As I had said this is just a little something that has been on my mind for weeks. And if you read this; please review, i would love to hear from each and everyone of you.
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Over the years the Montgomery and Fitzgerald family has been friends. It's more like the Rose side of the family. Aria and Mike just fell into the role of society when Byron and Ella were in a terrible car accident that sent them to live with their grandparents.
At the age of 11 Aria was forced to leave everything that she had ever known and move to a new place in time.
Mike was only 8 and more than willing to live with his mother's parents because they came from money and at the time thought he could get whatever toy he wanted. In which he did, he has been spoiled from the day he was born.
But as for Aria, she was forced to grow up and show an adult side of her. She was forced into a world with balls and charity events, meeting people that she could care less about. This was a world that she wasn't ready for. No matter how much she loved her Grandparents.
Flashback
"What's up?" Ezra asked giving her a little nudge to the shoulder, "You've been sitting here for the last two hours." He chuckled.
Ezra Fitzgerald came from money, his Grandparents and Aria's Grandparents were both friends and that's how Aria came to know him.
She looked at him with pouted lips, "I'm bored. I really want to just read a book somewhere, or talk to my friends back home." She replied and wiped the tears from her eyes, "I miss my mom."
Ezra was just a few year older than Aria, but he remembered her well from when she used to visit over the summers.
"Everything is going to be okay. Come on," He held out his hands for her to take, "Let's go make the rounds and see if we can find a quiet place to read." He winked at her.
End (Seven years later)
"Come on Aria, were going to be late." Spencer Hastings yelled from her place in the Kitchen, "That's the third time this week."
Aria came charging down the stairs, "I am so sorry Spence. Timothy was running a fever last night and I had to make sure the nanny knew about it."
Spencer nodded in understanding her situation, "Don't worry. We still have a half hour before we need to be there."
Aria rolled her eyes, "You're too much." She chuckled just as the nanny came down the steps, "Mommy's going to miss you. I'm sorry, you're not feeling too good sweetie."
"Its okay mommy, I love you." Timothy smiled and gave Aria a hug, "Go learn something." He pointed at her with a serious face.
Aria and Spencer let out a laugh, "I will buddy,"
Ezra's POV:
Ezra had been living a life of lies and distress. He misses Aria terrible and only gets information about her from her grandparents.
Ezra and Aria has been married since the day she turned 16. And had gotten her pregnant when she was 14. Ezra had just turned 18 at the time and fell madly in love with Aria. He would do everything possible just to make sure she was happy. But now, Ezra slept alone at nights wishing he could do anything to get Aria back with him.
Now at the age of 22 soon to be 23 he moved to Rosewood to start his new teaching job. His mother had forbid it and wanted him to go into the family business. But he had other things on his mind, he turned down the family money and left, he wanted a life of his own and wanted out of the Fitzgerald name.
When Ezra and Aria had gotten married it was in front of the judge. Aria's grandfather to be exact and at the time they went from Fitzgerald to just plain ol' Fitz. After just a year of being together Ezra had made the biggest mistake of his life. He let Aria and Timothy walk out of his life. With just few updates on their status.
"So big day for you huh?" Hardy smiled at Ezra as they walked through the halls of Rosewood High School, "I still can't believe your' here."
Ezra nodded, "I know, sorry it took a while." He looked at Hardy his best friend since High School with a sincere smile, "So what's good around here?"
Hardy gave him a cocky smile, "The woman." He patted his back, "Later we have to go to Hollis bar and grille. They have the best wings you'll ever taste. And that saying a lot since you've travelled to how many places?"
"Shut up," Ezra pushed him a side opening the door to his new classroom. "So what time do you have to be at work?"
Hardy shrugged, "In an hour, so I have the first half hour of your lesson to watch you make a fool our of yourself."
"Really?" Ezra arched an eyebrow, "I'm already nervous and thought you came to support me? Not give me bull on how badly I'll be shaking when I introduce myself."
Hardy let out a chuckle, "I'm just kidding." He shook his head and watched as a few students came in and sat down, "She's cute."
"Hardy, I'm still married. And to be honest I'm still in love with my wife." Ezra admitted, "We're just taking a break."
Hardy nodded his head, "So the divorce-"
"Hardy please," Ezra pleaded, "I don't want to talk about that." He half cried and turned his back to his students as more started to walk in. "She'll come around I just know it."
It was a feeling that Ezra had deep in his heart. He knew that Aria and he were meant to be together and that he needed to prove himself once again.
As students were starting up a conversation among one another he and Hardy fell into a deep silence until a loud gasp came from the doorway and they both turned their heads to see the group of girls.
"Aria?" Hardy was the first one to speak as they shared glances toward each other. "Oh my god!"
"Hardy?" Spencer squealed, "What the hell are you doing here?" She asked ignoring Ezra. Spencer was always the one to think on her feet and she knew since there were students in the room she couldn't make like she knew Ezra, none of them could.
"Well, I'm just here to wish my buddy well on his new job." His eye's landed on Aria. "How are you doing?"
Hannah and Emily both looked at Aria as Hannah slipped something to her and she turned on her heel and headed back out of the classroom.
Aria's POV:
Spencer and Aria headed over to the Brew where they meant up with Emily and Hannah. After ordering their coffee they made small talk on how they were getting a new teacher to fill in for Mrs Webber who had decided to retired this New Year.
All four girls were starting their senior year and Aria coming into Rosewood High Five months into her junior year. She adapted well into the school.
"So no one heard about this new teacher?" Aria asked taking a sip of her drink walking into the halls.
Everyone shrugged, "Melissa said that he's quite young. But that's all we know." Spencer spoke up, "I just hope he's not as boring."
Everyone nodded, "I can't believe this is the only class that we have all together. Last year I had each and every one of you in at least one of my classes and now I am stuck with Caleb."
"I thought you and Caleb were okay?" Emily asked,
"We are it's just that. I need my girly time. I'm already spending way too much time with him, with Aria working part-time and taking care of Timmy, and you Spencer taking Hollis classes and Emily doing her work at the brew plus Swimming. I feel like we really haven't spent that much time together over the summer."
Aria felt bad for Hannah and knew right off the back what she was feeling. Because she was feeling the same way too. They all have, it's like ever since she had moved away to live with her grandparents they had gone into their separate little world and then she had gotten married and Timothy is in the picture. They all needed a time to untwine.
"How about we do something this weekend. I'll take off on Saturday and we could go shopping? Besides, I could always go for a new pair of shoes." Aria offered.
"I'll do the same," Emily piped in and they looked at Spencer.
"I was supposed to go to my nana's house, but I guess I could go later on in the day and spend the night with her…"
"Awesome, I love you guys." They all giggled until realizing what was right in front of them.
"Aria?" Hardy was the first one to speak as they shared glances toward each other. "Oh my god!"
"Hardy?" Spencer squealed, "What the hell are you doing here?" She asked ignoring Ezra. Spencer was always the one to think on her feet and she knew since there were students in the room she couldn't make like she knew Ezra, none of them could.
"Well, I'm just here to wish my buddy well on his new job." His eye's landed on Aria. "How are you doing?"
Not being able to say a word Aria grabbed the Keys to Hannah car and bolted. She never expected to see Ezra standing before her, giving her a deep heartbroken stare.
She ran to the front doors hearing loud footsteps behind her.
"Let me alone." She yelled feeling a tight grip on her arm pulling her to a stop. "Noel?"
"Are you okay? What's going on?"
She looked over his shoulder to see Hardy, "We need to talk." He looked at Noel, "I believe your' late for class son?"
"And who are you?" Noel asked angrily, "You don't even teach here."
"That is none of your business, this is a matter between Aria and I. So I suggest you just leave." Hardy was on the verge of giving Noel a beat down.
"Hardy!" Aria yelled, "That's enough. I will talk to you." She sighed, "Noel, I'm fine. Please just go to class."
"Are you sure?" He asked giving Hardy a once over, "I can stay with you."
"I'm fine Noel," Aria smiled.
"Alright, I'll see you in a few." Noel kissed Aria cheek, causing Hardy to raise his eyebrow in confusion.
Aria turned and walked away from the school and headed towards the parking lot. She knew at least someone would be listening and didn't want anyone to know of the situation.
"What is he doing here?" Aria asked in a mere whisper.
"HE, you are referring to is your husband. And who the hell was that guy? Are you cheating on Ezra?" Hardy yelled, "How could you do that to him? He loves you terribly and you just ran off and slapped divorce papers in his face. Someone who should slap you and see how you feel. Taking his son away from him and leaving Ezra out in the cold with only monthly visits."
Aria started to cry, "You know nothing of the things I went through. I know you want to support your friend, but at least get the facts straight. I don't know why he kissed me but Noel has been there for me and never steered me wrong. As for Ezra, that's for me to know for now. So just stay out of it."
Hardy shook his head, "You of all people know I will not stay out of it. For a whole year Aria, Ezra has been a walking zombie. Asking himself what the hell he did wrong to make you run. He thinks that maybe he wasn't good enough for you!" Hardy sucked in a deep breath as more rage came to him. Aria wiped her face unable to control herself anymore.
"You think I ran? He never loved me enough to come after to me." Aria countered back with full fire, "He let me go. It's his fault and he could blame himself for it… I do, for months I have been telling him how unhappy I was but yet he still left me home with the nanny to fend for our SON. So here is a question for you!" Aria got up in his face, "WHY ARE YOU DEFENDING HIM?"
Hardy looked Aria in the eyes with a blank expression, "That's what I thought. You have nothing, you were my friend too Hardy. And it's so funny on how fast you picked a side." Aria shook her head, "I will deal with Ezra, when I am ready. Just stop judging me as the bad guy, because it all actuality. "Aria smirked, "I guess I am to blame too. I did walk out and I am not proud of it. But I am dealing with it and in the end. Ezra will have to deal with it too. Regardless if he likes it or not."
With Hardy looking at Aria like a fish out on dry land. She wiped her face once more and drove off in Hannah's car. Thinking this is going to be a long year.