>>18574898"My secret?" Cassie laughs. "I'd love to say it's as simple as dreaming big and working hard. But it's so much more than that. The truth is, not everyone has what it takes to be like me. Not everyone has the guts to do whatever it takes, in any situation..."
Cassie's voice starts to drift off, as if she were being drawn into thoughts she usually brushes aside. Then she abruptly snaps back into the role of the charming and engaging interviewee as she responds to Kelly's second question. "No Kelly, there is no special someone in my life. I tried that once, and being tied down to one person just isn't my style."
"If you think about it, being in a relationship just takes so much control and power away from a person. Suddenly so much of your life just becomes about your partner. Their wants. Their needs. It's... It's nothing more than a complicating factor in life. An unnecessary variable to be accounted for. And worst of all, when you let someone into your life like that, and allow your love for them to become a part of yourself, you give yourself a weakness your enemies can exploit."
Cassie glances at the chat, which has taken on a less positive tone after her remarks. In an effort to lighten the mood she starts laughing. "Guys! I'm kidding! Oh my goodness, I can't believe you people really thought I meant all of that, are you serious?" She smiles and then gives a more listener friendly answer. "Honestly I'd really love to get married one day and raise a family, and while I haven't yet found 'The One', I'm sure I will."
