A One Night Stand With My Boss

Erica's laughter slowly faded, her emotions settling like the calm after a storm. She flicked on the blinker and merged back onto the main road, the streetlights casting a patchwork of shadows through the car windows.

"Cami, you know what?" Erica suddenly said, her voice tinged with a bit of reflection. "Logan once told me that guys like Connor don't fall in love easily, but when they do, they go all in."

"Yeah, I know," Camila murmured, her eyelashes dipping as she spoke.

Erica sighed. They both took this relationship seriously, and she didn't want to see Camila get hurt.

When they arrived at the restaurant, they walked in arm in arm. The entrance was decked out with a bright red 'Congratulations' banner, and the tables were covered in red cloths, a lush bouquet of roses at the center, filling the dining room with a festive vibe.

Claire, Cole, and Craig were already seated, their faces lit up with happiness. Claire's smile widened even more when she saw Camila and Erica come in. They all stood up to greet them.

Claire looked stunning in an elegant red dress, and Cole was dapper in a sharp suit, looking more polished than usual.

"We've been waiting! Congratulations, Mom!" Camila exclaimed as she wrapped her mom in a hug, her face glowing with joy.

gently patted Camila's back, tears of happiness glistening in her eyes. Camila glanced up at Cole, her lips moving as if searching for the right words. She had never called him "Dad" before, and now the word seemed stuck in her

smile and extended

Godmother!" Erica chimed in, hugging

sit down," Claire said warmly, linking

with a smile and took a seat at

amazing! It really feels like a wedding!" Camila said, genuinely impressed as she

arranged it all. He wanted to surprise us," Claire replied, her

had such a romantic

smiled and shook his head, "As long as Claire is happy, that's all

Craig lifted his phone. "Dad, Auntie, Ben's calling on

Claire's faces lit up with

let's see!" Claire urged, pulling