Arlo's POV

I'm awake, I have been awake for nearly ten to fifteen minutes. I've been staring at her. 

She looked so peaceful and beautiful. There were no creases in her brows or the cold hardness of her angry eyes. This Aurelie is the AurelieI knew before she went to Paris, the Aurelie I adored and loved. 

She has really changed.

When I was young I didn't know the meaning of something, I didn't know what love was. But I always heard mom and dad say that they loved each other. I thought that love was a word for care and faith.The last thing I said before the car took off that morning was something I still remember.

"I will always love you and don't worry I will wait for you no matter how long it takes. I love you Aurelie" I hugged her and whispered it in her ear before she got in the car.

"Is something wrong?" her groggy voice startled me.

"Wha-no everything is all right"

"Then why are you staring at me?" she whispered.

"Oh so only you can stare at me? And I can't?" 

I tucked a gold lock behind her ear and snuggled deeper in her bosom. Somehow our position changed during the course of night. At first it looked like she was snuggling in me, seeking warmth and comfort but now it was the total opposite.

"What are you doing Arlo? Why are you doing this to me?" she moaned 

"And what exactly I'm doing?" I asked.

"This? I don't know anything about your love life and we-we are no-not meant to be y-you are like my brother" she  stuttered.

One stutters when one lies. I know she's lying, I in fact am enjoying it. 

"Don't lie" I sucked the spot just above her ear. Her sensitive spot.

"Ahh" she  immediately bit her lips.

Oh god! Watching her alone makes me hard!

"Arlo we should just talk I think" she said.

"Fine" I stopped at once.

"Look we should stop this. I'm not the right one for you" she spit it out.

"Really Aurelie?That was lame" I jerked the duvet off and got off the bed.

Does she know everything? Does she know what is right for me?

I know what is right for me and that is her!

She sitts up, removing the duvet.

"What's wrong with you Aurelie? You-you question every fucking thing!" I ran a hand through my tousled blonde hair.

"Cosa c'è di sbagliato in me? Sei tu quello che si comporta in modo strano!" she bit back.

(Translation-What is wrong with me? You're the one who is acting all weird!)

"Voglio questo! E dimmi onestamente non lo vuoi?" Islipped the lagnuage too.

(Translation-I want this! And tell me honestly don't you want it?)

I've noticed whenever she's upset she changes her tongue.

She got down from the bed and padded towards me. I stood in my place and she stopped in front of me, leaving a few inched barely.

I looked at her.

"Lo voglio ma non posso averlo Arlo" she whispered.

(Translation-I want it but I can't have it Arlo)

"Then what is holding you back?" I  asked, cupping her face between my hands.

"I-I got my heart broken once, I'm not going to do the same mistake again"she murmured, looking down at my feet.

What must have happened, that she thinks like this?

"What happened?" I put my fingers under her chin and beckoned her to look at me.

"No-nothing" she was on the verge of breaking down.

But somewhow she controlled herslef from doing so.

"Don't you dare lie to me Aurelie"

"I-I'm not lying" I knew she was lying. Her eyes were brimming with tears.

"Who broke your heart?I'll kill that fucking guy" I growled.

"Please Arlo, I-I can't tell you" by now she was full on sobbing.

"Please Goldy don't cry. I can't take it. Tell me what it is" I tried my best to soothe her.

"Whe-when I was six-sixteen huh I met a-a guy, Alessandro Moricelli an-and we hit it off an-and we started da-dating, after n-nearly two years I-I found out he ha-has been cheating on-on me for nearly all that time. I-I really loved him" I hugged her tightly as she started sobbing more.

I started to stroke her hair and whisper soothing nothing in her ear.

"I'm so sorry all these terrible things happened to you" I muttered.

"It's-it's not yo-your fault" she sobbed harder in my chest.

I unwrapped my arms from around her and made her look at me.

"I'm so sorry I wasn't there for you Aurelie" I wiped the tears off her face.

"Please don-don't tell anyone about this, especially mom and dad" ahe says, finally recovering from her breakdown.

"I will always protect you no matter what" I mumbled.

"I'll go for a swim" she said, huccuping.

I just nodded and planted a soft kiss of her pale forehead before letting her go.

Aurelie's POV

I quietly went to my room and brushed m teeth before putting a swimsuit on and heading towards the terrace. I tied my hair into  messy bun.

Swimming relaxes me. When I and Alessandro broke up I swam for almost two hour everyday.

The air was cool and breezy, it was still too early for any of them to wake up and come here.

I dived in the water without goggles or cap, the water hit my face and I mentally welcomed the sensation.

I didn't cover laps like I usually do but I was floating, just floating on the water with my eyes closed.

Today I had a date with Liam, my first ever date with him.  Things changed between me and Arlo.

I shared things I never shared with anyone other than Ethan and Celine. 

I miss them, I miss my old life, I miss the old me.

I stayed there for what felt like hours before I flipped and swam across towards the pool ladder and climbed up.

I wrapped myself with the soft towel and sighed.

What happened yesterday was a mistake.

A mistake I would want to repeat everyday.

Aurelie stop thinking these!

That will never happen! Ever again.

I rush down the stairs and get inside my room. I noticed that the door of Arlo's room was open.

My phone was on the bed, I tapped on the screen to see a missed call from Ethan and Liam.

Liam.

I'm starting to like him, not as a friend but as a guy; romantically.

We skyped each other almost every day. And today I'll go on a date with him.

I opened my inbox and found loads of texts from Liam.

"Hey Newfella" at 7 pm.

"U up?" at 7:30 pm.

"Are u aright Aurlie? at 7:45 pm.

"*Aurelie" at 7:46 pm.

"Seriously are you alright?" at 8 pm.

"Ok good night....call me when you get time"  at 8:55 pm.

"Good morning Aurelie" at 7 am.

"What happened? Are you ok? I'm really worried" at 7:30 am.

"Are still up for tday's date?" 8:am.

Wow this guy is really caring and sweet.

"Hey Liam! I'm alright. Was busy yesterday so I couldn't reply" I tapped on send.

"I'm really sorry for worrying u"

"I'm still up for today's date...looking forward to it"

"XOXO Newfella" I sent it and went for a shower.

The warm water eased the knots on my shoulder, I opened my bun and took my favorite lavender shampoo. I poured a bit on my palm and spread it on my wet hair before massaging my scalp and making tons of foam and bubbles.

I washed my hair and  wrapped the towel around my body before getting out and wearing my inner wears.

"A jeans and a top for a first date?" 

Nah.

"A shorts with crop top?"

Nah.

"A cute white dress?" I muttered to myself, holding the dress hanger in my hand.

Yes.

I quickly wear the dress and put on some foundation, liner, mascara and a matte lip color.

It was nine in the morning.

I took my purse, phone and went down for breakfast.

Yesterday, I don't even know when they came back.

"Mom. Give me my breakfast" I yelled.

"Sit I'm coming" her reply came flying.

"So you guys left pretty early yesterday" Tony said, as I sat at the table.

"Yeah we were tired" I answered.

A full on lie.

Oh Aurelie, when did you start lying day and night?

"You didn't even have dinner. Both of you" Camilla added.

"Just forgot. We-we were just doing a reading thing" I lie again.

"Oh" Cami says.

"Where is dad and Arlo?" I ask.

"Dad has some work, regarding his next performance" mom said, placing the plate on the table.

"Arlo has some work, so he left early"

"Did he have his breakfast?" he also didn't eat last night.

"No he said he'll have something later" Cami replied.

I started eating my food.

Within next fifteen minutes my plate was clear.

"I'm done" I get up and wipe my face with the tissue.

"Are you going somewhere?" Tony asked.

"Yep" I answered.

"Okay take care and be safe" he smiled.

I took my appearance in one last time before going off.

"Bye everybody!" I yelled before closing the front door.

"Today is my first date" I muttered to myself, as I dialed Liam's number.

So hope you guys don't hate me for the late update ;p

Aurelie's dress👆

Aurelie's makeup!

Aesthetic time!

Let's not forget our sweet Liam!

Your comments fill my heart

All my love~Lily