AUTHORS NOTE: I'm soooo sorry that I haven't updated in ages. I had a little bit of writer's block, but I was feeling really inspired to write tonight (maybe because of the Ezria cabin spoilers? hehe) but yeah i hope you like it! please review and leave suggestions. PM suggestions are appreciated as well. xoxo :)
Aria was tying the laces on her super tall Jeffery Campbell wedges when her brother, Mike, entered her room. "How can you walk in those things? They're like half your height," Mike joked. Aria laughed for a moment, then went back to her shoes. When they were all tied, she walked over to the full length mirror by her closet. There was no denying she looked gorgeous. Her simple but elegant black dress was tight, but not too tight, and ended mid-thigh showing off her tanned legs. She turned around to face Mike, her curled hair flipping over her shoulder. "How do I look?" Aria said, trying not to sound too nervous. Tonight, Ella insisted that she have Ezra over for dinner so that they could tell Byron and Mike together. "You look fine. It's just dinner, Aria. There's no reason to be nervous over some pasta. I promise." Aria smiled, but she felt terrible inside. If only Mike knew whyEzra was coming over for dinner. "Aria... is something wrong?" Mike asked in a concerned, but loving voice. "Mike ... I have to tell you something but you have to promise me not to talk to dad about it. At least not until tomorrow." Aria felt like she was going to explode, but she knew that it was too late to take it back now. "Okay. I promise," Mike replied. "Mike... I'm pregnant. Mom took me to the doctor to confirm it and Ezra and I decided that we want to keep the baby." Aria let out a sigh of relief, still waiting for Mike to say something - anything. "Aria, you know I love you, but are you sure you're ready for a baby? I'm not saying that you wouldn't be able to handle it, but what about college?" Aria was silent. She expected to get that reaction, but not from Mike. "Mike, I know what this means for me and my future. I understand that Ezra and I will have to put some things aside for a while for the baby. But I know that this is what I want, and so does Ezra. We can do this." Soon, a smile formed on Mike's face. "I know you can. I'll always support you, okay?" Aria let out tears of relief and happiness. "Thank you so much, Mike. That means so much to me." Mike thought for a second. "So this dinner. You and Mr... um... You and Ezra are gonna tell dad about the baby?" Aria nodded and sat down on her bed. "Don't worry, everything will be okay. I'll be there, me and mom will make sure he doesn't get too carried away."
About 45 minutes later, the doorbell rang through the halls. Aria wanted to be the one to open the door, so she ran down the stairs as fast as she could without tripping over her shoes. She opened the door to see Ezra standing before her with a bouquet of flowers, looking extremely handsome. "Hello, Aria," Ezra smiled. "Hello, Ezra. Please, come in!" Aria offered as she took the bouquet from his hands and stepped away from the doorway so Ezra could come inside. While she put the flowers in water in the kitchen, the rest of her family (Byron included) greeted Ezra and guided him towards the table. It was going to be a long night.
What will happen during dinner? How will Byron react? Next chapter will be posted soon :) Please review!