"Great, that's a relief."
Logan gently rubbed his thumb across Aurora's forehead as he stared into her eyes.
"What?"
"I need you."
"And I'm coming. You need a shower! Hey Adam. Did you have fun?"
"Yeah," Adam answered, glancing at Logan with a smile.
Logan bent down and tried to kiss Aurora, who put her hands up in defence, trying to push him away.
"Go!"
Logan laughed and made kissing sounds as he bent lower. Aurora pushed his chin with the palm of her hand, then stuck her fingers up his nose.
"Alright! Alright! I'm going." Logan said, backing away quickly.
When Adam didn't leave after Logan, Aurora inquired about his thoughts.
"What's up?"
"Are you guys really married?"
"Yes. Why?"
"...Before, he said you weren't his wife."
Aurora sighed and adjusted herself on the couch.
Legally, we're married. But we're married because of a contract, so he dislikes calling me his wife."
"We're just one big fake family."
"We're having fun like a real family, aren't we? Fake or real, it doesn't matter; we're a family right now. Let's enjoy it."
"Yeah."
"Alright, off you go."
"Huh?"
"Shower!"
"Oh, right."
Adam and his parents had a light lunch, then retired to the living room for the rest of the afternoon. There, they watched cartoons, talked, and had tea before it was time to get ready.
Dinner would be served at six o'clock, but they had to be at the location by five. Sophia also left the house in a separate car. She had agreed with Logan that it would be best for her to be closer to the dinner venue than at home if something went wrong.
Adam and his parents drove to a hotel in the mountains on the other side of the city. The hotel had a beautiful view of the city and the sea below. The sight mesmerised Adam, as he'd never been this high up before and his hometown was nowhere near the sea.
When they pulled up to the front of the hotel, a valet took the car to the park while a concierge brought them to the party location. The family stepped into a large room with other guests, where the concierge announced their arrival.
Logan escorted his family to the hosts of the party, Mr. Kaufmann and his wife. The couple was familiar with Aurora from previous gatherings but was stunned to see Adam.
"We meet at last, Adam," said Mrs. Kaufmann, stretching her hand to him.
"A pleasure to meet you, Madam," Adam answered, shaking her hand gently.
"Aurora?" A broad man to the left of them shouted.
The man made his way through the crowd, pushed Adam aside, and grabbed Aurora by the waist, pulling her body tightly against his.
"I haven't seen you in years," he said, smelling her hair and neck. "I've missed you. You've grown beautifully."
"Nicholas..."
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