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.

boxes, Leo suggested, "Let's watch this one. It's

twirling her

her 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

your money. Don't waste

fine. Just the cost of a meal. The movie's starting.

refused to look

for work. Watching videos will affect its

can handle it. Watching a movie is

to extinguish Anya's desire to stay at the hotel

without watching, Anya could tell what was

doors are opening. Here comes

as the music made it seem, but a sudden freeze frame followed by a shocking image made Anya scream, covering her eyes. Leo, seeing her startled, asked, "Still

Anya shook her head.

"There are more exciting scenes

head again, her voice

movie, "Don't cover your eyes.

Anya looked at Leo.

at night could be haunted, and

enjoy dinner depends on you listening,"

ignored, decided not to engage

getting late, and Anya couldn't shake

said, "It's nine. I'm going to shower and sleep.

fingers intertwined, pouted, "Chad,

"I won't."

taking the elevator." "What's there to be scared

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

her gaze

"Chad, please walk me."

won't. I'm scared too," Leo pretended, aiming to cure Anya's

I won't leave!" Anya retorted, slipping into