Aria's POV

The next day came faster than I expected. I was busy with my online class, scribbling down notes. My eyes were tired, my brain even more tired, but I was trying to stay focused.

Halfway through the lecture, my phone started buzzing. I frowned when I saw the caller ID — Nicholas.

I hesitated for a second before answering. "Hello?"

"Hey, Aria." His voice was calm. "I just heard from Anastasia yesterday that you're fine."

I blinked, surprised. "You did?"

"Yeah. Jameson had called me ...