c h r i s

"Hello." Aria spoke sweetly from behind me, she threw her arms around my neck. Aria rested her head on my shoulder, her hands rested on my chest. I reached my hand up from my lap to grab hers, my thumb brushing over her hand softly. Aria pressed a kiss to my temple and I let out a light laugh.

I smiled, "Hey, babe." Aria took in a deep breath as her hand tightened around mine. I chuckled, "What're you up to today?"

Aria spoke, "I've gotta go develope film. Should be quite fun, you're truly missing out." She joked. I laughed a little, "So jealous of you."

"As you should be." She stated before kissing my temple again, "But I've gotta go if I wanna get anything done today. I'll see you tonight and text me if you made plans or if you wanna meet somewhere. I love you!" Aria spoke as she ran out the door.

I let out a sigh, "And Poof! She's gone." I spoke to myself, opening my laptop once more. I opened up Facebook and searched up 'Esposito', in hopes to find Aria's parents.

Thats when I remembered Aria's last name was given to her by a church in Italy. It basically means 'orphan' which also means that's not her real name.

How am I supposed to find her parents now?! She wanted them to be at her wedding and I can't even do that for her! It's the least I can do for her. Before I could think of a new plan, my phone buzzed.

Noora:
When are you guys coming to the party? William gets off at 5. I think everyone should be here before 4:30. And I need help setting up.

Aria is at the school right now, but I can come by and help you though. BUT, you've gotta help me with something first.

Noora:
Okay, can you come soon?

Heading over now.

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    "You want to find Aria's birth parents?" Noora questioned, I nodded quickly. Noora let out a defeated sigh, "I don't know Chris. It'll be pretty hard considering it doesn't say on her birth certificate. And she's an orphan."

I looked down at my laptop, "I know it'll be hard, practically impossible but I want to do this. I want to give her this! She helped me find my Mom and she deserves to have her parents at her wedding. She says she doesn't mind, but I know her and I know she wants this." I explained, adamant about finding them for Aria.

I love her. I love her so so much. And I want our wedding to be perfect. She should be a bale to have her parents there, everyone should get that much. I want to do this for her. I can't let her down.

Noora nodded, "Okay. How bout this? You and I will set up for the party. We have plenty of time to spare so then we can start to figure this out. Yeah?"

"Sounds like a plan, Sætre."