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.

and in the brief moment when their

however, didn’t seem to notice and simply took the tray, placing it in the

cook the fish.

do to help?” Paul pulled back his hand

prepped, and the ingredients are ready. You can

the old–style apartment was small. Once Paul stepped out, it

it was just her imagination, that the temperature seemed to

to the table. Paul hadn’t been idle

in the kitchen? I’ll get it,” he

there was still mushroom soup waiting to

up

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and we bought these together. Dr. Jefferson, do you

she asked.

words were out of her

a hint of amusement flickered in Paul’s eyes. “I have to

“Oh. Then I…”

continued to look at

drink either, I