55: you should apologize

Robert was typing on his laptop but his mind kept on wandering to thoughts about Aria, and he felt something deep in his chest. It was an ache spreading around, he had missed her and he couldn't even lie to himself. It made him extra proud of his decision that he had included the part of her staying in his house with them in the contract. He knew she hadn't read that part with the initial look in her eyes when he had brought it to her notice. He wished he hadn't made her feel exploited and preyed upon but he was happy that finally, she would stay in his house and he'd get to see her as frequently as he wanted. He loved that, the thought made joy blossom in his chest and he wouldn't trade this feeling foe any other thing in this chest. Aria would stay in his house and it wouldn't give them an opportunity to bond more and an higher chance of her deciding to marry him when he tells her he wants it to be more than a contract.

His phone rang, causing a break in his thoughts. He looked down