In a private clubhouse,

A group of wealthy heirs were enjoying music, drinks, food, and talks.

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'Ding'

Everyone's attention went to the owner of the mobile who received notification because it was very rare he receives such notifications.

The mobile user smiled after checking the new post from Aria Cooper on her social media.

He just loves how she doesn't care that she was the President of a conglomerate and has to maintain her image.

She was just her with closed ones having fun like a girl of her age ignoring how others might judge her.

He sent a private message for that picture, "Here you go, regretting me for skipping the celebration."

'Ding'

He soon received a response which he actually wasn't expecting.

"Yummy!" with her picture eating his favorite dish.

'Ding'

"Regret all night."

His lips tilted high up. Seeing her picture and message.

He didn't reply knowing she was at the celebration. When he sensed his friend trying a sneak peek at his phone, he quickly locked it.

"Who made our young master smile?"

"Oh god, that killing smile..."

"Don't tell me it was that actress?"

"Young Master Dames, our President Stanley doesn't even have her number."

"So who is that lucky girl?"

.

.

Finn ignored and sipped his drink until somebody took Aria's name.

"Young master Stanley, weren't you invited for Elder Morgan's birthday? President Cooper is all over the internet."

"I thought that Morgans and Coopers are low profile but they are making too much noise."

A few burst into laughter but it died down when they felt the room temperature falling sending shivers down their spine.

They unknowingly trembled when their eyes met Finn's sharp cold gaze.

There was weird silence until one broke the silence, "Tie your tongues. President Cooper is Finn's friend and Morgan and Starlight will be working together in a few projects."

Whoever laughed tried to speak, "Hahaha, Young master Stanley, I was just kidding... Hahaha..."

But the awkwardness increased with it.

Finn's friend who was checking his mobile chuckled and passed it to Finn.

"I must say, this girl has her charms. She is running around like a little girl here. When Dad failed to meet the required deadline, she was a devil who shut his mouth giving the last warning ruthlessly. I didn't even dare to enter the office room at that time."

Finn's sharpness and coldness decreased seeing the video in which the trio chased after Aria who was chuckling and screaming.

He then tossed his friend's mobile back as if it was nothing when there was turmoil in his heart.

Even he had run behind her when she didn't take her cold medicine.

Thinking back, he realized his many versions were only with Aria who was oblivious of everything because all her friends treated her really well which always made her put Finn in the same category.

When many girls wanted him, he was friend-zoned by the girl he loves.

It wasn't that he couldn't confess to her. He was scared she might avoid him and wouldn't be amiable with him, might not feel safe around him, or doubt his intentions.

He knew she loved Alan dearly more than anybody else. He knew she was married but his heart failed to stop loving her even though he tried.

If confessing her could lead to losing her permanently then he was happy with his unrequited love, unrequited feelings.

He was ready to love her selflessly.

Suddenly his train of thought broke by a song that caught his attention and stopped his friend from changing it.

'Can I tell you something just between you and me?

When I hear your voice, I know I'm finally free

Every single word is perfect as it can be

And I need you here with me'

"Don't… Let it play." Finn more likely ordered his friend Ceon thinking he would change the song.

'When you lift me up, I know that I'll never fall

I can speak to you by saying nothing at all

Every single time, I find it harder to breathe

'Cause I need you here with me

Every day

You're saying the words that I want you to say

There's a pain in my heart and it won't go away

Now I know I'm falling in deep

'Cause I need you here with me'

It was the first song he had heard Aria sing, it unknowingly made space in his heart after hearing her.

'I think I see your face in every place that I go

I try to hide it, but I know that it's gonna show

Every single night, I find it harder to sleep

'Cause I need you here with me

.

.

Every day

You're saying the words that I want you to say

There's a pain in my heart and it won't go away

Now I know I'm falling in deep

'Cause I need you here with me

Can I tell you something just between you and me?

When I hear your voice, I know I'm finally free

Every single word is perfect as it can be

'Cause I need you here with me

..'

--

Aria was getting ready for her classes while Alan was preparing his late-night dinner as they were talking through a video call.

Hearing Aria singing his name 'Alan', He had asked, "Missing me?"

Aria whined indicating she was missing a lot so Alan had suggested, "Which Song will you dedicate now if I ask you?" But in fact, Alan wanted to hear her sing.

So Aria had sung it for Alan which Finn had overheard without her knowing when he had gone for breakfast at her place.

Even though she chose that song to tell Alan how much she was missing him, that song made its place in Finn's heart.

--

Finn didn't bother to respond to anybody's curious gaze who had question marks above their heads to know when Finn became a fan of songs.

Finn had a few more drinks before exiting the private clubhouse with Ceon.

Ceon Davies, Second young master of Davies family. He was one of Finn's close friends.

"Do you love President Cooper?" Ceon bluntly asked Finn.

Finn's small change after hearing him wasn't noticed by Ceon.

Ceon was somebody who always stands for his friends. If he knows, Finn was sure, Ceon would tell Aria.