Xander
Anticipation filled every corner of my mind for my upcoming date with Aarya. The way she spoke, laughed, and showed genuine care for others. Her adorable reactions and her tendency to immerse herself fully in every moment only made her more endearing, if that was even possible.
I had reached out to Lea for advice on what Aarya liked, and her description of Aarya didn’t surprise me. She appreciated simple gestures and disliked unnecessary extravagance. The memory of her face lighting up when she saw the foyer with the small table set with her favorite food was etched in my mind. I understood when she expressed how she missed her home. I would do anything to relieve her pain.
The busted knuckles on her hand that day already made me angry with myself. Alex made me realize tha
