ARIA'S P. O. V
"I like this older guy, he's so hot." said Alison as we sat together at Starbucks.
"Who is he?" I asked her with a raised eyebrow as I sipped my mocha latte.
"Oh, he's just someone from Philadelphia. He's so cute." answered Alison.
"His name please and description." I ordered.
"The name's not important. What's important is his beautiful blue eyes and
amazingly gorgeous blond hair. Ugh! I love him." cried Alison.
I opened my eyes in the morning from a dream of Alison. I found my parents
sitting next to me; reading books. My mom's hair was up in a ponytail, and she
wore a violet sweater and black yoga pants. I peeked behind her and there was
a yoga mat perched on top of the armchair. That means she had yoga class.
Then there was my dad; in his suit, which meant he is going to work soon.
"Good morning mom and dad." I whispered while sitting up.
"Hello Aria." replied my mom.
"Oh Aria! I am glad you're awake." cried my dad.
"Why? What happened?" I asked.
"I just miss you, I forgot your voice." he answered.
"Dad, you saw me yesterday." I told him.
"Still." he replied.
"I am going to go to the washroom, be right back." my mom said and walked out.
"Look, I need to speak to you." my father said with a serious tone as soon as my
mom was gone.
I nodded.
"Your mother and I are filing for a divorce. I know that you are disappointed but
we aren't comfortable with each other anymore." my father explained.
"Where are you going to go?" I asked.
"Meredith and I are getting back together. I will be in Brookhaven; with her."
I gasped and my eyes widened like a dog waiting for his food.
"But dad! You can't!" I yelled.
"Why not, we love each other." said my dad.
"You have two children that love you. You can't just leave us." I explained.
"I understand that Aria, but I love Meredith; a lot." he said.
I remained quiet. How can he betray us like that? I know that when I found them
making out things will change. But I could not believe it would be like this.
"Ms. Montgomery?" called out Dr. Herald as he came into the room.
"Hi Dr. Herald." I replied.
"We finally found out the drug you digested!" cried Dr. Herald.
Awesome, even better news. I widened my eyes in the sign of 'keep going'.
"It is oxycodone."
"Oxy what?" I asked.
"Oxycodone. When digested and digested as an overdose; it can cause blackouts,
unconsciousness and perhaps dizziness. All that you experienced." said Dr. Herald.
"So how long does it take you to treat it?" I asked.
"It doesn't take long; but it is quite expensive." Dr. Herald said as he faced dad.
"Turns out the daily needles that Nurse Jenna used on you weren't helping
because we thought that the drug you took was simple. But we were wrong. So
the medication is ruining your system every second. There are two options."
That's when I noticed my mom was in the room. Her face was blanked and
worried, almost like I was dying.
"The first option is interesting. You can be sent home but the catch is that your
parents will have to purchase needles that will kill the oxycodone in you.
Each needle costs $30 and you will be needing a needle each day for the next
2 years. The second option carries way more risks but it's quicker. Dr. Samuels
and I can perform a surgery on you and it will suck up all the oxycodone in your
body. I know that sounds weird and impossible but it will take years to explain
how it works." explained Dr. Herald.
"How much do both of them cost?" asked my mother.
"The needles cost exactly $10, 950 and the surgery costs less because it's quick
and easy. The surgery costs $5, 500 to complete." answered Dr. Herald.
"Oh my god Byron!" cried my mother.
"I don't know sir, we will talk it out." said my father.
"Sure thing. I will come back in an hour." said Dr. Herald.
"Mom, dad, what's going on?" I mumbled.
"Honey, we don't know what to do. The surgery sounds insane and the needles
are extremely expensive." my mother replied.
"First dad tells me that you two are getting divorced. Then Dr. Herald greets me
with expensive news about treating the oxyshmothing in my body. This day keeps
getting better and better." I shouted out.
"I understand. You just have to keep it up." said my father.
My eyes began to tear up. Next thing I know I was crying in the washroom, getting
all my mascara dripping down my cheeks. Then I felt a light tap on my shoulder, I
turned around to find Emily and Spencer behind me; looking at my eyes.
"Aria, we heard the news." said Spencer.
"We are so sorry for you."
I began to sob, like never before; all I was thinking was about my dad with his
beautiful blond Meredith and the prank A chose to almost kill me with.
Emily raised me up and helped me back to my room, to find it empty; without my
parents and Dr. Herald. Emily placed me onto my hospital bed and they sat next
to me.
"My life is ruined." I told them while wiping my tears off.
"A has ruined every fucking thing that existed!"
"Aria, you aren't the only one that feels horrible. I had to go through all the
commotion with Melissa, Wren, Ian and Alison. Hanna's death was the worst.
A troubles me too and when my mother found out about Melissa's paper, she
was furious!" said Spencer.
"So is mine. Having Maya sent away, Hanna's and Ali's murder. I can't take it! But
I am trying to keep up with the horrible things." said Emily.
"You should too."
"How? Ezra's and my relationship is a complete secret, I was literally poisoned
with a drug caused by A, my father is turning my mom for a 25 year old woman
and I will have to either take needles for 2 years or go through surgery!" I yelled.
"You will be fine." said Emily.
"Completely fine."
"Just listen to some TV to calm you down." said Spencer and turned the TV on.
"And we are back to Rosewood, Pennsylvania's news! Rosewood is packed with
news cabs and police trying to investigate what happened to a resident named
Caleb Rivers. He went missing last night and was seen last by his parents at home
at around 8:30 p.m. What has been heard was freaky. People say that he was
the boyfriend of late Hanna Marin; a 17 year old girl who was murdered almost
3 months ago in Spain. She was best friends with popular Rosewood girl named
Alison DiLaurentis who was found dead more than 6 months ago after missing for
a whole year. Say, what is going on with Rosewood the past year? Stay tuned for-"
"Caleb went missing?" asked Emily.
"I cannot believe it." I whispered.
Our phones twinkled quietly; as though our ears were clogged. We opened our
'ONE NEW MESSAGE's.
'Now, isn't that exciting? Now that Caleb is basically dead, I will continue on with
my list of what to do. Next is someone who one of you love a lot and they will pay
back for many things they have done. Have a great day lovelies! –A.'