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This chapter had been edited, Thank you "Sarale" you are amazing, although I didn't use all her comments, I used most of them. So I hope that it's better to read now.
Aria's POV:
It's been a whole 48 hours since Charles purposed. I said yes but I have a few questions about this newfound engagement. The issue, though, is that I know for a fact that I am in love with another man as well.
It's a Monday night and we're getting ready to go to a night club. Even though it's a Monday night, Charles and Jessica reassured us that the clubs are still a hot spot even on a weekday. Jessica, Roger, Charles and I are all downstairs waiting on Sharon and Ezra.
I haven't really spoken to Ezra since that night in the kitchen. I know he is suffering from my sudden engagement to Charles. And I just wished that he a way, he would move on.
"Are you guys ready?" Sharon squealed like a little girl as her and Ezra came down the stairs. It wasn't a surprise seeing as she acts like one too.
"It's about time," Jessica grumbled. "I thought we were going to fall asleep on the couch." She huffed.
Charles picked me up bridal style and carried me out the door while I giggled. I love when he does things like that, it reminds me of why I fell in love with him.
"You didn't have to do that." I bit my lip when he placed my feet back on the ground and opened up the cab door.
"I know you loved it," He gushed. "Now, are you ready for a wonderful night?" He grinned, placing a kiss to my lips.
"Oh, you know it." I playfully pushed him and slid into the Cab's van taking the back seat. Jess and Roger took the center seats while Ezra and Sharon followed behind. Ezra sat next to Charles and Sharon had to sit next to Roger in the middle. Charles slung my legs over his lap and pulled me closer to him. I heard a cough coming from Ezra and moved my head to look at him.
"Sorry." he apologized and looked at me, his face expressionless. It was a code for the both of us.
"Dude, Are you okay? Are you coming down with something?" Charles questioned.
Ezra shrugged and Sharon turned around to look at him. "No, I'm fine." He plastered on a smile, but it was a fake smile. Am I the only one who noticed that it was fake?
"Are you sure?" I asked him, "Because you can stay behind if you want?" I winked at him jokingly.
He rolled his eyes and shook his head. "Thanks Aria, but I'm fine."
Half hour later the six of us were standing in line waiting to get in. Charles kept on whispering sweet quotes in my ear and giving it a little nimble here and there. Finally we got to the front of the line we paid the bouncer and headed on in.
We first looked around the club for a table and ordered a round of drinks. It was straight off Vodka shots, just to start us off. Jessica and Roger headed straight to the dance floor and started to get their fun on, seeing as Jessica couldn't drink. Ezra and Sharon started up a conversation while Charles pulled me onto the dance floor.
Ezra's POV:
I watched in irritation as Aria and Charles were grinning up on each other. How the hell can they do this to me? I thought to myself as I tucked back another shot. For some reason I just couldn't shake the feeling that it should be me up there on that dance floor with Aria and not my cousin. During the whole car ride here, Charles and Aria started their own make-out session in the back. With Aria's legs dangling from Charles lap. It was making me sick. I felt like telling them to get a room but I held myself in. They were happily engaged. It wouldn't be fair to impose my bitterness on them. But that didn't mean that it wasn't taking my all to keep quiet.
"Baby, are you okay?" Sharon asked, placing a hand on my shoulder. "Your face is really red."
I huffed and took her shot, tanking that one back and then taking her hand and pulling her onto the dance floor. I really haven't told Sharon that Aria and I were once a couple. I know that if I did she would cause a big stink about it and some kind of drama would unfold. Something I was looking to avoid. I placed my hands on her hips and started to do my own kind of dancing. Sharon then began grinding up on me and I pushed her away. I didn't like the feeling of her up on me. Maybe that's why we haven't really slept together in the whole year that we've been together.
"What's wrong?" She yelled and followed my gaze. "Is it Aria?"
I shook my head, denying the truth. "No, I am just looking out for my cousin," I fibbed and grabbed her hand. "Let's just dance."
She graced my cheek before leaning up and giving me a kiss. "Okay."
After a few songs, Sharon told me she wanted a drink. She grabbed my hand and I followed her back to the table and found Roger there, sitting alone.
"Where's Jess?" I arched an eyebrow.
"She went with Aria to the bathroom. Charles followed them to make sure everything is alright." He yelled over the music.
I nodded and took a big gulp of beer before placing it down on the table. I sat down next to Roger and placed my arm over his shoulder.
"So you knocked up my cousin?" I questioned him with a raised eyebrow, "And are now rushing into marriage." I was only half joking.
He rolled his eyes."I've heard this all before," he cocked his head, "And yes, Jess is pregnant, but I do love her." He sounded sincere so I left it at that.
"So what are you majoring in?"
"English. I want to become a teacher one day." He took a sip of his drink and looked at me. "What about you? What did you major in?"
I laughed "English. I went to Hollis College."
Roger knitted his eyebrows. "That's where Aria and Charles went."
I nodded. "Yeah, that's now I know Aria. I used to teach her 11th grade AP English Lit. Class." I responded taking an even bigger gulp of my beer. When Sharon looked at me confused I asked, somewhat irritated. "What?"
She shrugged and looked over at the bathroom door. "Nothing, I'm just going to get in line." She pointed and I nodded allowing her to go by herself.
Roger and I continued with our small talk. At this point I was starting to like him; maybe he is good for my cousin Jess. He seems like a nice guy. He has his head on straight and seems to have his goals set high.
"Where are the girls?" I asked Charles when he returned to the table.
"On the dance floor," he pointed to Aria and Jess. "And boy am I glad because my feet are killing me," he groaned. I looked over at them and saw them laughing together.
I smiled and a chuckle escaped my lips.
"So what's going on here?" Charles asked, tipping his head back and gulping down some beer. He had a smugness about him and it was getting increasingly difficult for me to keep up my poker face.
I shrugged. "You tell me," I asked sarcastically. "How long have you been planning on asking Aria to marry you?"
Charles smiled, "Six months ago when I asked Byron." He shrugged taking a sip of his drink "This feels so unreal. I can't want to bring Aria into our family."
I pressed my lips into a thin line. "Then you don't mind if I have a couple of dances with my new cousin-in-law." I smirked, tanking back the rest of my beer and standing from my spot. Thankfully, the irony was lost on Charles.
"Sure. Go right ahead. At least it will get Aria's mind off of me and give my feet a rest," he chuckled.
Aria's POV:
Jessica and I were having a blast out on the dance floor. It amazes me that Jessica is even getting down with her bad self when she is four weeks pregnant. Even though I didn't know how it works I figured you shouldn't be doing some ass whips while pregnant.
"May I cut in?" I heard a familiar voice behind me and turned to see Ezra standing there with a grin on his face.
"But Ez, it's girl time," Jessica pouted. "Go away."
I glanced between Ezra and Jessica. I wasn't sure if I wanted to dance with him or not.
"Come on Jess, it's just a couple of dances. Why don't you go get something cold to drink?" Ezra stated firmly and gently grabbed my hand.
"What are you doing?" I questioned him, taking my hand away when Jessica walked off the floor.
"I want to dance with you," he awkwardly pulled me into him. "Is that a problem?"
His tone of voice alerted me that he was drunk and not stable.
"Let's get down Aria," he urged.
I pushed him away. "You're drunk. Go drink some water."
He smirked and tilted his head. "I'm not drunk. I just see things." He stated
I looked over our table and saw Charles engrossed in a conversation with the rest of the group. I grabbed Ezra's hand and pulled him into the crowd.
"Talk to me Ezra? What's going on with you?" I crossed my arms over my chest. "Why are you acting this way?"
He let out a harsh, mirthless laugh before leaning up against the wall. "I just want to dance with my EX-GIRLFRIEND, and future cousin-in-law. Is that too much to ask for?" He slurred a little.
I rubbed my temples. "This isn't the time or place to do this. Why don't we just take you home?" I grabbed his hand again but he yanked it back.
"NO," He yelled. "You want my cousin go home with him." He looked at me and then looked at Sharon who was just coming out of the bathroom.
"Ezra, you are being irrational. Your CURRENT GIRLFRIEND is waiting," I hissed. "Make sure she gets you home," I told him after a few seconds and then I walked back to the table. "I'm ready to leave. This place is getting a little crowded." I looked back at Sharon and Ezra who were now in a fight.
Charles nodded and handed Roger a few hundred dollars before telling him the drinks were on him.
"Aria" I heard Ezra yell out which caused me and Charles to turn around. "Wait!"
"What's going on?" Charles asked me.
I shrugged, "He's drunk, Sharon will get him home." I pulled him along with me. "Let's go."
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