Ashton Heath held her hand and said: "Baby, let's go. You've spent quite a lot of time with your best friend already, and I think you've said everything you need to say. We shouldn't remain here like a third wheel, bothering Brandon and Aria."
Aria Rowlett's face turned red at his tease.
With a faint smile, Brandon Heath walked over to Aria, and when he was beside her, he held out a hand, "I got you a formal dress, why don't you try it on?"
Noticing his outstretched hand, Aria hesitated, but then Brandon leaned down and took her small hand into his.
Aria was startled, as if she had been burned by something.
She looked up in surprise.
Brandon Heath's expression was calm, but there was a gentle warmth in his eyes as their gazes met. "What's wrong?"
Aria bit her lip and glanced at Joanna and Ashton who still hadn't left. Her face burned again.
She shook her head, stood up and asked, "Why did you come back so early? I thought I would have to wait an hour or two more."
