Waiting Out the Storm

There was a tiny blossom embroidered on the scarf.

This gift went straight to Aria's heart.

Aria looked up and said gratefully, "I really love it. Thank you."

Sylvia could tell Aria really meant it, not just saying it to be polite, so she smiled back. "I was worried you wouldn't like it, but as long as you do, that's all that matters."

"I really love it," Aria said, unable to put the scarf down.