(ARIA POV)
I stood under the shower in my bathroom and let the water cascade over my head. Xavier and I had a perfect night. I don't know how he'd ever top it. Naming the boat after me, the wedding, just everything. I felt so lucky to have an attentive mate. Now that the funerals and ceremonies were over it was time to get work done. Manuel had designed me some feminine suits for the office. I got out of the shower, dried my hair, and put it up into a French twist with tendrils of hair pulled down beside my ears. I put in my diamond earrings from my father. I wanted him close to me today. I applied some mascara, blush, concealer under my eyes, and my favorite red MAC lipstick. It for some reason made me feel like a powerhouse businesswoman.
I went to my closet and unzipped the garment b
