Chapter 28 A friend's birthday party

• The next couple of days were outstanding for Aria. She got a raise, and the company gave her an official car. It was the first car she ever owned, and it was beautiful.
• She was so excited; she made some cookies, put them in a basket and brought them to her colleagues at work almost every day. They loved her more for it.
• Her intention of avoiding Arthur was easy for her so far, because he had gone on a business trip with his dad for a few days now. It was serene for her. No hiding behind the counters. No scanning along the hallway before coming out of her office...