Chapter 97

“It took you long enough time to decide if you want to go on a date with your mysterious Dave guy, didn’t it?” Ari teased Cassandra, who was dressing up already.

“I’ve told you this several times now, Ari.” Cassandra groaned. “This isn’t an actual date between lovers or anything of that sort.”

“Don’t tell me you’re willingly going on a date with someone you don’t like?” Ari raised her eyebrows as she watched Cassandra shimmy into her dinner gown.

“I never said that, did I?” Cassandra replied.

“So you like this Dave guy, and you haven’t introduced your best friend to him yet?” Ari faked, sounding hurt, as she let out a dramatic gasp.

“Do you have to be so theatrical at all times?” Cassandra swatted her arm. “Besides, I don’t like him, Ari. I just enjoy his company, and as much as I don’t want to admit it, he makes me forget my moody state, and he makes me smile as well. Dave is a proper gentleman who understands that I need time to come around before any