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The three women were sitting at a table at the deli, drinking coffee, a young woman with black hair and dark brown eyes served them with a smile and a happy demeanor. She had a quick wit and had a tender word to say to all the customers. 

When she was able to return to their table, she looked at Aria with her head tilted to the side. Aria looked at her as well, her brows creased in confusion. 

"You're Aria, aren't you?" She asked. 

"Yes," Aria nodded. Her answer was like unlocking a sealed door to sunshine when she smiled. And then surprised the three girls more when she threw her arms around Aria in a tight hug. 

"I have wanted to meet you for so long!" Aria was even more confused than before. "Cloud has been ecstatic about you since you started working for him. Oh, I'm Storm, by the way."

"Oh, Cloud's sister. It is a pleasure to meet you too. Cloud has told me about you as well."