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

took the

cook the fish.

Paul pulled back his

glanced over the counter, “Hmm… everything’s prepped, and the ingredients are ready. You can head

the old–style apartment was small. Once Paul

it was just her imagination, that the temperature seemed to

later, Miranda turned off the gas, removed her apron, and brought the dishes to the

soup in the kitchen? I’ll get it,” he said, not waiting for Miranda

enough, there was still mushroom soup waiting to be brought

back, then looked at the fridge. After thinking for a moment, she got up

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the other day, and we bought these

she asked.

the words were out of her mouth, Miranda found it

of amusement flickered in Paul’s eyes. “I have to head to the

“Oh. Then I…”

continued to look at

“won’t drink either, I