I rose from my chair. “If you two have only come into my office to undermine everything I do, then I suggest you get the fuck out and don’t come back.”
Dad and Caspian stood, and all I wanted to do was to wipe that smirk off Dad’s face. These two were working together; I could feel it in my gut. Something was going on.
“Changes are happening, whether you’re on board or not,” Dad said as Caspian left the office.
“Over my dead body.”
He looked me dead in the eyes.
“That can be arranged.”
34
Aria
Istared at the clock on the kitchen wall and let out a heavy sigh. 8 p.m. Sebastian had promised he’d be home half an hour ago so we could talk about everything that was going on. It was more than just work. There was something he wasn’t telling me.
Taking a sip of my wine, I looked at the creamy Tuscan chicken I’d made for dinner—Sebastian’s favourite. I’d even made carrot cake for after. How stupid was I for wasting my time on something that clearly didn’t mean anything to him?
Yet, I’d sat at this dining table, staring at the clock for the last half hour, expecting him to walk through the front door any minute. I should have known better.
I guess they were right about the honeymoon phase after all.
I couldn’t help but wonder if it was something I’d done to make him pull away. Maybe he wasn’t as happy as I thought he was. What if he’d fallen out of love with me and didn’t have theheart to tell me so he was avoiding me, hoping I’d end up being the one to leave?
I started fiddling with my sleeve and took a few deep breaths to stop myself.
No, Aria. He wouldn’t do that to you. He loves you.
I needed to take my mind off it all before I started making up even more scenarios in my head.
Grabbing my phone, I shot off a text.
Aria:
Hey, fancy a girls’ night at mine? X
The reply popped up straight away.
Serfina:
Hell yes! I’ll bring the wine. See you in an hour! X
As promised, an hour later, Serfina appeared on my doorstep, armed with wine. At least someone in my life was still reliable.
“How was work?” Serfina asked as I made my way into the living room with the wine glasses.
“Same as usual.”
I laid out some cushions on the floor next to the fireplace and plopped down before pouring the wine and handing her a glass.
“That doesn’t sound too promising.”
I shrugged, taking a sip.
“Oh no, don’t do that. What’s happening?”
I let out a sigh. I loved my job, and it had helped me get back on my feet after everything. It had given me hope that I could do more with my life. That I was capable of doing more. But with everything that was going on there with Sebastian and Caspian, I couldn’t wait to get out and start doing something for me. “It’sfine. Just boring work things. I filled in my applications for uni.” I smiled at the change of subject.
