ARIA POV
And at that moment, I realized that our evening was about to take an unexpected turn from merrymaking and reaffirming love.
Roman's expression became sarcastically mocking as he looked me over. "Ah, so Gabriel thinks he can just waltz back into your life and expect you to be interested?" he said, drippily.
I nodded, somewhat amused by Roman's reaction.
"Well, let me tell you, Aria. Gabriel has lost a perfect woman. I thought he said Anaya was better?" Raising an eyebrow incredulously and falling into a convincing voice formula.
I laughed heartily and felt completely in agreement with what Roman's saying. "I don't think Anaya is better," I said, my voice firmer.
Roman laughed louder as he sparkled his eyes with amusement. "Of course not," he said, dripping with sarcasm. "An
