Engagement
Ari’s POV
My heart keeps beating louder and I feel like the background is fading on my sight. All I can see is the scene in front of me. Leah sitting on the foldable chair. Mrs. Cora calmed her down. And Hyko in front of her. Her hands are still clinging at the hem of Hyko’s shirt.
I gulp. My knees turn to jelly. I silently clear my throat. I want to walk out of the place.
Slowly, I make a step backward. However, I step at someone.
I turn to face who it was and the mocking smile of Jaira welcomes me.
“What now, Ari?” Jaira, who I left dumbfounded earlier, is now smirking.
Of course, I won’t let her have her satisfaction. I display my sweetest smile and shoot a brow up.
“Are you that curious about my every reaction that a simple gesture from my husband and mother mean
