A One Night Stand With My Boss

“I think I've made a mess of things.” Emily whispered to Peter with a hint of self-reproach. "I scared my future daughter-in-law. “It was supposed to be a simple fan meet, but suddenly it turned into meeting the parents. Anyone would need time to digest that.

Peter watched her with eyes full of tolerance and understanding, grasping her hand gently to comfort her. “Don’t worry. I trust Connor will handle it well.

Emily sighed and nodded

Peter gently patted the back of her hand, murmuring, “Let's head out and give the young couple some space.”

They stood up in unison.

Approaching Connor, Peter clapped him on the shoulder. “Your mom and I are going to head home now. You two have a good chat.” Connor looked up at his father, nodding in agreement.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Camila, catching their conversation, looked up with a mix of apology and unease. “Bye, Emily... Peter.”

Emily smiled and nodded. Her affection for Camila was evident in her eyes.

Camila watched them leave. feeling a mix of emotions.

After a moment, Connor spoke softly, "I'll drive you home.”

Camila nodded, remaining silent.

As Connor drove Camila home and she was about to get out of the car, he spoke with a self-deprecating tone, “I was hoping my dad could help me score some points, but it seems I just made things worse.”

Camila found Connor's frustrated expression somewhat endearing. Her initial shock gradually subsided during the drive. She shook her head, smiling. “Thank you. I really enjoyed meeting him

Connor looked at her sincere smile and asked, “Really?”

Camila nodded, smiling back. “Truly grateful.”

Connor pondered for a moment and pushed his luck. "Since you’re thankful, how about making it tangible?”

Confused, Camila stared at him.

Connor grinned, leaned in closer, and whispered, “A kiss isn’t too much, right?”

A blush crept across Camila’s face as she put her hand up to block his face. “In your dreams.”

Her cool hand touched Connor's warm cheek. When he felt the softness of her palm, a surge of excitement filled Connor, but he managed to control himself.

After calming his breath, he watched her tenderly. “I'll walk you to your door.”

As they aseended the stairs together,Gonnor's emotions i fluc uated. He couldn't help but steal glances at Camila. Her clear eyes wereshining like the brightest stars inthe night sky. -

Suddenly, Connor felt a profound sense of peace. He wanted her by his side forever.

At her frontdoor, Connor said, “ know youthave reservations about me. Please trust me, give me some time, and I'll prove that I'm notlike Wesley. I won't let you followin your mather’s footsteps.” Content bélongs to ~

His gaze was fixed intently on Camila Hearing his words, Camila was taken aback by how well he understood her fears and insecurities.

“Okay,” she finally conceded softly, unable to resist her feelings for him.

In the following days, both Connor and Camila were busy.

Connor hated seeing her tired, but

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Camila didn’ t want any special treatment. She was fully aware of her responsibilities and eagento prove her worth at work. ~~

Thus, they often stayed late at the office, even having their dinner there.

After a long day at work, as Connor dropped Camila off at her apartment. he said, “I ate too much tonight. Care to join me for a walk?”