Title - Ezria in LA.
Characters - Aria and Ezra
Story Summery - Following the adventures of Ezrias life as the years passed by. Starts 10 years after Arias High School Graduation. Ezria is married and they live in a big house in Los Angeles, California. Ezra is a teacher at LAs most known private school and Aria is a singer still struggling to become famous. Can they balance their relationship and a family or will their marriage fall apart when Aria gets offered an opportunity of a lifetime? Ezria's Relationship and Family Life is tested. A mix of Ezria and Jaria. Read and Review or PM with thoughts, and story line ideas.
Author Notes: I know some readers were not happy with some of the story lines I have chosen to write. I am reminding you that this is my story and I can write it the way I want it to. Please be nice in the reviews. I don't like reading "You are ruining your story" or "I hate this story". A better review would be "I think your story would be better if you did this ..." or "I think this should happen ... instead of this ...". Please give this story more of a chance as it only can get better.
I am still fairly new at writing and I can only improve with each chapter. For those of you that wanted Riley biological father to be Ezra, I think you will be happy in the end. Like I mentioned in a previous chapter. "DNA doesn't make a family, Love does." This quote was taken from another ABC Family show "The Fosters".
I made this choice to make Jason the biological father of Riley because I wanted Jason to be a important part of this story. I still want and plan to keep Ezria together even though there will be some bumps along the road with their marriage and other things that might happen to them in the future.
Just a little clue on what might happen in upcoming chapters or later on in the story: Ezria might get into another fight that causes Aria to maybe make a decision she regrets which Ezra may find out about. Ezras mom comes into town for about a month to celebrate Christmas and the New Years holiday with her son and granddaughters that may cause another strain on Ezrias relationship. Old feelings between two characters might resurface but they won't last very long. Aria may think she is pregnant but it might just be a false alarm. Aria will get a offer for a tour but will she take it? Jason offers to manage this tour for her but Aria and Ezra have different opinions about what that means.
What We Are Thankful For
General POV
The sun is shining bright on Thanksgiving morning in LA. Aria and Ezra are just waking up. Both of them slept in a little bit later then normal and so did the kids. The puppy had slept most of the night, only waking up a few times. Aria knew this would be almost like raising a baby all over again. They would be busy cooking dinner almost all day but right now the kids were still asleep, Ezra was cooking breakfast, and Aria was looking at their wedding photo album.
"So next year for our anniversary I thought it would be nice to go on vacation without the kids." Aria said
"We still have a while to plan that." Ezra said
"I realize that but if we go to Hawaii that is going to take some time to plan." Aria said
"I thought you didn't like Hawaii. I suggested it for our honeymoon but we ended up going to Las Vegas." Ezra said
"That was because we had Hardy take care of Riley. She was only 3 then and I didn't want to be to far away from her." Aria said
"Why didn't you just tell me that and we would of took Riley with us to Hawaii?" Ezra asked
"I just didn't want to ruin our honeymoon by taking Riley with us." Aria said
"Aria it would have been ok, Remember Riley was with us when I proposed to you." Ezra said
"I suspected something was up that night because Riley said something about daddy having a ring." Aria said
"Really because you acted surprised when I popped the question." Ezra said
Flashback/Memory - 8 years ago
It was a few days before Halloween so Aria took Riley shopping to get a costume while Ezra was still at work. Riley had just turned 3 last month so she wouldn't start preschool until next year. Riley decided she wanted to be a bumble bee for Halloween after experiencing her first bee sting this past summer. It was a traumatic experience for her since they found out she was allergic to bees. Neither Aria or Ezra were allergic so it was sort of a shock to them. They were trying to save money so Aria bought a Yellow dress for Riley at Walmart. Aria planned on creating the bumble bee costume herself for Riley to wear. They had enough money to have a relatively good life but they were trying to save money so they could move into a house soon. Riley needs new cloths a lot since she grows out of her cloths quickly. Aria bought the grocery items they needed and paid for the items before going back home with Riley.
Later the day Ezra got home from work. Aria was already working on the Halloween costume for Riley since she needed to get it done. She had it done after only a few hours. Riley put it on for her mom and dad to see. Ezra took a picture before Aria helped Riley take it off. Ezra helped Aria cook dinner while Riley was busy with her coloring book.
"I just so happen to have gotten 3 tickets to the LA Dodgers VS. LA Angles world series game tomorrow night." Ezra said
"You didn't buy them did you because you know we can't afford tickets to a world series game?" Aria asked
"No, someone I work with was supposed to take his dad and brother but then a family emergency happened and they can't go." Ezra said
"Who else are we taking with us?" Aria asked
"You, me, and Riley equals 3 tickets." Ezra said
"I would much rather just get a babysitter. Don't you think Riley is a little young to be with us?" Aria asked
"Maybe a little but kids go with there parents all the time." Ezra said
"Ezra, It's a night game meaning it will end past Riley's bedtime." Aria said
"It is also a Saturday night and she can sleep in the car on the way home." Ezra said
"Fine, even though I don't think it's a good idea to take a 3 year old to a crowded downtown LA sporting event." Aria said
The next day Aria and Ezra decided that they wanted to go out dinner before the game because ballpark food was crazy expensive. Ezra had a LA Dodgers jersey on. Aria had a LA Angles T shirt on that was Ezra's but neither of them cared. Riley was just wearing an I heart LA t shirt since she didn't have any sports team outfits. Before they left Ezra was waiting in the car with Riley since Aria wasn't ready to go yet.
"Tonight I am going to ask your mom to marry me. I have had the ring for weeks but tonight seems like the perfect night." Ezra said to Riley
Ezra showed Riley the ring quickly before Aria got in the car.
"Mommy gets to wear this ring?" Riley asked
"Yes but it is supposed to be a surprise." Ezra said
At the restaurant Aria and Ezra split a meal while Riley got Mac and Cheese off the kiddie menu. After they ate Ezra paid the bill while Aria took Riley to the bathroom.
"Daddy told me not to tell you that he bought a ring for you mommy." Riley said
"Really Riley." Aria said
Riley kept quite knowing she already said to much. Partway through the baseball game Riley pointed to the big board and when both Aria and Ezra looked they saw each other on the kiss cam. Riley was siting in the seat between them so they were not exactly siting next to each other but Ezra knew this was the perfect time to ask Aria to marry him. Ezra then got down on one knee and took the box out of his pocket.
"Aria Montgomery will you marry me?" Ezra asked
Aria was full of happy tears but she managed to say yes.
"Yes, Yes, a million times yes I will marry you." Aria said
Then they kissed and the crowd went wild. The LA Dodgers won the world series that night. Ezra had to carry Riley back to the car since she was really tired. At least Riley wasn't cranky like she usually was when she was up past her bedtime. They drove home and Ezra carried Riley to her bedroom. She was sleeping so they didn't bother putting pajamas on her. Ezra just laid her down in her new big girl twin bed that Riley had got for her 3rd birthday.
The next morning Ezra woke up first. Aria was still sound asleep and so was Riley. When Aria walked into the kitchen to start making breakfast she noticed that pancakes and waffles were already cooked. Ezra was reading the Sunday newspaper. In the paper was an article about the world series win for the Dodgers and a small story about the proposal.
"I should have been the one cooking you breakfast this morning as a thank you for last night." Aria said
"How long do you think it will take to plan this wedding?" Ezra asked
"I think we should wait and have the wedding next summer. Hanna, Spencer, and Emily are all busy with university and I think summer might be the only time of the year that works for them." Aria said
"True and I won't have to worry about work during the summer so we can go on a honeymoon." Ezra said
"We all ready know Riley will be the flower girl." Aria said
"July is a good month for the wedding. I know it gets really hot in LA but we can use an indoor venue so the weather doesn't mess things up." Ezra said
"Then maybe by next the end of next summer we can finally buy a house." Aria said
"What is your rush to get out of this apartment?" Ezra said
"I love the apartment but down the road if we have another kid Riley's bedroom isn't big enough to share unless we get bunk beds." Aria said
"Houses cost a lot more money then apartments." Ezra said
"True but each month we pay rent money that could have gone towards paying down a mortgage." Aria said
"Would you stop worrying so much about money Aria." Ezra said
"Lately I feel like we are spending more money then you are making." Aria said
"If you are that worried about money then get a job Aria even if it is just part time." Ezra said
"How are we going to pay for child care then. Don't forget I am the one that takes care of Riley all the time when you are working." Aria said
"Next year Riley will be in preschool so things will be easier for both of us." Ezra said
Aria and Ezra had spent all day cooking. Riley and Lucy spent most of the day playing with the puppy. Hardy was in town for work so Ezra invited him over for dinner. Jason was also there for dinner that night. Ezra's mom wasn't going to be in town until next week but Ezra did call her earlier in the day. Ezra also talked to his younger brother Wesley since it had been awhile. Aria talked to her parents, her brother, and the girls on the phone as well.
For dinner they all ate turkey, stuffing, potatoes, noodles, and mixed vegetables.
"I know I haven't been over here in a while but since when did you get a dog?" Hardy asked
"I was just over here less then a week ago and there was no puppy." Jason said
""Yesterday." Aria said
"Aria took the girls to the animal shelter and left with a puppy." Ezra said
The rest of the dinner went really great. Ezra was actually getting along with Jason.
"How is she around the kids?" Jason asked
"Bella is hyper active sometimes but she is going through her puppy stages. With the kids she is great. Both Riley and Lucy adore her." Aria said
"She isn't potty trained yet but so far we have only had one accident." Ezra said
"I had a dog before and you love them but sometimes they can be a handful." Hardy said
"This dog is perfect." Both Riley and Lucy said
"I would have a dog if they were allowed in the apartment." Jason said
"Just wait until Bella grows up. She is a mix of Rottweiler, Lab, and Dalmatian. Meaning she is going to be a large bread dog probably close to 100 pounds." Aria said
That night everyone talked about who and what they were thankful for. It was the best Thanksgiving holiday that Aria and Ezra have had in a long time.
"Ezra, Even though our life isn't perfect I couldn't wish for a better life with you." Aria said
"Aria, I was thinking the exact same thing." Ezra said
Aria and Ezra kissed and since the kids were sleeping it was the perfect time to prove their love for each other. Afterwords Aria and Ezra both fell asleep while cuddling together.
Discussion Questions
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What I would like from you readers is a few other characters that I can use in this story. They can be adults or children of any age. I am planning on using other PLL characters in this story but they will have minor parts compared to Aria and Ezra. Submit your character by either a review or by private message.
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