So, I've decided to go ahead and post the second chapter of this story to hopefully get people more interested in it, as chapter 3 is very drama filled and by far my favorite chapter. To the reviewer who said my story sucks and to not continue, that just motivates me to want to continue writing it, so thank you! (: Hope everyone enjoys this chapter and don't forget to review! Just a simple review will be great. Please just don't read it and not review. (:

Previously:

"So, I'm glad you made reservations, we wouldn't have been seated for a while if you hadn't," I said with a small chuckle.

"They were actually all filled up when I called. But once I said who I was they quickly opened up a spot," he responded.

Only then did I realize who he was. His name, how could I not realize it? Wow, I'm such an idiot.

Aria's POV

Sitting before me in all his glory, was the author of my favorite book, Taking Risks. The book was a best seller and I couldn't believe I was having dinner with the author. I can't believe his name didn't ring a bell before. I guess I was just so in shock about him asking me to dinner.

"You-you're the Ezra Fitz. Oh my God, I feel like an idiot. I don't know how I didn't realize it earlier when you told me your name. I love your book. I literally finished it in two hours. It's so good," I told him.

He flashed me that gorgeous smile of his, "Well thank you. The idea just came to me one day and I figured, "hey, why not write it?" And so I did. I'm shocked it actually became a best seller. Now I use it to my advantage, but only sometimes," he said while winking at me.

Ezra's POV

I was having a nice dinner with Aria. She was wonderful and drop dead gorgeous. Conversation was flowing easily and I found her even more intriguing than before.

"So, earlier, you said Auburn was eleven months. When was she born?" I asked her.

"She was born July 7th of last year. I can't believe it's already 2018. Man does time fly!" she giggled.

"It sure does! Brantley was born two years ago on May 9th. I can't believe he is already two. It seems he was born only yesterday. His mom is the owner of a big law firm and she is always traveling. She is only home two weeks every month. I hate that she is missing so much of his life," I told Aria.

She looked at me with sad eyes before speaking up. "Well, at least he has a great daddy that takes care of him!" she responded with a smile.

I began to wonder if I should ask her about Auburn. Then I just decided on it.

"So, you aren't married?" I asked.

"No, still single," she said with a smile.

I nodded my head. "Well, nothing wrong with that. Where is Auburn's father?" I asked her.

She nearly spit out her drink at this question and I felt horrible. "I'm sorry. Man, what is it with me asking and saying all of these inappropriate questions to you? I'm sorry," I apologized for what felt like the millionth time that day. There was no way I was ever going to get her to agree to go out on an official date with me now.

"Auburn isn't my daughter," she said quickly. "She is my niece. I have a brother who is two years younger than me and it is his kid."

Damn, can I make a bigger fool out of myself tonight? I thought to myself. "Oh, wow, I didn't realize. I'm sorry; she looks so much like you. Wow. Now I have officially made an idiot out of myself," I said to her.

She just smiled and then started laughing, the sound music to my ears. "It's fine. I also get that a lot. Guys are usually afraid to ask me out because they don't want the baggage of a daughter to come with me, but they never ask if she is my daughter, they just assume. Much like you did, but I could tell you were different because you stuck with showing up to this dinner and didn't care whether I had a daughter or not, so thank you," she said to me in the most sincere voice.

"Well I'm glad you think I'm different. That means a lot. So, you are single and are kid free, I think I can work with that," I said while winking at her.

"Wait, what do you mean by work with that?" she asked me.

"I'm also single and kid free and there is something about you that just draws me to you. I'd really like to get to know you better," I said to her.

"Wait, Brantley isn't your kid? Wow, now I'm the one making a complete idiot out of myself," she laughed.

I smiled at her. We were so much alike. "It's fine. Like you said before, I just assumed you had a daughter, so no hard feelings. I promise," I retorted jokingly.

Aria's POV

I was really enjoying my dinner with Ezra. Turns out he isn't married and doesn't have a kid. We thought the same thing about each other and turns out we were both wrong. I was really starting to like him and couldn't wait to get to know more about him.

"So, do you have any more books in progress?" I asked him, trying to spark more conversation.

"Actually, I'm thinking about going home and starting another one," he answered with a smile.

I was starting to get an idea of where this was going and decided to play along. "And what will this book be about?" I asked flirtatiously.

"Oh, you know. The normal man meets woman, thinks she has a daughter, ask her to dinner to apologize only to find out she is single with no kid and then I guess the rest will be about whatever happens after we leave here," he responded back, equally flirtatious.

I couldn't help but smile at the man in front of me. "Well, I'm sure it will be another best seller. And I better get some credit, since I had help in creating the storyline, oh and an autographed copy," I said, not being able to help myself.

"Those two things you will get," he replied while flashing me one of his signature smiles.

"Why thank you," I replied with a giggle.

"Well, I think we should get going. It's almost closing time," Ezra said to me.

My eyes went wide when I saw how much our meal cost, but Ezra just gave me a smile and then helped me out of my seat. He escorted me out of the restaurant, his hand on the small of my back. God, I can't think of anything else I want to do right now except kiss him. I wonder if he feels the same. He walks me to my car and I give him a hug and then I open the driver side door to get in.

"I had a wonderful time tonight, Aria. How about an official date tomorrow night? Dinner and a movie, how does that sound?" Ezra asked me with a hopeful look in his eyes.

"I'd like that, a lot. Thank you." I smiled at him and then pulled out my phone and handed it to him. "Here, put your number in my phone and I will text you later," I said.

He quickly put his number in my phone and he snapped a picture of himself to put it as the contact photo. "Thank you," I whispered as he handed it back to me. He nodded his head and then shut my car door, watching as I pulled away from the street.

On the way back to my apartment, I couldn't help the smile that was plastered to my face. Tonight had been one of the absolute best nights I've had in forever. And to think I have my niece to thank for it. I soon arrived back to my apartment and I put the car in park, walking up to my apartment door to unlock it only to find the knob was broke. I slowly pushed open the door and the sight before me was unbearable. My apartment was a mess, my TV gone, picture frames broken, and to make things worse, the little girl who had been responsible for my dinner with Ezra tonight, lay unconscious on the floor beside her mother.

"SOMEONE CALL 911!" I screamed as I collapsed on the floor, screaming and crying uncontrollably. Passersby's started running over to the scene, some calling 911 and the rest trying to console me. How could such a great night end in hell?