20. Smoke and Water

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Arias POV
It had been nearly two weeks. I kept checking Ezra's apartment everyday but he was never there. He never rang or text and I left countless messages. I told the girls what had happened and they all believed Jackie was lying.

It was Saturday morning I grabbed a coffee from the Brew and made my way to Ezra's apartment. I opened the door and there he was unpacking clothes over by his bed.

"Ezra!" I shouted a little shocked to actually see him, I was beginning to think he would never come back.

"Hey" he replied.

"When did you get back?" I asked still standing in the door way.

"3 this morning. I crashed as soon as I got in" he replied "I just woke up I haven't been sleeping much these past few weeks." He added.

"Yeah me neither" I said walking across and placing my bag on the kitchen bench "guess I'm just a little confused on why you didn't call me on one of those sleepless nights" I said bluntly.

"Aria my life turned upside down. I just needed some time to think about things" he replied seeming to get a little angry.

"Things like us?" I asked.

"For one. Not about my feelings for you...obviously" he replied.

"Obviously" I replied sarcastically.

"What's that supposed to mean?" He asked getting a little defensive.

"Ezra you've been radio silent since you left and it's given me nothing but to fear the worse...That you've moved on" I replied taking a step forward.

"No...Aria no. If anything I was trying to be fair to you and not drag you into the middle of this" he said.

"I already am" I shot back immediately.

"And I feel terrible about that. Because this isn't what you signed up for" he replied pointing his hands towards himself.

"It's not your decision to make. It's mine" I said back angrily.

"Your right, your right. I'm sorry I shut you out and that was wrong" he replied closing the gap between us but still standing a few feet away.

"So how was your trip?" I asked giving a weak smile.

"It was good. I got to really clear my head and just be me" he replied. I smiled as he took another few steps towards me and looked me in the eyes. "Aria I want you in my life. Every part of it. If your willing?" He asked. I leant in and wrapped my arms around him holding him so tight.

"I missed you" I whispered in his ear.

"I missed you too" he whispered back into mine before pulling away.

It was going to be a difficult journey. But I knew I could never live without this man.

Ezra's POV
I was so stupid to just disappear for two weeks but I ended up driving to New York and spending some much needed time with my mom and brother before having to come back and face reality about Jackie. I missed Aria like hell but felt as though I shouldn't drag her into my mess. We made our way out of my apartment for lunch to a little vegan restaurant that was Aria's favourite. Once we finished lunch I kissed her good bye as she had plans with the girls and made my way to the Brew to meet up with Jackie over coffee.

While chilling out on the couch I watched as Jackie come in and ordered a coffee before making her way over to sit down beside me.

"Where have you been for the last two weeks" she asked taking a sip of coffee.

"I had a few family issues" I replied.

"So have you decided whether you want to be a part of the baby's life?" She asked raising an eyebrow.

"Jackie you know I would always want to be apart of my sons or daughters life" I replied a little angry that she would even have to ask.

"So where does this leave us?" She asked nearly at a whisper.

"It leaves us no where. I will be there for you and my child till he or she is born then we will co-parent. That's it. That's all I can offer" I replied sternly.

"Ezra you have loved me once, can't you find it in your heart to be with me and raise this child as a family?" She asked a little upset.

"I'm sorry, I can't. I love Aria" I replied apologetically. She angrily got up and grabbed her bag. "Oh and I want a DNA test too" I added.

"You know I would never lie to you. I have an appointment at the doctor shortly. Would you like to come?" She asked staring into my eyes.

"Yeah I would love to" I replied standing up and following her out of the cafe.

We decided to go in the same car as we sat in total silence. We got called into the room. I didn't understand much of what the doctor was talking about but as soon as I saw our baby on the ultrasound and that little heartbeat I was in, fully in. I forgot to ask the doctor about a DNA test as I didn't want to hurt Jackie's feelings. Why would she lie to me, she had no reason to.

"Do you want to find out the sex today?" The doctor asked.

"Yes please" Jackie answered and I just smiled.

"Well it looks like you will be having a little boy" the doctor replied smiling.

Jackie and I just smiled as I leant down and planted a kiss on her forehead. We left the doctors with heaps of pictures of our son. I invited Jackie back to my place so we could talk about our plans after bub arrives.

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