UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS

Ari and Mia left work early that day. Their mother’s request had been firm, and they didn’t dare risk coming home late. When they finally arrived, the sight that greeted them was nothing short of grand. The house had been transformed. It looked like they were expecting royalty, with extravagant decorations, sparkling lights, and staff rushing about.

Mia’s jaw dropped as she took in the scene. “So all this for the Almighty Jason? You’re so lucky, sis,” she teased, flashing a sly grin at Ari. She was still feeling smug from earlier, when she had managed to dodge Alex’s curiosity about why her sister had called out his name so loudly during their dance routine. She knew her sister was onto her secret crush, but she wasn’t going to let her win this teasing game so easily.