As the evening wore on, the tension between Dave, Cassidy, and Nova became palpable. Nova, sensing Cassidy’s hesitation, pressed her gently but earnestly. “Cassidy, I know this is a lot to ask, especially after everything, but I’m serious about wanting to be with you. I can’t pretend I haven’t made mistakes, but I want to be better. With you.”
Cassidy looked at Nova, her mind racing. She had always valued Nova’s determination and confidence, but after everything that had happened, she wasn’t sure if she was ready to commit to him, or anyone. Her heart was still tangled in the mess with Dave, and she didn’t want to make another rash decision.
Just as she was about to speak, Mira appeared beside Dave, her presence instantly changing the dynamic. With a smug smile, she leaned in and kissed
