MasukAURORA’S POV“What the heck is this, Aurora?...” Rachel's voice was booming in the living room. So much for keeping this information a secret from her. I wasn't surprised when I walked in on her looking with her hands on her waist with a million questions. News about the male Montgomerys spread quicker than wildfire. But I was still dazed from the events that took place. Max just informed me that I wasn't liked in the department. And he….he. I hope he knew what he was doing. “Aurora! Don't go deaf on me.” Rachel's voice suddenly echoed in my ears. “I'm sorry. What do you need?” I looked up at her. “This post’s been trending. Yes most people didn't get your face but it is you, right?” She brought the phone closer to me. I grabbed the phone from her and saw that my face was hidden. I scrolled up and a few scrolls later, I realized that my face didn't really show up but in photos and videos. “How can you tell that is me?” I smiled at her, trying to run away from this conversati
AURORA’S POVThe city’s nightlife was awakening as I sat at my desk the night after the big event. It had become the talk of the town and social media. Bloggers had begun choosing who they thought would be good fits for the Montgomery grandsons. Actresses, celebrities, the daughters of tycoons. It was a whole era. And I was thinking about whether to accept the arrangement from a family I had sworn to run away from. I had made a list of pros and cons and surprisingly, I hadn't listed a single pro. What would people say about me? From one Montgomery son to another. A golddigger. I had sent back the outfit and everything he sent to me for the event, except the perfume. Rachel had claimed it “legally”. I opened his DM to check on our texts. LEONARD: [IS THIS YOUR REPLY] With an attachment photo of the outfit. ME: [NOT YET. I HAD INTENDED ON RETURNING THEM]LEONARD: [ARE YOU DONE THINKING?]I hadn't replied to that question. What should I do? I didn't want to discuss it with Rach
LEONARD’S POV“Wait Aurora! Calm down. You are misunderstanding the situation.” She increased her pace as I hurried behind her. I sighed, “Wait!”She finally halted, just outside the building. “How could you? To think I was starting to respect you, and you pull a move this low. With your cousin’s ex-wife?” She folded her arms under her chest as I caught up to her. “Can you calmly listen to me?”“No.”“Great. Walk with me.” I pointed her to the garden, and she reluctantly followed my gesture.As we entered the garden, the sweet honey and vanilla scent filled my nose and reminded me of why I loved this spot during this stupid event. “Hmm. What’s that scent? I haven’t been to this part of the garden before.” She bent over to smell the flowers. “Honey mixed with vanilla. I didn’t know we had the night phlox here.”“This place is truly enchanting when you focus on the natural part of it and not the man-made part.” I sat on the bench and caught sight of her gawking at me like she had s
~LEONARDI followed her line of sight and of course, It had to be that spoiled brat.She walked in here looking this… this good, and her breath is hitching because of that half-baked human. “Come let me introduce you to some of the investors.” I pulled her away from the distraction. “Mr. Dubois.” I stretched out my hand for a hand shake. He quickly grabbed it. “Leonard. How are you? I haven't seen you in a while.” “I'm doing great. I see you're enjoying yourself.” “I am definitely. Who is this beauty?” He picked Aurora’s hand to kiss it. I couldn't stand this man outside business meetings. One look at Aurora’s face and it was visible, she didn't want his lips near her body. “Mr. Dubois.” I took Aurora’s hand off his, gently. “She is our new CyberSecurity officer.” “Oh, really. I might need her at my company for tighter protection.”“How much drink have you had sir?” I turned towards Aurora as she suddenly spoke. “I don't think you should be allowed to open your mouth when you
~AURORAMy eyes fluttered open as my alarm rang loudly. I yawned and stretched like I had a wonderful night. It was actually the opposite. I couldn't sleep. My eyes were closed but my brain kept reminding me of what today was. The birthday event. It was always huge and for the past five years, I had helped in organizing it. I got up, slipped my feet into my slippers and opened the window. I shuddered a bit as the cold air hit my skin. The sky was dark. But the roads had a mix of red, yellow and gold. This year I was a plus one. I chuckled at myself.I didn't want any stupid memories of joy and laughter. So I walked out of my room, beelined to the bathroom to brush and wash my face. I looked at my reflection. “What a disaster.” My hair was all tangled up. I don't know the last time I actually took care of my hair or my skin properly. As I brushed, I touched my hair. I was once very proud of it. I used to be a beautiful redhead. But now I was working my ass off, trying to gather
~AURORARegret washed over me as I stared at the text I had just sent. I had just accepted his invitation to be his plus one. Oh…I gave in too soon. I could have waited a day or so. LEONARD: [SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS.] My address? What did he want it for? I was tired of him encroaching my thoughts. I typed it and sent it to him. Rachel had fallen asleep on the couch while watching the movie. I shook my head, tapped her and whispered. “Let's go to bed.”“Nooooo.” She stretched and groaned. “Get up you sack of food.” And she groaned louder. ~~~“You have no idea, Rory. Trust me.” Rachel sliced the tomatoes as I laughed in the living room, occasionally glancing at my laptop.It was the weekend. She had just finished her power nap and was starvingly complaining about work.Then the doorbell rang. We both glanced at each other. “Are you expecting someone?” She asked and I glared at her. As if anyone cares about me that much. “Let me get it.” I stretched as I got up and walked to the







