We were in a situation and I needed to bail us out. We had a moment but we can't afford to let things cloud us up , so I did the first thing that popped in my head . Of course I didn't think it through . As Alex began his tour , I forgot at some point we'd see his bedroom . Not that I'm thinking about jumping him but whatever moment we had earlier..... never mind. I can't think about it.

His place was rather large . He has a whole area dedicated for fitness . He had an indoor rockwall built around his actual gym . Of course his entertainment room was impressive with oversized recliners . He had a few guestroom and 3 bathrooms, that I've counted so far .

The last stop was his bedroom. As we got closer my heart began to pound harder . Why? What was I expecting? He opened the door and what I saw was a spectacular view of the city . Since we were near the top the windows had the perfect display of the hustle and bustle below us.

Without thinking about what I was doing I took several steps further in to catch a glimpse from his window . I tried not to lean on it so that I didn't dirty it up with my fingerprints. I must've been in complete awe because I heard Alex chuckle behind me.

His mere presence was making my knees buckle once I realized I was in his bedroom and it was just the two of us .

"It's a sight , isn't it?" He asks me.

I continue to peer out into the horizon, "it's so beautiful . Chaotic but relaxing all at the same time."

"Mhmm," he responds as he takes a closer step to me . I can feel his heat radiating off his body , that's how close he was standing. I closed my eyes trying to absorb the current situation I found myself in.

All week I denied any kind of attraction to Alex . Played it off , saying that we HAD to pretend. But at this very moment it's hard for me to pretend that I'm not attracted to him . Just his scent is enough to make me swoon. He moved in closer , pressing his body behind me. When I didn't turn around to question him he wrapped his arms around my waist while resting his chin on my shoulder .

This was a dangerous position but my brain was turning into puddle . Alex then whispered, "you are truly an amazing woman Aria." That was what made me turn around.

His deep voice commanded my body and as I came face to face with my fake boyfriend I recognized the look of desire flicker in his eyes. I sucked in my bottom lip and he took that as the greenlight to ki--

::ring ring ring:::

Of course someone would call right when I was about to experience my first kiss with Alex. He waved at his phone to ignore the call and tried to resume what we were about to do .

He leaned down again , his lips ghosting mine . This was it , just this one time and then no more . As he was about to claim my lips --

::ring ring ring::

"Damnit, who could they be?!" He says out of frustration.

He grabs his phone , "this better be important!" He yells.

"Warren? Is that you? Are you- are you drunk? You're here?" He gives me a glance , "Okay, I'll come get you , stay there."

Alex sighs and then turns to me , "I'm so sorry about that. Looks like Warren needs some company, are you okay with that?"

"I can leave..." I start to say.

"No! I want you to stay."

I nod at him , "Okay." If I'm being honest with myself , I don't want to leave either . Whatever began to happen just moments ago was something I wasn't expecting and something I didn't even know I wanted .

When Alex returned he had a very drunk Warren hanging onto his shoulder. I walked over asking if he needed any help , to which he declined . I mean, he is a massive sized man and all those muscles are good for something, right?

Once Warren is placed on the couch , I try to do my part and grab some water to place in front of him. His head is in his hands and he's barely looking up . His dinner with Penelope must've been really bad .

"Bro, is everything okay?" Alex finally asks , making Warren take in his surroundings.

In his drunken state he was able to find my eyes . As soon as they connected I felt his pain and his anguish . But I also felt this intensity penetrating down to my soul.

"Did I interrupt something?" He slurs.

"Obviously, seeing as my girlfriend and I were just finishing dinner-" before he can continue I jab him in the side .

"Ah" he yelps and then leans over to me , "what was that for?"

Clearing my throat , "he clearly is having a difficult night . Let's not rub salt into his wound."

Warren sits up straighter and almost looks a lot more sober than just a few minutes ago. He gives the two of us a curious look , "did I come at an inopportune time?"

Before Alex can say anything else , "No. We were just talking before you came . Are you okay? I can leave so you can talk to Alex."

He then says , "No. I'm glad you're here. Our mini reunion a few days ago wasn't enough time to catch up with you . Come , sit down."

I look to Alex and then at the space Warren pat down next to him and proceeded to sit down . It was at that moment , that tiny tiny moment that things were about to make things even more complicated. Warren wasn't as drunk as he seemed, he was tipsy but not drunk . The closeness of his body to mine , even though we were still a good many inches apart, didn't stop the electric currents I was experiencing . Unlike the smoldering heat I had felt with Alex just moments ago, this was instant . This was a spark so intense that I didn't realize I was holding my breath.

What was it about Warren that he could make me feel all of this? And as if he could read my mind, he gave me the most intoxicating smile . But that was shortlived and his next words were going to change the course of our plans , "Did my dear brother tell you how he slept with my ex girlfriend? And then the two of them planned on running away after? She left first and then shortly he followed her around the globe. He wasn't doing the chivalrous things we all believed. Isn't that right?"

I slowly turned my attention to Alex. I didn't understand . Why would he omit this ?

"Alex, why did you lie?" It comes out strained.

"I didn't lie."

Warren laughs , "Sure . How long had you been in love with Penny?"

"War, it's not like that," Alex begins . I sit back and closer to Warren as a defense . Surprisingly Warren pitches forward as if he was protecting me.

"Then tell me, what did I do to you that you would stab me in the back like that?" I felt so bad for Warren but at the same time felt out of place in such a delicate situation between brothers.

"Nothing and you didn't love her War," he starts .

"I did love her," I don't know why that felt like a prick in my heart , "but you're right I wasn't in love with her."

"And she knew that you had someone else in your heart . How do you think she felt realizing that she spent a decade of her life being in love with someone who could never give that back to her?"

Alex didn't stop there , "you led her on all those years . Why not just end that misery and let her go?"

Warren has now completely sobered up , or attempted to be completely sober , "Screw you Alex . You had no idea what I was going through with her . You had no right . There were things that happened between us that got us to where we were . But I never expected my own brother to go betray me like that!" He roared back at him.

I felt myself sink further and further into the couch, hoping I can just disappear. I didn't expect that the night would end up like this . Hell, I didn't expect a lot except answers . And so now it seems I got them and a little bit more.

"You're playing with fire little brother . I don't know how you were able to track down Aria but I want you to make sure you don't break her heart," he says as he points his finger at me.

My eyes go wide not understanding the accusation Warren just threw out . I looked at Alex and he is fuming . I didn't want to be in the room anymore so I finally stand up , "I think I should leave."