Aria's POV

I literally opened my lips because I couldn't believe what was happening—I mean, I couldn't believe what he was saying. I smacked myself on the back of the head to remind myself that I wasn't dreaming and that everything that was occurring was real. I was able to catch the tears that were pouring from my eyes using my palm—- I kept telling myself that it wasn't just an illusion. He openly confesses that he has a romantic attachment to me. The butterflies were fluttering about in my stomach, and I had no idea how to quiet them down. My palm is also trembling with excitement as I...