Aria’s POV: My cold didn’t last long, and because I was finally better, it was time for school. Early in the morning, the doorbell rings again. “It’s him,” Cynthia says. “Bet?” Her eyes narrow, “Bet.” Cynthia opens the door, and a random guy with flowers greets us. “Is there an Aria here?” “Fuck.” Cynthia takes out her wallet and hands me a five. “How do you always manage to get it correct?” For the past few days, Cynthia and I have been betting whether Nathan or a random person Nathan sends will be at the door. I choose a random person he sends, and Cynthia chooses Nathan. Why? It’s because if it’s a random person, I get five dollars, but if it’s Nathan, she gets twenty. “I’m Aria,” I said. “These are for you.” He hands me the lilies, “Please sign here.” I sign the page, and o

