Her heart skipped. She wasn’t expecting a response.
Mr Icethorn: [Why are you not sleeping?]
“Of course! It wouldn’t be Vincent if he weren’t cold and rude.” She chuckled. He had even ignored her appreciation. How typical!
She grinned, typing back instantly.
[Can’t sleep. I’m too excited.]
She could already picture him rolling his eyes at her response. The phone dinged almost immediately.
Mr Icethorn: [Go to bed.]
“Urghh! What a killjoy.” She rolled her eyes but, the smile on her lips didn’t move.
[Why are you awake?] She hit the send button and waited, biting her fingers.
[I was working. Sleep, Ariana. You’ve had a long day.]
She smiled, placed the phone down without replying, and finally allowed her eyes to close.
*******
The next morning, Ariana left the apartment around 10
