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

a quiet warmth, bathed in sunlight that made the moment feel

left Sophia breathless. She leaned into him, gasping for

bit. In a few days," Jason replied, holding her close

themselves newly united, he found it hard to part from

her head before standing and taking her hand. "Let's go get something

diner across the street, chatting over burgers about

there with a response, an echo to her

effortlessly conversing, and net

with each other was palpable, punctuated by moments that sent their hearts racing. Sophia couldn't help but

by, and after work, Jason drove them

him, Sophia felt a deep contentment with

and fulfillment, even the evening glow on

to my place. I'll cook us something

light in a beautiful arc, her features bright and youthful. "What's on

when Jason would pedal her home

and snacks

was infectious as she asked, "Got any

serious yet tender, assured, "I've

bloomed brighter, promising to rush home and wait for him,

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