Aria was having lunch as she texted Robert and giggled softly. Robert would entertain her all day if she chatted with him and she genuinely loved the fact that she had Robert to text every minute of her day and he would respond whenever he could. She still hadn't told him about her conversation with Elanne because even Aria herself had still not be able to make sense of everything. Just when she was given on trying to make things work, Elanne popped up, trying to talk to her. Everything had happened so quickly yesterday with the way she tried to make amends but Aria still felt like there was something missing there with the way she apologized to her. Aria thought it could have been better and more concrete. Did Elanne expect her to just hug her and smile at her, telling her everything was fine when she wasn't offering any valid explanation? No, things were definitely not going to work that way with her. Elanne had to apologize to her properly and then they could discuss about everythi
Harry strolled on the street, plunging himself in deep thoughts as the cold air blew past his face. He was wearing a hoodie but not for the thought that Get-High who he once owed could catch him. It was liberating to be free from that sort of burden, even though the freedom had caused a gaping hole in his account. He also had to control the destructive urge of wanting to take drugs all the time if not, it would cost him a price that he would pay all his life. For the longest time now, Get-high hadn't called him and he assumed that whatever he did by not paying up on time had ruined their friendship so he didn't really care nor try to rekindle the bond. He had fucked up and he needed to cut his friend some slack for anyway he chose to react. Harry could have even done worse if the roles were switched because of all the things he joked about, money wasn't among and that was the truth.His phone buzzed with a message notification and it was from the spy. She was still on her way to disco
They spoke for a while before he got off the call with him. When he did, his legs weak, he couldn't even walk properly as she struggled to wrap his head around what he had heard. Why would his mother meet Matteo without telling anyone when he knew how angry and abusive he could get without even feeling remorseful. Why would she genuinely set herself up like that? Matteo was harmful. As much he was concerned about why she had to lie. He feared for her safety. And his itched to call Get-high and ask him for more details but it would not make sense for him to do so because he had lied about being aware and he wouldn't want yo ask a series of questions that he would be unable to answer. That would give him away. He hated when people figured out what he was trying to hide.He took the route back home as he poundered on different scenarios that would make her go back home and not tell anyone. If at all she didn't want to tell her husband about it, she could have at least told him because
The next morning, Harry helped Bryan get dressed for school, the excited glint in Bryan's eyes urging him to go on, and he knew Bryan would request to be driven by him before he did. When they came downstairs, they saw their father seated on the dinning chair, laptop in front of him as he typed away. Bryan rushed towards him, his backpack and curls bouncing and wrapped his small arms which could never cover their father's frame."Morning Dad," he chirped, his father regarding him just briefly, before looking over to Harry who scratched his deadlocks and looked away, uncomfortable under his gaze."You seem excited," his father noted and wrapped his arms around him, before ruffling the curls on his hair. "Mind sharing the good news?" He leaned, whispering in a conspirational tone."Harry's taking me to school today!"His father looked over to Harry. "Nice nice. Harry, have you spoken to your mother lately? You know she's been away for a quite a while. It will be nice to show her that we
As Harry drove back home, his mother called. With eagerness, he picked up the call."How are you doing, son?" Her shrill voice reached Harry's ears."Fine mom. And you? How's work" He responded."It's going well. Heard you took Bryan to school today. That's really sweet of you.""He's been talking about how much he misses you and how you fall to return his calls so I've been trying to be there for him." Harry explained."That's so sweet of you, just got off the call with him just a few minutes ago." She said, her voice low. "I know I've been really terrible towards him but I'm making amends... Just got caught up with work.""Mum where are you really at?" Harry asked, hoping his mother would just open up and tell him everything."What's that supposed to mean? I'm at Arkansas for the fashion week. I flew from Paris to Arkansas about two days ago. I even told your father about it.""I wasn't aware, just thought to ask about your wellbeing." Harry replied, hoping he wasn't too forward wit
When Elanne met her at the top floor, she had a tense smile on her face and Aria couldn't resist the urge to pay her on the back and tell her that it would be okay even though she was tense as well. Aria was just better at hiding hers, unlike Elanne whose own could be seen from her entire demeanour."You need to relax okay. You don't want him finding out you're tense.""Yeah, I know right." She said, her hands a bit shaky."Or should we wait a few more minutes for when you're really settled?" Aria asked her."No, that won't be necessary. We just go in now and whatever the outcome may be, I trust that we will be okay." Elanne shrugged."That's my friend speaking now." Aria squeezed her hands and then knocked at Robert's office twice before pushing the door open.The back of his chair was to them, so they couldn't see his face just yet but they knew he was sitted there."This looks-" Elanne whisper was cut short with the way Robert spun around, now facing them."Good morning sir," they
Aria walked towards the receptionist desk. She planned on telling Elanne that she would be stepping out a bit but when she got there, she saw Queensley standing in the position where Elanne would normally stand and frankly, she almost thought it was her. Her words died in her throat when she found out it wasn't Elanne."Oh hi," Queensley's head jerked towards her direction with something like surprise in her eyes as she fiddled the phone in her hands."Hi, where's Elanne?" "She stepped out a bit and asked me to watch her stand for her..." Queensley explained, unsettled as she looked away. Aria thought there was something off about her that she couldn't quite place. "You want to tell her something?" Queensley stuttered, she was usually articulate and smiley but it seemed like either of those traits had died within her."Yes, but I'll just wait for her.""You look like you're in a hurry, I'll just deliver your message if it's not too personal." Queensley offered."Don't worry, I'm not
Days past and the Open day which was anticipated came into view. It was a success and everything that they have wanted to achieve was achieved. It made Aria and Elanne happy because they had put so much effort into the planning and it turned out to be a success, making Robert happy as well. Everything was in sync, the audience cooperated as well and they gained more customers after the event. After the event, he added more money to their salary for the month. As Aria packed her clothes and everything she needed into her box because the time to move to Robert's house was near. They had agreed that on Saturday, he was going to pick her up himself and drive her to his apartment. It was Saturday now, and as she sat crossed legs on the sofa waiting for him, she decided to call Anna. Anna picked up at the second ring."Hellooo," she drawled."How are you doing?" Aria asked, her lips stretched into a smile as she asked her."I'm fine, classes are in fifteen minutes'time.""Hm I want to tell y