❝ Sometimes those who don't socialize much aren't actually antisocial, they just have no tolerance for drama and fake people.❞
                                       
                                             ∼AURORA∼

New Town, is never easy. It's like you don't belong anywhere for a while. Well, I'm not actually antisocial, but I like to keep it to myself. Mom, dad me and Ofcource my little brother, Aaron, who sometimes likes to be my overprotective elder brother. I love my family. Well, who doesn't? But when it comes to ordering me around, sorry, you got the wrooooong person there. I'm a logical person and I don't judge people by there looks but if you ask me, what I really think about socializing, I would actually prefer to stay home or in the woods, which is my favorite place, in the entire world, instead of faking a smile and greeting people, you don't want to meet at all.

“Auro! We have to leave in like 5. Are you ready yet!” yelled mom, from outside my bedroom. “Why your door's lock sweety? Are you talking to your plants again?” Did she have to go there? I opened my door absurdly, making her lose balance. “Aah! You ready? Let's go. The wedding starts in exactly 2 hours. We are guest baby, not the bride to reach there at the end.” she said, trying to push me out of my room, excitedly. “Exactly mom. We are just the guests. We can go there anytime, to our convenience.” I glared at her, taking a last look at my hair and dress.

“Hush! They are family friends and Aunt Maya is like your dad's sister. We are the first one, they would be expecting among guests. Come on now, go check on your brother and drag him out of his man cave.” she said, ushering me towards Aaron's room. I shaked my head at my overexcited mother and knocked at my brother's room. “1 sec” he said, before opening his door. “Wow! you look dashing.” I said, looking at his brown suit. “It fits.” he said, spraying some perfume on him. I coughed and tried to wave the toxicating scent out of my lungs.

“Jesus Aaron, it's perfume not deo. You are not supposed to take bath in it...Wait? You didn't take a bath, did you?” I asked suspicious. He just smirked at me. “Eeeuu, don't you dare sit near me, during the drive.” I said, scrunching my nose. “Oh shut up. I took a bath yesterday night, it's not even 12 hours yet. Let's go, or mom would raise hell.” he said, walking out of the room. I so wanted to roll my eyes but, stopped when he said, “Don't roll your eyes Missy, it's rude.” I chuckled and followed him down the stairs.

“Ready?” asked dad, when we entered the living room. “Ready”, we said in union. He smiled and we walked out of the house to hit the road. Dad took the wheel, mom the shotgun, which left Aaron with me in the back seat. He nudged his shoulder with me and smirked again. “What's with you and your smirking face now a days?” I said, pushing him away. “You are just jealous, because it makes me look hotter than you.” he comments. “Settle down kids.” said dad, with a finality. We all went to our own world after that. The music was playing for Alan Walker song - on my way. It was nice to hear. I listened to it with a smile and the rest of the world fade away.

I know, it's gonna take some time for me to settle down in this new town, but life need changes and we have to live with it. I know mom and dad always wanted to come back here, but for some unknown reason, we never came back. Dad said, we were too young to witness few thing. I don't know what he meant, but my dad is a reasonable person. I'm sure, he had a reason for keeping us away from this town and...It's people.

And, I was never curious to know why, because there is always a right time for everything. So, there is no need to rush. After few minutes of driving and passing the nameless landscapes, dad asked for our attentions. “Kids, before we reach the Osborne Mansion, I would like to make few things clear. The Osborne's are among the wealthiest people within the states. There businesses are spread all over the glove. And they are the most influential and most respected aswell. It won't be a surprise, if few celebrities are part of today's wedding...” he was about to continue, when Aaron interrupted.

“Wait, wait, Dad. You mean, these are The Osborne brothers, who are multi billionaire, also sharing a...wife?” he said, his eyes bulging out of the socket. “Exactly, and please, just get over it. They have been happily married for last 23 years. People have already accepted them, so would you. Act normal around them, because they are family.” he said, taking a right, which bought us to a very rich neighborhood. Aaron kept blabbering about the Osborne family and how freaking cool it is to be a part of such rich people's life., Whereas I zoned out in my own thought.

Is it even possible to fall in love with more than one person? Yes it is but, how is it possible to fall for more than one, as the same time, that too brothers? I really am curious. That means, Aunt Maya must be a very attractive woman and most importantly, a very strong woman at heart, to keep the three men together. I really want to meet her now. “we're here.” Said dad, bringing me out if my daze, but making me gasp immediately. O my god. “Dad? How much loaded, did you say they are?” I said taking the huge, and very modern style Mansion, decorated for the wedding, I guess. “Look at your faces.” said mom, laughing.

Aaron just jumped out of the car and started taking pictures, with his phone. “Mind blowing. My friends are gonna go crazy, when they see this.” he said, laughing maniacally. “Enough Aaron, come on. They must be waiting for us.” They? Oh yeah, Aunt Maya and her husbands. Cool. As we entered the house, we were hit with chatter and a nice amount of crowd, all looking very well off and sophisticated. Like a sudden wind, dad was tackled by force. “Evan! I missed you.” a very beautiful woman, hugged dad and my mom, instead of getting jealous, was in tears.

“I also need a hug, you know?” said mom, bringing the lady's attention. “Miara, I missed you too.” she said, hugging my mom, like a long lost sister. “Guys, what took you so long? We have been waiting for ages.” asked the lady. “Sorry Maya, we are still in the process of unpacking. Then Tomorrow, we both have to report to office. So, it was kind of messed up.” said Dad.” Why didn't I figured it out before? That's aunt Maya. “Wow, she's so gorgeous.” I think out loud. All head snapped at my direction. Then her face lit up. “Oh my god” she gasped. “Aurora and Aaron? Come here. Give me a hug.” she said, longingly, and pulled us into a hug.

“I can't believe, I'm finally seeing you kids after so many years. Come on, comeon. Let me introduce you to everyone.” she said, dragging my hand behind her. “I already like her. She is just like mom.” wishpered Aaron. I nod my head, happily. Maya, dragged us towards a hallway into a big room. I think, the bride is in there. As we entered, we found several women and few who looked professional makeup artist. “Tia, look who's here.” said Maya, with excitement. The bride, I mean Tia, looked breath taking. “Uncle Evan, Aunt Maira?” she said, trying to rush as fast as she can, towards us, with her grand wedding dress.

“Hey baby girl, you look beautiful.” said Mom. “Yes, you mom and dads, and we are really proud of you, sweetheart.” said Dad, hugging her. “Tia, you remember, Aurora and Aaron.” said Mom, pointing at our direction. She had a very beautiful smile with dimples. “Ofcourse I do. We used to grow plants together. Do you remember, Aurora?” she asked me. I have some faint memories of doing that with someone, but not a girl. A boy, with curly hair. But, it would be rude to say no. “A little” I said, smiling. She nod her head happily. “Thanks for making it for my wedding.” she said, sweetly.

“It was a pleasure, meeting you all. I never had a chance before to meet you guys, not that I remember of. I'm glad, we made it.” I said, taking her hands in mine. She hugged me tight. “Be by my side ok, please” she begged. I looked at my parents and Mom nod her head, smiling. I said ok and then she pulled me towards the huge mirror to resume with her wedding make up. Everybody left Including Aunt Maya and Aaron, leaving me with Tia and few of the stylists.

After having a conversation with her, I found out, that she is a famous fashion designer and only sister, for five of his brothers. Wow! Five brothers? That's a lot. Then she told me the love story of her parents in short, which was remarkable. For the first time in life, I wished, I had that kind of love, unaware of the fact that, soon it was going to become a reality. That's why people say, think before you wish. Sometimes, it comes true.

Then we heard a knock and someone entered, no scratch that five god like men, with tailored suits on, entered the room together. “Sis? Lets have a brother sister moment, before you walk the aisle.” said a deep voice. They haven't noticed me yet. When Tia laughed and went straight to them for hugs, I noticed them carefully. All of them stood taller at a approximate height of 6 feet. Fair, dark brown and almost Black hairs. Well build, broad frames and sharp features. I have to admit, they are all equally attractive men. Tia's voice bought my attention and the brothers's too.

“AURORA! Come meet my brothers.” like on queue, all of their heads turned my way. There was an acward silence for few moments. “Hello.”I greeted politely and smiled, to end the silence. They didn't react at all. Two of them, who had pearcing blue and Grey eyes, had blank faces. Other two, with light grey and light blue eyes had there mouth wide open. If some more, it might hit the floor. But the last one who had attractive brown eyes, caught my attention, as if he was trying to look into my soul. A chill ran down my spine and I looked away to  avoid his daggers like eyes. What the hell, they haven't seen a girl before, or what? All of them were openly checking me out.

“Guys!!” yelled Tia, bringing them out of their day dream, or whatever daze they were in. “I'll...just wait outside. Let me know, when ever you are ready.” I told her and made my way towards the door, to get away from this acward situation. But, went rigid on my spot, when all of them spoke at the same time. “No, wait” “Wait” “Hey, wait” “Don't go” and “Aurora, wait.” I gulped and stood there, speechless. “Aurora, come here.” said Tia, gesturing me to come closer. I did and then she started introducing me to them.

“This is Titus, the eldest of us all” she said, pointing at the pearcing grey eyes man. “Hey” he said, in his deep voice, hands in his pockets. “Hi” I replied, shyly. “This is Turner, the second eldest.” she gestured at the bright blue eyes man. “Hello” I greeted him. “Nice to meet you.” he said, offering me his hand. I mentally hesitated, but took it into a quick shake. His hand were cold and hard, like his eyes. “Hi, I'm Rihan and you are beautiful.” someone took my hand and kissed the back of it. It was the baby blue eyes man. For a moment I thought, what a gentleman but, next moment, I wanted to gag. That flirt just winked at me. I retreated my hand and made a mental note to keep my distance from this man.

“Hello, Aurora. I'm Duke, do you remember me?” asked the light grey eyes man, with a genuine smile. I instantly liked him. His smile reminds me of aunt Maya. “Not really, sorry” I said, returning the smile. “No problem. You were just 4. I can't expect you to remember us. We hardly spend a day with each other.” he said. Even if it was not my fault, I still apologized. I then felt eyes on me from my right. When I turned, I found the creepy dude with brown eyes, watching my every move.

“You're uncle Evan's daughter.” it was a statement. I nod my head and gave him a smile, which was not reciprocated. That was not odd at all.( Note my sarcasm) “Umn...Rest room?” I excused myself. After going inside, I released a breath, which I didn't know I was holding. Woh Aurora, calm down. You are a strong girl. Don't get intimidated by them. They are just bunch of..muscles. Yeah right. I can do this. Just until the wedding and then we would be gone. Good. I patted myself on my back and walked out of the room, only to look at the scene ahead of me in awe.

It's a pure siblings time, I didn't want to interrupt. Everyone looked happy, even the grumpy pants, I didn't get his name though. He wasn't smiling like his brothers, but he didn't pull away, when Tia burried her face in his chest. Was I wrong about him? Did I judge him too soon? One meeting is not enough to know someone thoroughly. Whatever, I don't think I want to know him or anyone of his brothers either. I got startled by Turner's voice. “Do you need a hug too, princess?” My face went red immediately.

“N..No, that won't be necessary, Sir” Sir? Really? Where did that come from? What is wrong with you Aurora? His Arrogant smirk, made me face palm myself mentally. “We don't mind thought. You can join the group hug.” said Duke, with a dazzling smile. Before I could react, Tia pulled me into a hug and I was pushed into someone's chest. God please, let it not be Rihan or that creepy brother. To my luck, it was Duke. My relief didn't last long because, all of them piled up on us for a group hug. Can't breath.

“Boys? Let the girl breath.” said an authorative voice. Thank God, all of them let go at once. When I looked up, I found 3 very intimidating, but handsome men, in their 50s, standing at the doorway. They are sure the bother's fathers. Now I know, where did the boys get there eyes from. “Hello, Aurora. I'm Xander, This is Roman and Greyson, my brothers. You may not remember us, but we kind of spend a lot of time together, when you were small.” he said, giving me a smile, showing all his white teeth.

“Right. I remember, you used to laugh a lot, when Grey and Your dad often argued over their looks.” Said Uncle Roman, which made me laugh my heart out. They all followed behind. Ofcource, except "You Know Who." “Alright, time to walk our daughter through the aisle. Are you ready, baby girl?” asked Uncle Grey. The scene became a little emotional. Don't cry, don't cry. “Don't cry Tia, please...Or else, I have to follow you.” I said, speaking my mind. Few of them chuckled. “No I'll not. But, promise me, you would be right behind me.” said Tia, taking my hand. I nod vigorously.

She smiled and linked her hand with Uncle Grey to her left and uncle Xander, on her right. “You can take mine.” said Uncle Roman. I smiled and linked my arm with him and followed Tia toward the aisle. “One day, your dad would walk you to the aisle, just like this.” said Uncle Roman. I laughed shyly. I have never given a thought about how my wedding would be, but a wedding like this? It's a dream come true. “And the best part is, when your other half is standing right there, waiting for you.” I think out loud. Again. I only realized it, when someone said, “sure” from behind me.

When I turned back, my breath hitched. All five of them were looking at me with an unreadable expression.

Or I'm too afraid to read them, I guess.