Aria's POV
I stood at the entrance of Nicholas's apartment, my fingers fidgeting with the hem of my sweater. The moment I stepped inside, Mia right behind me, he welcomed us with a grin, his arms spreading wide in an exaggerated gesture.
"You made it," he said cheerfully. "Adrian's in the room. He has no idea you're here actually." I raised a brow.
“You didn’t tell him?” He shook his head, looking smug.
“Thought it would be better this way." I nodded with a forced a smile. Mia and I shared a look before I left them alone.
“I heard you finally got a girlfriend,” Mia teased, and Nicholas groaned, rubbing the back of his head as they delved into a light conversation.
With hesitant steps, I headed toward the room Nicholas told me Adrian was in. Arriving at the door, my hand trembled s
