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 the fireworks outside. Unable to resist, she leaned in and

her head in place

was a riot of colors.

landed in an ancient courtyard house

as the

"No more", she thought.

display continued, they would end up at the

of the helicopter. After closing her eyes, Hera felt Bernard

later, Bernard's voice came again,

her eyes to see Bernard handing her a

the last one,"

her of when they were kids, and Bernard would

"Thank you."

and her face lit up with a captivating

looked at her. He was reminded of the young girl with the radiant grin from his memories. It had

so cheerful. She wouldn't have

when you smile. You should smile

resist, he reached out and pinched Hera's