Aria's POV
I couldn't believe how quickly Aiden got home. I was only halfway through my makeup when I heard a knock at the door. My hand jerked in surprise, and I completely messed up the false eyelash I was trying to apply.
With a sigh, I tossed the ruined eyelash aside and went to open the door.
Unsurprisingly, Aiden stood there, looking impossibly handsome in his work clothes. He handed me a shopping bag like he was completing a mission.
"Claire's birthday gift," he announced flatly.
I took the bag, genuinely impressed. "Wow! You're amazing, Aiden!"
"Lucas prepared it," he corrected me.
I paused for a split second before doubling down on my praise. "Well then, having such an amazing secretary makes you even more amazing!"
I could tell he was secretly pleased with my compliment,
