Chapter 19

ARIA'S POV

The party was in full swing, with laughter and music filling the air. I stood on the deck of the cruise ship, admiring the twinkling lights of the shore dancing on the water.

It was indeed a perfect night for a party, and I felt a rush of joy in my heart.

Suddenly, a dazzling display of colours exploded in the sky. I gasped, my eyes widening as fireworks painted the night in brilliant colours.

"So, what do you think?" Ryan's voice came from beside me, a hint of mischief in his tone.

I turned to my brother, a smile spreading across my face. "I love it! It's absolutely beautiful."

Ryan puffed out his chest, looking proud. "Well, you can thank Adam for that. But," he added quickly, "I helped too, you know. So maybe save a little gratitude for your other amazing brother?"

I laughed, playfully hitting his arm. "You guys are going to make me cry, I swear."

"Oh no, please don't," Ryan said, pretending to be horrified. "We can't have the birthday girl ruining her makeup. What would