“Tomorrow is cousin's birthday?” Melanie spoke with an unusual smile, her eyes flickering for a moment that Aria almost missed it.

Aria stopped what she was doing quickly to give Melanie full attention as her heart skipped for a beat, wanting to confirm before she jumped into conclusion.

“Reed’s birthday?”

Melanie rolled her eyes playfully at Aria before nodding her head. “Of course, cousin Reed. Which other cousin do I have?”

Aria opened her mouth and closed it back not knowing what to say because she hasn't ever thought of that or even asked him about it.

Tomorrow is Reed's birthday and she's just finding out about it today?

She...