A One Night Stand With My Boss

Claire called.

"Cami, Cole and I checked the calendar and today seemed perfect, so we decided to go get our marriage license."

Camila's face lit up with joy. "What? That's so sudden! Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would've taken the day off to come back."

"We wanted to keep it low-key, no big fuss," Claire explained. "We're planning a small family dinner tonight to celebrate. You should bring Connor along."

Camila held her phone, her expression clouded with worry. She knew tonight was significant for her mother, but...

"Mom, he has a meeting tonight. He can't make it." She tried to sound casual, not wanting her mom to know about their rough patch.

There was a brief pause on the other end before Claire spoke again, "That's okay, work comes first. It's our fault for not giving you a heads up about the license. Can you come tonight?"

"Yeah, I'll head over right after work!" Camila replied with a smile.

invite her too," Claire said

with data and documents. She was constantly tweaking plans and optimizing figures, racing to finish her tasks

lunch, Camila brought

Connor called out

distance, replying coolly, "Mr. Connor, what

walked over, softly asking,

through her emotions. But she steeled herself. "Mr. Connor, I have a lot of work to do. Please, enjoy

was filled with pleas, "Cami, what can I do

gently wiggled her pinky finger. This small gesture made Camila's defenses start crumble. She almost

touch, looking up at him. "I need time to

this wouldn't be resolved quickly. He had spent the entire previous night reflecting on why

I promise. Just give me one more chance," he said,