“What if he tries to run you over again? I don't want to be a widow, especially now that I'm pregnant!” Aria was getting anxious.
Nathan laughed and, taking advantage of the traffic jam, gently pinched her cheek. “What widow? I won’t leave you alone in this life, I promise,” he said, his deep eyes glinting, a cold smile on his lips. This time, history would not repeat itself.
Afterward, Aria stayed home and focused on taking care of herself and the baby. When her dorm leader learned about Jason's threats, she immediately organized a visit with the other roommates to check on Aria.
Aria agreed after some thought, and the mothers-in-law gave them space, dressing up for a day out.
When Aria's friends arrived, they were amazed by her luxurious home. The location was prime, the house was spacious, and the view from the floor-to-ceiling windows was stunning.
After some chatter and laughter, the conversation turned to Jason. They couldn't believe he had threatened Aria, who was married and pregnant. “Unbelievable! I can't believe he would target you, a pregnant woman,” one of them said.
“Knock it off!” Aria scolded, glaring at them.
“Alright, alright. Honestly, seeing you married to such a good man is a relief. We were worried when you got married so quickly and got pregnant right after,” another friend said, clearly relieved.
“Yeah, who would have thought an arranged marriage could turn out so well? Maybe I shouldn't have turned down my mom's matchmaking offers.”
“Me too. I think I'll ask my mom about any eligible men she knows from her dance group.”
“Does your husband have any single colleagues? Maybe he could introduce us?”
The chatter continued, making Aria's head spin. “Marriage isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Enjoy your youth while you can. Once you're pregnant, you can’t go anywhere,” she advised.
Though happy in her marriage, she missed her freedom. “If we didn't know you so well, we'd think you were bragging,” one friend said, rolling her eyes.
Aria's lips twitched.
Aria’s phone rang, and Nathan was on the line. When he learned her college friends were visiting, he ordered food for them. An hour later, steaks arrived, reminding everyone of the perks of wealth.
In the afternoon, they planned to go shopping for baby clothes, but when Aria opened a closet full of tiny outfits, they decided against it. As her friends were getting ready to leave, the door clicked open.
“Aria, why are there so many shoes at the door? Do you have guests?” Leonard walked in, looking at Aria. His hair was styled with gel, his handsome face adorned with heavy makeup, and he wore a trendy branded outfit, looking every bit like he had just come from an event.
“You...” Aria’s heart skipped a beat. This was bad.
It's over!
“What’s wrong?” Leonard raised an eyebrow.
“Ahhh! It’s Leonard!”
“Oh my gosh, am I dreaming?”
“Is it really Leonard?”
“I...”
The four roommates, who had just picked up their bags to leave, were now staring at the doorway, where stood the celebrity they adored, a star they had only seen on television. Aria put her hand to her forehead. This was a disaster.
Leonard, too, was taken aback by the four girls screaming his name. His heart skipped a beat, nearly scaring him to death.
