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

twirling

there to be afraid of? Come on, I've got a subscription.

Don't waste it

a meal. The movie's starting.

to look

Watching videos will

can handle it. Watching a movie is

extinguish Anya's desire to stay at the hotel with

watching, Anya could tell what was happening

elevator doors are opening. Here comes 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 frame followed by a shocking image made Anya scream,

Anya shook her head.

"There are more

shook her head again, her voice soft, "Chad,

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

Anya looked at Leo.

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

to enjoy dinner depends on you listening,"

decided not to engage with Chad

Anya couldn't shake

I'm going to shower and sleep. Planning to stay

"Chad, you have

"I won't."

elevator." "What's there to be scared of? We're upright and unafraid

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

by the minute, her gaze darting around as

"Chad, please walk me."

Leo pretended, aiming

leave!" Anya retorted, slipping into disposable hotel slippers and under