A One Night Stand With My Boss

"Are you ready yet?" Camila called from outside the bathroom door.

"Just a minute!" Connor turned down the faucet to a trickle to keep the noise down.

He stepped out of the bathroom, trying to appear casual, and smiled at Camila as he wrapped his arm around her waist and guided her out. "Let's go."

Camila had booked tickets for an 8 p.m. movie, and after a quick dinner at the mall's food court, they headed to the multiplex on the fifth floor.

Passos Estate had its own private cinema, so Connor rarely visited public theaters. To him, the cinema lobby was always a chaotic mess, a stark contrast to the quiet exclusivity he was used to.

Camila, well-versed in the routine, expertly navigated the ticket kiosk and quickly retrieved their tickets. Connor stood by her side, his eyes never leaving her, always on guard in case someone bumped into her, positioning himself like a protective barrier.

They sat in the lounge waiting for the movie to start when Camila's eyes wandered to the concession stand, where the smell of popcorn filled the air. She sniffed and unconsciously swallowed.

aware of her love for

lighting

an unusual satisfaction, knowing he

popcorn bucket, afraid to spill even a single kernel. Back at Camila's side, he handed her

cleaning her hands with a wet wipe, Camila eagerly popped a piece into her mouth. The crisp texture and sweet taste burst forth, lighting up her eyes. "So delicious!" she exclaimed joyfully, her face beaming

and shook his head. Camila

as she was about to

Smack!

her on the lips. It was like a breeze skimming across a lake leaving behind gentle ripples. After the quick kiss, he

been the greatest loss of my life," Connor

heartbeat racing. She glared at him, "What are