A One Night Stand With My Boss

Erica's laughter slowly faded, her emotions settling like the calm after a storm. She flicked on the blinker and merged back onto the main road, the streetlights casting a patchwork of shadows through the car windows.

"Cami, you know what?" Erica suddenly said, her voice tinged with a bit of reflection. "Logan once told me that guys like Connor don't fall in love easily, but when they do, they go all in."

"Yeah, I know," Camila murmured, her eyelashes dipping as she spoke.

Erica sighed. They both took this relationship seriously, and she didn't want to see Camila get hurt.

When they arrived at the restaurant, they walked in arm in arm. The entrance was decked out with a bright red 'Congratulations' banner, and the tables were covered in red cloths, a lush bouquet of roses at the center, filling the dining room with a festive vibe.

Claire, Cole, and Craig were already seated, their faces lit up with happiness. Claire's smile widened even more when she saw Camila and Erica come in. They all stood up to greet them.

Claire looked stunning in an elegant red dress, and Cole was dapper in a sharp suit, looking more polished than usual.

"We've been waiting! Congratulations, Mom!" Camila exclaimed as she wrapped her mom in a hug, her face glowing with joy.

Claire gently patted Camila's back, tears of happiness glistening in her eyes. Camila glanced up at Cole, her lips moving as if searching for the right words. She had never called him "Dad" before, and now the word seemed stuck in her throat.

Cole saw her hesitation and awkwardness. He gave her a warm smile and extended his hand, saying, "It's okay, it's all the same."

"Congratulations, Godmother!" Erica chimed in, hugging Claire.

"Erica, come sit down," Claire said warmly, linking her arm with Erica's.

Erica nodded with a smile and took a seat at the table.

"Mom, this room looks amazing! It really feels like a wedding!" Camila said, genuinely impressed as she looked around.

"Yes, Cole arranged it all. He wanted to surprise us," Claire replied, her smile radiating happiness.

"I didn't know Cole had such a romantic side," Erica added, genuinely surprised.

Cole smiled and shook his head, "As long as Claire is happy, that's all that matters."

Suddenly, Craig lifted his phone. "Dad, Auntie, Ben's calling on video."

Cole and Claire's faces lit up with excitement.

"Quick, let's see!" Claire urged, pulling Cole over to the phone.

When the video connected, Ben's handsome face filled the screen, his smile bright and infectious.

"Congrats, Mom and Dad!" he exclaimed.

Hearing him call her "Mom," Claire's eyes immediately welled up, and she grasped Cole's hand tightly. "Ben, we miss you so much," she said softly, trying to keep her emotions in check.

"I miss you too. Seeing you this

happy

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was tinged with

emotion. "I finally have a ther

Cole's wife had left them when Ben was very young, and he barely

remembered her. But in his

memories, Claire had always been there, caring for him like a mother, showering him with endless tove and warmth.

After the video call ended, Claire's tears of joy couldn't be held back any longer. Cole gently held her close.

Erica, her eyes also misty, turned to

Camila, "Cami, Cole's family is

toing. Your godmother is going

to be so happy."

Camila nodded, her eyes glistening with tears. "Yeah, I've got a new family now too."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!