Chapter 7

I sigh as I press Aiden's apartment’s bell. The apartment is located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Aiden must be getting bored; he can't go anywhere because of his fracture, so I thought of surprising him by showing up here. After envisioning me, he'll be dazzled, and delighted also.

My face lits up as he opens the door.

“Belle, what are you doing here?” His jaw drops, his face stunned. My boyfriend, my Aiden—looking handsome as always in his Gucci leather jacket.

“I missed you.” I close the gap between us and embrace him in a tight hug, my head resting on his chest; he's 6 feet tall—maybe his height was the thing I fell for.

“I missed you too,” he says.

I pull back, glancing down at his fracture. “Is it better now?” I stare back into his eyes. He nods his head. “It is.”

“Let's go inside,” I say and we both enter his apartment.

My eyes dart as I witness the sunset view of the Manhattan skyline through the glass walls of his drawing room. I never dreamt