“So,” Aria said after a moment, “how have you been, really?”
They had talked briefly yesterday, but she wanted to check in with him again. Aria knew news of the baby was like a bomb, and even she was still reeling from the truth. Any moment they could take to talk to each other and clear their minds was time well spent.
Theo sighed, “Miserable.”
Aria blinked. She wasn’t sure if she should be surprised by his answer, but it certainly wasn’t one she expected.
“I missed you so much,” Theo continued.
“Then why didn’t you try to call me?” Aria whispered.
“Because I was stupid and stubborn. I’m the one who said it wasn’t going to work, and I didn’t think you’d want to talk to me again. I didn’t think you’d ever forgive me, and I was scared to hear what you would say.”
Aria silently picke
