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Aubree's Pov
We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.
Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.I think in the end, you would have stayed with me, out of obligation...or maybe comfort. Maybe I was safe to you, and you needed to feel that. I know how scared you get of the unknown. To you...I must be kind of a security blanket.
Aubree's PovThen"Hey Aubree! Glad that you came." Jaden greeted me as I got into his car and saw that Laura wasn't there. But she had promised to come."Where's Laura?" I asked him while he began to drive his car."She isn't coming. She's buzy with Mr. Cuteand his little winkie." Jaden said and we both began to laugh.In a way I was glad that Laura did not come. Today was our first dance class and Jaden had promised to take both me and Laura there. He too had enrolled for it. And now that Laura had not come, Iwas sure that he would partner up with me during the dance."Aubree you know how to dance. But what will a guy like me do there? Probably I will make a fool out of me and I could never be able to dance." Jaden said with a frown on his face.Oh no! I could not let him quit. What if he's not there? I absolutely love to dance, a
Aubree's PovNowIf I did not mention earlier, then I am again, Jaden's family was rich. The type of rich that they owned a personal beach house. And it was just a small one for him. But the view in front of me told a different story.In front of me stood a beach with green emerald coloured water crashing into the mountains as well as on the glittery sand. Out there at the corner, stood a three story beach house, made entirely of wood and the rest of the beach was full of sand covered with sea shells of all colours and umbrellas.People in the modern world are the most bored generation. They keep refreshing their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages to see if something interesting is happening. They would switch on their television sets every now and then with the hope to see some interesting content on it. I always hated that life, I wanted a quiet and happy life, something self-fulfilling and happy in
Aubree's PovThenEver since Laura found Nathan, nothing remained the same between us. One year had passed by, and our friendship was taking a new turn. We used to be so close that we hung out every day. But now, it seemed as if we were no longer friends. And Laura felt the same thing. So one day, we decided to meet, so that we could discuss the matter.We both met at a restaurant and began to talk about our lives."I'm so sorry Aubree. I'm such a bad person to abandon my best friend just because of Nathan." She apologised."It's all right Laura. I do know that we had other priorities. But now we need to spend more time together." I said with a smile and she smiled back at me."No I'm serious. I never knew that I would be ignoring you because of Nathan. I'm damn sorry. I hope I can try not to be with him all the time." She babbled while I just sat, giggling.
*Now*Aubree's PovThe next morning when I woke up, I found that Jaden wasn't sleeping next to me. Last night I did not even remember when I fell asleep. All I remember was watching a movie while in his embrace.I got up and saw that the sun was already shining through the windows and the most spectacular view was in front of me. There were different rocks, of all colours lying there, and the sea water rushed through it in full force, creating a very calming noise, making me feel even better, and I saw that the sun hadn't risen up fully, and the surrounding were plastered with a soft orange glow. The view of the horizon was definitely the best view one could wake up to."Hey you're awake!" I saw Jaden coming in the room with a plate of fish chips in his hands, a glorious smile while wearing a work suit."Are we going somewhere?" I asked him when he placed the plate of fish chips in front of me."Actually I
*Then*Aubree's Pov"Are you sure that they are not at the club yet?" I asked Laura who was currently in my room, raiding my closet to find a dress for me."Yes for the millionth time I'm telling you that yes they are not at the club yet. They were playing video games when I last called Nathan and he promised to call before they leave for the club." She heaved a sigh and continued her search to find a dress for me.After we left the restaurant, Laura called Nathan, who told her that they won't be in the club until eight, and hence we had time to get ready before we went there."Take this dress and curl your hair. And if you ask me about their whereabouts then I will kill you." Laura screamed at me while handing me a short red dress."Yes your majesty." I said and began to change.I knew I was over reacting now and she had the full right to scream at me.
*Now*Aubree's PovI was sitting in my room, while sipping green tea with my best friends, Laura and Nathan, when I received a text from Jaden.*Be ready by 8, I'll meet you and the other two at the beach*Jaden wanted to meet us now. It was sitll five in the evening so we had a lot of time to get ready. And I wasn't even thinking about doing something special, I would just pop out wearing my shorts and tee. Afterall, I had forgotten how to dress up now. It felt as if my entire body was aching when I tried to put makeup on."Aubree let's get ready! Jaden texted me, he wants to meet us." Laura said and jumped with excitement and I looked at her for a second. Wasn't she overreacting?"Okay? But he said he wanted to meet at eight." I said and she sighed."Urgh! Aubree we only have three hours! We need to begin now." She insisted."Girls and their dressing up. You think we guys actually l
*Now*Aubree's Pov"Just one more stroke and you're done." Laura said, as she finished her makeup trial on my face.Today all the roles were getting reversed. Every time we went out, it was me who did the styling, but today it was Laura who was doing it. She had chosen the blue gown for me to wear because she knew that Jaden loved it. And then she began with her art on my face."Can I look at me now?" I asked her, fearing that I might not look good."Yes sure." She said after inspecting me for a while.I faced the mirror and was shocked to look at me. She had straightened my hair, and it looked even better in a bob now. My eyes were full of black eye shadow and my lips were a deep shade of red. Overall, I looked so much better than before. I hadn't looked this good since the hospital scene."Oh you're so good at it! I love it!" I smiled at her and then stared at her. She was wearing a black mini dress with he
*Now*Aubree's PovThe bright sunlight peeped into our room and made my eyes open. Urghh! It was too sunny today, and yesterday night we were too preoccupied that we forgot to draw the curtains. And it was not only the sunlight that made me feel uneasy, my entire body was aching with pain.Thinking about last night, I peeped into the blanket and saw Jaden sleeping peacefully. I got up from the bed, without making a noise, and covered my partially naked form with a dress that I wore last night, which lay scattered on the floor, along with the rest of our clothes.I quickly went into the bathroom and brushed my teeth, and while doing that, my gaze landed on the sparkling diamond that lay upon my finger, making it shine with a bright light, and making a smile appear on my lips.I never could have imagined such a wonderful proposal.After brushing my teeth, I ran into the shower and removed my ring and placed it on the