Chapter 36:

Aria's POV:

Cassy: I apologised.

The Dean: Not the point Cassy Masers! As for you Georgia Freeman. Did you or did you not destroy the work of Cassy Masers.

Georgia: No.

The Dean: Well, it doesn't matter who says what, this is the second time this kind of incident has happened. I have no other choice but to permanently suspend you both.

Georgia: But…

The Dean: No buts. Go and wait in my office so I can call your parents or you can go home.

Cassy: Fuck this place anyway! I didn't learn anything! I'm gone! Goodbye!

Cassy storms out. So does Georgia.

The Dean: Are you sure your ok Aria?

Aria: I'm fine.

The Dean: Well, take your 3rd class off and I'll get someone to cover for you.

Aria: Thanks.

Ezra help me walk back to our office. I sit in my chair and sob.

Ezra: Aria, what's wrong?

Aria: It's just, I'm sorry. It's nothing

Ezra: Aria Fitz, tell me what wrong!

Aria: Ezra, this baby, our son, is he ready to come into the world?

Ezra: Well it's a bit late for this Aria!

Ezra says this gesturing to my stomach.

Aria: No not in that way. I mean, what if something bad happens like last time?

Ezra: Aria, don't say that! Everything should be fine

Ezra's POV:

Aria: I know, wait… Did you say should?!

Ezra: No, no, no. Honey I dint mean should like that, I meant that everything should be ok because you haven't had any accidents like you had with Jade! Or is there something your not telling me?

I only question her this because she starts looking nervous. I go back to my seat and let Aria answer.

Aria: Something has been happening over the past 5 years, but I haven't ever told you and you have never noticed.

Ezra: Aria, your are scaring me now! What is it?

Aria: Ive been having these panic attacks when I think something bad is gonna happen. I had one last night in the bathroom.

Ezra: Is that why you were in there for so long!

Aria: Yeah, I'm sorry, I should have told you.

Ezra: Da,n right you should have! Aria panic attacks cause stress and stress is bad for not only you, but the baby as well.

Aria: I'm sorry ok. I wanted to tell you, I just didn't know how!

Ezra: Aria, for God sake! How many times have I told you that I'm always here if you want to talk to me, I'm your husband!

Aria: I know, I know. I will talk to you.

Ezra: You know your going to have to go on medication for this!

Aria: Ezra, stop making everything sound so bad and awful.

Ezra: But that is the point, it is bad, it is awful.

Aria: Ezra, please. You don't understand, you haven't ever experienced one!

Ezra: Yes I have. I had severe depression when my mom walked out on me as a child. I was 14 years old Aria. At least you had a mom around!

Aria: So t bring our mothers into this.

Ezra's Why not? Is your mom to blame for this or am I?

Aria's POV:

Aria: I can't do this anymore!

I get up and leave the office.

Ezra: Where are you going?

I leave the office, closing the door behind me. I waddle down the hallway and get to the staff toilets. I go into a cubicle and lock the door and sit in the toilet seat. I took my purse with me. I grab out the blue and white box and take two pills. After about 2 minutes, I hear Ezra walk in and call my name.

Ezra: Aria, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have raised my voice. I said that you shouldn't be stressed and I was causing stress, I was stupid.

I stuff the pills in my purse.

Ezra: Aria, please. I know your in hear.

Ezra unlocks the door and opens it. I didn't realise that I didn't close my bag.

Aria: Ezra go away.

Ezra: Have you been taking pills?

Aria: They are anti-depression pills. They are also for anxiety and stress.

Ezra: First you don't tell me about the panic attacks, but now you haven't even told me about the pills.

Aria: Ezra, please. Leave me alone.

Ezra: No aria. I'm not. You're my wife and I am meant to protect you. But how am I supposed to do that with you never talking to me.

Aria: Your right.

I fall into Ezra's arms as I cry hard. He hugs me tightly

Ezra: Come on, I'm taking you home.

Aria: What about Jade?

Ezra: I'll get Spencer to baby sit.

Aria: Ezra I'm so sorry.

Ezra's POV:

I take Aria to the car and help her into her seat, then I close the door and go and then, the dean. I get back to the car to find Aria is sleeping. She looks so peaceful. Too peaceful. My mind races and I instantly check if she's breathing. Thank god she is. I drive home and as I park the car, Aria slowly wakes up.

Aria: Ezra, I'm so sorry.

Ezra: Do t apologise. I should have noticed.

Aria: Ssshhh.

Me and Aria are now standing by the front door and Aria kisses me intensely. I wrap my arms around her and she holds my neck.

Ezra: I love you.

Aria: Shut up.

Aria kisses me again and I pull her him so she is sitting on my hips. I have one arm supporting her and one arm trying to unlock the front door. I finally manage to open it and I get is both in the house. I shut the door with my foot . I chuck my keys in the floor and carry Aria to the couch. We are still kissing. I lay down with aria sitting on me. We brake from the kiss and start to remove each others clothes. Aria is now in just a bra and panties, and me in my boxers. Aria bends down and kisses my neck. Then in the lips.

Ezra: Are you sure?

Aria: Yes. I need you Ezra.

Ezra: I need you to.

Aria: Undo it.

My fingers find their way to the clasp of Aria's bra. We are kissing again. I unhook the bra and Aria Kets it drop off of her. My eyes widen and my feet move to remove her panties.

Aria: Ezra…

Now me and Aria are completely naked. Then there's a knock at the door. I look out the window to see Hanna's car is parked next to the sidewalk.

Aria: Shit, I come,telly forgot Hanna was coming over to give Jacobs baby clothes.

Me and Aria quickly try to put our clothes on as nearly as we can.

Hanna: Open up Aria. I know your in there.

Hanna's POV:

Aria: Double shit.

I'm standing outside with the heavy box and Aria finally opens it.

Hanna: Thank you.

I walk in and Aria closes the front door. I sit on the arm chair and put the box on the floor.

Aria: Do you want a drink or anything?

Hanna: Just a water please.

Aria: So how's April?

Hanna: She's good. How's the baby boy?

Aria: He is good.

Hanna: Wait, where's Ezra? His shoes are here?

Aria: He's upstairs having a shower.

Aria brings over my water and a drink for herself. She sits in the couch and we start to chat. Then Ezra comes down. Still with a towel hanging from his hips. You can see his v line.

Hanna: Errr, hey Ezra.

Ezra: Please Hanna, don't be embarrassed to see me half naked.

Hanna: Don't worry, I've seen you…

I realise what the end of my sentence is going to be and the both give me looks as if they are saying 'shut up it I'll kill you'.

Hanna: Sorry.

Aria sits in annoyance.

Aria: It's ok.

Ezra: I'm gonna get dressed and go to the grocery store. Need anything Hanna?

Hanna: Errrr yes. Diapers please.

Ezra: Ok.