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Chapter 5 :

Flashback . rosewood , 2 years ago .

Aria looked up to the baby clothes and stuff that were around her . she smiled herself . she was so damn lucky that she and her baby survived from the accident . now after a month from then she finally dared herself to tell her parents and it wasn't easy at all , Byron was furious and told her to leave the house as she did so , but her mother … the only thing that she was curious about was that did Ezra left because she was pregnant ? of course Aria did told her that Ezra doesn't even know that she is pregnant and … she didn't want him to know . after lots of discussion and fights finally Ella let her daughter keep her baby but she wasn't really cheerful about it , and she had right to be upset but Aria didn't care , the only thing that she wanted was this baby , it was the only memory that Ezra had left for her and she wanted to hold on to it so badly .

Aria was lost in her thoughts as she heard a voice calling her name … after all it hasn't been easy for her to be to be in crowded , especially now that her belly is starting to show her baby , she needed to find a way to get out of this mess .

- that's a cute shirt.

Aria got back to reality as she heard someone's voice , she turned around see him as he was pointing to the baby boy shirt that she was holding in her hands .

- what do you want Noel ?. Aria asked annoyed as she saw Noel who was getting closer to her , with a confused expression on his face .

- what makes you think I want something ?. Noel asked curiously as Aria stared at him , she didn't answer him back and turned her face from him and put the shirt back on its place .

- don't you want to take it ? it's pretty . Noel asked as he pointed to the shirt while Aria responded him quickly .

- why would I take it ?. Aria said a little madly from him as he looked at her , it was like he knew .

- because your baby can't walk around naked . noel said as he chuckled but Aria didn't . she looked at him surprise and worried . how the hell did he know? She thought .

He noticed how nervous Aria looked so he managed to speak up .

- don't worry … I'm not going to tell anyone . Noel said as he saw that Aria was tearing up but she didn't cry .

- it's you Noel … of course you tell . Aria said as she scoffed but Noel answered her back.

- I … I know how I treated to you and your friends … especially you but … I want to make it up to you … I mean it Aria . Noel said truthfully as Aria listened to him … Aria didn't want to believe him but he sounded so true . maybe he was telling the truth or maybe it was one of his tricks .

- I never meant to hurt you . Noel said to her sadly as he came closer

- then why did you lie ?. Aria asked .

- I was trying to protect Ali . Noel said as Aria's tears started to fall from her eyes .

- do you know what your lie caused me ?. Aria asked sadly as her voice was cracking but Noel remained quiet and looked at her confused .

- I … I lost Ezra … the father of my baby is gone . Aria said loudly as she cried harder , Noel wanted to comfort her but he knew that she will reject him .

- I'm really sorry Aria . Noel said simply

- you being sorry doesn't bring him back . Aria said as she wiped the tears with the back of her hand .

- it doesn't …but I can help you find him . Noel said as he got Aria's attention . she looked at him with doubt , not sure how she feels about this .

- I appreciate your offer … but right now … all I want to think about is this baby . Aria said coldly as she start to walk away but Noel gently grabbed her wrist .

- wait … he said as she turned around and faced him .

- I … I know things aren't easy for you in rosewood … so if you ever wanted to leave here … . Noel said as he wrote an address and a number on a piece of paper and handed it to Aria as she looked at the paper confused then he continued .

- you're always welcome to my place in Philadelphia … I'm moving there next week . Noel said as Aria looked at him shocked . did he really mean it ? Aria thought . it was a big get away ticket for her but for god sake … it was Noel . she didn't know if she should believe him , even though Ali did .

- why Philadelphia?. Aria asked him curiously .

- college . Noel reply simply as Aria nodded him .

- and umm… take the shirt … it's cute . Noel continued as he grabbed the shirt and placed it on Aria's hands while she smiled .

- thanks Noel . Aria said quietly as she turned around and walked away from him . college … she couldn't go to the college with a baby , it would be too tough for her, but she didn't want to think about it , at least for a while .

End of the flashback .

Present day : New York

- Aria ? . Ezra asked as he tried to get her attention and bring her back to reality , she was lost in her thoughts , talking to Noel today brought back all the memories that happened with him in rosewood and Philadelphia , that how she moved in with him there when she was pregnant , and how he helped him through her pregnancy .

"I guess he really wanted to make it up to me . "Aria thought herself .

- umm.. hello ? earth to Aria . Ezra said loudly as she looked at him .

- I'm sorry … I got distracted for a second . Aria said to him nicely

- it was more than a second . Ezra teased as she let out a soft chuckle .

- what were we talking about ?. Aria asked as she moved her fingers through her hair .

- I asked you how are doing in here … college . Ezra explained as she remembered.

- yeah right … well it hasn't been easy … freshmen year is … tough - Aria said as Ezra cuts her off .

- wa..wait … freshman ? aren't you suppose to be in the second year ? Ezra asked her as she start to panic , wow he noticed this tiny detail ? how smart she forgot .

- I … I took a year off … I applied this year . Aria explained to him as he listened while he was getting a bit suspicious and confused .

- why ?. he asked .

" because I was busy breastfeeding our son " Aria thought but right now was not the right time for him to find out .

- I … I needed a break … a long break . she said as he looked at her suspicious but eventually he accepted her words .

- what about you ? you teach here ?. Aria asked him as he started to chuckle .

- no … no … I applied here last year … to get my PHD . Ezra explained to her

- in literature ? . Aria asked as he nodded her with a smile .

- that's good . Aria said as she smiled and met his gaze , they kept staring at each other , she had an urge to kiss him and he had it too but it wasn't this simple , nothing was simple anymore .

- I … I actually wanted you to do me a favor , if you don't mind . Aria said as she cut her eye contact with him and looked at the ground , unsurely .

- what ?. Ezra asked nervously

- well … I don't know if your friend … Sam told you or not but I need help with my dissertation … and I was wondering if you could help me with it . Aria said as she was waiting for him to answer . he was looking on the floor , clearly unsure about everything .but then after a couple moments he finally replied .

- sure . he simply said

- so how are things in rosewood ? you know with you and your friends ?. he asked curiously

- umm… unusual… . Aria said as she thought about her friends .

- how come ? he asked

- well… we were always trying to solve the secrets and well … get rid of A …well Shanna but … now that it's over I feel weird … you know … it's like I'm always waiting for something bad to happen . Aria explained as he carefully listened , but she didn't continue , she was still scared , like the last 2 years … she was always worried that the police may find out about her , killing Shanna and take away her kid from her .

- so you finally came along with her death ? Ezra asked her as she didn't wait and responded him immediately

- I still killed her … that's not going to change . Aria said coldly as he stared at her .

He could see how broken she was by looking simply into her eyes , she was fragile but not hopeless , something was making her to stay strong but he didn't know what her anchor is .

- so you're only here with Hanna or … the others are going college here too ?. Ezra asked .

- no they're here too but … we go to different colleges , Hanna , Spencer and I are here in Columbia university and Emily and Alison go to Queens college … actually one of the reasons that I picked here is because my friend were already here . Aria replied .

They remained silent for a few more seconds , none of them knew what to say , even though there were still a lot of things that they both wanted to know but none of them dared to ask .

- Ezra … . Aria said as she put her hand on his hair and ran her fingers through his soft hair and Ezra already knew what was coming with her statement .

- please tell me why you left . Aria asked him impotently as he shook his head and looked at her .

- don't I deserve to know that ?. Aria told him as she managed to stop herself from breaking down but her voice was already cracking .

- of course you do … but . Ezra cuts himself off and stayed quiet as he removed his eyes from hers .

- but what ?. Aria asked with a little anger in her voice .

- but I can't tell you … I'm not ready to . Ezra said as a single fresh tear came out of his eye and he wiped it away with the back of his hand instantly .

- Ezra – Aria started but he cut her off .

- I'll tell you what … how about we meet tomorrow night in the library ? you can show me your work then I'll help you … okay ?. Ezra asked as he tried to change the subject while Aria was looking at him in disbelief .

- f…fine . Aria whispered to him as he nodded .

- I … I have to go , I'll see you then . Ezra said as he got up and stood in front of her while she kept staring at him . , then she quickly nodded him without no words .

Ezra approached closer and placed a kiss on her cheek quickly and then he started to walk away while Aria

Aria was even more shocked and confused after his kiss , why did he even do that ? they weren't dating anymore , at least for now . she slowly put her hand on her cheek and touch it , a soft smile appeared on her lips … after this long time ,maybe there was still hope for them , she could sense it , she could feel it .

Things were confusing enough for Ezra too . why the hell did he kiss her ? he thought himself . well he guessed that he wasn't over his old habit off kissing her cheek , but it only make things more complicated for them .

He shook his head and turned around as soon as he felt an arm on his shoulder .

- did you miss me ?

End of chapter 5

So what do you guys think ? why can't Ezra tell Aria why he left ? and who did Ezra see ? please review and share your thoughts and theories with me .

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Sneak peek for the next chapter :

- the door is LOCKED . Aria shouted .

- who locked it ?. asked Spencer worriedly

- we have to get out of here before the storm gets worse . he said loudly as he was trying push the door open .

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- you had no right to hide this from me .

- I'm sorry but she asked me not to … she was devastated .

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- Aria … truth or dare ?

- umm… truth … I guess . Aria said as she looked at Miranda and all the people around the room .

- how many people have you slept with ?. Miranda asked as Aria looked at Ezra who was listening at them but not looking at her .