Chapter 37 CASSANDRA A week later, Cassandra is getting ready for a job interview while Emilio is back in Italy for work. He calls every night to check in, but she misses him something fierce. Just two days ago, she got a call about an interview for a personal assistant position. She half-expected Emilio to try and talk her out of it, but he hasnt, and shes grateful. Shes already been to two other interviews, but hasnt heard back from either company. She pulls her hair up into a chignon and steps into her heels. Grabbing her purse, she heads out the door. Three hours later, shes offered the job. It starts Monday morning, and shes buzzing with excitement. She dials Emilys number and asks if shed like to meet for lunch. She needs to share her good news with someone. When they meet up, Cassandra says, Emily, thanks for coming. A waiter comes over to take their orders. Honestly, Emily says, I didnt think Id hear from you again. Whys that? Youre the bosss wife. I figured he wouldnt want you hanging out with his employees. Cassandra laughs. Thats silly. Just because Emilio is your boss doesnt mean we cant be friends. Hes my husband, but he doesnt get to decide who I can and cant be friends with. Youre really something, Cass. Their drinks arrive. So, are you gonna tell me why you called? You sounded all worked up on the phone. I got a new job and I wanted to share the news with someone. Thats awesome, but why do you want to work when your husband can give you everything? Most women in your position wouldnt even consider getting a job. Im not most women. Just because I have a rich husband doesnt mean I cant do anything. I had a job before we met, and honestly, the high life gets boring after a while. Emily shakes her head, looking stunned. What did your husband say? He wasnt thrilled, but I saw that coming. Do what makes you happy, Cassthats all that matters. Everything else is secondary… So, when do you start? Monday. I hope Emilio will be back by then, she thinks. Thats fantastic, Emily says. We should celebrate. How about we go out tonight? Id love to, but I dont have anyone to watch Alex. Your son? No problemmy sister can babysit. Shes in high school, but shes super responsible and wont charge you anything. Emily… Only if you want to go out, but everyone needs a break sometimes. Cassandra sighs. Okay, a few hours out wont hurt. Dont sound so guilty. Its not like were planning a crime spree. She changes the subject. So, hows work? Same old, same old. Im surprised the boss is so chill, especially with the bank being investigated. Cassandra chokes on her drink. Investigated? For what? Oh, you didnt know? I thought Mr. Rodriguez wouldve told you. Emilio never talks about work with her. Well, one of our clients was up to no good, but the company caught it early. Now Rodriguez International is being investigated, and everyone at work is on edge. Smith is grumpy and making me work my ass off. Everythingclient info, data, you name itgets triple-checked before its approved. Hopefully things will go back to normal soon. When did all this start? Cassandra asks. A couple weeks ago, maybe two and a half. All this time, Cassandra has been wrapped up in her own world while Emilio has been dealing with work. He must be under a ton of stress. The bank is his life. Its not just Emilios livelihood, he built it from the ground up and worked his ass off to make it what it is today. No wonder hes been distant; no wonder hes been working late. Of course he would work all hours to clear the bank of any wrongdoing. To protect it. I havent seen anything in the news, Cassandra says. The investigation is being kept quietnot even our clients know. We dont want to cause a panic. The records show that the bank hasnt done anything illegal, but weve beefed up security anyway. Smith and Mr. Rodriguez are in constant contact. She can imagine. Hopefully itll all blow over soon. Emilio has worked too hard to let anyone mess with his bank. Thats what everyone at work believes; we all trust Mr. Rodriguez completely. I love my job and wouldnt trade it for anything. Do you know who the client is? No, we were told thats confidential. Jake knows since hes one of the accountants, but hes not allowed to say anything. I wouldnt want to put him in a tough spot. If you dont know, then it must be serious, Cassandra says. And theyre probably not done investigating. Thats what I thought. Emily agrees. But enough about workwhat time should we meet up? How about seven? Give me your address, and well go from there. Emily gives it to her, saying, Ill be waiting. Once lunch is over and theyve said their goodbyes, Cassandra swings by to pick up Alex from daycare before heading home. A bit later, shes just stepping out of the shower when her phone starts to ring. Its Emilio on the other end. Cassie, I wont be able to make it home tomorrow, he says, his voice heavy with regret. Things are a bit more tangled up than I anticipated. How long will you be gone? Three to four daysI cant be certain. Cassandra sinks down onto the bed. We miss you, she confesses. I miss you guys too. Ill do my best to wrap things up as quickly as possible, he assures her. Give Alex a kiss for me, and Ill call you later. Its clear that the situation with the bank is more serious than anyone had imagined. Cassandra sends up a silent prayer that everything will work out. They havent been intimate since Emilio left, and while she misses him desperately, shes relieved that she doesnt have to come up with a reason for why they need to use protection. Next week, shell take a pregnancy test, and she can only hope that it will be negative. Do you really? A tiny part of her secretly hopes for a positive result. Cassandra lets out a sigh. If she is pregnant, Emilio probably wont forgive her, especially if he discovers his true identity and realizes she kept it from him. 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