Tina hadn't been with us for long. The previous assistant, along with her boyfriend, had moved abroad, paving the way for Tina to step into her role at the studio.

At first, Tina was a bit stiff and cautious around me, treating me with a mix of respect and fear. But as we got more familiar with each other, she loosened up and jokes started flying left and right!

Sophia, too, was a fan of this laid-back work vibe.

After Tina took her leave, Sophia tidied up some drafts, glanced at the clock noting she was nine minutes behind schedule, and stood up to find Jason.

The door was slightly ajar. Without knocking, Sophia pushed it open just a crack and peeked inside.

Jason was on a call, but upon seeing her, his eyes warmed, signaling her to come in with a wave.

Sophia walked in, closed the door behind her, settled on the couch, and picked up a magazine, waiting patiently for him to finish.

Jason, wrapping up his call, said, "Alright, get started on your end. I've got something here, so I'll join you in a few days."

After issuing a few more instructions, he hung up.

Putting his phone aside, he turned his attention towards Sophia.

Sophia stood up, a playful smile dancing on her lips. "All done? Can we go grab some lunch now?"

"Hmm," he hummed in response, removing his glasses and cupping her face to draw her into a tender kiss.

tiptoes, clutched at his

enveloped in a quiet warmth, bathed in

into him, gasping for air, before

head to the States for a bit. In a few days," Jason

finding themselves newly united, he found it hard

He kissed the top of her head before standing and taking her hand. "Let's go get something

chatting over burgers

there with a

effortlessly conversing, and net

moments that sent their hearts racing. Sophia couldn't help but wonder, was this

after work,

a deep contentment with

and fulfillment, even the evening

hand. "Come over to my place. I'll cook

a beautiful arc, her features bright and youthful.

school days when Jason

at homework and snacks at the

was infectious as she

yet tender, assured, "I've

and wait for him, insisting he

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