Aria's POV
After they left, I stood in my silent apartment, staring at the boxes of wedding gowns and trying to process what the hell had just happened.
I quickly created a group chat and pulled in Rachel, Jennifer, and a few other women I'd gotten close to over the past weeks.
I typed quickly: [Emergency. Need you all tomorrow night. Black tie event. Sending money for dresses—don't argue, just buy something gorgeous.]
The responses came flooding in immediately.
Diana:[WHAT?!]
Rachel:[Aria what's happening?]
Jennifer:[Is this what I think it is???]
I sent a generous amount to each of them with a simple message:[Long story. I'm getting engaged.Please come. I need friendly faces there.]
Rachel:[OH MY GOD ARE YOU GETTING ENGAGED!]
Rachel called immediately. "Ar
