Austin (Pov)
I went to Brooke's house. And she was not sad or heartbroken, which really confused me, she attempts suicide because of me, and now...
Austin: Brooke. Are you really not sad? I mean. About this marriage.
Brooke: I'm not sad, Austin. Yeah, but when I found out about it, I was heartbroken, I cried a lot. But if I cry, yell or scream. you're already married. And the truth is now ally is your wife.
Austin: Brooke I'm sorry. I promised you that I would talk to dad but when I came home from hospital, the problem became so big that aunt penny was so ill that-
Brooke: Austin, I know you had to marry ally. Don't put the Burden to yourself. I'm not mad at you.
Austin: you're not lying right?
Brooke: I'm not going to lie to you Austin. it is true that I only wanted to marry you. I had the right to fight for you. But after all my tries. I have to accept that you weren't for me. if I have the right to fight for you then I also have the right for us to stay friends, best friends. Your important to me Austin. I have a habit of you.
I took Brooke's hand ''thank you Brooke, you have no idea how much burden you took off of me. I mean I was so embarrassed that I don't know what I was going to say to you. Brooke, you're my best friend and I don't want to lose you''
This made Brooke smile
Brooke: okay that's enough of emotional talk. Let's talk about something else
I was later going to get home until
Sara: hi Austin, you came so early
Austin: yeah, I just wanted to talk to Brooke
Sara: ... Austin, don't get me wrong. But I think you should not meet Brooke. Your married now and by the way she got out of that sorrow for so long, she became normal in a very long time. If you come near her, hanging out with her everyday then she'll be disturbed. I really think you should not be part of her life anymore... Look I'm scared by her suicide attempt; I can't take another risk. I love my daughter with my whole life.
Austin: sara your thinking of Brooke wrong, she's perfectly fine. She accepted this whole thing. We are very close friends and all these things are beside that. I can't ruin this friendship .. I'll go. Bye
Ally (Pov)
I was staring at the ceiling and uncle mike was knocking as he came in
Ally: hello uncle mike
Uncle mike: ally. are you alright? Ally. if you're fine then you should come outside your room, sit with everyone, talk to them
Ally: …
'' ally if you keep sitting like this, crying all the time, then you're breaking your mother's heart. You remember how your mother becomes so worried about you. If you keep doing this then you're hurting her. Don't do this'' he said in soft spoken voice
Tears were falling from my eyes as I cried in uncle mike's shoulder.
Austin (Pov)
Brooke: our friendship cannot end easily, Austin. I have to keep your friendship my whole life.
Austin: then you can also tell this to sara. You know when I was going home, she was about to take my class. She thought that you were insane about me but I told her you're not crazy.
Brooke: yeah, I'm not that obsessed of you
My both eyebrows raised
Brooke: Austin, you know about my mom she is very protective and oversensitive about me. And by the way the childish stunt I pulled... Because of that she is was a good thing you came in time. Okay leave me, how is everyone at home.
I nodded my head '' their fine''
Brooke: how is ally?
Austin: ...I haven't seen in her in days. She doesn't even come out of her room (drinking my coffee) ... Brooke, I don't feel any attachment with her. I don't know how will I take care of this.
Brooke: don't worry Austin. It will take time. Then you'll adjust. Everything will be fine.
At night
I came home, sitting on the edge of my bed in my room when one of my servants came and told me that mom and dad are calling me
Mike: you were late today
Austin: yes, dad I went to a friend of mine
Mike: your mom and I want to talk to you about something
Mimi: we were thinking that. You and ally are married. In any situation this happened. It's done now. You two have to do this together.
Mike: son. Penny's death had put ally in depression and me and your mom tried to get her out of depression. Son you are her husband the closer you get to her as much as deep as you can understand. No one will
I sighed
Mimi: and this, your grandma gave this to me. I want you to put this with your own hands to her (handed me two golden brackets). she'll be happy.
Dad left
Austin: I don't know mom if everything will be fine or not fine. But I know this for sure a girl who I don't even know has been buried into my life. Anyway. Whatever happened, happened. It's not your fault or mine
Ally (Pov)
Ally: hello aunt Mimi
Mimi: hi (sitting next to me). Ally. It's been more than a month since penny's death. You and Austin need to start a new life. If you guys don't live happily then penny's happiness will be incomplete. This is a guest room. Go to your room, that's the real place in this house. Look I got you a dress. Austin is waiting for you, okay.
As Mimi left the room
Austin (Pov)
I opened the door to my room to let her in
Austin: sit
As she sat at the corner of the bed, her eyes never left the floor. I closed the door and the room was filled with awkwardness
Austin: ...ally I know we got married in a very weird way and I know we are first cousins but I don't know anything about you but your name...and just like that you don't know anything about me. I promise I will try my best to maintain this relationship. I know it will take time to adjust. And to accept this.
I opened my bedside drawer to take the golden bangles. I sat next to her and she didn't move and was still staring at the ground like there is nothing else to look at. This was so awkward; I know she was feeling it too. I slowly pulled her wrist and put the bangles on the palm of her hand
Austin: these. Mom wanted to give them to you
Ally (Pov)
The next day
''I will try my best to maintain this relationship''
''I wanted to get married to a woman who I can share all my thoughts and ideas. Who can walk with me step by step. But my cousin is so backward. I don't even know what's her nature man''
Someone knocked the door
Ally: come in!
As Mimi came inside with something in her hand
Mimi: hey. I got you a wedding a gift. I hope you like. (I opened the box to see a beautiful necklace) it will look good on you.
Ally: thank you
Mimi: look you are Austin's wife. This house is also yours. From now on mike and me are not uncle and aunt. Your mom and dad. I know you miss your mother. But thing of this as. I am your mother? I can take care of you? Okay
I smiled and nodded my head
Mimi: I made a very good breakfast. When Austin comes from shower, come with him for breakfast, okay?
As I nodded my head. She gave me a hug and left.
Austin (Pov). Few hours later
I came in the TV room with a bowl of popcorns. I saw ally sitting on the couch reading some book. So, I sat next to her. I noticed she kept her distance from me but I ignored it. I changed the channel and a movie was playing but.
Austin: are you getting disturbed?
She shacked her head ''no'' she muttered
I was eating popcorn and thought I could share. '' here'' I said gesturing her to take some but she was reading her book like there was no one talking or even in this room. So, I put popcorn bowl on the coffee table.
Austin: if you're sleepy then you can sleep in the room.
Ally: ... I'm not sleepy
Austin: …okay if you're not sleepy then why don't we both drink coffee, hmm?
Ally: ...okay
I looked at her and her eyes didn't even lay off her book
Austin: okay. Then go to the kitchen and ask Becky for two cups of coffee.
She closed her book and put it on the coffee table and went to the kitchen.
Later at night
My phone was ringing and it was from Brooke, so I answer it.
Brooke: hey Austin. Where are you?
Austin: at the studio
Brooke: why are you still at the studio? if you have nothing to do then why don't we go to a restaurant.
Austin: its late Brooke. I'm going home.
Brooke: it's not late, I'm outside. I'll be there in 10 mins, lets meet up
Austin: okay
I was in a restaurant with Brooke
Brooke: so, how's ally
Ally: idk man. I'm living with a statue; I can't even talk to her! If I say get up, she'll get, if I say sit down, she'll sit down, she's such a roma without any feelings and emotions, man I don't even want a wife like that!
Ally (Pov)
I was in a call with aunt Emily
Aunt Emily: how is he? Your happy right?
Ally: where did happiness come from this marriage aunt Emily?
Aunt Emily: what are you talking about? Did someone say something?
Ally: no. No one said anything. Everyone is good
Aunt Emily: then why are you talking like this? Why are you sad?
Ally: aunt Emily, mom did do well with me. My arrival is shattered with the feeling that I have been forced into someone's life. This house, this room. Austin, none of them need me. Every time I see Austin or stay in this room, I feel nothing but embarrassment.
Aunt Emily: did Austin say something?
Ally: … no Austin did not say anything. But does he even need to say anything.
Aunt Emily: whatever your mother did was best. She did it for you. Did you want her to leave you lonely, she saved you from loneliness. Look child, it takes time to understand, then everything will be fine. I talked to Austin and he sounds like a nice guy. Give your relationship some time.
Austin came in taking his shoes out and putting his things on his bedside table
Ally: maybe your right... yes. I'm fine. Take care, I'll call you. Bye
The next day
I was sitting in the backyard until
Brooke: hi ally
Ally: hi (getting up)
Brooke: how are you?
Ally: I'm fine. Please come inside
Brooke: let's sit here
There was a moment of silence
Brooke: ally I came to see you. I want to ask your forgiveness for what I did. I hurt you, I'm very embarrassed for what I did.
I put my hand on Her's
Ally: no problem, Brooke
Brooke: look I won't lie... me and Austin grew up together. We were always close. I always thought that he was mine, that I will get him. But Austin was not in my luck. He got you and I did stupid things. Forgive me. I'm sorry, I really am.
Ally: I understand. Please don't be embarrassed.
Brooke: so... do you wanna become friends
Ally: why would we not be friends, Brooke. You and Austin are close friends. Your friendship should stay forever.
Brooke: you know ally. I don't just want Austin to be my friend but also his wife. Will you be my friend?
Ally: I am your friend.
Brooke: thank you so much ally. Thank you so much