❝One of the most hardest thing
you'll ever do is to
let go of someone very close
to your heart.
Sometimes you just have to
love them from a distance and
give the space and time to
get their minds right, before you
have them back into your life.❞

∼Titus∼

Previous day...

It's almost dinner time and Aurora has not spoken a single word to us yet. Any of us. After waiting for like one hour after the entire drama from Anastasia, Aurora locking herself away inside Duke's car and unfortunately, Duke not finding the spare key, Mom deciding to go speak with her out of it. Miraculously, Aurora didn't disrespect mom and opened the door for her.

Mom asked us to give her some space, which we did but trust me, her being distant was killing all of us. We could take her sassy comments, her criticism but, silence? That is not something we're used to. And what was more painful is, she raising up her walls for all of us. She didn't even talk to mom, the entire time she was with her. I so much wanted to pull her to me and kiss the hell out of her, to get a reaction and pouring my love into it to assure her that, she's the only woman for me. But, mom won't let us near her.

Her words exactly. Loving someone is not forcing yourself on her but, letting them have some space so, in time they would let you in. If not, you have to let them go...for ever. So that is what, we're doing right Now. Giving her space. We waited at the dinner table but, as expected Aurora didn't turn up. I was angry and frustrated at the same time. Angry because, I'm incapable of making anything right. Frustrated because, I can't find a way out of it.

I guess, I'll have to wait untill the DNA test tomorrow, and then I'll make sure she listens to every truth I have to say and every confession my brothers have to make, even if I have to tie her to the chair. Suddenly my eyes met Roman dad and I realized, all three of my dads were looking at me. I raised my brows questionably. They motioned me to follow them. I saw my brothers and mom were busy in some kind of conversation. So I took the chance and slip out followed by Roman dad and Xander dad.

They took me to their study and closed the door behind them. What is going on? "Sit" said Xander dad, motioning me to his chair, while they both stood, looking down at me. What they said next, made my blood drain out of my body. "Anastasia's kid is yours." What? How? "How did you guys know and how are you so sure?" I asked panicked. "We knew she was trying to trap you guys 3 years back and might have send people behind her." said Roman dad.

"Why I'm not surprised? And? What did you find out?" Xander dad sat down beside me, looking into my eyes. "After you guys dumped her, and she openly threatened you boys, we kept a watch on her every moov and found out that, she went to abort her child but due to some complications, the doctor advised her to carry the babies..." I interrupted him, socked. "Wait a damn second. Did you say babies?" I asked, my eyes bulging out. He nod his head as yes.

"Shit!.."I cursed. "She was carrying twins. But, why she went to abort it is because, she was trying to trap another big shot, which with the pregnancy was not possible so, she tried to pull you guys towards her which was of no use of course." I looked at them with bitrayal in my eyes. "Why did you guys hide it?" I asked pisssed.

Roman dad sighed. "We didn't hide it. Duke decided to ignore her so, we thought you all share the same feeling towards her. And by the way, she gave birth but, left the kids in her aunt's care. She never wanted them. I also found out that..." they both looked at each other, deciding whether to spare me the details. "What else you found out?" I asked anxious. "One of the twin died due to lack of nutrition. She didn't even bothered to breast feed them." he said clenching his teeth.

"That bitch! How could she do that to her own child?" I said, getting up. "Im gonna kill her!" Roman dad stopped me from moving. "Calm down. We're not done yet. You haven't heard yet what we actually called you for." He said, motioning me to sit again. What could be more Important than this news?

"Look son I know, it's gonna be hard on you to take this decision but, if you truly love Aurora then, you would do exactly as I say." said Xander dad. When her name came into the conversation, I sat still waiting for their next advice. "Let her go" I stood up immediately, not liking what he said. "And why would I do that exactly?" if it wasn't the fact that, he was my dad, I would have punched his face for asking me to leave her.

"Relax. I'm asking you to act as if you don't want her in your life." I looked at him puzzled. "Dad, I'm confused. What are you getting at?" I asked him. He shighed. "Titus, when we love someone, their safety is our first priority. Anastasia has returned after three years. Doesn't it feel strange to you? I'm sure she knew about Aurora's importance in your life. She would try every thing to bring harm towards her, until she's out of your lives." for some reason, his words made me think.

"Think carefully and take the right decision son. I would have asked the others but, they are very week at hiding their emotions. It's just you, who can make it look real by masking it. I know you can. If you want a future with the love of your life, just let her go for a while. I know it's going to be hard on every one but, this is the best option. Try to find out what Anastasia wants and then deal with her before you get back to Aurora. She deserves a beautiful, stressless world, full of love. Do it for her."

Then they both Pat my shoulder and left me thinking behind. Can I do it? Can I bring tears in her eyes? Can I break her trust and hopes? Can I push her away? She'll never forgive me, that's for sure. God knows how long it's gonna take for me to find that bitch's motive but, if it keeps my Angel safe then I'll make sure she hates me, like non ever and I'm ready to die inside, if it keeps her heart beating for ages. But I need my brothers in this too. I can't do it alone.

I was so stressed, I went straight to bed that night only to get up once my alarm hit 7am. I groaned and got up from my bed. Today is going to be the longest day of my life. The hardest. I'm sorry brothers. I'm sorry Aurora. Hope you guys forgive me. I hit the shower immediately and got ready to go out of my room. I took a deep breath, before opening my bedroom door. Here goes nothing.

As soon as I entered the dining hall, I saw everyone present there. Even my Angel. I guess mom must have convinced her to come down and eat with us. There was an acward silence in the room. Only dad's and mom were having small talks. "Good morning." I greeted everyone. "It's weekend bro. Where are you headed to so early?" asked Turner, looking at me all dressed up. Fuck! I love you Aurora. But please, right now I want you to hate me.

"To bring Anastasia and the kid home." There was a pin drop silence in the room. I know all eyes are on me but, I gave them my blank expression. "Are you out of your fucking mind!?" asked Turner, giving me the dirtiest look. I look around the table and saw my dad's not meeting my eyes. Because they know. Mom looked disappointed. My brothers were giving me the disgusted looks and Aurora...My Angel?

Fuck! I can't do this. She looks like, she was holding back her tears. I looked at my dads for help but, they gave a look that says "Be strong" I turned my gaze from her hurtful face and smirked at my brothers. "No, I'm not. I gave it a thought actually. Anastasia has carried one of our kid. And no matter what that woman did, her kid has every right to come home. She's our blood. She belongs to this family. And...."

I looked at Aurora...But she was playing with her food. "She was right. We kind of used her and are responsible for her pregnancy. It's wrong that, we let her go through the entire pregnancy without us and for the kid to grow without a father figure. So, I have decided to bring them home. If everything goes well, and if Aurora and Anastasia are OK with it...We could all stay together, under the same roof." My brothers as expected blasted me with curses.

Mom, was giving Aurora a sympathetic look, who was in the verse of tears but, still didn't bother to look up. I'm sorry princess. I know I'm breaking your heart. "He's fucking lost it." "Where is all this coming from Titus?" "Do you even hear yourself, right now?" "How could you be so insansitive towards her? I can't even imagine, my life with any other woman except her, how could you even suggest something like this?"

My brothers started verbally punching me with words. "Oh come on. Like you guys are not going to need another woman." They all paused in shock. "What did you just say?" asked Duke, coming closer to me. "I said, she" I pointed at Aurora. "wont be enough to satisfy all our needs. We would definitely need another woman in our relationship. Why not Anastasia? She is the mother of our child. And willing to be a part of this polymorous relationship..."

"Enough!!!"

All head snapped towards the voice. The voice we have been dying to hear since yesterday. "Enough, please!" it was much softer and pleading this time. My heart knows, how much it's hurts me to hurt her but, I can't give up now..Not now. "You can have her. You guys can have anyone you like. I don't care." kill me now. "But don't expect me to be a part of whatever dirty game, you are playing, Titus. I can't do it anymore. I'm done with your bullshits. I'll try to forget whatever happened between us, as the worst nightmare of my life."

She got up from her chair, meeting my gaze. Then she looked at each of my brothers in the eyes. "My decision is final. I made a mistake trusting you guys and you took advantage of it. Your constant lying, hiding the truths and manipulative talks." she shaked her head. "Im done being patient. I'm leaving and I don't want to see any of your faces ever again, unless it's an accident. No phone calls, no trying to barge inside my house nor calling my home number. I want to erase every damn memory I have of you guys. Leave me alone!"

She turned around and marched toward the guest bedroom in a hurry, leaving all of us stunned with her outburst. "Happy!?" Rihan yelled, from across the table. "Ofcouse you would be happy because, you planned it right? Bon appiti, brother!" he said, throwing the coffee at my expensive suit and left. I wanted to stop him and tell him that I'm doing it for our Angel but, as soon as I saw her coming down the stairs, I changed my words.

"I don't understand, why everyone is pissed at me! If she can have five men, why can't I have two women. Aurora, you tell me. Why can't you be with us, if we add another women in our relationship? Anastasia might have tried to trap us for money but, isn't that's what every women wants from us? I'm sure, Aurora is with us today because, who wouldn't want five, rich good looking man, who can fulfill her every need. Right babe?" I smirked at her. I braced myself for whatever was coming next.

I'm sure, she used all her anger, frustration, heart ache and humiliation in that one slap, she just reward me with. SLAP! Mom gasped, closing her mouth with her hand and my brothers were giving me death glares, like I deserved it. Only If they knew, what I'm going through. Dads couldn't interfere because, it was there idea. "Sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Osborne. But, I'm not a whore! Not all women you came across are gold diggers." she came face to face with me. Her scent was invading my senses, making me giddy.

"You know what? You actually deserve her. Anastasia. You two are the same kind. I'm glad, I didn't fall all the way in with you. You disgust me." she said, taking a step back, never taking her eyes of me. Then turning around and ran out of the house. I so much wanted to run behind her like my brothers but I didn't bother to look at her retreating figure because if I do, I won't be able to hold back my tears. "Why!?" asked mom, with a teary eyes.

Grayson dad ran towards her and hugged her to his chest. "I'll explain babe. Come with me." he said, dragging her slowly with him. Xander dad and Roman dad, stood in front of me and gave me sad looks. "Well done son. I'm proud of you. I'll talk to your brothers. You go as we plan, OK?" he said, patting my cheeks, before leaving. I put my hand on my heart, which hurts.

Just when I turn to leave, my brothers stood their with disappointed, pained and pissed looks. "You ever cross path with me, I'll rip your heart out, I swear. Stay away from me, from all of us!" said Aryan, while leaving the room. "You bring that crack woman home and I'll forget I have four brothers. You want her, then go live with her. She's not coming inside this house." warned Duke and followed Aryan out of the living room. I thought Rihan would yell at me too but, he just wiped his teary eyes, gave a look and left.

That left me with my fraternal twin. He just put his hand inside his pocket and stood there, trying to read my mind. "Tell me, whenever you're ready." He said, leaving me alone in the dinning room. I know, Turner, Tia and me share a bond, that is stronger than my other siblings. We can feel each other's thought. It's good but, bad at the same time. We can't hide anything.

Where do I go now? There is only one place, I can go and hide.

I know she's hates me right now but, I have nowhere else to go. She's the only person, who would understand, what I'm going through right now. I have no idea what to do next, after I have destroyed my life, with my own hands. Everyone hates me right now but, I don't care. I had to do it. This is the only way to keep Aurora safe.

After releasing a heavy breath, I stepped out of the car and walked towards her door. After giving it a lot of thought, I pressed the doorbell and anxiously waited for her to open the door. "Coming!!" My heartbeat raced, thinking whether to turn back around or face the consequences. It's not like, our last meeting ended with good terms. I had hurt her too. Whatever. If she beats me to death, I'll take it without any commotion. End of the day, I deserve whats coming for me.

The door opened to reveal the person very close to my heart. Center of my family, My closest friend, my sister. Her happy face turned into a blank one and then frawned. I don't understand why, it's so difficult to start the conversation with my own sister, with whom I used to share all my secrets. Maybe the guilt is eating me. Call me selfish but, I need her right now. Please don't push me away, Tia.

"I...Can I come in?" she didn't respond nor move a muscle. We stood there for a few seconds, non of us attempting to talk. I think it was a bad idea after all. I gave her an acward smile and when I turned around to leave, her soft voice stopped me. "Are you alright? What happened?" that is all it took for me to face Tia back and break down in front of her. Her cold demeanour converted into concern.

"Oh my god TT, what's wrong?" she said, pulling me inside her house. She made me sit on her couch and hold one of my hands in both of hers. I was trying to tell her but, I just couldn't bring myself to speak due to by uncontrollable sobbing. "You're scaring me Titus. Tell me what happened. I have never seen you this broken before. Please tell me. I'm here for you." There. That's the word I needed to hear.

I started to tell her from the beginning when we confessed our love to Aurora in the Camp...Till everything that happened today.

To be continued...