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.

on her tiptoes, clutched

was enveloped in a quiet warmth, bathed in sunlight that made

and deep, left Sophia breathless. She leaned into him, gasping for air, before managing to

In a

united, he found it hard to part from her

top of her head before standing and taking her

headed to a diner across the street, chatting over burgers about work,

always there with a response, an echo to her

effortlessly conversing, and net

palpable, punctuated by moments that sent their hearts racing. Sophia couldn't help but wonder,

flew by, and after work, Jason drove them

felt a deep contentment

the evening

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

the light in a beautiful arc, her features bright and youthful.

like their school days when Jason would pedal her home on his

snacks at the

laughter was infectious as

serious yet tender, assured, "I've got some. In

and wait for

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