In Aria's absence and for her, Alan made sure Finn was comfortable in the room before sitting with Isaac in the study.

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The Ambience mall, Skyline Jewelry.

The Fourie barged inside and Rian asked, "Where is the manager?"

The salesgirl was taken by surprise. She brushed her eyes on them as she said, "I will call him. Please have a seat."

She turned and went inside a small room to call the manager of the outlet.

The manager thought there might be a problem with the jewelry, the customers might have bought it hence he quickly went to them.

"Hello, I'm the Manager Wesley here. How can I help... President Cooper?"

Aria nodded and then received a bow.

Rian had no time for greeting and jumped to action, "We want to watch last month's third Saturday's security footage around four to five."

The manager glanced at Aria before saying, "This way please."

Manager: #_#

The Fourie quickly went to the office before he could even take a step ahead.

By that time all the salesgirls identified the Fourie and were gossiping until the manager's warning gaze went to them.

Aria seized the computer and flew her fingers on the keyboard and mouse. It didn't take more than thirty seconds for her to play the required footage.

At the lowest fast forward pace, four watched the screen intently. Due to the weekend, there were many entering and exiting the shop.

They watched an hour's footage but didn't see Kyle Mason. As time passed, their hope to find her was also losing.

"Finn Stanley must have misidentified. Let's go." Noah said dejectedly.

Rian scratched his head thinking about other possibilities.

Eva's light bulb glowed first, "I have an idea. I'll ask Isaac's mom if she could send me a letter to permit Chief Sood to check about Kyle Mason for some random reason."

Rian's eyes flickered and bopped her head, "Oh Ms.God, where had you left your brain till now? Call now."

Aria spoke calmly, "Guys, relax. Finn's memory is good. The chances of misidentifying are low. Don't forget he was in the military and trained to excel in that."

"But Arrie we didn't see Kyle."

"We didn't see Finn either." Aria smiled, flicking on his head.

Eva and Rian looked at each other and concentrated back on the screen.

Finn had left the office around half past three that day. He had thought he didn't take much time in the footwear shop but he had reached the jewelry shop at quarter past five.

Right after five minutes of Finn showing up on the screen, Aria brows started twitching uncontrollably looking at the man next to a slender elegant girl.

"That's Kyle. That's Kyle..." Noah chanted but froze.

Eva and Rian patted Noah's back while Aria extracted the footage for them. She also took the customer details of their transaction.

The other three didn't identify the man who was affectionate with Kyle. Even the latter was close to the man too.

Noah checked the customer details to know they had shopped for a couple-rings and some jewelry.

Aria didn't comment and led them out thinking about how to handle it while Rian and Eva cursed Kyle Mason endlessly in their mind.

Noah didn't expect Kyle to be so close with his fiancee.

After sitting in the car, "Guys, that's enough. No need to bother her." Noah solemnly said looking out of the window.

Aria was driving the car who hadn't drank much wine.

Eva commented patting his arms, "Hey come on, it isn't like we saw her kissing. Let's not jump to the conclusion."

Rian saw Aria's expressionless face and silence to understand they were missing something.

Noah wished to go to his home but Aria drove back to the cooper mansion.

Sending Noah to his room, Eva went to the study room. Aria spoke to Rian, "Be with Noah today. All-nighter isn't good due to his mood."

Rian didn't care about his plan, "Why are you so down?"

"They aren't simple people." Aria said in simple words and continued, "I'll think of how we could handle them. No need to tell this to Noah."

Rian understood Aria knew that man or people who were with them. He didn't poke in too much.

He gently held her little head raising it to face him, "We will try our best but we will be prepared to accept whatever the outcome is. Don't let it affect you too much. We have to take care of Noah too."

Aria faintly smiled nodding at him. "Don't worry I'm fine. I am just thinking about how to handle them. If you have any friends from First high or Baldwin school, reach them to know her name."

Rian rubbed her head, "Yes Little devil. Let's wreak havoc from tomorrow."

Aria chuckled and turned to Finn's room feeling a gaze. "I'll thank Finn. You go and rest. And why did Roxy abscond after dinner? Is she fine?"

"That little rascal was painting last night forgetting time after I fell asleep. She was just sleepy. She must be snoring now. I'll check on her and accompany Noah."

Aria sent him and went to Finn who was leaning on the door frame. "Yes Ms.Cooper"

"I'm thinking of joining the military."

Finn's lips twitched and bopped her head.

"She is Noah's girl and thank you... You are helping me so much and I don't know how to pay you back for everything."

Finn gave it a thought, "How about this? Promise me that you will support me when I ask you. Don't worry, I'll be reasonable."

"I promise." Aria accepted right away. "And please do tell me whenever you need my or Alan's help."

Finn didn't turn down, "You better don't back down when I ask."

After making sure he was comfortable and everything was arranged, she left and stole Alan from Isaac to Oliver's room.

They checked many pictures and read numerous pages in a dairy that had about her and Alan.

"Mr.Morgan, who gave you permission to kiss and hug me? See, you even cuddled me and slept."

Aria pointed out a picture where Alan was asleep on the bed while putting her to sleep.

"Ms.Cooper, from the looks, you are taking advantage of me while I'm sleeping. You are snuggling me."

Aria chuckled, "So I'm the only one who took your advantage."

Aria continued right after it, "Shameless man, how dare you to watch me taking bath?"

Alan chuckled, "Are you asking me about watching? Sweetheart, I have bathed you many times."

Aria flushed, elbowing him still snuggled closer to him.

Continuing their recreation of the past in their heart, both fell asleep.

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Rian accompanied Noah for a few more drinks in silence. He stayed till he fell asleep before going out of the room.

Checking time at past one in the midnight, he checked Oliver's room where lights were still brightly lit.

A smile appeared looking at the couple. He quickly captured a picture for his next painting.

He was really glad his brother and his little devil were so much in love.

He never had thought them being together until the day a post popped in the school forum shipping them together.

That was when he thought, Alan could protect Aria who could fill his brother's heart.

He poked Alan to wake him up and whispered, "Sleep properly."

Alan nodded sliding down from leaning without leaving Aria from his arms.

Rian helped them with duvet taking albums and dairy aside. He turned off the lights and closed the door.

Cuddling his sound asleep fiancee, he drifted to his dreamland.