Chapter 34

Once we arrive back at our penthouse suite, the atmosphere feels lighter despite the earlier chaos. The night’s excitement hangs in the air as we flop down onto the plush couches, laughter still bubbling between us. It had been quite the afternoon but we were anything but tired!

“Okay, that was wild,” Aria says, throwing her head back in a dramatic fashion. “Who knew a restaurant outing would turn into a scene straight out of a movie?”

Maira laughs, shaking her head. “Honestly, that slap should’ve been captured on my phone. I regret not filming it.”

“Next time, don’t just film the food!” I chime in, a playful grin on my face. “Capture the drama too!"

Aria’s expression shifts a bit as she rummages through her bag. “Well, we have some time to relax before getting ready for that party. It’ll be nice to unwind a bit, but I have to admit, I’m still buzzing from the evening.”

“I’m with you on that,” I reply, stretching my legs out on the couch, and allowing myself to settle in.

Just as I si