Hey guys! So here is the next chapter! I will have the next chapter up by Friday(: Remember to give me some pointers to make the story better. Sorry ahead of time for any mistakes. Review and tell me what you think! I hope you guys like it! ~xo Haley

We walked hand in hand to get Grace and Carter. I had a wide smile on my face and I couldn't hide my happiness. How would I be able to? I had just kissed the love of my life and met my beautiful daughter. Actually I hadn't formally met her yet. But who cares, I already loved her with all my heart! Today had truly been the best day of my life. I can't believe I get to go spend time with the two most important people in my life. My girls.

Aria's POV

It was about 1 pm when we got to the rosewood deli for lunch. After we ordered our sandwiches, we went and sat down at the nearest booth. After sitting there for a few moments Carter said

"So how do you know my Uncle, Aria?" He still had a confused look on his face.

"Uh, well...we dated a while back" I said trying to keep the situation as simple as possible for two five year olds to understand. Then Ezra jumped in.

"We were in love." Ezra said while not being able keep his lips from forming into a huge grin. I smiled back at him knowing I was still in love with him. I looked over at Carter and said,

"And...Grace is his daughter. So, I guess that makes you two cousins!" Right as I said those last words I saw two great big smiles form on the five year olds faces. They were excited as could be! They stared bouncing up and down and Carter reached over to give Grace a high five. I knew right then and there that these two would be inseparable.

About 10 minutes later a young waiter, with red hair curled into tight ringlets, brought over our lunches. Ezra was the first to speak after a few silent minutes of eating.

"So, Grace. Tell me something about yourself. I want to get to know you! Oh and feel free to ask me any questions." Whenever Ezra talked to Grace his face lit up like a Christmas tree. I loved that he is trying to interact with Grace as much as he can. I really hope she accepts him so they can have a great Father-daughter relationship, just like my father and I have. The way he talks so comfortably with her I can tell that he would have been or actually will be a great father.

"Well, my name is Grace Anna Montgomery. My mom said Anna is my Grandma's name. I guess your mom because my mom's mom is named Ella. Anyways, I am 5 years old. My favorite color is purple. I love reading so mommy buys me all kinds of books!" Grace finished with a proud smile on her face.

"Wow, you are very mature for your age just like your mother! Do you like writing? I love it! In fact, I wrote a lot of poems and short stories about you mother."

"I love writing! I have a journal that I write in almost everyday!"

Ezra started to chuckle. "Just like your mother!"

They both smiled at each other while we all eat our sandwiches. I looked at grace and asked her,

"Do you want to know anything about..." my voice trailed off while I was deciding what to call Ezra.

"Daddy?" Suddenly he finished my sentence for me. She opened her mouth to say something but decided not to.

"Um..what's your favorite color, Daddy?" I could tell Ezra's heart melted when she said 'Daddy'. It was the first time she called him that and I knew he enjoyed it. That's when I thought about what he said earlier.

'I missed out on all the precious moments like her first words and steps. I'm never going to get those moments back, Aria!' had I been selfish? I had kept him from his only daughter for five years! He was right, he would never get to experience those things because of me! Because I was too selfish and only thought about the bad side of this whole situation. I convinced myself that he would have left me and wouldn't want anything to do with Grace. But now I realize that it would have been the complete opposite! He would have stuck by my side and raised our daughter. She is OUR daughter and I kept him away from her for five years! He probably hates me for this!

I was finally shook from my thoughts when I saw Ezra stand up and throw all our trash from our meal away. When he got back he said to his nephew,

"You barely talked throughout this whole lunch. Is everything alright, Carter?" Ezra looked a little concered.

"What? Uh..yeah I'm fine. I just wanted you guys to have some family bonding time"

"Oh, you know your apart of this family too, Carter."

"I know, but still. I'm your nephew not your son" He said with understanding in his young eyes.

"Okay, well I think we should be heading home. I have to get Carter home by three"

"When are we going to see you next?" Grace asked Ezra while a smile formed on from her little lips.

"Whenever your mother wants to get together again. I'm sure you and Carter will have lots of play dates, sweetie"

"Don't worry grace, it wont be long" I said while flashing Ezra a little smile. I could tell Grace really liked Ezra. I'm so glad they get along. As I looked between them I realized how much they look alike. Grace has his curly, dark brown hair and his ice cold, blue eyes.

"So where do you guys live?" Ezra asked.

"In the same neighborhood as my parents, where do you?"

Ezra, looking down at his shoes, said "The same apartment"

Wow, I was so surprised! I would have thought that after almost six years he would have moved on to something bigger. "Seriously?"

"yeah, I…wanted you to always be able to find me." Ezra's cheeks were bright red as he spoke these words and all I could do was smile. I knew he was still in love will me which made me get butterflies in my stomach and my heart skipped a beat. As we stared at each other I was thinking to myself 'Why was I so stupid to leave? How did I let this amazing guy slip through my fingers? I won't let him go this time! Damn, I love this man.'

"Aria, could I walk you guys home?"

"Please Mommy, please!" Grace was tugging at my arm and begging me with her puppy dog eyes that I couldn't possibly say no to.

I gave in and said, "I would love that" with a flirty, little smile.

We left the deli and it took us about fifteen minutes to get to our new home. When we reached the door Carter and Grace said their goodbyes while Ezra and I said ours.

"Do you still have the same number?" I said so only so Ezra could hear me.

"I do, you kept it?"

"I did, I never stopped thinking about you Ez"

"Me either" He gave me that boyish smile that just made me melt of happiness when time I see it.

"So, I'll call you later? I asked a little too excited.

"Sounds good!" And with that he turned around. "Come on Carter its time to go" He walked over to grace a kissed the top of her hair "See you soon, sweetie."

"Bye Daddy! Bye Carter!"

I'm amazed at how close Grace and Ezra are already! Its been a few hours since they meet and they are so comfortable around each other! The scene I just watched makes my heart leap with joy. They gave us one last wave and started to walk away when grace called after them.

"Wait!" Grace ran up to Ezra and said, "I can ask you anything, right?"

Ezra kneeled down so he was eye level with his daughter before saying, "Of course"

"Okay..i just want to know...why you left mommy and I? Why am I just meeting you now? Did I do something wrong?"

So there it is, how was it? Remember to review! Thanks for reading! ~xo Haley