Aria’s POVWith my hands on the steering wheel and my eyes on the road, I listened to Jasmine’s endless excited chatter. She sat in the passenger seat, swinging her legs back and forth. Her voice was bright and full of energy, a stark contrast to my calm, almost dreamlike state.“Mommy, you didn’t t
Aria’s POV“Oh my gosh, Jess,” I muttered, feeling my cheeks flush. “Did everyone in the office see this?”“Are you kidding? It’s all anyone’s been talking about since it arrived,” Jessica said, laughing as she picked up the small card attached to the bouquet. “I haven’t even opened this yet because
Aria’s POVI cleared my throat, breaking the tense silence as I gestured toward the chair across from my desk. “Please, Samuel. Have a seat.”He hesitated, his gaze moving back to the bouquet before finally sitting down. There was a stiffness in his posture, his usual confidence tempered by somethin
Victor’s POVThe stacks of documents and glowing monitors around my office felt like walls closing in. I rubbed the bridge of my nose, exhaustion creeping in as we have been doing this for several days already, almost nonstop. But I couldn’t afford to stop. Not when we were so close—yet maddeningly
Aria’s POVAs Victor took the bag from my hands, his smile deepened, and for a moment, I felt my heart skip.“I hope you’re hungry,” I said, placing my purse on the nearby chair. “I prepared this earlier this morning. Figured you could use a homemade meal.”Victor’s eyes lit up. “You made this yours
Aria’s POVFor a moment, the world seemed to pause. My heart thundered in my chest, my breaths shallow as the tension wrapped around us like a cocoon.I let out a nervous laugh, trying to ease the atmosphere. “This wasn’t exactly part of the plan for lunch.”Victor blinked, a soft chuckle escaping h
Aria’s POVMy heart was thumping like it was out of control. As the doors slid open, both of us immediately faced back to the front and walked out of the elevator. I could still feel the heat between us, seemingly magnetizing us to each other. Shut up, Aria. Stop thinking about it. Just take deep b
“We’ve also been working on a prototype that pairs with a mood-tracking app,” he told me. “Users can log their emotions, and the perfume adjusts over time to complement their needs.”“That’s brilliant,” I said, my mind already racing with ideas. “We could tie this in with the art exhibit. The painti
Aria’s POVThe ride home was quiet, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. Victor’s hand rested on the gearshift, his fingers brushing mine occasionally. Each accidental touch sent a warm ripple through me, leaving me feeling both nervous and giddy. My heart was still dancing from the events of the night befo
The next morning, The sunlight streaming through the curtains was the first thing I noticed as I stirred awake. As I blinked against the light, memories of the previous night surged back like a wave, crashing over me with startling clarity. My breath hitched, and I sat up quickly, clutching the blan
Aria’s POV"Victor," I murmured breathlessly, barely recognizing my own voice. "Aria," he whispered back, his tone filled with a hunger that matched my own. His lips found mine again, urgent and unrelenting.We stumbled together through the hallway, his hands sliding beneath my blouse, fingertips s
Aria’s POVI jumped from the table, my heart still pounding in my chest, and headed toward the studio door. “Stay here,” I said softly, though my voice wavered with some nervousness and the remaining heat. The air between us still sizzled, making it almost impossible to think clearly.Carefully, I o
When we finally pulled apart, both of us were breathless. Her cheeks were flushed, her lips slightly swollen, and her eyes—God, those eyes—shone with an emotion I didn’t dare put a name to just yet.I rested my forehead against hers, trying to catch my breath as I spoke. “Aria… you’re everything to
Victor’s POVThe entire evening had been a cascade of emotions—love, happiness, nostalgia—and now, standing here, my heart felt like it might burst. I looked at Aria, her expression a mix of hope and nerves as she waited for my reaction. The painting, the bottles, the thought behind it all—it was ov
Aria’s POV“Still thinking of work at this hour?” he teased, his tone light and playful. “Should I be worried you’re pulling me into a midnight brainstorming session?”I glanced back at him, rolling my eyes with a laugh. “Trust me, it’s not that. Just wait. You’ll see.”We reached the entrance of my
Aria’s POVThe party was everything I didn’t know I needed. Laughter rang out like music, echoing through the beautifully decorated terrace. Friends and family filled the space, their joy infectious as they mingled, shared stories, and celebrated together. Even Jessica, who normally claimed she hate
Aria’s POVMy heart pounded as I reached for the door handle. With a shaky breath, I turned it, bracing myself for whatever lay on the other side.The cool night air greeted me as the door creaked open, and I stepped cautiously onto the terrace. My flashlight’s beam darted around the space, but ever