I DO NOT OWN PRETTY LITTLE LIARS

Chapter 10

Ezra woke to a loud thumping on the door and his beautiful fiancé laying next to him. He watched her as she slept, she was so peaceful and so gorgeous. He still couldn't believe she had said yes to his proposal the previous night. All his nerves were gone and he couldn't wait to marry this amazing woman. He was pulled out of his thoughts by another thump on the door. He got up and walked to the door, and opened it only to see someone he hope he would never have to see again.

"Z, it's good to see you." Jackie, Ezra's backstabbing ex and the mother of his child, stood across from him.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Ezra hissed quietly, hoping not to disturb Aria. But it was too late, Aria was walking up behind him, only wearing one of his old Hollis t-shirts.

"And who is this?" Jackie asked bitterly.

"I'm Aria, Ezra's fiancé. You must be Jackie." Aria replied shortly, looking Jackie up and down.

"Again, what the hell are you doing here?" Ezra asked, this time his voice firmer.

"I wanted to see my daughter." Jackie stated flatly.

"You have already lost that privilege." Ezra replied, beginning to close a door.

"You can't decide that Ezra. Where is she?" Jackie said as she put her hand on the doorframe to stop Ezra from closing the door.

"You may not remember this but after you slept with my brother and we got divorced, you gave me full custody. So yes, I can make that decision. She's not here right now, if that's what you're asking." Ezra stated sharply, the anger building inside him. Aria placed her hand on his arm to calm him down. He turned and have her a small smile.

"I will take that up with my lawyers. I miss you Ezra, I miss our family." Jackie replied, placing her hand on Ezra's.

He glared down at their hands before ripping his away, "Too late." And with that Ezra slammed the door in her face and turned the lock.

"I'm so sorry Ezra." Aria said softly, still in shock of what just happened.

"It's okay. I'm just happy I have you." Ezra responded, brushing his lips against hers. Aria smiled as Ezra brushed a lock of hair out of her eyes, holding her in his embrace.

"How about we make breakfast? I'm pretty hungry from last night." Aria said with a wink.

Ezra chuckled, "We got quite the workout, didn't we?"

Aria giggled and nodded, then walked to the kitchen and began looking through the cabinets for something edible.

"Waffles or pancakes?" Ezra asked, coming up behind her.

"Hmmm, both." Aria whispered into his ear as she went to get the mixing bowls.

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Aria was lounging in Ezra's apartment reading a book, waiting for Ezra and Annie to get back when someone knocked on the door.

"Coming!" Aria yelled as she got up from the couch. She opened the door and opened her eyes wide when she saw Jackie. "How can I help you?"

"Are you here alone?" Jackie asked, glaring at Aria.

"Yes. Now you should be leaving." Aria replied quickly.

"I'm not leaving, but you are leaving Ezra. He needs his family, Annie needs her mother. You wouldn't deprive her of that would you?" Jackie responded, determination in her eyes. She had definitely planned this.

"He has a family. We are a family." Aria said, equally as determined.

"You wouldn't want me to tell Ezra about your past, would you? You have all sorts of dirty little secrets." Jackie threatened.

"How, how do you know?" Aria asked, suddenly afraid of what Jackie might do.

"I did my research sweetie. So, you leave Ezra tonight and we have no problems. Clear?" Jackie said in a sickly sweet voice.

"Crystal." Aria replied, her voice beginning to quiver.

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"Aria, babe we're home." Ezra yelled as he and Annie walked through the door to his apartment. Aria was sitting on the couch, her head in her hands. She looked up at Ezra and he saw the tear streaks going down her face. "Aria, what's wrong?" He said as he pulled her into his arms.

"Aria, are you okay?" Annie asked as she saw Aria looking so upset. Aria shook her head.

"Annie, why don't you go to your room for a little while." Ezra suggested softly.

"Okay daddy." Annie replied and ran off to her room.

Aria looked up at Ezra, "I need to tell you something. But I'm scared that you may never look at me the same way again."

"Aria, you're scaring me." Ezra responded, concern showing on his face.

"It happened the summer after my Freshman year..." Aria began, quietly.

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Chapter 10, sorry it's been awhile. I was having a hard time writing Ezria after the Halloween special. I was thoroughly creeped out and upset. How could you Ezra?! Anyway... Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Review review review. :)

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-RissyWrites