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.

she hesitantly opened the takeout boxes, Leo suggested, "Let's watch this one. It's also about a hotel and supposedly based on

twirling her fork in

reluctance, Leo teased, "Scared? You've done nothing wrong; what's there to be afraid of? Come on, I've got a subscription. Let's

save your money. Don't waste it on

the cost of a

refused to

for work. Watching videos will affect its performance. Let's

computer can handle it. Watching a movie is the main event,"

extinguish Anya's desire to stay at the hotel

without watching, Anya could tell what was

are opening. Here comes the thrilling part," Leo

as the music made it seem, but a sudden freeze

Anya shook her head.

more exciting

her head again, her voice soft, "Chad, let's

off the movie, "Don't cover your eyes. I've turned it

Anya looked at Leo.

hotels were built over ancient graveyards to suppress evil spirits, how corridors at night could be haunted, and even

ability to enjoy dinner depends on you listening,"

not to engage with Chad any

Anya

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

pouted, "Chad, you have to walk

"I won't."

through the hallway and taking the elevator." "What's there to be scared of? We're upright and

eyeing you right now, no worries. We're bathed in light. Why fear a spectral

more frightened by the minute, her gaze darting around

"Chad, please walk me."

Leo pretended, aiming to cure Anya's

me, then I won't leave!" Anya