Mason had returned home quite dejected. He couldn't persuade a stubborn Arya to allow him to drop her and he was feeling extremely irritated right now. It was a good thing that Derek had gotten a clue and left. He anyway didn't like him and didn't want him to witness whatever happened between him and Arya. The fact that Arya turned down a chance to spend some alone time with him didn't digest well with him. Was she avoiding him? But why? Hadn't he made it easier for her to confess her feelings? Anyway, tomorrow was another day.
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Arya was a nervous wreck as she reached office. She had two important things to deal with today. Just thinking about them was enough to make her hands clammy with nervousness.
"Good morning, my love!" Lana's cheerful voice provided some respite.
"Hey, La....
