After all the drama Arthur and his kids created at the restaurant, they all bade everyone goodbye and headed back to Aurora’s apartment. Arthur bought dinner from the restaurant, and this was what they ate as soon as they got home. At the dinner table, the boys wouldn’t stop talking about how tense their father was to enter the restaurant. “He was tense?” Aurora asked with a chuckle, and they all nodded. “Even at the house when we were planning this. He stood in front of the mirror and constantly repeated what he would say to you. We couldn’t help but laugh.” Ryan added amidst laughter. “He kept rehearsing to the extent that I knew what he was going to say,” Riley added, laughing very hard. Aurora looked at Arthur as the boys made fun of him and she saw he was laughing too. “Stop mocking me, okay? We promised not to say a word to her.” Arthur muttered. “You know we can’t keep this from our mother. It’s too funny to be a secret.” Rowan added and Aurora broke into laughter again.
While she slept, Aurora felt his lips mold into her face, causing her to slightly open her eyes. She let out a soft moan as she saw Arthur watching her like it was some business. She felt her cheeks flush as she hid her face from him. “Why are you staring?” She asked in a whisper. “Good morning, beautiful. I couldn’t help but stare. You look so beautiful even when you’re asleep.” He responded, his hand reaching for her hair as he moved the hair strands away from her face. “I’m flattered.” She answered, turning her head to look at him again. “Last night was amazing.” He added, his eyes searching hers as he spoke. “Yes, it was.” She raised her hand and touched his cheek, letting out a smile. “You wouldn’t mind if we did that often, right?” He teased, catching Aurora unaware. “What?!” She asked shyly, her cheeks turning red. Arthur broke into laughter and shook his head. “That was just on a lighter note.” “Lighter? So you don’t want to do it often?” Aurora asked, looking at him
“How did it go?” He asked her, and Anita sighed in frustration. “He hung up and probably blocked the number. I can’t get to him anymore.” She answered, tossing the phone aside in anger. “I told you. You don’t have to check up on him. You know where to get him.” “Don’t blame me for trying to reach out. I miss him and I don’t want him to just forget about me. Didn’t you see the video? He seemed so happy and all.” She uttered, rolling her eyes. “And you don’t want that?” “No! He can’t be happy without me!” She yelled, making him scoff. “Sometimes I wonder if you’re just going after him for his money or if you do have feelings for him,” Alec answered with a loud sigh, slamming into the same couch she sat on. “Alec, C’mon, we are past this. I don’t think I can ever fall in love with a man. I just love how he makes me feel when I’m around him. How well I can manipulate him. That’s the best feeling ever. But now, this lady won’t just let me do my thing.” “But you have a plan A alrea
Carter got to the restaurant pretty late. Though Derick promised to finish with him early, they ended up using about an hour. When he got to the restaurant, Aurora had finished work already. She sat in the waiting area, waiting for him to show up. When she saw him approaching, she opened her arms and embraced him tightly. “Thank you for coming. I shouldn’t have bothered you.” She uttered as they hugged. “It’s okay, Aurora. I’m glad you called me. How are you feeling now? Still mad at Arthur?” He asked as they settled down. “I’m not sure. I’m just so mad that Anita won’t stop bothering us. I want her out of our lives for good, but I don’t know how to do that. She’ll keep bothering Arthur until God knows when.” Aurora ranted, rolling her eyes in frustration. “But Arthur isn’t giving her the attention she craves, right?” “No… I don’t know. I’m not sure. He claims to get rid of her phone number, but I don’t know what to believe anymore. Why can’t he just change his phone number?” “
“I hope you’re comfortable,” Alec uttered, and Aurora nodded. “Yes, I am. Thank you so much.” She answered as she kept her face on the road. “I don’t look familiar to you, right?” He asked and she narrowed her gaze and looked at him. “No, why? Do you know me?” She further inquired, and he nodded with a smile. “Yes, I do. I am a big fan of the restaurant where you work. I come there to eat dinner at least twice a week.” “What? Really? That’s nice. I’m surprised I don’t know you.” “Well, maybe that is because you are not working as a waitress. You are a chef, right?” “That’s right. I spend most time in the kitchen.” “I see. Well done. Your meals are the best around here. It even got better when you joined them.” “What? I don’t think so.” She chuckled softly. “I’m very serious. Their meals were not bad, but they got even better when you started working with them. You have magical hands.” He complimented, and Aurora’s cheeks slightly flushed. “Thank you so much, Mr. Alec. I ap
“Arthur…” Aurora called softly as tears filled her eyes. She couldn’t believe what was happening. Her wishes were finally becoming a reality but it seemed too good to be true. “Please don’t say no. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I have thought about it deeply and I’ve come to the conclusion that there’s no point wasting any more time. “Let’s get married, Aurora.” As Arthur spoke, Aurora’s eyes shimmered with joy and emotion. She nodded as she stretched out her left hand to receive the ring. It was a beautiful diamond ring. As he slid it on her finger, he stood up and lifted her from the ground, swirling her in the air happily. “I love you!” He screamed excitedly as Aurora broke into tears. “What’s wrong?” He asked worriedly as he let go of her. He made her sit on the bed and knelt in front of her. “Why are you crying?? Are those tears of joy? I’m so worried right now.” He cupped her face in his hands. “I… I just can’t help but remember the first time we met and h
After the wholesome party at Derick’s with the kids, Arthur returned home. The kids had school, so they had to leave too. Aurora promised to come back home before Carter’s wedding because she couldn’t just quit her job. Since she accepted Arthur’s proposal, she had felt great joy inside her. She took one glance at her engagement ring and smiled widely. Wearing it made her feel more like a woman and she wanted to show it off. Aurora headed to work and went to Jack’s office to see him. Getting into his office, she met him on his phone. “Jack, good morning.” She greeted, grinning widely. “Aurora. Good morning.” He answered with the same smile, wondering why she seemed so happy to be at work. “You look super happy today. What’s going on?” He further asked as she sat in front of his desk. “Guess.” She whispered, leaning closer to the desk. Jack furrowed her brows as he stared at her. “What?” He asked in confusion and curiosity. He just couldn’t come up with what was making her so ex
“Aurora,” Jack called as soon as he got back to his office. She turned to look at him, her jaws clenched in anger. “Has she left?” She asked him, and he shook his head.“I’m not sure. What’s happening? Who is she?” He asked, sitting next to her. “She’s no one.” She answered coldly, lowering her head. “I heard you call her Mom…” “She isn’t my mom anymore. She became a stranger the minute she stepped out of my house and left me.” Aurora answered, tears heating the back of her eyes. “Oh… I’m so sorry, Aurora.” Jack answered. He held her hand, trying to give her some comfort. “She’s the most selfish mother I’ve ever known. She left when I needed her the most, and now she’s back. If she was a good mother, she would be with me right now, rejoicing with me. But she doesn’t even know how I’ve been.” She mumbled. “How long has it been? Did she leave when you were very young?”“Does it matter if I was young or not? It’s been two years since I last saw her. The boys were five years old wh