Aria's POV
I hesitated, but the window to recall the message had already passed. Suddenly anxious, I sat there staring at my phone, feeling restless.
Would Aiden think I was being conceited?
Lillian noticed me fixating on my screen. "Got some eye candy on that phone?"
She leaned over for a peek, just in time to see Aiden's reply pop up.
Lillian pulled back dramatically. "...Sorry, I shouldn't have set myself up for punishment."
She knew there'd be couple stuff, yet still looked. Serves her right!
I glanced at my phone anxiously, opening Aiden's reply: "Ok."
Just one word? Really?
Mr. Carter, are you sure you don't want to say anything else? Maybe throw a compliment my way? Would that kill you?
I waited several minutes, but no follow-up message came through. Fine, I guess I was re
