Harvey
I watch Aria as she sets out snacks and plates. Heavens knows why, it is a business meeting and not a social event. Claudette will arrive at any minute. The thought of seeing her again makes my stomach dive – and not in a bad way.
I want to see Claudette again. I am over the shock of seeing her after all this time. Now I am eager to talk to her. I want to know where she has been and what she has done over the years.
“Aria,” I look at her. “Are you happy?”
“Yes, Harvey,” she smiles softly as she looks at me. “I am. And because you truly are my friend and I know you so well, I will answer your real question.”
She walks to me and gently takes my hand.
“You were the best thing that happened to me at that time of my life,” she looks at me kindly. “And I will always cherish you for
