A One Night Stand With My Boss

"Just keep it," Connor said, slipping the card into her pocket.

"You're something else..." Camila could feel the card's weight like a ton of bricks. She quickly tried to hand it back, her voice firm, "I really don't need it. My salary covers everything." Connor watched her with a slight frown.

He gently took her hand, looking into her eyes with a soft gaze. "Cami, this isn't about giving or charity. I just want to show you my commitment, my intention to be with you forever."

"I get it, really," Camila said with a small smile. "I have enough for myself. If I ever need extra, I promise I'll ask, okay?"

Connor gazed deeply at her, understanding her pride and independence. He knew pushing the card on her would only make things awkward.

So, he relented and nodded gently.

After a moment of thought, Camila winked playfully. "I was thinking about grabbing some essentials at the supermarket after work. Think my boyfriend might cover it?"

Connor's face lit up. With a grand gesture, he waved his hand. "Of course, get whatever you want. I'd buy the whole supermarket for you if I could!"

Camila burst out laughing at his enthusiasm. "Then I won't hold back!"

***

After work, they strolled hand in hand to the supermarket.

Camila grabbed a cart at the entrance, but Connor quickly took over. "I'll push. You just focus on picking out what you like and toss it in."

Connor hadn't been to a

supermarket in ages, but doing it with someone he loved felt fresh and wonderful. He watched Camila's expressions, noting the items she chose, savoring the simple joy of it all.

Camila stood in front of the shelves, picking out snacks with the focus of a kid. Chips, chocolate, juice-she tossed them all into the cart. During this time, she hadn't glanced at Connor even once, and the cart was filled with nothing but junk food, none of which Connor liked. She suddenly turned to him. "You don't seem to like snacks much, except for sweets, huh?"

Connor nodded quietly.

"How about sitting in the cart while I push you around?" he joked, pointing at the cart.

Camila burst into laughter, her eyes twinkling. "Have you been watching old rom-coms? That's such a cliché!"Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Connor turned slightly, rubbing his

nose in embarrassment. He had

actually looked up popular

supermarket date ideas and found that lifting a girlfriend into the cart was a top choice. He even looked up pictures for reference.

Camila hooked her arm through his, laughing. "I don't need fairy-tale moments. I just like walking around with you."

"Yeah, that does seem a bit childish. This is perfect," Connor said, holding her hand with a smile. "What else do we need?"

"Let's check out the household goods section. I want to pick up a pair of cotton slippers," Camila pointed out.

Hand in hand, they walked to the

household section. Camila pickedet

out a pair of pale yellow cottone slippers, and Connor added, "Grab a

pair of size 12 in blaa