Play House

Chapter Twenty Three: Aurora

Ace and Luca left the apartment earlier today, something about daddy and son bonding time. At first it was awkward with Layla... I didn't know if the whole other woman around was going to be a problem or not but she's really sweet and welcoming and seems happy I'm here. Were sitting at the kitchen counter sipping our coffee. "So what's it like? Being a mother and being bestfriends with your child's father?" I question. She sets her coffee down smiling. "Honestly amazing, he treats me amazingly, and takes amazing care of Luca." She shuffles slightly. "He talked about you alot. Constantly." I frown slightly. "He missed you Aurora so much, he drove past your old house every year in hopes to see you there, just for a second." She's playing with her fingers not looking directly at me. "He really loves you girl." She looks up at me with an expression I can't exactly read. It's not jealousy or hurt. Its happiness, with a hint of joy? I smile at her "I don't know what to say." She grabs my hands squeezing it. "That if anything bad ever happens you give him the opportunity to explain. Because that man is so in love with you." I laugh a little and nod. "I can do that." I sip my coffee and she begins talking more about the accidental birth of Luca. And how at the hospital Ace passed out. And I can't wait to make fun of him for that later. We talk alot and get to know each other. I learned about her past. And I can't help but tear up hearing her story. She smiles rubbing my arm assuring me she's fine now. But I know how that feels and I know even after you move past it and try to forget it deep down inside it's still there. We're laughing and smiling when we hear the door jingle. Ace and Luca walk in with a bag and a cup carrier. "We got breakfast!" Luca whispers. I smile and wave at him. He waves back which means we are making progress. Ace sits Luca in his highchair as we all sit at the kitchen island eating.

We finished eating and Layla took Luca to get a bath because he somehow managed to get syrup in his hair. I'm washing dishes in the sink when I feel Ace hug me from behind and kiss my neck. "Hi princess." I feel butterflies fluttering around in my stomach as his hands slide into my pants and right above my underwear. "Ace." I say in a warning tone. He laughs, kissing me again his hands remain where they are but he continues to rub my lower stomach. I put the last dish on the drying rack and turn to face him. "What are your plans today?" I look up at him smiling. "I didn't have any princess." He's smiling looking down at me. He places his hands on either side of me leaning down and kissing my forehead. I look up at him and stare for a second. "cuddle sesh and movie marathon like the old times?" Ace smirks and grabs me, dragging me to his room. I eventually need to go back to my apartment but maybe not today.

My head is resting on Ace's shoulder and he's holding me close to him. We're probably 20 minutes into the first movie when the door opens and luca walks in, in sweatpants and a black shirt. He's holding his blanket. He looks at Ace and I, smiling. "Daddy I wanna cuddle!" His little voice echos causing my heart to melt. "Not right now Luca." "Why?" Luca frowns. I turn to Ace sticking my bottom lip out. "Yeah why?" Ace throws his head back letting out a laugh. "Fine!" He looks at Luca. Luca climbs into the bed and snuggles up next to me instead. I look at Ace who is just as shocked as me. "Hi!" I whisper wrapping my arm around Luca. "Hi!" I look back up at the movie and when luca stops shuffling around I look down to see him asleep. I look at Ace who's already looking at us with a smile on his face. He makes eye contact with me and kisses me. "I love this." I nod my head and lay my head back onto Ace's shoulder. I scoop Luca up and lay him on my chest. He wraps his little arms around my neck and snuggles into me. I melt a little more. I think this child likes me. Layla walks in and smiles at Ace and I. "Look how cute." She whispers in an attempt to not wake Luca up but fails. He lets out a little whine and rubs his eyes. "Mommy!" He says excitedly crawling off of my chest into her arms. "Hi baby, are you sleepy?" He nods his head and lays it onto her chest. "Yes." She nods to us and walks away. After about 10 minutes she returns. "Is this what yall plan to do all day?" She questions crossing her arms. Ace looks over "Yeah pretty much!" she rolls her eyes. "Well how about tonight you free Aurora?" I think I'm getting asked to hang out. I feel special. "Yeah! What's up?" I question, she smiles. "Girls night out!? I haven't had one since he knocked me up!" She laughs pointing at Ace who's holding his head and shaking it. "I didn't know- okay yeah I did kind of knock you up." He says in defeat causing us all to laugh. "Yeah girls night out sounds good layla!" She begins to walk away but turns around. "Oh and call me Lay please we're friends now!" I smile and nod my head. She shuts the door behind her and I lay my head back on Ace. He's stroking his fingers through my hair. "I'm glad you two get along." He whispers, kissing my forehead.

Ace took me back home to get ready. I took a shower and did my makeup. I just finished curling my hair and dusting my tight black dress. I walk out of my bathroom and he's sitting on my bed leaning back his legs are spread. "Oh fuck Ror." his voice rasps. I feel my stomach do a backflip and I know I'm probably blushing. Christinas not here right now which saved a very awkward interaction and a whole lot of explaining. I sit down beside him sliding my heels on. The zipper gets stuck. He smirks and gets down on one knee grabbing my foot. He might be touching my ankle right now but I'm still extremely turned on right now. He looks up at me smirking and I'm an inch away from losing all self respect. We walk back to his apartment. We've both lived over here for a few years and never ran into each other once. We're only a 10 minute walk from each other. When we get back to the apartment Laylas kisses Luca goodbye. She grabs my hand. "Run, don't look back, nothing's stopping us tonight!" I laugh as we begin to actually run. I don't look back either but I know Ace is probably laughing at how stupid we look running in heels.

We walk into the club and immediately take a seat at the bar. We order a round of shots and not even a few moments later we've already got men buying our drinks. About five free drinks in from random men in the bar I'm already feeling tipsy... three more drinks tops. I ask for another round of shots. Layla and I take them and we jump up heading to the dance floor. Okay I'm not tipsy, I'm drunk. Layla is grinding on a man and I find my way to the bathroom. I open my phone with no new messages. I slip into a stall and pee quickly. I wash my hands and make my way back to the dance floor. I see Layla in a corner making out with a man. She pulls away looking over at me. "I'm going home with him tonight." I laugh and smile, throwing a thumbs up. I plop back down at the bar and decide to text Ace to come get me.

Ace <3

Hey babe! I'm totally not

Drunk right now and In

need of somebody to

Come and get me hehe!

I'm on my way princess

Be there in 20.

I might as well have one more drink while I'm at it. I take another shot and then begin fiddling with my fingers. After a while I feel an arm slither around my waist. I turn to see who it is, It's Ace. He helps me down from the bar stool. He throws a wad of cash on the counter nodding at the bartender who nods back. I look down at his hand that's wrapped around my waist and begin giggling. "What's so funny princess?" I look up at him. "Your hands are just really hot and I'm thinking about them wrapped around my neck right now." I see a faint pink blush pigment on his face. "I'll do that to you when you're sober, princess" A deep chuckle raises out of him "Hey where's Luca?" I question giggling. "Uhh my neighbors are watching him for me right now." I smile and lean onto him stumbling as we walk to his car.

After about a ten minute drive, we're back to his apartment. He undresses me and slips me into one of his shirts. He sits down on the bed pulling me in between his legs. He's hard. Shocker. He's wiping my makeup off and kissing the back of my head. I lean into him and feel myself drifting to sleep. He finishes and help's me stand up. "You need to drink water before you fall asleep, love." I roll my eyes. He comes back with a glass of water and I chug it as quickly as I possibly can. He walks away and comes back with another one. I chug it looking up at him frowning. "No more." I whine. He laughs and walks into his bathroom returning with a trash can. He places it on the floor near my head. "It's there if you need it princess." He begins walking out of the room turning the lights off. "Where are you going?" I whine. "I'm going to thank my neighbors. I'll be back." And after what feels like forever he's back. He slides into bed beside me wrapping his arms around me and holding me. I snuggle into him and he kisses my forehead. "Goodnight princess." He whispers. It feels like old times but better, healthier.