Under the heiress facade

"Let's go."

Bernard extended his hand.

Hera glanced at his broad palm and asked, "Where to?"

"To show you your gift," Bernard replied.

Hera raised an eyebrow. She was intrigued about a gift she had to see for herself.

"Go on. The sooner you go, the sooner you'll be back," Lilith said, handing Hera her coat.

Hera took Bernard's hand. Their fingers intertwined as they left under the watchful eyes of the Everetts.

A helicopter was already waiting for them in the yard. They boarded it, and the night sky exploded with fireworks again.

As the helicopter flew through the bursts of color, Hera leaned against the window. Her eyes sparkled as she watched the display up close.

"Do you like it?" Bernard asked softly in her ear.

Hera turned back to face him. The multicolored sparks reflected off his face, highlighting his chiseled features.

the verge of bursting. It pounded as loudly as

hold her head in place as he

the helicopter, the sky was a riot of colors. Meanwhile, they were wrapped in tender affection

in an ancient courtyard house in

as the fireworks

"No more", she thought.

If the fireworks display continued, they would end up at the police station until dawn.

he led her out of the helicopter. After closing her eyes,

later, Bernard's voice

see Bernard handing her

the last

her of when they were kids, and Bernard would give

"Thank you."

sparkler, and her face

of the young girl with the radiant grin

so cheerful. She wouldn't have changed so much

look so stunning when you smile. You should smile more and not look gloomy

to resist, he reached out and pinched Hera's