Aria's lips moved for a few seconds but the words didn't come out. She was more like, 'What is going on? Who am I? Where am I? Am I dreaming?'

Her tab was in Kite's hold who went back to her position. Aria still couldn't believe Kite just behaved like an elder sister because that reminded her of Zara Wood.

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She hummed after it felt like an eternity. She always went to salons with Eva, rarely Zara joined them. Once twice Alan had accompanied her in the country S.

She keeps talking and making fun with them but she didn't know what to talk to Kite so she started working.

Kite's hair wasn't long so she was done with pedicure and hair wash first before going for the haircut.

Aria asked to quicken and went to Kite wrapping an absorbent towel to her long hair. She contemplated whether to suggest, The hairstylist asked her, "President Cooper, how do you suggest hairstyle for Ms.Parker?"

That avoided the awkwardness, "Go for layers to add texture to the hair and fall around the jawline to widen the face."

Kite didn't say anything and agreed to the stylist when she narrated to her. Aria went to the next seat and said a word, "Usual!"

After they were done, Aria took Kite for shopping only for half an hour before driving her back to the villa.

Aria advised Kite when they alighted, "Sister Kite, let the bygones be bygones. Start afresh. Don't do anything looking at somebody who is doing good. Know what you are good at, know what you like to do, learn it and do it. I will help you if you want to do anything. Alright?"

Kite saw Aria's dainty face. Even though she advised, there was a tinge of worry-ness in her eyes. "I'm sorry."

Aria wasn't expecting an apology at that movement. Kite continued, "And Thank you for today."

That was completely out of blue, "You ended up here because of me, aren't you mad?"

Aria wasn't sure she was asking herself or Kite. It was still hard for her to suddenly accept Kite's behavior. She never let her guard down because she didn't want to get played again.

Kite pursed her lips looking down before she could be able to accept her mistake, "It's not you, it's me..."

"Typical breakup line." Aria subconsciously said and shut her lips quickly.

Kite chuckled hearing her and continued, "I will not chase unrealistic goals or other's lifestyle. And I will stay away from this wealthy socialite circle focusing on myself. Alright?"

Aria faintly nodded hearing her. She still felt like a dream. 'Did Sister Kite really change for good? Or is she again acting to fool me?'

She didn't have an answer to those questions yet. She bid her and left after making sure Kite went inside the villa.

In a daze, Aria told everything to Alan while driving forgetting to ask whether he was in a meeting or not.

Alan patiently heard Aria sitting in the conference room while fifteen upper management level employees were staring at him with all their attention.

Alan's low, deep voice was very pleasant, "I guess she isn't acting. Your instincts might be right, her mother anyway isn't simple as she looks."

Aria hummed trying to get a good grip on her thoughts about Kite.

Alan continued after hearing nothing understanding she started letting her mind work up too much, "Sweetheart! stop worrying about everything. Are you coming here?"

Excluding Nathan, nobody knew who was Alan's sweetheart. The employees were already in shock seeing Alan's softened expression during the call, 'Honey', 'Sweetheart' left them running their imagination wild.

Some thought Aria while some thought other women and a few even thought as a fling.

Aria responded to Alan, "No, I have to check on Eva then I will pick you. Wrap up soon. See you."

Alan hummed and kept mobile down when Aria hung up the call.

More than her instincts, Aria trusted Alan's judgment, so she decided to see what Kite will do for the coming days.

While passing by Starlight, Aria took a sharp turn and parked the car in front of the entrance. Kite was sure Finn loves her so she decided to ask directly instead of unnecessary misunderstanding.

Her main purpose was to check his phone wallpaper. According to Kite, she had seen Aria and Finn in the picture. She could have asked by a call but Kite words were very strong.

'Why will a mid-twenties, busy working man keep a girl picture as mobile wallpaper?'

Aria had countered as 'We are friends.' and for that Kite had smiled at her, 'He is your friend. Are you?'

If she remembers right, Aria never really treated Finn any special. Except for Alan, she was close to Rian and then Noah. Even though She had a good relationship with Isaac and Vince, they treated her like a sister.

She just prayed Finn shouldn't be dumb enough to fall for her because from the beginning he knew well about Alan and her. He was the first person to know her church wedding and marriage.

She faintly smiled at the receptionist when she greeted and asked, "Finn?"

"President Cooper, President Stanley is in the office today."

"Thank you." Aria thanked her ignoring everyone who was giving her weird gazes and soon reached the top floor.

Finn's assistant had already received a call from the receptionist so he opened the door for her as he greeted, "President Cooper."

"Sorry, I didn't bring your friend this time."

Dustin smiled hearing it and closed the door behind her.

Finn was surprised by her sudden visit, "What a surprise!" A handsome curve on his face appeared as soon as he saw her.

"Nope. I am here to shock you. Are you in love with me?" Her voice was unyielding and demanding for the response.

Finn froze. The one thing he knew was he should control his expression while Aria's eyes were on him like an eagle scrutinizing her.

'Are you in love with me?' He so wanted to tell the truth.

He many times thought to confess to her before she was married to Alan but he always stopped himself because if he confessed and she kept him away, he would fail the important agenda of his presence in country S and his grandfather couldn't keep his words.

But he never let his feelings affect their friendship and never dared to cross his line.

He cursed Ceon in mind thinking he must have met her and he decided to tell the truth.