Chapter 9

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Monday rolled around, and Mia arrived at Hillsong Elementary School with a sense of anticipation fluttering in her chest. As she made her way through the familiar halls, she couldn't shake the feeling that today would be different—that something extraordinary was about to unfold.

The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the playground of Hillsong Elementary School. Mia, a devoted paraeducator at the tender age of 24, supervised the children at play with a gentle smile, her heart warmed by their innocent laughter and boundless energy.

Lost in her thoughts, she barely noticed the tall figure that approached her until his shadow fell over her, eclipsing the warmth of the sun. Instinctively, she looked up, her gaze meeting the piercing honey brown eyes of a man who exudes an aura of quiet confidence and rugged charm.

"Excuse me, miss," his voice resonated, deep and smooth, with a hint of amusement dancing in its timbre.

Startled, Mia straightened, her curiosity piqued by the handsome stranger standing before her. He was older, perhaps in his mid thirties, with sharp jawlines, broad shoulders, and a rugged three-day stubble beard that added to his allure.

Her breath caught in her throat as he continued, "I seem to have lost my way. Could you point me in the direction of the principal's office?"

Despite his charm, Mia maintained her composure, her gaze steady as she gestured towards the main building. "It's that way," she replied, her voice betraying none of the curiosity that stirred within her. "You can't miss it."

As the man thanked her and walked away, Mia couldn't help but steal glances at his retreating figure, her pulse quickening at the sight of his confident stride and magnetic presence.

After their initial encounter at Hillsong Elementary School, Mia and the mysterious man continued to cross paths with surprising frequency. Each time their eyes met, a silent exchange of stolen glances and lingering stares spoke volumes, the unspoken tension between them palpable in the air.

Despite their mutual attraction, they refrained from engaging in conversation, content to communicate through subtle gestures and meaningful looks. Their encounters became a dance of anticipation and longing, each fleeting moment leaving them yearning for more.

Whether it was in the bustling hallways of the school or the quiet solitude of the playground, they found themselves drawn to each other like magnets, unable to resist the pull of their undeniable chemistry.

In those stolen moments, time seemed to stand still as they lost themselves in each other's gaze, the world fading into the background as they reveled in the electricity that crackled between them.

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