Chapter 4

"Spence, I don't know about this...maybe we should come up with a plan B." Aria whispered hesitantly.

"No! You are NOT backing out of this! Not if you want Ezra back. Now GO! Spencer gave Aria a little push forwards.

The two girls were standing in front of Ezra's apartment. Hanna and Caleb were in a car in the parking lot and Emily was in the lobby, waiting between the stairs and elevator. Everyone was in place for their plan.

"Okay, I'll be in from of the elevator. Good luck!" With a quick thumbs up, Spencer headed to her position.

When Spencer was out of sight, Aria knocked on the door to Ezra's apartment.

No answer.

Aria knocked again, louder, worrying Ezra wasn't home.

A moment later, the door opened to reveal a very disheveled Ezra. He looked like he hadn't gotten out of bed in days and his eyes were bloodshot from sleep deprivation. In that moment, Aria truly realized the impact her actions had had on Ezra.

"Aria? What are you doing here?" Ezra said, disbelief and pain in his voice. He stepped aside to let her inside.

Aria took a deep breath. "I came to apologize and to tell you that I was wrong. I can't live without you, Ezra. I need you in my life. You are all I want and I would give anything to have you back in my life. Will you please forgive me?" Aria felt something wet on her face and realized she had tears rolling down her face. God, I'm such a crybaby! She thought, mentally kicking herself. She wiped her eyes hastily as she waited for Ezra to say something.

Finally, Ezra sighed and lifted Aria's head to face him. "Aria, I love you and I always will. Of course I'll forgive you but, I need to know...what made you break up with me in the first place?"

Aria sighed. She had been hoping to avoid that question. But she knew it was inevitable. She had to say something.

"Ezra, I-I can't tell you. Please don't be angry. You will find out, but you're going to have to be patient with me." Aria knew that wasn't what Ezra wanted to hear but if she told him about A, he would be in even more danger.

"Please Aria, tell me so I can help prevent something like this from happening again. Aria, you can tell me anything. I'll be there for you no matter what."

Aria felt a wave of affection wash over her and she slowly leaned in and gave Ezra a kiss. It felt so good to feel the warmth of his body against hers, to run her hands through his soft, brown hair. She had missed him so much. She just wanted to stay like this forever.

BEEP! Aria's phone signaled a text, startling both of them.

"It can wait" Ezra said, pulling her closer.

"No, it might be important. Just give me one minute." Aria reluctantly pulled away and reached into her pocket for her phone, a sense of excitement flooding through her. Could their plan really be working? Her phone said the text was from Spencer. Aria opened the text and almost fainted.

"Thought you could fool me? Using Caleb to find out if there was any spy equipment in Ezra's apartment, getting the other bitches to guard the entrance and the stairs, while YOU have a nice evening with your loving boyfriend. I'll deal with him later. For now, dear Spencer can pay the price." -A