My suitcase was at the door. Ezra came through that same door. I was sitting on the couch staring at the pictures on wall. So many memories I'm going to miss. He looked at the suitcase. I stood up and faced him with tears in my eyes. I didn't want to do this but I have to. We just can't! I have to tell him.

"Aria, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" He asked me.

I can't face him now. Not with what I have to say. I look up at him.

"Baby, we can't be together," my voice started cracking, "anymore."

I start to break down. I can't do this. Think about what's at stake here if you don't tell him. My conscience tells me.

Ezra holds me."Wh-what are you talking about?"

I look up at him. My eyes are red and puffy. I breathe shakily.

My voice starts breaking again, "I messed up. I- I made a mistake."

He stares at me with his wonderful eyes. They look as if they're on the verge of crying. Just like I'm on the verge of breaking down.

"Aria, if this- if this is about Madeline, nothing happened between us. I swear. I-"I cup my hand to his cheek.

"Sweetie, it's not about that," I cracked a smile.

"Then what is it? What's this thing or person that's making you make this decision? Is it -A? Because I swear to God, when I find who it is, I'm going to-"

I ran my fingers through my hair. God, why does this have to be so complicated?

"You'll find out soon. I promise. Tell Malcolm and Savannah. I love them." I kiss him as passionately as I can to make him remember what my lips feel like. He kisses me back. I'm going to miss the softness of his lips. We break away.

"I love you so much. Don't you ever forget that. Okay?" I tell him.

"He looks at me, "I don't where you're going, but please come back safely. Not just for me, but for our kids. Okay?"

I nod. He envelopes me in a warm embrace that I don't want to get out of. He lets go and I walk to the door.

"I love you." Ezra told me.

I blew him a kiss, "I love you, too."


The door closed behind me. At that moment, wanted to break down and cry again;I couldn't do it. They were waiting for me.
I roll my suitcase down the drive way and there they are.

"Are you ready to go?" she asked me. I rub my wrist and look down at it,

"Yeah. I'm ready to go."

We get into the cab.

"You know you've made the right choice." she said.

I look at her. How dare she. I glared at her.

"No, you made the right choice for you. You always have. You made me leave my husband, my children, my friends, my family;what more do want from me, Ali. You tormented me when you were 'dead.' Now that you're back from it, you think you can do it again."

"Don't forget, Aria. I know all of your secrets. Starting from the little white lies, down to the deepest and darkest. So don't you dare try to patronize me."

She looked at the driver through the rearview mirror,

"Would be a sweetie and start the car?" she said in her sugarcoated voice, full of venom.

"Yes, ma'am." said the driver.

Alison put her arm around me,

"Look around, savor all of it because this is the last time you're going to see it all."

The cab started to drive away from my driveway.

I'm so sorry, Ezra. I thought to myself.


Otay. That's the end. I hope you enjoyed it. Please review.