I walk into the house around 7. I still cant fucking get the rare eye colour out of my head. Its the first time ive come across eyes like hers. They're gorgeous and hold innocence but also caution.

I hear Gray and walk to the sitting room.

"There he is" i say making Grayson look up at me and grin. I pick him up, greeting mama and Laia, who are both smiling at our interaction. "Oh, Laia, the dessert from Zia Tania got to the club this afternoon, I gave Hayden the responsibility to ask the decorator to adjust them" i inform and she nods.

"Yes I know, Ari told me" she says as i sit down. I furrow my eyebrows.

"Ari?" i ask making her nod.

"She's my best friend, didn't she come in for the delivery?" she asks.

"The small girl? She's your friend? how come ive never seen her before" i ask. I glance at mama who's smiling at me, wierd.

"Well we've only been friends a week" she says, Gray starts cooing distracting us all. Zia Shaina comes in and i stand to peck her cheek.

"Zia, ill put Grayson down for the night in your room, are you sure you'll be okay?" Alaia stresses, Aless walks in. "I dont have to go, we're having party tomorrow any way, i can just-" Zia cuts her off.

"Dolcezza its ok, me and Gray are like grandmother and grandson" zia Shaina teases making me snicker.

"Baby, its ok, we're leaving at 11, by then he wakes up for his change and falls back asleep, we'll be fine neonata" Aless soothes her. He's so whipped. We continue chatting and then have dinner.

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Im in my small closet. Its 10:30, the club is 10 minutes away from here and my hair and makeup is done but i just dont know what to wear. I decided on a short green dress but Laia sent me a picture of her dress and its fancy, and comparing, mine looks like a funeral dress. Ugh.

I look over my options. I have this black dress that i like. I bought in a wave of boldness. Its a little more exposing, but i like to show sometimes so i guess i can wear it. I dont have time to contemplate, i grab the dress and put it on, along with simple black heels with ankle ties. My hair is down in bouncy curls and my makeup is just a big wing and nude pink lipstick with lashes.

Once im satisfied with my look, i call for a cab and head to the club. I dont plan on getting wasted so ill just go home in an uber. Ive only been to a club once before with school friends, but i came back to a horrid welcome. I shake the thought and go on Instagram for the rest of the way.

I reach the club at 15 minutes past 11 and get out to walk in. The line is huge. But Alaia said my names on the vip list so i should be able to get in. I walk up to the bouncer, who shamelessly checks me out. I roll my eyes.

"Im on the list, Aria Stone" i say and he nods looking for my name.

"sorry sugar, you aren't on here, i can get you in though" he smirks. ew.

"The vip list, please hurry" i say with most snobby attitude i can muster. He looks again and lets me through. Thank god.

I walk in and spot Stephano. He's really friendly, the other day i was talking to Alaia on video call and he came in and we talked. Id say we're friends.

"Ria!" i hear him call and i smile at him. Thats his nickname for me. "Come, its upstairs, so is laia" he says, leading me up to what i assume is the vip section. The party up here is already in full swing, i spot a table with the cookies and cupcakes and a few people with them in hand. heh.

"Ari" i hear Laia squeal and i giggle. The next hour we spend talking and mingling, it was a refreshing change from my otherwise boring life.

Around 12, we all sang happy birthday to Angelo who popped a bottle of champagne. The guys all recognized me and literally were so nice and welcoming, they treated me just like Alaia. It made me feel like not a burden. I was having fun and letting loose for the first time since i was 14.

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