Chapter 2: Arrival

By the sound of her alarm, Cassandra woke up and turns off her phone, closing her eyes a little;still sleepy. By the thought of picking up her brother, she complained at her heart turns states in the air, at a lost. She thought of things that she can do to pass the time since Natasha have a family trip in the neighboring town. As she yawned, she grabbed her phone then called Natasha. It's quickly picked up and a female soft voice can be heard.

"Cass? Why are you calling?" Natasha asked, the sound of her vehicle can be heard in the background, proves that her car is currently moving.

"I don't know where to go" Cassandra admits, her voice a bit cold. Natasha only chuckled hearing her admit then she said, "I told you, join your parents to pick up your brother" Natasha teasingly said. Cassandra only yawned, ignoring Natasha's words. Natasha only chuckled before continuing, "Go to the mall, buy yourself things, enjoy, whatever" Natasha suggested, rolling her eyes. Cassandra on the other line stood up to prepare. They exchange few more words before hanging up. She then walk at the shower then take a bath.

After a while, Cassandra walked out with tow wrapped on her body and one that is wrapped on her head. She picked a fitted crop top and a high-waisted jeans to match her outfit. As she changed her clothes, Cassandra sat at her chair near a table with mirror in front of her. Opening a drawer, she grab a few make up products then applied some on her face. She tied her hair with a messy bun then grabbed a cropped jacket. Cassandra wore it then walked at the door.

As Cassandra walked out, she heard her mother's voice in the kitchen. Cassandra walked down the stairs then her mother, upon seeing her greeted her. Cassandra just nod at her mother then sat at the table.

"Where will you go now? You know, just join us at the airport. Your brother is nagging me non- stop to bring you along" her mother said then put the pot of hot dishes in the table. Cassandra just looked at her mother then grab a plate.

"I'm going to the mall" Cassandra simply replied. Gwen just sighs then scoop her dishes. "Your bother will be really upset if you didn't come" worried on her mother's tone can be heard. Cassandra just ignored it then grab a bread to the side. Like just glanced at Gwen then sneered. "What nonsense are you spatting there? Harvey don't need her presence" Luke said, his voice has this obvious mocking tone. "Harvey don't need a disappointment" Luke added. Cassandra didn't say anything, her face, still serious and cold but her eyes went blank, almost no emotion. Gwen just looked at her, apologetically.

The breakfast went just like that, the table is so silent that all they can hear is the noise of the utensils and the tension in the air is still so high. Cassandra stood up after finishing her meal then then grab her plate and walked away. Like just looked at her before his eyes landed on the newspaper in front of him. "So disrespectful, if Harvey is just here, he will never do what you did" Luke said, his voice is loud enough to reach Cassandra's ears. Gwen looked at her husband, worry can be seen at her face. Cassandra didn't stop, ignoring her father's voice, but her grip on the plate tightened. Seeing this, Luke just sneered again. "Gwen, did you saw how disrespectful she is? Did you see it now? How you raised her? Are you proud?" His eyes still on Cassandra, full of mocking. Gwen only gulped then hold her husband's hands, pleading. "Luke, hon, stop this now, please" Gwen plead, gently caressing his hand. Luke only stare at her before chuckling.

"She will never be like that if you and mother didn't spoiled her. Now, she can't be like Harvey, a prodigy to the family. If she didn't stop being a disappointment, then I don't have a daughter" Luke said, emphasizing his last words send shivers and shocked at Gwen. She tighter her grip on Luke's hands.

"You can't just say that Luke, this is not a joke" Gwen exclaimed, her hand is shaking, evident of her nervous bad worry. Cassandra on the other hand just walked away, loosing at their sight. She clenched her fist as she head at the sink. Washing the plates in the sink, she finishes it quickly then dry her hand at the nearby towel. After that, she grabbed her bag then walked out, seeing her leave, Luke looks at Gwen, smirk on his face.

"Did you see your daughter? Leaving without goodbye? Leaving without thinking about her clothes? I see no future on her, I don't have a daughter like her" Luke said, staring at the door. Gwen only looked at him then shakes her head. She washed the remaining plates that she and Luke used. Meanwhile, Cassandra entered her car, on the driver seat, a young man is seating already, waiting for her.

"Cassandra,where are you going?" Daven asks, his eyes looking at Cassandra in the rear mirror. Cassandra just stared in front then then replied shortly. "Mall' she said, coldly. Daven just looked at her then smiled before looking at the road and drives the car. Cassandra just grab her phone and scrolled at her socials. On their way, Daven steals a glanced at Cassandra on the rear mirror, admiring her. They soon arrived at the mall, Cassandra walked out of the car while Daven parked it in the parking lot, following her. They both take a look at the shops, casually looking for things such as clothes, make ups, accessories and buying things that she took a fancy on.

While walking around, she walked past at the jewelry shop. She entered the shop then take a look at the items, which all of it have it's own shiny and elegant designs with expensive prices. She gently picked a golden necklace then looked at the price, seeing the ₱400, 000, Daven gasped.

" Cassandra, I know you're pretty rich buy that necklace is so expensive" Daven exclaimed. Cassandra just stares at it coldly before putting it back. Daven sighs of relief after watching Cassandra put down the necklace. The attendant came, sizing Cassandra up, when she's sure that Cassandra is a customer, she smiled, welcoming.

"Good day ma'am, sir, how can I help you?" The attendant greeted. Cassandra just looked at the attendant then speak coldly. "Where are the other jewelry set? I want to see it" Cassandra requested, the attendant didn't object and walked at the counter. The attendant whispered at the person in the counter then the clerk nodded. The clerk looked at Cassandra then smiled. "Please follow me" the clerk said then walked away. They followed the clerk until they reached a room. The clerk enters a pin code then opens the door, revealing a room full of jewelry sets that are covered with a clear glass. Daven looked around then gasped as he saw the gorgeous sets. He looked at Cassandra that is now walking around, the clerk only watched them on the side.

"Is there something that you are exactly looking for? Ms?" The clerk asked, Cassandra, still looking around replied. "Yeah, a male jewelry set, do you have it?" Cassandra asked. The clerk smiled then walked at the corner of the room.

"Here, you can see it here Ms." The clerk said then point at the tables with the display of the jewelries. Cassandra looked at it then pointed at the table near the middle. Daven looked closer on it, he saw a silver watch, a necklace that have a skull pendant, a ring, a pendant of knife, then a chain. The clerk smiled then explained the set. "It seems like you took a fancy at this set. I believe you have a good taste Ms. This set is actually called 'The color of Death' made by the famous jeweler, Houlton Hearts. This jewelry is made by 925 silver from Mexico. It contains, 92.5% of silver and 7.5% of copper or nickel. The jewelry represents death, the color that is complimenting it is decided carefully by the jeweler itself" The clerk explained, Cassandra only looked at the set.

Meanwhile, Daven on the other hand, looked at the set curiously then asked the clerk. "How much is it?" Daven ask, his hands fidgetting on his arms as he looked at the clerk.

"30 Million" the clerk said then look at Cassandra, seeing no reaction, the clerk just smiled. Meanwhile, Daven looked at the clerk, surprise. Then look at Cassandra.

"I know you're pretty rich but this is too-"

"I'll take it" Cassandra simply said then Raven's jaw dropped. The clerk smiled then enters a pin at the table where the set is layed then opens the glass cover, gently packing the set for her.

"You didn't bring that much money on you Cassandra, how will you pay for it? If you pay it using your card, you know that your father will definitely see it" Daven said, panicking. Cassandra just looked at her then said at the clerk, "I'll pay for it, cash" emphasizing the last words make Daven speechless.

Meanwhile, Harvey just got out of the plane and excited to meet Cassandra. As he pushed his luggages that contains his stuffs and foods for Cassandra, he look around the airport. Spotting his mother, he smiled then slowly walked towards them. When he got closer, his eyes wandered around, seeming to find something. Then when he reached his mother's spot, his father, near his mother greeted him.

"My good son is now here, how are you in Canada? Is it good?" His father eagerly asked. He smiled at his father then nodded. "Yeah, Canada is good. I finished my doctorate degree there" Harvey said then Luke's smile grew wider.

"See Gwen? This is what I'm talking about. You're really my son" Luke praised then pats Harvey on the shoulder. Harvey looked around again then asked Gwen.

"Mother, where is Cass?" Harvey asked then looked around again, Luke only sneered while Gwen look at him, smiling. "Son, Cass went somewhere important, so she can't come today" Gwen said, looking at him, apologetic. Harvey frowned then excuse himself, grabbing his phone, he unlocks it then dial Cassandra's number. He calls it then waited for it to be picked up. When no one is answering, he clenched his fist then walked back at his parents, his expression a bit cold and serious. On the other corner, his friend, Vince called out to him. Harvey only glanced at him then waited for him to catch up. As soon as Vince reached them, he look at Harvey that is now looking serious.

"Let's go" Harvey said, coldly. Vince looked at Gwen, seeing Gwen's frown expression, he got more confuse.

"Is there anything wrong aunt?" Vince asked. Gwen only look at him then shakes her head, before looking at her son in front of her.