Twenty minutes until they would all show up, Aurora thought to herself as she looked over at the clock. He'd show up with them too. She studied herself in the mirror. She used to think she was a beautiful, attractive woman. Now all she saw was emptiness. She was nothing that even came close to beauty. Just another woman. Just another woman on a man's planet. She'd made sure to put her make-up how he liked it and left her hair down like he liked it. Hearing shouts she walked over to the window and saw him. Closing her eyes Aurora took a deep breath and headed out of the room to go meet them downstairs.

"You're excused Rosa." She said quietly seeing her maid doing last minute dusting.

Rosa just nodded her head. "Thank you Miss. You look beautiful tonight." She complimented placing a gentle hand on Aurora's arm.

Aurora just flicked a smile. "I'll see you tomorrow Rosa." Was all she said before the front door opened.

Rosa quickly made herself scarce. The woman always had a sad look in her eyes. Rosa had remembered a lovely, bright girl who always had a smile on her face. Now, all she saw was a frown. She knew there was something going on but Aurora wouldn't talk and she wouldn't ask. Packing up her things for the day Rosa made her way out through the back door.

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Aurora's hands folded in front of her fell to her side when his eyes met hers. He flashed her a smirk before making his way towards her.

"You actually listened this time. Good job." He said in a low voice wrapping an arm around her waist. "Now, put a smile on your face while I introduce you to my guests." He said lightly pushing her into the sitting room.

Aurora found a smile and put it on her face as she walked into the room. All heads turned. Aurora swallowed hard. He guided her around the room to shake hands with everyone. The men were polite, The women too but some just looked at her with some distaste. But then again who didn't?

"And last but not least this is our new Transfer from Washington D.C. Dave Bautista." He said laying a hand on the large man's arm.

Aurora put out her hand and managed a smile. The man took it but before she could pull away he brought it to his lips. Aurora's breath caught in her throat.

"Pleasure to meet you Mrs. Scott. Aidan seems to be a very lucky man." Dave greeted as he kept a hold of her hand.

Aurora flicked a look at her husband who just kept a smile on his face. She could've sworn she saw a flash of anger in his eyes. Wrapping his arm back around his wife Aidan tugged at Aurora's arm so it fell back at her side. Aurora quickly looked away.

"We're both lucky. Aren't we honey?" He said using a disgusting sweet tone.

Aurora looked up and smiled. "Yes, honey we are." She answered feeling his arm wrap tighter.

Dave slipped his hands in his suit pockets as he stood and studied the married couple. He'd been married once but it didn't work out how they both wanted it. Dave was always working and on business trips while his wife stayed home and well...did nothing. That right there should've been a sign but for five years that's how it was. Finally, she just came out and said she wanted a divorce and he couldn't have been more happy. They were on good terms. Still talked occasionally but that was about it. That led to him getting transferred to California. Hence as to where he was right now.

Aurora lightly cleared her throat. "I'm going to go get the wine. I'll be right back." She gave one last look before retreating her way into the kitchen.

"How long have you two been married?" Dave asked watching her while she made her way out.

Aidan turned his focus back to the man in front of him. "Two years."

"Ah. Just over the newlywed stage." Dave admired smirking.

Aidan gave a short chuckle. "Not with Aurora. I have a feeling will be in that stage for a very long time."

Dave lifted an eyebrow. But he didn't have enough time to make a comment about it when Aurora stepped in with a bottle of wine and a few wine glasses. Setting them down on the table she turned and made her way back into the kitchen.

Aidan shook his head. "Always needing help. I'll be right back."

Dave put a hand on Aidan's shoulder. "Ah. It's alright man I'll do it. I was going to head that way anyways to make a phone call."

Aidan looked at the large hand and then up at Dave who wore a smile. He nodded. "Thanks man."

Dave patted his shoulder before retreating to the kitchen. She was up on the counter retrieving glasses that sat high up in the shelves.

"Here. I'll help you." He said quietly.

Aurora quickly turned her head to see who it was. "Oh. Just a bit too short, I guess." She managed to smile.

Dave had seen a quick flash of fear before she'd put on the smile. "I'll get them for you. I told your husband I'd help you."

Aurora looked down at the ground. "He did. I'm sorry. I really didn't know they'd be much trouble to get down." She apologized as she carefully hopped down from the counter.

"No need to say sorry. They're just wine glasses." He said easily taking them down and handing them to her.

Just wine glasses. If only the just part was true. She gave a polite smile as she grabbed the rest of the glasses. "Thank you, Mr. Bautista."

Dave stepped in her way grabbing a few glasses from her arms. "Dave." He politely corrected.

Aurora just nodded her head as she quickly brushed passed him. Dave just stood there for a minute before following suit. There was definitely some issues going on with that woman. And he got the feeling that they had a lot to do with his new co-worker.

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