Arya waits for Ayden and their little son to leave. Meanwhile, she takes a deep breath and goes in search of Sebas.
"I thought maybe you had left here," she comments, surprising him. "What's there to eat?"
"Hey, hello... Bea won't be long bringing the food," he replies excitedly. "How are things going with..." he points to the ceiling, referring to the people upstairs.
"I can't believe it, it's been a surprise to find them... to see my son," she confesses, leaning on the kitchen counter with her head in her hands and elbows on the countertop. "It's the most wonderful thing that has happened to me. I barely know him and I already love him."
"He's your son, Arya," Sebas comments, looking at her tenderly. "He constantly asks about his mother. By now, he probably imagines it's you, just with blonde hair."
"I wonder if he wanted me to be his mom! Of course, at that time I didn't know he was my son, but now that I know, I would like to tell him," she exp
Arya wakes up in the middle of the night, feeling a bit overheated. When she realizes where she is, her heart skips a beat. Her little one is lying next to her, wrapped in her arms. It's something she dreamed of, and now she finally has it. She is so overwhelmed that tears stream down her eyes.She caresses her son's little face and gives him a kiss on the forehead."You are so precious, my son," she murmurs. "I have loved you so much, missed you so much."Aryehn snuggles closer, seeking warmth, with his little hands resting beneath his face and joined together."You look like a beautiful little angel," Arya whispers, continuing to run her fingers through the child's hair. Suddenly, a sigh escapes from the child."Mama…"Arya feels her heart beat with excitement. He called for his mom in his dreams, unaware that she is right beside him.After a while, she gets up. She needs water and a bath. As she steps out into the hallway op
Arya hoped that everything would go better once she and Ayden made amends. Emptying her heart and expressing her feelings had been liberating for her. However, she knew that Ayden still guarded with great caution the reason why he wouldn't let himself be touched. She had tried to get close to him in the past, but he didn't allow it, except when she was vulnerable. Now, the handsome millionaire had opened his heart to her, hoping that she would accept him.After pouring their hearts out, Ayden and Arya finish their meal while clarifying some things. Five years have passed, and they both need to catch up, especially when it comes to their shared child."I have to go back to the office," Ayden announces when he sees the time. "If you decide to go with Gerard, just let me know, and I'll pick you up.""Okay, thank you," she mutters without saying more.They approach the door, and it's an awkward moment where neither of them knows what to do or say. Arya takes
Both had decided to sleep as they did the day before. Arya was sure that she wasn't ready to take a step towards intimacy, and although the kiss had been deep and beautiful, Ayden had managed to keep his distance.In the morning, when she woke up, he was already having coffee in the kitchen."Good morning, sleepyhead," Ayden greets her, approaching to give her a kiss on the forehead."Good morning," she says, stretching. "And Aryehn? I didn't see him in his room.""He's in the garden, went to 'feed the plants.' He's quite an old soul," Ayden comments. "Do you know how to tell him, or do you want me to do it?""Not yet," she declares.Arya looks in the fridge and finds eggs and bacon."I'll make some breakfast. Are you staying or do you have to leave?" she asks because she doesn't know his schedule.Ayden checks his watch and then his phone."I have time. Tell me how I can help," he offers with a smile.Both of them set to prepare breakfast, and they are about to finish when Sebas ente
George was a young city dweller, a mix of hipster and yuppie, which Arya finds fascinating as soon as she sees him arrive. He explains to them that last night they found the Tablet, phone, and computer, completely destroyed in an alley near the house."I was able to salvage as much as possible, but I believe a significant amount of information has been lost," he comments with a demeanor that indicates that, while he may come from a wealthy family, he has excellent manners."Thank you, George," Ayden comments. "Do you know if anyone had access to the devices?"From what I saw, no. Whoever tried to access them ended up blocking them and, in anger, destroyed them," he explains confidently without even looking at Arya. "They were cautious enough to cover the cameras so they wouldn't take pictures of them. This is the memory where I saved everything I could, Mr. Emory."Ayden takes it and checks to ensure it's in good condition."Can you get Miss Harley the devices, but updated?" Ayden ask
Arya was ready to tell Ayden's uncle whatever he wanted to hear. Once she told him her "version" of the events, they had a more formal conversation.If there was one thing Arya knew about Ayden, it was that he never told Mark the truth about their son.After the interview, Ayden informed them that he would discuss the matter with the board of directors and let them know if they would be offered the positions they were seeking. Robín, known for being cautious, bid farewell politely and left. Arya, however, stayed behind, hoping to exchange a few words with Mark."I just wanted to thank you for the time you gave us today," she declares, unsure of how to approach the subject. "I've been seeing Ayden and, of course, getting closer to my son. Things are a bit complicated right now. That's why I wanted to ask you, please, not to mention that we've been talking sometimes. It's not that I'm going to hide it, no, but I want to be the one to tell him to avoid conflicts between you. You know how
Gerard dedicates himself to recounting detailed stories about his grandson, and Arya listens attentively. Among everything, it stands out that she doesn't see him often, either because Ayden is working or because he is sick. This bothers Arya, as she would have liked them to be closer. After all, that was one of Gerard's motivations when he asked Ayden to have children in order to inherit. The conversation flows, as she wants to catch up on everything regarding her son."I think we've talked enough about Aryehn," Gerard interrupts abruptly. Arya feels a little uncomfortable, but smiles satisfied; now she realizes how much her son is loved. "I would like to hear about you. What have you been up to these years? I want to hear you.""Me?" she inquires, feeling embarrassed."Yes, tell me what you've been doing. Feed the curiosity of this old man. Come on," Gerard insists cheerfully.Arya thinks for a moment and then knows where to start."After finishing my internship, I presented my thes
The child fell asleep in Arya's arms that night. She didn't have to tell him a bedtime story, but instead, she shared the story of her life. Ayden had told him that he had hurt his mommy, and that's why she left. He never told him the why, the how, or the when. Those were things that they, as adults, would resolve in due time."You need to rest," Ayden comments, noticing her discomfort. "Let me help you settle him, and you also need to talk to Robín.""You're right..." she gets up slowly and leaves the bed as Ayden tucks in their son and covers him.Arya walks to the exit and takes her phone out of her bag. She finds Robín's number on the back of her email and calls him."Hey, are you still alive?" she asks when he answers."Still kicking! Are you coming to sleep tonight or has that millionaire of yours kidnapped you?" he jokes. In the background, the sound of a movie can be heard."I'll tell you tomorrow. I just called to let you know I'll pick you up at nine, okay?" she explains."A
Arya arrives at her son's school, holding his hand and with her checkbook in her purse. She feels powerful. She feels like she's finally complete and happy.Her men know that she loves them, and they are with her. What more could she ask for?After meeting with the principal and getting up to date with her, Arya can't help but wonder why she, Arya, wasn't with her child. The principal even asked if she was the stepmother. Ha, as if!After that, she heads back to her apartment. Robin is already waiting for her with the latest gossip of the day."And will you finally tell me why you have that smile on your face?" he asks cheerfully while putting on his special footwear for formal occasions.Most of the time, he's in sneakers, a cap, and goes unnoticed, like any regular young man. He's a highly intelligent boy but unlucky in love. Actually, Arya believes he only chooses losers as partners. But there's no use advising him; he's only had one partner, and that's the father of her child, and