Her fingers scratched at the glass, she wante

th,

aled, e

going

mind whirled and everyone she had met all through the years fl

r girl had gotten married immediately after finals and she w

fter, a job managing one of her husband's businesses, and then ther

ora could join them. Deep down, Aurora would have loved to, but the thought of leaving her f

't one to be in an awkward position. How long would it take to get

in months. Aloneness stirred deep in her belly as she sank to

ffected? Did rich folks have some trauma absorber? Aurora glanced at him and looked

er heels screamed BnQ shop that sells the cheapest wares in town and then there was her bag, slightly peeled

or the building's lobby. She unzippe

ervice. Aurora chewed her bottom lips, thinking of what to

n minutes ago, his posture showed he was in control and just waiting for help o

ne which was clenched tightly in her hand. When the wallpaper

the school year was drawing to a close. Chloe was engaged and she was headed back home to North

he traveled home for an emergency that

te if you don't hurry up!" Ch

ora's voice came from the adjoined bedroo

e is coming to pick us up, A

al package, but her mind had been sorely focused on finishing school and going home to her family. Her dad had be

lead him on, Chloe. What i

he was exquisite and pale blue eyes gazed at Chloe. "I'm going home soon, and I can't have some guy drag

h. But for once in your life, Bee, allow someone to take care of you. You deserve this ni

Aurora s

ace her. "Your birthday is in a few days. W

the smile in her eyes. "Alright." She tucked her hair behind her hair, "

n't blame him. You have the most beautiful pair. E

r to her bed that was just beside the window faci

asked from her ow

to get my phone a

ing Aurora to give h

because I knew you'd want

te expensive and I

taking them out. Chloe shook her head

downst

, Aurora pretended to be having fun even though she want

and mouthed at h

nd just as she made to

s her

Mom

come home, ba

feeling it was really serious and while she had sat there, trying to gum the pieces together, Chloe

no... oh... n

ward the man that was crouched on the floor opposite her. The person that pretended to not care was having

just as scare