The Blueprint

ARIA

"So, did Kaleb like the Lego set?"

I nodded, picking at the fries on my plate even though I wasn't the least bit hungry. "He loved it. He made me build it with him three times."

Sarah let out a soft laugh, brushing her curls out of her face. "God, I still feel terrible for missing it. Everything was so last-minute. If I had known that client would drag the meeting past ten—"

"It's fine babe," I said quickly, offering her a small smile I didn't feel. "Really. Kaleb will forgive you if you got him something."

"Aria…"

"I swear." I stabbed a fry, watching it break apart under the pressure of my fork. "Kaleb had fun. That's what matters."

She gave me a long look, like she didn't quite believe me. "You're sure you're okay? You've been… off."

I blinked. "Off?"