"Aden Jefferies" Bianca exclaimed, louder then she meant to.

"You know him?" Aaliyah questioned.

"Not personally no, but he was married to Belle Taylor, Irene's foster daughter. I've seen him on photographs" Bianca explained as she watched Aaliyah put her head in her hands. This was all she needed another man thrown into her life to complicate things.

Aaliyah's thoughts were interrupted by an elated cry from Irene. "Oh my god Aden, it's good to see you darl" she said as she threw her arms around him. She pulled away quickly and dragged him over to the table Bianca and Aaliyah were sat at "Girls this is Aden Jeffries" Irene introduced him, as Aden turned to face Aaliyah his face lit up.

"Have you two already met?" Irene quizzed curiously.

"Oh yeah they've met" Bianca chuckled "He's Mr…" Aaliyah kicked Bianca under the table.

"Ow" Bianca yelped throwing Aaliyah a glare.

"Mr…?" Aden asked curiously "Nothing" Aaliyah interrupted quickly as she stood slowly to give him a hug.

"Are you alright?" Aden said as he felt her wincing.

"Aaliyah's just come out of hospital" Irene informed him.

"It's nothing really" Aaliyah smiled.

"I wouldn't call being shot nothing girly" Irene replied. Aden looked worried "You serious" he exclaimed as he looked at Aaliyah.

"Yeh, but I'm fine now" she said forcing a smile.

"So Aden what brings you back to the bay?" Bianca interrupted; she could see Aaliyah felt uncomfortable.

"Er…just passing through so I thought I'd pay a visit. Which reminds me could I crash at yours for a few days" Aden said as he turned to face Irene.

"Ah sorry Darl, no room at the inn I'm afraid" Irene apologised.

"Oh, no worries I give the sands a call" Aden suggested.

"I've got a spare room you could stay in" Aaliyah could have kicked herself for saying that. It was to late fro her to take it back now though.

"Alright if you're sure, thanks Ali" Aden smiled before disappearing of into the kitchen with Irene.

Bianca threw Aaliyah a look "Spare room" she giggled.

"I wasn't thinking it just came out" Aaliyah replied. What the hell was she going to do now? And how was she going to tell Casey?

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"Ok so that's the kitchen, lounge and through there is where you can put you stuff" Aaliyah said cheerfully as she showed Aden around the house.

"I mean it thanks for this Al" Aden smiled as he put his bags down.

"It's fine now I'm really sorry but I need to go and get Riley, are you ok to stay here by yourself?" Aaliyah said as she grabbed her phone and keys and headed for the door.

"Yeh, I might take a shower is that ok?" Aden asked.

"Sure go for it?" Aaliyah shouted on her way out.

Aden grabbed a towel and headed straight for the bathroom.

Casey decided to pop in and see Aaliyah, as he walked into her house he was surprised to see a man stood in her kitchen wearing noting but a towel. Aden turned quickly when he heard the door "Where's Ali" Casey asked as he looked towards the bedroom.

Aden laughed "Nah, she's gone out mate. Don't worry I'm staying in her spare room for a few nights, name's Aden" Aden said as he extended his hand.

Casey shook it "Casey, I live next door" he replied quickly. "I'll call back later" he added quickly. Casey quickly rushed out of the house; he had no idea what was going on. Who was this man? He thought to himself as he walked back into the Braxton house.

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It wasn't long before Aaliyah returned home with Riley "ADEN" Riley exclaimed as he ran towards him. Aden was dressed now, he was wearing a black t-shirt and dark jeans.

"So I was thinking maybe I could take you both out for dinner to say thank you for putting me up?" Aden suggested.

"Yeah, ok I'll just go and get changed" Aaliyah smiled as she disappeared off into the bedroom. When she finally reappeared Aden was blown away by his ex-girlfriend. Aaliyah was wearing a yellow flowing summer dress and gold sandals, her hair was down round her shoulders and her make-up was natural. "Ok come on lets go" she smiled as she grabbed her bag and headed out to her car. Aden and Riley followed closely behind her.

Aaliyah could feel eyes burning into her as she walked into Angelo's with Aden. She could see Brax staring at her from behind the bar. "Find a table, I'll get us some drinks, Beer?" Aaliyah said a she headed over to Brax.

"Who's the guy?" Brax asked curiously.

"Just an old friend" Aaliyah replied quickly "Can I get my usual and a beer please?"

"Does Casey know?" Brax continued with the questions.

"Yeah, I text him, look Aden's just and old friend who is staying with me for a couple of nights that's all" Aaliyah snapped, she was a little put out by Brax's cross examination.

"I'm just looking out for Casey" Brax said as he held his hands up.

"Yeh, well you don't need to. I love Case and would never do anything to hurt him" Aaliyah spat before heading back to her table. Before she had chance to sit down Aaliyah spotted someone walking towards her.

Aden watched as Aaliyah flew at the other woman. Brax quickly came from behind the counter and rushed towards Aaliyah as soon as he realised the person she had seen was Lexi.

"You're a bitch, you know that?" Aaliyah spat furiously before being held back by Brax.

Lexi just smirked "Well I can see you are benefiting from my advertisements" she grinned evilly. Brax struggled to restrain the young mum as Aaliyah launched herself again.

"Aaliyah stop" Brax said as he held her back

"Yes Aaliyah do as your boyfriend tells you" Lexi continued to taunt her sister. She found it highly amusing to watch Aaliyah struggle.

"Get out of here" Brax spat at Lexi. He was still trying to calm Aaliyah, suddenly Aden stood up. "I think you'd better leave" he said harshly.

"Fine" Lexi said finally before turning to leave "Oh and one more thing, if your looking for a real woman you know where to find me" she said winking at Aden before eventually leaving.

Brax took a deep breath as he let Aaliyah go. Riley just watched his mum in horror. He hadn't seen this side to his mum very often. But it seems to be more common just lately.

Aden on the other hand wasn't shocked at all he had seen this side to Aaliyah on more than one occasion. He agreed with Brax that maybe it would be a good idea to take Aaliyah home.

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After Aaliyah put Riley to bed she joined Aden on the sofa "So what's the story?" Aden asked curiously. He had learnt a lot about what had been happening in Aaliyah's life that day.

"It's complicated" Aaliyah replied forcing a smile.

"Hey, it's always complicated with you Al" Aden grinned.

Aaliyah took a deep breath as she explained everything to Aden, she left out her relationship with Casey and the fact she was pregnant. But Aden got the idea; Aaliyah's life had been pretty crap recently.

"It's a god job I came along when I did then" Aden smiled as he put his arm around her. Aaliyah paused for a moment before accepting his hug, she snuggled into him as they sat and watched the TV.

Ok so I hope you liked this chapter. What do you think to Aden and Aaliyah? I promise their will be more Aaliyah and Casey in the next chapter. And I'm pleased to say it will involve a dirty weekend away. But not before a bit of drama first :p

As always please R & R

Much love Nikki xxx

Coming up-

Casey's jealousy grows!

Who's there for Aaliyah when she thinks she is losing the baby?

Casey and Aaliyah head to the city for a break, who follows them?