XAVIER'S POVI stood outside the interrogation room, resting my back on the wall with my eyes staring at my feet. The sound of hurried footsteps approaching made me raise my head to see Lena and Aria running toward me."Is it true?" Aria asked as she stopped in front of me.I nodded in response as my eyes strained on the door that led to the interrogation room. Even though I still didn't believe that the man in there was the true culprit, I thought it was best to make Aria believe it so that her heart would be at peace for getting justice for our parents. That way she might be able to heal faster from the pain their death had caused her."Have you seen or spoken to him yet?" This time it was Lena asking."No." I shook my head. "He has been in the interrogation room since I arrived." They sighed in unison and took their positions on each side of me. The door was shoved open, making me push my back off the wall. Officer Wimms came out with another office holding an average-height man w

ARIA'S POVThat Saturday evening, Dave insisted I spend the night with him in his penthouse. I wanted to prove stubborn and refused but I had to comply because Lena would be spending the night at the Garret house and I would be left alone in the apartment. After dinner, Dave and l lay on the bed in our nighties with our bodies entangled under the sheets, enjoying each other's company in silence."When are you going to be free so we can go and see my parents?" Dave broke the silence."I'll check my schedule and let you know," I fiddled with the hem of the sheets as my head rested on his chest.It has been two months after my parent's death and I had to admit that I was able to heal from the pain faster because I was surrounded with people who loved and cared for me. Their death left a space in my heart but I was contented that the criminal has been reprimanded and my parents were resting in peace.Though Dave has been a great support to me all those times he has also been pressuring me

DAVE'S POVThat beautiful Monday morning, I sat in my office, staring at the red velvet box sitting on my desk. Inside the box was a diamond-studded ring that I had been carrying around for the past three weeks.I had been waiting for her to officially meet my parents before I proceeded with my plans. But when I think about what Aria would do if she finds out about why I was doing all that, I found myself holding back and reconsidering my decision.Taking the box in my hand, I opened it and stared at the ring, thinking about the consequences of not going through with my plans. After giving it much thought, I decided to go ahead with my plans. Everything will be fine as long she doesn't find out what my motives are. "Hey." Nixon pushed the door open. "Can you give me..." He paused and I glanced up at him to see him staring at the box in my hand with wide eyes. The shocked expression on his face morphed into a smile. "Are you planning to propose to Aria?" "Yeah." I closed the box and

ARIA'S POVHave you ever had a feeling that an important event in your life was happening at the wrong time? That was how I felt when Mrs. Mendez invited me to her house two days after Dave's surprise proposal to discuss the wedding plans. Dave and I had only been together for three months and we were already planning our wedding. If that doesn't seem rushed, then I didn't know what is. I was thinking twice about voicing my opinion to Dave because I didn't want him to think I was having second thoughts about marrying him. Being Dave's wife would be a massive dream come true for me because I couldn't imagine myself being with someone else.Mrs. Mendez had also been ecstatic about the whole wedding preparation and I would feel bad if I ask them to postpone the wedding that was scheduled for the next weekend, bringing an end to her happiness.A sigh escaped my lips as I sat on the bed next to my suitcase. The whole wedding thing was taking a toll on me, leaving me in a sea of confusion.

ARIA'S POVThe days ran by so fast and it was already two days to my wedding. Everything starting from the hall to the wedding dress down to the cake was ready. All I needed was for my family to be there so that the day could be a joyous one for me.One problem I had was Dave, he had been off lately. He was closer to me these past few days but yet so distant. I could tell that a lot was going through his head and it was disturbing him but every time I asked, he said it was nothing. Out of concern, I went to Nixon to ask if he knew what was going on but he claimed it was the stress of the company and all the wedding plans that was affecting him. I wanted to believe that too but I couldn't. Dave was hiding something from me and I couldn't guess what it was.Feeling frustrated about the whole thing, I sighed and stepped out of the shower before wrapping a towel around my body and head. I walked into the room just in time for my phone to light up with a notification. I checked it and a sm