Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Shh, don't tell anyone I said this, but men can be so petty. Even the big shots in the business world!" Mia whispered, her index finger pressed to her lips. Her daughter, with her round, chubby face, mimicked her mom's "shush" gesture, eyes wide with curiosity.

Molly, cuddling her sister's adorable baby, reassured, "Don't worry. I'd never sell out my sisters."

Mia chuckled, "Good thing lying doesn't get you struck by lightning, or you'd be in trouble."

The two lounged in the living room, enjoying the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies, while the men sat outside, sipping coffee and chatting away. Both groups kept to themselves.

At the hotel, Leo was out again, leaving Anya alone to study.

Around seven, Leo got back, takeout in hand. "Why don't you study at home? Why are you here again?"

"My aunt is always worried I'll go hungry or thirsty, and Grandpa always wants me to play board games with him. That's why I came here. Chad, where were you?" "Busy with work." Leo set the takeout on the table. "Pack your stuff in the next few days. I'll drive you home."

"Chad, I'm not leaving. Even if you kick me out, I'll stay at the hotel."

"I'm moving out soon anyway. If you want to stay, stay by yourself."

Anya, determined, said, "Then I'll stay."

Leo tried to scare her, "The hotel is haunted. I won't stay with you."

Anya, facing her mischievous boyfriend, said, "If you're honest, you have nothing to fear. I'm not afraid!"

Leo looked at her, confirming, "Really not scared?"

Anya nodded confidently, "Not scared of ghosts and ghouls."

Leo smiled, "Alright, let's eat and find a movie to watch."

He opened his laptop and went straight to the horror section. "What movie shall we watch?"

Anya got nervous just glancing at the thumbnails.

opened the takeout boxes, Leo suggested, "Let's watch this one. It's also about

her head further, twirling her

teased, "Scared? You've done nothing wrong; what's there to

money. Don't waste it on

the cost of a meal. The movie's

to

work. Watching videos will affect its performance.

is the main

to extinguish Anya's desire to stay at the hotel

Anya could tell what was

elevator doors are opening. Here comes the thrilling

got the better of Anya, and she sneaked a peek. The screen wasn't as thrilling as the music made it seem, but a sudden freeze

Anya shook her head.

continued, "There are more exciting scenes

her

turned off the movie, "Don't cover your

Anya looked at Leo.

haunted, and even began another scary

dinner depends

not to engage with Chad any

Anya

from her, said, "It's nine. I'm going

intertwined, pouted, "Chad, you have to walk

"I won't."

playfully sulked, "Chad, I'm scared of walking through the hallway and taking the elevator." "What's there to be scared of? We're upright and unafraid of ghosts and goblins," Leo teased. Anya

ghost eyeing you right now, no worries. We're bathed in light. Why fear a spectral figure with missing limbs or

the minute, her gaze darting around as if expecting to see

"Chad, please walk me."

I'm scared too," Leo pretended, aiming to cure

walk me, then I won't leave!" Anya retorted, slipping into disposable hotel slippers and