Cassius lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling.It was already past 8:00 p.m.
His mind refused to rest.
Just then, his phone beeped, signaling a new message. He picked it up and noticed it was from an unknown number.
He opened it.
- I'm sorry for the way I spoke to you. I miss you. Meet me at this bar so we can talk things out.
— Nova -
He slowly sat up.
"What does she want to talk about?" he muttered.
After a moment of hesitation, he sighed.
"Well… I guess I'll go and find out."
He got off the bed and headed toward the bathroom to freshen up.
9:00 P.M.
Nova sat alone inside the bar, her eyes constantly scanning the entrance.She was clearly waiting for someone.
"What's keeping him?" she muttered impatiently.
She unlocked her phone and reread the message in her inbox.
- Hi Nova, I'm sorry for shouting at you earlier. I want us to talk and settle things. Meet me at this bar.
— Cassius-
A satisfied smile spread across her lips.
Gosh… I love him.
"Why would he text me with another number?" she wondered aloud.
Just then, her attention shifted.A tall, dangerously handsome man was walking toward her table.
Her eyes widened.What the hell… is that hot guy coming this way?
She bit her lip."Did I just catch a big fish while waiting for Cassius? Please don't come now, Cassius…"
The man stopped beside her table."Do you mind if I sit with you?" he asked smoothly.
"Of course, I don't mind," She replied, adjusting her short gown subtly.
"You came alone?"
"Yes," she said with a smile.
"You're incredibly beautiful."
"And you're very handsome," r
She replied flirtatiously.
The man chuckled."Pardon my manners. My name is Snake."
"Snake?" She repeated, amused.
"Sounds strange, right?"
"Not at all," she said, eyes gleaming. "It's actually… sexy. Just like its owner. I'm Nova."
"Beautiful name," Snake said softly.
He gently took her hand and kissed her knuckles.
9:30 P.M.
Cassius checked his wristwatch again and sighed.
"What's taking her so long?"
A waiter approached his table."Would you like something to drink, sir?"
"A glass of red wine."
"Right away."
Moments later, the waiter returned and placed the wine before him.
"Here you go, sir."
Cassius nodded and took a sip.A small smile formed on his lips."Sweet…"
He finished the drink in one go,seconds later, his vision began to blur.
His head felt heavy,sleepiness crept over him.
"I… need the bathroom…"
He tried to stand but collapsed back into his chair.
"Are you alright?"
A woman's voice spoke beside him."Nova… is that you?" He asked weakly, squinting at her face.
Everything looked hazy and the woman didn't answer.
"What took you so long…?" he murmured, raising his hand to touch her face.
Before he could reach her, his body went limp.His hand dropped.
He lost consciousness.
A slow, satisfied grin appeared on the unknown woman's face.