Suddenly Aria's phone vibrated.She looked down.A message flashed on her screen.
It's Rafael.
Her entire expression softened.
:Still nervous after your first big public event?
Aria smiled.
She quickly typed.
:A little bit.
Another message arrived.
:Anyone bothering you?
Aria rolled her eyes.She laughed quietly.
:I'm fine.
Three dots appeared immediately.
:Send me a picture.
Aria frowned.
:Why?
His reply came instantly.
:Because it's been six days, seventeen hours, and approximately forty minutes since I saw you.
Aria's cheeks warmed.
:You're counting?
:Obviously.
Then another message.
:Tomorrow is our day.
Aria smiled.Their weekly promise.
:I remember.
:Good.
:Because if you cancel, I'm coming to Valoria myself.
Aria shook her head.She laughed.He still insisted on that word.
Aria typed:I'll see you tomorrow.
His response made her heart flutter.
:Can't wait, love.
She stared at the screen for several seconds.Then slowly locked her phone.
