Destined Since Birth (Caleb & Cassie)

Chapter 14: FRESH START

CALEB'S POV:

I am so happy Cass has finally forgiven me!

Good thing I didn't leave the car keys with Manang. She had to get it herself and finally had the talk.

She let me hug her longer before I let her go. I stood up and gave her my pasalubong. I don't know if she'll like it but I thought of her when I smelled it. It's a bottle of Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette Spray for Women by Versace.

"Hmm..smells good. Thank you!" she kissed my cheek. My heart fluttered.

"You never took your ring off, 'no?" I asked.

"Since you put this ring on my finger, it never left there." She gently touched it. Remembering how it was placed there and what it is for.

"Do you want me to always wear my ring, too?" I looked at her, waiting for her approval.

"O-of course. But it will be an inconvenience --"

"Do you know why I never wear it or I never admit our relationship? Because if the media finds out, you will not be as private as before. That's how I respect your privacy. Take it from me. I've been followed a lot of times. I guess that's also one of the reasons why I never had a serious relationship before."

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CASSIE'S POV:

I never thought of it this way! All along I thought he just doesn't want people to know! What he wants is to have our privacy, not because he doesn't care but he's afraid I might get hurt if people knew. He respects me and what we have!

I held his hand and gently squeezed it.

"Thank you for thinking of me that way. Now I understand why you're doing what you're doing," I smiled at him.

"Give me time and I will properly introduce you to the world, Mrs. Silverio. But for now, I will wear the ring and never take it off." He stood and gave me his ring. I blushed as I put it on him. I suddenly looked at my watch and noticed the time.

"Oh, I am so late!" He caught me before I opened the door and pulled me close to him. I can smell his cologne. 

"No goodbye kiss?" he slowly leaned down to claim my lips. He's probably afraid that I may reject it. I didn't move an inch and soon our lips met.

"Open up, Cass," his voice almost a whisper. He lowers his lips once more and this time I let him. It was a sweet kiss. He's taking his time to savor the taste of my mouth. His hand is now at the back of my neck, deepening the kiss while the other one is supporting my  back. I can't help but put my arms around his neck or I might lose my balance completely. We both closed our eyes to savor the moment until we heard a knock.

"Cassandra, do you want Caloy to drive you in the office? You're already late," it was Manang Linda. You both laughed as our lips parted.

"I'll be there, Manang." he let me go and I straightened my dress.

"Walk me out?" I reached for his hand. He smiled as we walk out of the room hand-in-hand.

Manang Linda's smile is ear-to-ear when she saw us holding hands while walking downstairs. She even winked.

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"Do you like it?" Caleb asked as he helped me climbed inside my new car.

"I love it! Thank you so much!"

"Be careful driving and text me when you arrive," I like this sweet Caleb!

"I will. Are you going somewhere today?"

"Hmm, I don't know. I'll probably visit Eclipse later."

I suddenly remembered his manager and he must've noticed.

"If you don't want me to go..."

"Don't be ridiculous. Go if you have to."

"Are you sure you're okay? Nothing's going on between us. You have to believe me."

"I didn't say anything."

"It's written all over your face."

"Fine. I trust you so don't you dare break that trust."

"I never will."

"I am sooo late. I'll go ahead."

"Bye! See you later, Hon."

"What did you just call me?"

"Hon. Honey...Don't you like it?"

"I like it! See you, Hon." His face lit up and as the gate opens, he gave me a quick kiss before I drove off.

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You were walking towards your car when Caleb called. You didn't go on overtime today.

"Hon, where are you?"

"Walking to my car, why?"

"Can you go to Eclipse?"

"Uhhmm..."

"No one's here. All my employees went home. I wanna show you the place."

"Uhhmmm, okay. I'll be there."

"Ok, I'll see you."

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The guards let you in since Caleb informed them of your arrival. You got on the lift and a few more seconds and you reached the top floor. You opened the door and noticed Caleb isn't around. You roamed you eyes around. This is the first time you've come here.

The bar is stocked with different kinds of expensive liquors, different glassware, and mixers. The soft-lit, low ambient lighting tends to create a more intimate, cozy dining experience and is thought to encourage customers to linger longer. The wall decors compliments the room that gives touches of unique style and communicates the restaurant's theme. Even the music matches the current mood even if there are no people present.

Caleb soon came out from the kitchen with plates on his arms. He smiled upon seeing you. The smell of the food made you stomach growl. He set the table and pulled you a chair. 

"I haven't seen you in your chef's uniform, ever." Cassie spoke as she admires his husband's look. Even with messy hair and wrinkled shirt, he still absolutely looks handsome.

Caleb noticed Cassie. He held her hand and brought it to his lips. She blushed.

"I want you to be my first customer. But of course, everything's on the house."

"You cooked all of these?"

"Of course! No one's here but us."

He opened a bottle of Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru and poured it in each of their glasses.

"To fresh start?" Caleb's offered a toast.

"I'd love that." Cassie replied.

They clinked their glasses and started eating.

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Cassie has low alcohol tolerance so she easily gets drunk after a few shots, which he didn't know. She sat on the couch at the waiting area as Caleb cleans their table. After 15 minutes, Caleb came out and saw Cassie already passed out. He smiled upon seeing his wife. It didn't make her less attractive seeing her red and drunk. He immediately finished and called Justin to send someone to open his suite and carried Cassie out.

He has a suite just right below Eclipse. This is where he usually stays when he started managing his resto. A young bellboy is waiting by the door as he stepped out from the elevator. He immediately greeted them and looked puzzled to see he's carrying someone.

"She's my wife," Caleb smiled and let him see their wedding rings. He nodded and open the door. He immediately took Cassie to his room to settle down and went out to give him a tip. The bellboy left happily and thanked him before handing him the key card.