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.

It pounded as loudly as the

her head in place as he deepened

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

the helicopter landed in an ancient courtyard

watched as the fireworks finally

"No more", she thought.

the fireworks display continued, they would end up at the police

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

voice came again, "Alright.

her eyes to see Bernard handing her

is the last

of when they were kids, and Bernard

"Thank you."

accepted the sparkler, and her face lit up

softened as he looked at her. He was reminded of the young girl with the radiant grin from his memories. It had been months since he'd seen her

She wouldn't have changed so much if it weren't

smile. You should smile more and not look gloomy

reached out and pinched Hera's soft