The Huntered
It was a little over three weeks and Cassie and Ethan were still stuck on the island. There was no sign of any other form of life so far. Fortunately, they had a small, cozy tent and food supplies but they were dwindling to almost nothing. Ethan made use of his hunting skills and caught them dinner once in a while. Cassie didn't know that game meat tasted so good until now.
Ethan and Cassie's bond grew stronger by the day and they told each other everything there was to tell about each other. That's how they passed the time, talking and listening and talking... It's like they had known each other for eons, they were so in sync. It would be difficult for them to go their separate ways when help eventually came.
"I'm glad this happened Cass, it's given me a whole new perspective on life. I see things differently now," Ethan said one night as they snuggled in the single sleeping bag.
"Yeah, I know what you mean...It's like I've discovered a whole new purpose to life and all that I've been stressing about seems so frivolous now." She placed her head on his shoulder as he put his arms around her. "You were right this was a perfect way to escape the whole mess." That's how close they had become. There was no need for words, they both knew how the other felt without having to ask.
"I've come up with a plan to get back at everyone that has ever hurt us. I will put it into action as soon as we touch base. It's going to need careful planning and execution. You're in?" He asked.
"Are you going to let me in on the plan?"
"Sweetheart, you are part of the plan," he chuckled.
"Then I'm in," she winked at him.
"One good betrayal deserves another don't you think?" He quirked an eyebrow.
"Oh, I like the way you think Mr. Hunter." She smiled at him.
"You know what's the best part of this whole ordeal?" He turned to face her, his face serious.
"Tell me?" She held her breath.
"Meeting you." There was so much emotion in those two simple words.
"You're just saying that because you're stuck with me Hunter," she laughed softly but she knew he meant it. She felt it. She saw it in his eyes.
"Somehow I knew you would say that," he twisted his mouth and drew closer until their lips were a breath apart, "but I can't imagine not knowing you. In fact, I want to court you properly once we get off this island. But I know you're not over that jack-Kace. So I'm going to give you time and space to sort out your feelings." He gave her a questioning look.
"Ethan Hunter are you asking me out?" she grinned.
"Yes. Cassandra Winters, will consider being my girlfriend?" he asked
"Well-I don't know what to say-I've never dated a billionaire before," she pouted playfully.
"How about we don't use words?" A flirtatious smile played on his lips.
"I-uhm.." she turned her head down, her cheeks coloring.
"Don't worry Cassandra," he drawled. "When I kiss you-and you will let me kiss you-you will want to more than anything you've ever wanted in your life."
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Meanwhile somewhere in Manhattan...
"What could have happened to Cassie?? You're her best-friend you should know." Kace interrogated Scarlett for the umpteenth time.
He had summoned her to his office, hoping she would finally cave in. He knew that Scarlett was more than capable of withholding information from him in the hopes of marrying Kace instead, but he wouldn't even consider that. Not if she was the last woman on earth. He only had an affair with her and her slutty sister because Cassie wanted to wait until after marriage and he respected that. But a man had needs, pressing needs and Scarlett was more than willing to satisfy them.
"You were almost marrying her so you should know better!" Scarlett scowled at him.
"I am still going to marry her, the wedding is still going on as planned." He stated. "Why am I even asking you?? You've proven time and again that you're not her friend. I can't understand why she was even friends with you in the first place." Kace retorted.
"Look who's talking," Scarlett scoffed and folded her arms.
"Despite what you may think, I love Cassie," he said with conviction, "I love her okay? You can give me triplets or a whole legion of babies but I will never love you! Ever!" "So why did you have sex with me?!" She shot back.
"At least you called it for what it was-sex. That's all it was to me. Just a roll in the hay." Kace walked towards Scarlett and looked at her like she was the scum of the earth.
"Well, in case you've forgotten I-am carrying your child Kace-and, not your precious Cassie." She pounded her chest.
"Hmm, and you think that's a huge accomplishment do you??" Kace said with disdain, "In case you've forgotten-your slutty sister is also carrying my child. Now, what do you have to say about that?"
"I'm leaving! I don't need to stay here and listen to your insults!" she grabbed her bag and made for the door. "I hope you never find her!" She screamed at him before she slammed the door behind her.
Kace put his hands in his pockets and stared at the closed door for a while. He had to do something about Scarlett and Victoria-fast. Cassie would come to her senses and be back in his arms any day from now. He just knew it. That's why he needed to handle this situation before it spiraled out of control.
"Dr. Wayne, Kace Miles here. Look I need to call in that favor..."
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Meanwhile somewhere in Beverley Hills...
"Are you sure the plane crashed Pookie??" John Henderson asked Janice White for the umpteenth time.
"John darling, it's almost a month and there is no sign of Ethan or his girlfriend," Janice rolled her eyes, "we made sure that there were no other parachutes on board and there was no way he could control the plane. Plus we had drugged his coffee. Your son is history and we get the inheritance after all," she purred as she put her hands around his neck.
"The lawyer says we have to give it three months before we stake our claim. I have to play the part of grieving father and then we can take what's mine." He smiled with selfsatisfaction.
"And I'll be right there to wipe all your tears away," she pouted.
"What did I ever do to deserve you?" He said before he kissed her.