Aria smiled hearing her question, Why did she choose him? She didn't know if she chose Alan but remembering the day Alan took a step to confess irrespective of how her response would be filled, her heart. He chose the vulnerable little Aria to spend his whole life with.

And why did she choose him? She didn't have a single line response to it, she might make it years to summarize why she needs him in her life just like the sun in the day and oxygen to living beings, she can't imagine living her life without him.

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Maisy who didn't hear the response saw her gazing at Alan and asked, "You don't love him?"

Aria chuckled hearing her, "There is no Aria without Alan. Even the word love falls behind to define us."

Maisy looked at her in confusion while Aria responded to her question, "My love showed me I am capable of beating the odds, that I have the potential to turn my losses into lessons, it made me stronger. It gave me the power to find the home for my restless heart. It taught me to love unapologetically and I could ruthlessly believe in one to the depth without fear of getting hurt. It taught me how to trust in the timing of life and be courageous to have faith in the heart of another. My love just proved to me that I didn't give my heart to the wrong one..."

Maisy cut in embarrassment, "I... I don't understand such heavy words. Never mind."

'Never mind?' Aria thought, 'You are weird.'

Maisy was younger and she was the elder sister yet there was no attachment or connection between them. they were like complete strangers sitting next to each other. Aria stood up saying, "We are leaving early tomorrow, you should rest, they will be late."

She was going towards men to bid, Maisy held her hand without notice, "You said some men can't commit seriously until they get the one they could love wildly, do you think I am the right one for Vin?"

Aria saw her troubled but wasn't sure the reason because the one who looked indifferent and uncaring of their relationship was her but not Vince. One who spent time with Vince could easily say he was really fond of Maisy and the latter looked ignorant.

Was she hiding her emotions from Vince due to afraid of losing him? Aria felt it was possible because Vince doesn't like women who poke their nose too much in his life.

Aria left it to her choice instead of answering directly, "You should take a step to find it out."

"Oh!" Maisy's response.

Aria: "..."

She really wanted to know if Maisy's behavior changed after meeting Vince or it was her own behavior. Anyway, she didn't ask and left to her room after wishing night to Vince and her husband who decided to wrap their talk soon to go to his wife.

Maisy who waited in the bedroom for Vince had dozed off on the couch when he entered the room. He scooped her to lay her on the bed but she woke up by the movements and cuddled to his arms to sleep while her mind mulled over how to know Vince wouldn't break up with her if she confesses.

"Vin..." She called looking at his closed eyes on his calm face. Vince hummed in response turning to her, "Jet lag?"

Maisy tugged his shirt collar and requested, "Open your eyes..."

Taking a deep breath, Vince opened his eyes to look at her round eyes desperately trying to look at him before settling to calmness, "What's wrong?"

Maisy gulped and asked without showing her hesitancy, "Do you plan on marrying anybody? Or just date all your life?"

Vince's brows unintentionally furrowed hearing the topic out of nowhere. Of course, he wants to marry but his life will be on the edge due to his missions and those things are confidential. He could protect the one he loves, but he can't guarantee whether he will be safe and sound if he goes on difficult missions. Hence he needs somebody who could have the heart to move and live life if he disappears into thin air one day but 'doesn't that sound unfair for the woman?'

He left that choice to be chosen by her because none had reached his heart with simplicity. Everyone tried to impress him when he used to date but Maisy was someone who wouldn't care about it, she was a girl of type, 'Do you like me? Then love me as I am.'

Maisy hid her disappointment and was about to drop the topic, Vince responded, "I will." No word extra.

Maisy hummed and didn't ask the next question of hers, she buried herself in his chest breathing in his cologne and slept mumbling, "Good night."

Vince didn't think too much about it either but was a little surprised by the question though. 'Don't worry about your Mom or company.' He thought instead of voicing it and said, "Rest."

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In the morning, Aria tried her best to avoid beating her husband and rested all the way to the capital from the Cooper mansion.

Melissa was awake early in the morning waiting for her daughter. Aria, who had thought Maisy didn't have many emotions in her, saw her crying as soon as she hugged her mother and Patrick kept trying to calm down both women.

After the emotional greet, they sat around to speak. Patrick asked admiring the handsome man, "What is your relationship with Mr.Fan?"

Maisy nonchalantly responded, "My boyfriend."

Melissa glanced at the man before turning to her daughter. She hadn't asked anything during the previous meet because she didn't want to pressure him and fail to see her daughter. Hoping Alan's friend as a gentleman, she had patiently waited. Now she felt the need to know about them.

"Do you guys have any plans to get married or..." She didn't complete and looked at the Maisy and Vince who were sitting away from each other. Aria watched the couple to hear a response from one at least.

Vince didn't open his mouth again other than sitting elegantly as though they weren't talking about him and his girlfriend.

Maisy looked at him for a few seconds hoping to hear 'Yes' or 'We will plan in the later years.' but nothing sounded from his side.

Aria thought to settle the situation by saying, 'Maisy is still young.' but all heard, "I want to marry him but he isn't proposing to me."

Aria and Vince's jaw dropped hearing her complain. Alan's gaze landed on his friend while Patrick was nodding and Melissa was worried.