A/N Thanks for your reviews! I have decided to continue on, and just see where it goes. Enjoy the next chapter.
Aria's POV
I sat down with Ezra on the couch. We were going to address the miscarriage situation, because we had been avoiding it a lot lately, and it wasn't helping our relationship one bit. I placed a spring roll in my mouth, silently hoping he would start the conversation.
'So, how have you been holding up? I mean like emotional and mentally. Is it like affecting you …'
He trailed off before adding,
'Wow, I'm like a therapist; asking about your feelings and stuff. Look Aria, I know how much I am hurting from it, and I just want you to know that you are not alone. Ok?'
I had gone quiet, looking down at my hands. When I looked up, Ezra saw the tears that I had in my eyes, embraced me and said,
'I am so sorry, I really am; for not helping and supporting you.'
We stayed like that for a while, in each other's arms, until I pulled away to wipe away my tears, which Ezra beat me too.
'Look…' I started, 'It has been more than a few months, and it still hurts. Knowing that my… our little baby could be taking his first steps soon, be calling us Mummy and Daddy, in a few years we could wave him off to his first day of school, just all of those thoughts are weighing me down, and I don't know how much longer I can cope with it.'
'So… how do you want me to help you?'
'Help me find a way to move past it. Just to be there and hold me when I need you most.'
I looked up at Ezra to see that he had tears running down his face, so I gently wiped them away for him.
'I do have one idea for you but, I don't think that you are ready for it. I think that in the meantime, we just need to spend more time together, and be thankful that we have each other.'
Looking in Ezra's eyes, I could see that hurt that I was feeling. I leaned in and he did the same. Our lips locked and for the first time in forever, I felt as though I wasn't alone. I had Ezra and I could always count on him.
He gently picked me up off of the lounge, forgetting about our food, and made his way up stairs. He placed me down on the bed, and cosied down in beside me and I fell asleep, in his strong, loving arms.
Hanna's POV
I decided to open the boutique early this morning. I had already been to the brew, because Aria wasn't going to be my saviour today, as she was spending the day with Mr Fitz. I wasn't sure if there was going to be many customers today, but I did know that I wanted to leave early again, so I could go out to dinner with Caleb.
I just sat down behind the desk, to hear the bell jingle and see a familiar face walk through the door.
'Good morning Miss Em, what can I do for you'
'Well, I was looking for an outfit for tomorrow night, because it is a special announcement. I hope you're free.'
'Yeah of course; so what kind of outfit?'
'A little more edgy than usual. Nice and bright, maybe slightly revealing…' Emily said with a slight grin.
'So what kind of announcement is it?'
'You'll just have to see, won't you?'
Spencer's POV
I just finished changing Avery's clothes, when I heard my phone beep. I looked to see that it was a text message from Emily, asking if I was free tomorrow night. I replied saying I was and asked what the occasion was.
Avery, at that second started screaming, I looked to see that Rocky, our 2 year old dog, had taken her teddy bear. Avery had always been very loud, I don't know where she got that from. I guess it must have been Toby.
Aria's POV
Hanna let me take the day off today, so I could spend some time with Ezra. We woke up quite late, but were still lying in bed, after eating pancakes that Ezra made and delivered.
'So what did you want to talk to me about? Yesterday when we were talking about the miscarriage, you said you had a suggestion of how to get past it. What was it?'
I was wondering all night if whatever the suggestion was could help me get past the pain and loss.
'Well you know how… well when people…ummm…I was thinking…'
'C'mon Ezra what is it?' I was begging him, with my cute puppy dog eyes.
Ezra looked away as he mumbled something.
'What, sorry?' I asked quietly.
'Adoption' He said quietly but loud enough so I could still just hear, and handed me some brochures.
'You want to adopt?' I questioned again, looking sown at what he had handed me.
'Yeah,… I mean only if you want. I just thought that I could help fill that hole of little Maleah leaving us. These kids have no family, and we could make a change in their lives. And there would be no chance of miscarriage. We could give them the start in life that they need. Aria? Aria, are you okay?'
I could feel his breath against my ear, as I had my head in my hands. I had tears streaming down my face. I looked up and said,
'That is such a beautiful idea.'
He gently grabbed my hands, his mouth turned into a smile, moved closer to mine, and whispered on my lips,
'Then let's get us a baby,'
And locked his lips on mine, and I moved in sync with his. I knew we would make a beautiful family.
A/N So what do you think. I decided to update sooner because I had it written and thought you would enjoy it. It isn't much longer but I still hope you enjoyed it. Remember to review!
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