Chapter 262

Aria's POV I felt incredibly upbeat, so much that I even devoured an extra half portion at lunch. The good mood had me humming as I played my baby grand piano all afternoon, losing myself in the music until after two o'clock when Summer called to confirm next week's work schedule. Only then did I reluctantly leave my piano room. The charity concert in France was happening next Saturday, which meant I needed to fly out by Thursday. As I hung up, I suddenly realized I hadn't mentioned this trip to Aiden yet. My finger hovered over my phone, but seeing it was already past five, I changed my mind. Better to tell him in person anyway. Aiden arrived home earlier than usual today. I had just finished my yoga session when I heard movement in the kitchen. Rising instinctively from my mat, I padded out of the home gym toward the sound. He was leaning casually against the kitchen island, sipping water. When his dark eyes found mine, they lit with that familiar spark that still made my pulse quick