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.

heart was on the verge of bursting. It pounded as loudly as the fireworks outside. Unable to

hand to hold her head in

the sky was a riot of colors. Meanwhile, they were

landed in an

the fireworks

"No more", she thought.

If the fireworks display continued, they would end

hand as he led her out of the helicopter. After closing her

moment later, Bernard's voice came again, "Alright.

see Bernard handing

is the last

of when they were kids, and

"Thank you."

her face

as he looked at her. He was reminded of the young girl with the radiant grin

cheerful. She wouldn't have changed so much

should smile more

reached out and