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.

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

lowered her head further, twirling

nothing wrong; what's there to be afraid of? Come on,

your money. Don't waste

a meal. The

to

work. Watching videos will

can handle it. Watching a movie is the main event," Leo retorted, providing a running

Anya's desire to

what

are opening. Here comes the thrilling part,"

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, covering her eyes. Leo, seeing her startled,

Anya shook her head.

more exciting scenes coming

head again, her voice soft,

the movie, "Don't cover your eyes.

Anya looked at Leo.

how corridors at night could be haunted, and even began another scary story about an elevator,

ability to enjoy dinner depends

ignored, decided not to

was getting late, and Anya couldn't shake off the

sitting across from her, said, "It's nine. I'm going to shower and sleep. Planning to

pouted, "Chad, you have

"I won't."

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,"

teasing her, continued, "Even 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

the minute, her gaze

"Chad, please walk me."

won't. I'm scared too," Leo pretended, aiming

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