pleased.

so well, but she still hooks up with another man. Do you want me to help you teach her

care of yourself and the baby. After divorcing her, I’ll hold a grand wedding with you and make you the

say so, Oz. I was afraid that you’d really fall in love with Amelia and was going to dump

photos?” Oscar asked

Oz?” Cassie looked up at

suspect. I’m just asking. It’s good if you’re not the one behind it.

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 sender is, nor what

she added, “Oz, other than showing you the photos, I ask you to come over because I want 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

chuckled and asked, “You’re trying to be a good

“I’m just concerned about you. Do you not

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

“Who are you calling your woman? You haven’t proposed to me yet, so

“Who else do you want to

she didn’t realize that there was a cold

go grocery shopping later. I’ll make you some good food,” Cassie

have some work to do at the company, and I’ll get someone to send you some nutritious food at noon. If you need to go

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

and explained with adoration, “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 when

the afternoon. Aren’t you going with me?”

is this afternoon?”

Cassie nodded.

suggested, “I’ll come to you

well-behaved every time you’re here, so I think he misses you. Living alone in such a big apartment makes me feel lonely too sometimes, and I’ve turned down many

I’ll come back