When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“Sit down, let’s not make this too formal. I’m not used to it,” Paul said.

Miranda couldn’t help but laugh at his easygoing nature and sat back down.

Paul added, “I love your cooking, and this meal is the best thank–you I could ask for.” He then raised his soup spoon and gently clinked it against hers before taking a sip.

He picked up a piece of fried chicken wing, crispy and golden on the outside with perfectly juicy meat Inside. The slightly charred edges combined with the tenderness of the chicken made for a rich and satisfying bite.

“It’s hard to find chicken wings this good outside. You need a lot of luck,” he joked.

Miranda chuckled, “So I guess the rest of the chicken wings are all yours to finish?”

Paul raised an eyebrow, his smile deepening. “I’d be more than happy to.”

By the time they finished the meal, it was already 2:00 pm. They cleaned up the kitchen together before

heading out.

Paul was off to the lab, and Miranda had plans to go to the library, so they walked part of the way together.

When they reached a fork in the road–Paul going left toward the lab and the library to the right–Miranda instinctively followed him toward the lab. Then, she abruptly stopped, realizing that she no longer needed to go there.

flushed. Embarrassed by this, she quickly turned and

next day, Miranda visited the lab, but she didn’t

the others stared in awe at the beautiful little cakes in the

these

don’t even want to

Kitty? And this one’s Jerry the mouse…. oh my gosh, there’s even Bumblebee!

was eager to join in. He glanced over and spotted a Bugs Bunny cake, which he knew

I

Sure, go ahead.”

with a knowing smile, “It’s

nodding. “Yeah, it

eagerly. As he devoured the food, he

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said between bites. Even though he wasn’t usually

for your help and support over this time, Miranda said. “I’ve finished writing my thesis, so after this, I probably won’t be coming to

surprised. She had anticipated this moment

not like we won’t

seemed a bit reluctant. He had finally met a talented student

this, Bryan also nodded with a smile, “Yeah, we’re all friends.