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❝I refuse to give up on us
and i'll always fight for us.

For what we have.
For our love.

I may not be the perfect lover but I love you with all my heart.❞

∼ Duke∼

"We love her too much to let her go, mom. I don't know, why it happened now, when everything was going smooth." I said, gripping my hair to reduce some headache. "It hurts too much, dad. I..I just couldn't look at her sad eyes and tell her, how much she means to me, even if she was standing right in front of me." I said, in the verge of tears. We are back from the camp. After figuring out that Anastasia is back with her evil plan, with a weapon that I can't withstand, we decided, it would be best to stay away from Aurora for a while, to keep her safe.

As soon as we reached the camp and freshen up, we decided to fill Aurora with this information, so that we don't leave her devastated or in dark. But we were too late. We heard from Dr. Henderson that, she left already due to some emergency and won't be coming back. We all knew, what was the emergency. A rush to run away from us. She's hurt, I completely understand that but, not having even a little faith in us, was something that was killing me. What kind of person she thinks, Im? I must look like a player to her right now, leaving a girl behind, after using her. Maybe she's disgusted with me.

"Duke..Son. we'll figure something out, OK? I'm sure this is all too much to take at once, for that poor girl. Give her some time. She's just afraid. If she really has some feeling towards you guys, she will come back eventually." said Xander dad, with an assuring smile. "And what if, she doesn't?" I asked, making my brothers get tensed. "She's not afraid dad. She hates us. She thinks we are all playing with her emotions. No matter what we do, we are incapable of changing her views."said Turner.

"If I get my hands on that bitch, she's a dead meat, let me tell you." Rihan said, getting a glare from mom. "Language!" then her gaze fell on me. "Duke, remember one thing. When a woman falls in love with someone, she trusts them blindly. She jump plans the future and also lives it with him, in her imagination. Love, marriage, kids. But when the same person betrayed her by giving that right to some other woman, she brakes down. The one thing she deserves, has been given to someone else. How do you think, she feels?" said mom, looking into my eyes.

Only word comes to my mind: Despair. Hopelessness. Insecurity.

"I'm not trying to increase your stress boys but, I don't think, you could make her open up to you all over again, easily. Its too late. She'll always keep a wall around you all. The way you boys have earned a 'reputation' and Duke being the most gentleman among you has been found guilty, what could she expect from the four of you." she said, sighing. None of us could meet her eyes. "Kids take my advice...Let her go. This is only the beginning and you have already shown her hell. She's too innocent for you guys. I won't be able to face Ivan, if my children are the reason for his daughter's heartache..Please."

"Mom?" "Maya?" Is all the men in the room could utter behind mom's retreating back. Our dad's, my brothers and me. We sat their for god knows how long, processing what mom just said. "Your mom is just upset. You know that right?" said Grayson dad, giving us all a sad smile. "No. In a way, she's right." said Aryan, making me frawn. "Aryan, not you too." said Rihan, blinking his eyes in disbelief. "Duke?..Titus?..Turner?, Damitt, say something!" yelled Rihan, making all of us look his way, defeatedly. "We have bought enough heartache to her, Rihan. Mom is right, we don't deserve her." said Titus, making me gulp.

"Fuck you, you, you, all of you!!" cursed Rihan, pointing at all of us . "Rihan!?" scolded dad. "No dad! Don't Rihan me today! You're all a bunch of cowards! You're telling me, one bitch comes from your past with a purpose to bring you down, and you show you neck, tails between your legs, giving up all hope, on the love of your life? How ridiculous!? If dads would have given up on mom years ago, they won't be here, right now. Hell we won't be here right now. So what if she came with a baby and claims it's yours, Duke? Except her like a man and kick that bitch out of your life, like she deserves." he said, making all of us speechless with his words.

"We're Osbourne, brothers. We don't give up. I'll bring the world down, to make Aurora mine. Hell, she's already mine, OURS. So, if all of you are done with your self pity parties, let's go, get our girl. Because, I'm not giving up on the only best thing that has ever happened to me." Shit. What were we thinking? He's right. I can't give up on Aurora. I could never. I love her. "I'll go." I announced. "I promised, I'll never give up on her. And this is me, keeping that promise. No matter what, I'll bring her back. Wait here." I said to my brothers, who stood up together to come with me. They nod slowly and all of them Pat my back, including dads.

"That's my son. Go get her, tiger." said Roman dad, smirking. I gave all of them one last look before bolting out of the house and jumped into my Volvo. I kick start the engine and hit the road with only one purpose.

I'm coming for you, Aurora.

∼Aurora∼

"This is the 5th time I'm knocking at your door, Aurora. Don't make me call dad and mom. They left just this morning, thinking you won't be back for another 3 days. Open up damitt. Talk to me. I have enough of your, "I'm fine". Let me in." another bang on the door. "Aurora! Fuck! That's it, I'm calling dad." shifting, I got up and walked toward my door like zombie and opened the door, letting Aaron in.

"Finally! Now tell me what's wrong. If this has anything to do with those assholes of the Osborne brothers, I swear to god..." his words were interrupted by the doorbell. "Hold on..I'm not done with you, yet." he said, walking out of my door, to see who's outside. I got startled and got up from my bed, hearing Aaron's yelling. "I fucking knew it! What did you and your brothers did to her. I'll fucking punch your faces!" before he could actually do that, I decided to stop him. "Aaron!" He was blocking my view from seeing who's in front of him.

When he moved, my breath hitched. "Duke? What are you doing here?" I asked, not meeting his eyes. "Aurora? Why did you ran away like that? We wanted to talk. I mean..can we... please?" I could have given him a piece of my mind but, I don't want Aaron to hear all about it. "I told you, there is nothing more to talk. I..I don't want to drag...whatever that was, further more. It will only make things more complicated." meanwhile, Aaron is listening to our conversation carefully, with narrowed eyes. Like expected, "What the fuck is going on?" he asked, looking at me and Duke, back and forth.

"Its nothing, Aaron." I said. But obviously, he wasn't buying it. "Yeah right. Like I was born yesterday. Don't give me bull and tell me the truth, when I'm asking nicely." This boy. I tell you, sometimes he acts so kickass. There was a throat clearing to bring our attention to our unwanted guest. "Well...That would be my fault, entirely. I let your sister down." I was looking at Duke, with my mouth wide open. Is he really going to reveal the truth... But why? "And if you allow me, I want to make it right because, I'm in love with your sister, Aaron."

God, I don't know if I should feel overwhelmed or embarrassed, when those words left his mouth, while his intense gaze, never leaving mine. "Ok OK, times up. Don't you dare look at my sister, like that!" said Aaron, standing in between Duke and me, to break the trance. Then he turned towards me and wishpered. "Do you trust him?" I could have said, I don't know but, something deep inside me wants to hear whatever he came here to say. I nod my head, making him sigh. Then he turned back to face Duke again.

"Just because she said yes, I'm letting you guys talk, in my parents absence. Don't ruin this, whatever chances she's giving you because, next time...There won't be any NEXT TIME." Then he left us alone but not before making a gesture to me. 'I'm watching you'. I shaked my head at his actions. Suddenly, my body went stiff when I felt a presence beside me. I took a deep breath and turned to look at the men, I never thought I would see here at my door so soon.

"I'm not going to ask you why you did, what you did because, I understand how you feel right now, Aurora. Trust me, we all do. If you want some time to think or some space, we are ready to give you that but, the only thing we are incapable of doing is...Staying away from you or letting you go." he said, closing the distance between us and stood in front of me, without touching me but I can feel his breath on my hair. We stood there in complete silence for few moments, nobody moving or saying a word.

"Our relationship won't have a future." I decided to break it. "How could you be so sure?" I can't believe he was so calm, after hearing my answer. "We didn't even try yet. How could you assume that, it won't work?" he said, trying very hard not to take my hands in his. He clutched and unclutched his hand, while looking at mine. "What about the kid?" I know it a sour subject but, I had to ask and also regretted immediately, when my eyes met his. He looked so... Helpless.

"I'll take the responsibility, if it's mine but, that woman.. She's not coming back in my life, if that's what you're worried about." he said, smiling at me. "The only reason, we broke up years back is because, she was sleeping around with others and took advantage of my trust. She was cheating behind my back...With my own friends." he said with a disapproving expression. I felt real bad for him but, "What is the difference between you and her then?" my question took him off guard.

"What?" he asked. I repeated my question. This time with more force. "What is the difference between you two when, you were doing the same... Sleeping around, I mean?" he had the guts to look hurt. He looked up with a determined look. "Considering the fact that, I was single? I was not in a relationship, when I was "sleeping around". I avert my eyes, not knowing where to look. Suddenly, I was in his arms. I gasp when he hold me flushed to his chest.

"Are you imagining me...Having sex?"he asked with a smirk. God did he have to be so blunt? "N..No" I said, flushed in his embrace. He placed his forehead to mine and closed his eyes, taking a deep breath. God knows, how long we stayed there, just like that when he spoke again. "Anastasia will try everything in her power to bring harm to you. She's the jealous type. Has done it before. That is why, we thought...You could... Maybe come stay with us?" Did he just asked me to moov in with them? Wait a sec.

"Did you say, Anastasia?" he nod his head, confused. "Yes. Why, do you know her by any chance?" panic was clear in his eyes. "Well, as you know, I was in a rush to come home and a woman offered me lift. She said, her name was Anastasia but, it could be a coincidence, right?" after hearing it he took a step back, like he has seen a ghost. "Dark hair? Almond shape eyes? 5"7?" he asked, worried. I nodded absent mindedly. "Fuck!" he cursed. "Come home with me, now." wait what? I pushed myself back a little to look into his eyes.

"But why?" I asked. His brows furrowed. "You, staying with us, will put out mind at peace, while we deal with her craziness." he said, caressing my hair. "She has already reached out for you. She knows where you live. It's not safe. She's mentally disturbed, Aurora. Trust me. You'll be safe with us." he said, pleadingly. But, why should I care? Do I really want to be with them, getting involved in all their past mess. Am I ready to give them another chance?

"What are you thinking?" he asked, kissing my hands. He smiled when I blushed. "Duke, I'm not sure, it's a good idea to get involve with you guys when you are already dealing with something from your past. Who knows, tomorrow, your brothers ex's might come back with something to claim." I might sound straight forward right now but, I want a clarity. His face fell.

"Look Aurora, we are not perfect. Nobody is. We might have a dark past but, mine was a little tangled because, I was not thinking with my brain but my heart. But I can assure you that my brothers are far better than me, in the matter of heart. They never left any loose end so, don't worry about anything from their past to jump up suddenly. It's just...Me." he said, dejectedly. He then looked at me with those tired eyes. "I can't do this alone, Aurora. I want you by my side. I need you. I know, it's too much to ask but, please...Fight with me."

The sincerity in his tone just melt my heart. I don't care if that kid is really his. I don't care if I'm not the one, he had the kid with. Only thing does matter right now is, I trust him. My soul calls out for his. I feel the connection with these guys from the moment I met them. I can't oversee my feelings atleast, for them. I'm not sure if I'm in love with them yet but knowing that, I'm someone so important in their lives, brings some kind of peace to my mind and heart. I'm ready to take a risk with them. Yes I finally admit it .

"Can you give me 10 minutes to pack?" His face lit up and he laughed with tears in his eyes. Without wasting a single second, he engulfed me in a hug and kissed my hair.
"Thankyou thankyou thankyou sooo much. God, you have no idea, how much that means to me...I love you, so much Aurora, never forget that." he said, hugging me tighter as if I'll vanish, if he let loose. I close my eyes after sometime, enjoying his warmth, by hugged him back.

"You got to be kidding me!?"

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