Aria posed for a few quick, obligatory photos with a strained-looking Savannah, maintaining her flawless, sweet smile for the studio cameras. As soon as the flashes stopped, she made her escape.
Damien had already stepped out. His phone had buzzed the second the broadcast ended, and he had pressed a quick kiss to her temple before stepping into the hallway to take a call.
Aria immediately headed backstage, shedding her public persona like a second skin.
Zoe and Coco were waiting for her with proud and excited smiles on their faces.
"Hydrate, Meryl Streep," Zoe commanded, tossing a chilled bottle of coconut water across the room. "You devoured that interview."
Aria caught the bottle effortlessly, twisting the cap off. She chuckled, "Thank you, thank you."
"The internet is in shambles right now," Coco cackled.
