Milka laughed, waving it off. "I'm Milka, just friends with Mars. The kid was just playing around." After all, nothing was going on between her and Mars-being called "aunt" could really send the wrong message.

Anya puffed out her cheeks, pouting in that cute way she always did. "But you know, kids usually get it right when they call people stuff."

Henry nodded, totally in agreement-his sister always understood him best.

Mars looked up at the towering office building behind them and turned to Anya. "So, what brings you here?"

Anya smiled. "Uncle, I work here now! Just finished my internship."

Milka blinked in surprise. "Wait, Anya, which floor? I work here too!"

A quick check, and they realized they both worked in the same high-rise-Milka on the 28th floor, Anya on the 23rd.

Mars grinned. "Well, look at that. You two can be lunch buddies from now on."

He offered Anya a lift home, since they were going the same way.

Anya shook her head. "No, thanks, Uncle-uh, Aunt-oops, force of habit. Sis, I've been sitting all day. I'd rather walk and stretch my legs."

just smiled, not at all bothered by the

Mars up front and Milka cradling

against the window, always eager for company.

a grin. "I'll come

spun around, a spring in her step as she bounced her

walking, she texted her boyfriend: Chad, I'm finally off work! Ran into Uncle Mars, and he was with this gorgeous lady. The little one was

up with another message That lady's name is

same

her aunt' by mistake.

kork

Leo texted back: She's not really your aunt, so

wide: Chad, how do you know

Back in the day, your uncle scolded me

Anya: "..."

more: Head home soon, it's boiling outside. I'll come over as soon as I'm

and Henry out to

in again about Director

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