A One Night Stand With My Boss

"Are you ready yet?" Camila called from outside the bathroom door.

"Just a minute!" Connor turned down the faucet to a trickle to keep the noise down.

He stepped out of the bathroom, trying to appear casual, and smiled at Camila as he wrapped his arm around her waist and guided her out. "Let's go."

Camila had booked tickets for an 8 p.m. movie, and after a quick dinner at the mall's food court, they headed to the multiplex on the fifth floor.

Passos Estate had its own private cinema, so Connor rarely visited public theaters. To him, the cinema lobby was always a chaotic mess, a stark contrast to the quiet exclusivity he was used to.

Camila, well-versed in the routine, expertly navigated the ticket kiosk and quickly retrieved their tickets. Connor stood by her side, his eyes never leaving her, always on guard in case someone bumped into her, positioning himself like a protective barrier.

They sat in the lounge waiting for the movie to start when Camila's eyes wandered to the concession stand, where the smell of popcorn filled the air. She sniffed and unconsciously swallowed.

Connor chuckled and patted her head, well aware of her love for that scent. "Want some? I'll go get it. You wait here."

"Sure." Camila nodded, her face lighting up with a radiant smile.

Connor joined the line, waiting patiently. Normally, he hated queues, but today, he felt an unusual satisfaction, knowing he was about to bring back Camila's favorite snack, which made all the annoyance disappear.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Soon, Connor returned with popcorn and drinks. He carefully held the popcorn bucket, afraid to spill even a single kernel. Back at Camila's side, he handed her the popcorn.

After cleaning her hands with a wet wipe, Camila eagerly popped a piece into her mouth. The crisp texture and sweet taste burst forth, lighting up her eyes. "So delicious!" she exclaimed joyfully, her face beaming with childlike innocence.

She took a piece and offered it to Connor, who just smiled and shook his head. Camila raised an eyebrow, "How many earthly delights have you missed out on?"

Just as she was about to eat another piece, Connor leaned down.

Smack!

He kissed her on the lips. It was like a breeze skimming across a lake leaving behind gentle ripples. After the quick kiss, he sat back upas if nothing had happened.

"Missing out on you would have been the greatest loss of my life," Connor said with a slight smile.

Camila, stunned by the sudden kiss and declaration, gaped at him, her heartbeat racing. She glared at him, "What are you doing? There are so many people here!"

Connor chuckled at her bashful expression. "Nobody's paying attention to us. Look, that couple over there is far bolder," he said, nodding towards a corner.

Camila looked and saw a couple passionately kissing. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she quickly averted her gaze, shyly lowering her head. She pinched Connor's thigh hard, "Stop looking!"

Connor wrapped his arms around Camila, laughing.

Just then, Camila's phone rang. "Why is the landlady calling me?"

Connor frowned slightly, glancing at his watch with a sigh, "Didn't think the water was left on that high. How could it flood so quickly?"

Camila answered the phone with a puzzled look. The landlady's anxious voice came through, "Ms. Camila, it's terrible! just received a call from the property management, saying there's a leak in your apartment, and now the whole hallway is flooded!"