Later that night, Ariana and her mother, Linda lay together on the queen-sized bed in the master bedroom of their new apartment. The events of the day replayed in their mind, still in disbelief that this was their life now.
For Ariana, even though their arrangement was just for two years, one thing was certain. Their lives would never remain the same. With the settlement money she would be getting, Vincent, poverty would be far from them.
Linda wrapped her arms around her daughter, holding her close just like she used to when Ariana was a child. She let out a long breath, smiling lightly.
“Thank you.” She whispered against Ariana’s hair, kissing the top of her head. “I am so happy for you, Ari. So happy.”
“I know, Mum. I’m happy for us too.” Ariana said, smiling faintly.
“You deserve
