When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Silas said, “Still pretending you’re not into Miranda? You’re this worked up over her–it’s obvious you care. Guess I finally got you to admit it.”

Paul stayed silent.

Silas continued, “If you’re unsure, just ask her. Be direct. You said it yourself–Miranda doesn’t like people beating around the bush.”

Paul looked thoughtful.

“Stop dragging your feet! Wait too long, and she’ll end up with someone else. Let’s be real. You won’t get anything done until you clear this up.”

“Who says I’m not getting anything done?”

“Ha! You’re messing up basic data and still claiming that?” Silas pointed at the screen. ” Stubborn as ever.”

Paul glanced at the monitor, and a flicker of embarrassment crossed his face.

Silas patted him on the shoulder. “Good luck, bro!” He turned and headed back to his lab bench.

“When did you figure it out?” Paul asked suddenly.

Silas paused and smirked as he turned back. “Oh, the way you look at her gave it away ages ago. All those exceptions you made for her and the softer tone whenever you talked to her. Come on. Do you think I wouldn’t notice? Do you think I’m blind?”

Paul’s face turned awkward. “Is it… that obvious?”

“What do you think?”

about? Can you fill me in?” Elizabeth walked in and

immediately masked his reaction and

turned to face her, but behind his back, he flashed Paul an “OK” sign as if to say, Relax. I’ve got this. Your secret

the big secret, Dr. Quinton? Is it a top–secret project

at Silas, her gaze subtly shifted

“Lizzy, you already said it’s a

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walked away with his hands behind

from him, and

he

you for your hard work,” Silas

Bryan raised an eyebrow.

been rushing the experimental progress, so no one had been pulling all- nighters. Where was the

apartment building entrance, he glanced up at Miranda’s apartment window. It was dark, and she wasn’t home

the moment he opened the fridge.

hour later, he glanced at the time. Another

Paul leaned back and rubbed his temples.

tea,

so he went

he drank, his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the wall.

the sound of an

he spotted Sam’s car parked on the street. Miranda stepped out, with Sam following

walk you up,” Sam