Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

As the weekend finally approached, Anya was up and buzzing with excitement, a feeling that seemed contagious among her classmates-perhaps it was the Friday magic in the air.

The moment the final school bell rang, Anya darted through the crowd of students, making a beeline for the school gates. She spotted her ride instantly, her eyes locking onto the cleanest, shiniest car waiting for her. She swung open the car door with a grin, "Chad, I knew the brightest car would be here for me."

In the backseat, Leo had stashed away some study materials and a bag of fresh fruits. He picked up the fruits, placing them on Anya's lap. "I washed them for you. It's a long drive, so munch on these to pass the time." As they hit the highway, Naomi called with a gentle reminder of care, and Mrs. Calder rang to express how much she was looking forward to seeing her daughter again.

The afternoon sun gleamed off the road, and Leo, with sunglasses on, smoothly accelerated. Anya, taking her snacking responsibilities seriously, occasionally popped a piece of fruit into Leo's mouth. "Chad, did you book the hotel?" "Yep, booked and checking out on Sunday," Leo replied.

Anya pouted playfully, "I was hoping you'd stay at my place."

Leo chuckled, "Silly Ms. Anya, even if you tell me not to, I'd still end up staying at your place," he teased, infusing Anya with a warm sense of security.Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.

Anya, feeling the love, found the tart fruits tasting sweeter than ever. "Chad, why are you so good to me?"

"Because you're easy to trick," Leo teased, though his smile betrayed the affection in his words.

Anya puffed her cheeks in mock indignation, "That's not it. It's because you love me. I heard you talking to your aunt that night, saying I'm the one you love most."

Leo couldn't help the grin spreading across his face as he looked out the window. "Who fell for whom first? Who was it that clung to me at four and wouldn't let go?" "I thought you were my hero back then."

"And who at eighteen declared I was her 'Isaac'?" Leo continued.

Anya shrugged, "I don't know."

"Who follows me around all day, calling out 'Chad"?" Leo pressed, leaving Anya momentarily speechless.

Anya finally retaliated with a laugh, "Chad, you're the kind of guy who needs a good scolding from the aunties to set you straight."

Leo shot her a playful glance, "If you're bringing that up, we've got a lot to talk about. There's a rest stop coming up; how about we pull over and chat?"

Anya quickly backtracked, "No, no, Chad, I was wrong," she laughed, her cheeks flushed with playful panic.

Leo didn't stop, but Anya's courage soon returned, and she kept listing all the ways Leo showed his love for her.

The sun dipped behind the

mountains, painting the sky in hues

of orange and pink. The highway grew busier, but Anya kept the conversation lively, occasionally reaching over to massage Leo's neck. "Chad, isn't it tiring to stay in the same position while driving? Let me help you with that."

They made a few stops at service areas, where Leo refueled both the car and their snack supply, loading up on treats for Anya.

Meanwhile, at Maplewood Estates, Mia was giving her husband a hard time, and over at the Byrne family, Molly was playing mind games with Chad.

Hansen found the Cedillo house too quiet without the kids and decided to visit Maplewood Estates, announcing his arrival with a cheerful, "Grandpa's here for his precious grandson!"

In the living room, Mia was buried in her studies, Hansen babysat, and Andre, with a walnut in each hand, cracked them open to appease his slightly irritated wife.

The stack of review materials beside Mia grew taller every day, a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Elsewhere, Cooper started his day with a video call to his nephew, sharing morning greetings and laughter. Henry, the little bundle of energy, managed a few wobbly steps before Andre scooped him up, preventing a little adventure out the door.

At the Byrne family, Chad, worried about Molly slipping, joined her in the bathroom under the guise of caution. What should have been a quick shower turned into an hour-long affair thanks to Chad's presence.

Molly, her face a rosy pink, playfully nudged her husband. "Chad, remember, I'm pregnant."

Chad held her close, whispering with a mischievous grin, "I checked with the doctor today, and it's all good." His words made Molly blush even more, the steam enveloping them in a private world of warmth and affection.

Later, as the evening settled in,

Andre and Chad were already tucked

in for the night, while Leo was just exiting the highway. Anya, feeling the stiffness from the long ride, had them stop midway to stretch-out. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calder, Kept checking in, eager for their daughter's return.

At half-past nine, they finally pulled up to the Calder family home. Anya bolted from the car, launching into her mother's arms. "Mom, Dad, I've missed you so much!"

Mrs. Calder, heavily pregnant and dealing with swelling, was being cared for meticulously by Mr. Calder, who had gone to great lengths to ensure everything was perfect, even hiring a small army of maternity nurses. Despite this, her condition remained challenging.

Dinner was postponed until Anya

and Leo's arrival, and once home,

Mrs. Calder claimed her daughter for

a night of mother-daughter chatter leaving Mr. Calder to Leo's company downstairs. They talked late into the night, until Mr. Calder's eyelids grew heavy and Leo, knowing the

importance of making a good impression, took his leave.

Exhausted, Leo collapsed into bed at his hotel, only to be awakened early the next morning by a rapid knock at the door. Opening it, he found Anya standing there. "Ms. Anya, you're supposed to be home. What brings you here so early?" "I missed you," Anya replied with a playful lilt.

Leo, amused and touched, quipped, "Really makes you wonder who's the bigger softie here." He gently tugged her inside, closing the door behind them.