When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Miranda playfully teased, “No, no, what kind of host makes their guest work in the kitchen?”

“This guest is more than happy to help,” sald Paul.

With an extra set of hands, the prep work was done much faster. Once everything was ready, Miranda took the sea bass out of the scallion–lemon–vinegar water, placed it on a plate, and dried it with kitchen paper before applying a thin layer of oil to lock in the freshness.

With nothing else to do, Paul stood by and watched. “Need any help?”

“Could you hand me the oven tray from up there?”

“Sure.”

Paul was tall, so reaching it wasn’t a problem, but the tray was hung directly above Miranda’s head. He had to stand behind her to grab it.

As he reached up, it felt like he was enveloping her within his arms.

Thankfully, the entire exchange happened in a flash, so even though they were close, it didn’t feel awkward.

“Thanks,” Miranda extended her hand.

it to her, and in the brief moment when their fingers brushed against each

the tray, placing it in the oven and

cook the fish.

anything else I can do to help?” Paul pulled back his

and the ingredients are ready. You can head out now, I’ll handle the

in the old–style apartment was small. Once Paul stepped out, it felt significantly more

was just her imagination, that the temperature seemed

minutes later, Miranda turned off the gas, removed her apron, and brought the dishes to the table. Paul hadn’t been idle either–he had already set the table with heat–resistant mats

there still a bowl of soup in the kitchen? I’ll get it,” he said, not waiting for Miranda to respond as he

still mushroom soup waiting to

at the fridge. After thinking for a moment, she got up and grabbed two cans of beer. As soon as she turned around, she met

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other day, and we bought these together. Dr. Jefferson, do you want a

she asked.

words were out of her

flickered in Paul’s eyes. “I have to head to the lab later, so I’m not

“Oh. Then I…”

look at

“won’t drink either, I