"Would you like to go to the Gallatin with me?" Aria's girlfriend Lara said.
They were at a Spa, getting primed and pampered. Lara's treat.
Certainly! Lara came from a privileged background, which was a key reason why Aria befriended her.
Lara's penchant for collecting fine things also motivated Lara to associate with Aria.
In the shadows of their seemingly genuine friendship, there existed a sad truth, a friendship built on vanity and selfish desires.
For Aria, Lara's friendship was an avenue into the opulent world of wealth and privilege that she secretly craved. Lara's family was a gateway to the extravagant parties, luxurious vacations, and designer wardrobes that had always been out of Aria's reach.
All these wonderful things held a magnetic allure, pulling Aria into Lara's o
