A Love Worth Fighting For

Chapter 4: A Love Beyond Boundaries

Cassandra Takahashi Watson’s Pov.

I immediately checked the time when he greeted me. “Tss, exactly 12, huh. Thank you.” “My pleasure, baby. Have a great day on your birthday. You must rest now. See you tomorrow, then?” “Okay, honey. See you tomorrow, bye. I love you.” “I love you so damn much, baby.” I am so happy to sleep. I closed my eyes happily.

I woke up at 9 am because I went to bed late last night. I checked my phone before going down, and I received 10 messages and 5 calls from Zachary. That man really makes me intense.

“Good morning, darling. Happy birthday.” My parents greeted me and gave me a morning hug and kisses. “Good morning. Thank you.” I greeted them back. When my nephew entered the door from outside with his mother, he ran toward me as he saw me sitting to eat my breakfast. “Mommy, Cass. Happy birthday. I love you.” That little kiddo is so sweet. “Thank you, our little kiddo.” I smiled.

We are currently preparing for my birthday. My mom and dad help to cook food, even though we have maids because we don’t have that many helpers here. My parents want us to do things on our own instead of depending on other people, so that’s it. I feel a vibration in my pocket and I grab it, ‘Zachary’s calling’. Oh, I remember today is his flight to Oklahoma. I pressed the button. “Good morning, baby.” He said gladly. I can imagine that he’s smiling right now from the other side with his shimmering blue eyes. “Don’t I have a good morning?” Is he trying to tease me? “Okay, fine. Good morning.” I heard him laugh. “Where’s the ‘baby’?” I heard him chuckle. “Are you trying to annoy me?” I replied annoyingly. This early in the morning. “No, I’m sorry. I am just trying to lighten your mood. I’ll be there in a minute. I’m on my way.” “Good then. But I thought today is your flight?” “Yeah, today is my flight. But do you remember what I promised you?” “Yeah. Did you reschedule your flight?” “No, I didn’t. My flight is still 11 am, and it’s still early. I decided to see you.” “Is that so?” “Yeah. So wait for me there. I love you, baby.” Tss. “Okay, I love you.” I ended the call and helped them to prepare.

I received a message from him, ‘I’m outside your house.’ I stood up from my seat and opened the door for him. He pulls me closer to him, his arm wrapping around my waist. He nuzzles his face into my hair, inhaling my scent with a sense of contentment. “Oh, my gorgeous baby is here.” He kisses my lips. “Happy birthday to my sweety.” “Are you drunk? You sound like a drunk. You’re crazy.” “Yeah, crazily in love with you.” He smirks. “Tss.” “Is that all I got? ‘Tss’?” he teases, a playful smile on his face. He caresses my back gently, full of affection. “Let’s get inside.”

Zachary Lawson's Pov.

I caressed her back as she led me inside. I didn't see surprise on the faces of her family, as if they were expecting me to come, really. "Have a seat, Zachary." Her brother said formally and offered me a chair. "Yeah, thanks." I sat on one of their couches. Cassandra left me sitting on the chair, and she went to the kitchen. I could see in my peripheral vision that the young boy was staring at me. "Hi." He said as I turned my glance at him. "Hello." He started to walk toward me as I gestured to him to come. "Who are you?" He asked. "I'm Zachary. What's your name?" "I'm Xhander Lopez Watson." When I was about to say something, Cassandra approached us with a tray of food in her hands. "Thank you." I give her a romantic smile. "My pleasure." She puts the food on the coffee table and sits beside me. "Come here, Xhander." Xhander comes closer to us and Cassandra carries him and places him beside her. I grabbed the pasta and started eating it. "Who made this?" "My mother. Doesn't it taste good?" She asked with worry on her face. I laughed. "No, it's good. I like it." "Are you sure?" "Mm." I answered while continuously eating the pasta.

I glance at my watch as we continue talking about different things. "Ahm, Cass. I need to go." I saw hesitation on her face before she replied. "Ah, ye-yeah. You shouldn't be late for your flight." I got my coat and got up from sitting. I paused for a while when I noticed that she was not looking at my gaze. "Are you okay?" "Ye-yeah. I'm fine. I'll be fine." "Aren't you going to come with me for a while?" "I-I will." She gets up from sitting, and I immediately grab her closer to me. I hold her waist while we walk toward their door. I opened the door and stopped in front of her. "Hey, Cass. I can't leave you when you are like that. I hate seeing my baby being like that." "No, no, I'm fine, seriously. You have to leave now." "Sure?" "Yeah." and she turned her back from me to enter the door, but before she could enter, I grabbed her. "I want you to know how much I f*****g love you. You don't know how much I will f*****g miss you. It hurt me so much being away from you." When I looked at her eyes directly, I saw tears falling from her cheeks. I wipe it away and kiss her deeply and passionately. She wraps her hands around my neck and I pull her closer to me as I hold her waist. After that long kiss, we swept away. "Stop crying. I hate seeing you with those damn tears. I love you. Get inside now, baby. I will call you when I arrive." "I love you too. Go now too." I nodded in agreement and walked toward my car. I opened my window and blew her a kiss. I looked at my watch, and it was already 10:50. Holy s**t!