ARIA'S POV My feet, quite sure of themselves, carried me steadily on my way to the office; the familiar corridors were taken for granted. My mind was filled with thoughts and worries. The very thought of it troubled me: signing contracts, not being acquainted with the person who would sign it with me. An uneasiness clouded my mind, wondering who would be worthy of such an important trust. Somehow I felt in my gut that it was going to be me **and** not Fidelia. For God's sake, please, I prayed within, at the moment, in tears, crying for help. Through the glass window panes fell slanting rays of golden sunshine, bathing the whole floor in its light. Entered into the conference room, being among the early arrivals. The once quiet hall was now filled with sounds of hushed conversations an

