Love At First Joke | Sal Vulcano

8

The sun began to rise the next morning, with its light beaming through the window and onto Sal's face, causing him to stir awake from his slumber. He slowly rolled over onto his side to face Cassie. She's so beautiful, how am I so lucky to have her in my life? He thought to himself. A smile formed onto his face, as he watched his love sleep peacefully. His arm was resting under her head and the other was snaked around her waist. Sal slowly pulled their bodies together, placing a soft kiss to the back of her head. With that, Cassie slowly woke up, turning to face Sal, who was cuddling into her.

"Good morning beautiful" he whispered into her ear.

"Love you..." she replied, leaning across to place her lips onto his. Sal tightened his grip on Cassie, as he pulled her into a hug, not ever wanting to let her go.

Sal leant back to grab his phone from the nightstand. He pressed the button, to see what the time was. The clock showed: 10:07am.

"OH CRAP" he yelled, as he sprang out of bed, running to the bathroom, "I'M SUPPOSED TO BE ON SET IN 10 MINUTES!"

Cassie laughed, as she saw Sal running back and forth, collecting his belongings and running out.

"Bye, Cassie! I'll text you later...I'm sorry!" Sal called as he ran out the front door and into his car.

Cassie heard the sound of his car speeding off into the distance, as she snuggled back into bed, just thinking of the events from the night before.

**

Cassie had just returned home from a short shift at work. She entered her house and slumped onto her sofa. Sal hadn't texted her all day, she was beginning to get worried about him. With that her phone dinged as a message popped up from Sal. The message read:

Hey baby! So sorry I haven't texted you all day, we were so busy planning everything for the big punishment tomorrow! As I'm leaving in a few days, I was wondering if I could take you out for a meal and treat you like the princess you are. God bless :) x

A smile spread from ear to ear as Cassie read his message. Sal is such a sweetheart, she thought to herself, as she typed her reply.

I don't deserve you Sal! Thank you, I'd love that :) x

Within a matter of seconds, Sal's reply came through.

Cassie don't be ridiculous! You deserve the whole world! You are everything to me and I'm going to prove that to you, baby girl xxxx

Cassie laid back into the sofa, as a tear rolled down her cheek. The emotions running high in her head. One is full of happiness, knowing that Sal was the love of her life, the other was a hint of sadness, knowing that Sal would be leaving soon.

**

It had been a couple days since Cassie and Sal had gotten together. They were both busy, with work and everything, but always made sure to text each other when they could.

Sal and the guys were leaving the next day and so, they'd planned a get together, so that they could all say their goodbyes.

Cassie was busy getting ready for the outing, when she heard her phone ring. She answered, seeing that it was Sal who rang her.

"Hello, Sal" she answered.

"Hey Cas, I just want to double check that you're still up for tonight." A tone of excitement in his voice as he spoke.

"Yeah of course! I can't wait to so all the guys again, plus I get to spend your last night with you." Cassie replied, smiling just to be able to hear his voice.

"Great!" He said, as he hung up the phone.

**

Just before Sal was due to pick Cassie up, she received a text from Q.

Bring tissues, you may need them.

Cassie froze, not knowing what to do. What did he mean by that? Was it good news or bad news? All these thoughts were swirling round her mind.

Huh? Is it for good or bad?

She replied. After a few minutes, Q still hadn't replied. So Cassie wrote another text.

BRIAN! Seriously, I'm panicking, tell me do I need then for good or bad?!

Good. Don't worry, definitely for good :)

He replied.

Cassie slumped in her seat. Not knowing how to process what Q had just said.

With that, there was a knock at her door. She opened the door to find Sal in a full black suit, with a bright yellow tie around his neck. His hair was gelled back and his beard had been trimmed. In his hand were a bouquet of roses.

"Hey beautiful-" He cut himself off, with a look of confusion upon his face. "Cassie, is everything okay? You look panicked sweetheart." He said, taking ahold of her hand and stroking his thumb against her fingers.

"Yeah, no I'm fine, honestly babe." She smiled, fighting back from the tears that wanted to burst out.

Sal pulled her in to embrace her, she could smell his aftershave bursting with senses.

"Let's get going." He smiled, as he escorted her to his car.