My Mister

Chapter 31

As the night faded into the soft glow of dawn, Mia and Mandy finally decided to call it a night. With Ethan sleeping soundly in Mia's bed and the gentle hum of the city outside, they settled onto the couch, sharing a cozy blanket as they drifted off to sleep.

Morning came with the gentle rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. Mia stirred awake, the soft sounds of birds chirping outside signaling the start of a new day.

With a yawn, Mia stretched her limbs and made her way to the kitchen, where she set about preparing breakfast. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, mingling with the scent of sizzling pancakes as Mia worked her culinary magic.

As the pancakes cooked to golden perfection on the griddle, Mandy set the table, arranging plates and utensils with practiced ease. Ethan, already awake and filled with excitement for the day ahead, bounced around the kitchen, his laughter filling the room with joy.

Finally, breakfast was served, and Mia proudly presented her delicious creations to her guests. They dug in with gusto, savoring each bite as they chatted and laughed together.

After breakfast, they quickly got ready for their trip to the park, gathering snacks and sunscreen as they prepared for a day of fun in the sun. Ethan's eyes sparkled with excitement as he eagerly waited by the door, his anticipation palpable.

As Mandy and Ethan played in the park, Mia's phone rang, and to her surprise, she saw it was Sebastian calling. She hesitated for a moment before answering, her heart fluttering with anticipation.

"Hi, Mia," Sebastian's voice greeted her warmly through the phone. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything."

Mia couldn't help but smile at the sound of his voice. "Not at all," she replied, feeling a rush of excitement.

Sebastian chuckled softly. "I just wanted to make sure I reached the right person," he explained. "I got your number from your resume."

Mia's heart skipped a beat, her cheeks flushing with warmth at his admission. "Oh, I see," she said, feeling a flutter of excitement in her chest.

Sebastian's voice took on a more earnest tone as he continued, "So, Mia, I was wondering if you'd like to join me for dinner tonight?"

As Sebastian's invitation hung in the air, Mia found herself hesitating, her mind racing with conflicting thoughts. While the prospect of a romantic dinner with Sebastian was undeniably exciting, she couldn't shake the nagging feeling that it might be a little... complicated.

"Mia?" Sebastian's voice brought her back to the present, his tone gentle and reassuring.

Mia took a deep breath, her thoughts swirling as she tried to find the right words. "I... I'd love to," she finally replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "But... isn't it a little weird? You know, considering you're sort of like my boss..."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and Mia couldn't help but feel a pang of regret for bringing up the awkwardness.

Sebastian's response, however, surprised her. "I understand your concern, Mia," he said softly. "But I don't see us as boss and employee. I see us as two people who are working together towards a common goal."

His words struck a chord with Mia, and she found herself nodding in agreement. Maybe she was overthinking things, she realized. Maybe it was just two people getting to know each other outside of work.

"Okay," Mia said finally, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

As Mia hung up the phone, she couldn't shake the flutter of excitement that danced in her chest. But before she could fully process the momentousness of Sebastian's invitation, Mandy suddenly appeared from behind, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.