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?”

you fill me in?” Elizabeth walked

masked his reaction and

“OK” sign as if

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

words were directed at Silas, her gaze subtly shifted toward Paul, who sat a short

a knowing smile. “Lizzy, you already said it’s a top–secret project, so you

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away with his hands behind

hide anything from him, and Elizabeth’s was

Quinton!” Bryan greeted him with a smile as he approached. He was

for your

Bryan raised an eyebrow.

experimental progress, so no one had been

earlier than usual. Standing at the apartment building entrance, he glanced up at Miranda’s apartment

dinner but lost interest the moment he opened the fridge. He

later, he glanced at the time. Another half hour passed, and there was still no sign of movement

the document, Paul leaned back and rubbed

tea,

the cup was empty, so he went to the kitchen to refill

his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the wall. It was

the sound of an engine outside broke the

spotted Sam’s car parked on the street. Miranda

walk you up,” Sam