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Aubrey

I was busy organizing the last few details for the party. The guests would be arriving soon, and I needed everything to be prepared before then.

A couple minutes later the doorbell rang indicating the delivery man with the cake had arrived. I thanked him while he along with four other men delivered the cake to the center table in the room. The cake was huge and consisted of many flavours ranging from vanilla, chocolate, lemon, and red velvet.

I managed to take a quick shower before the party. I wore a black sequin dress that showed a little cleavage. I matched it with my pearl necklace and earrings my father bought on bis trip to Europe. I curled my hair and left it down. Finally, I did my makeup and wore my black suede pumps. I looked myself over in the mirror and was satisfied with the way I looked.

I hurried downstairs in time to start welcoming my guests. Haden's parents were the first two people to arrive right on time.

"Hello dear." His mom greeted.

"Hi Mr and Mrs Vanderbuilt."

"Enough with the formalities dear. You look lovely." Haden's mom smiled as I showed them to their table.

"Thanks and so do you."

Within half of an hour the entire room was packed with people.

"I'm impressed Aubrey. This party is very nice. Where's Haden?" Mom asked.

"Thanks mom and Haden is just running a few errands. He'll be here soon." I lied. The fact is, I had no idea where Haden was.

I spun around to see Vincent and his cousins enter the room. Vincent wore a white Armani suit and his hair was ruffled which made him look hot. Dennis wore a black suit and combed back his hair. Jennifer wore a cute pink frilly dress and had her hair in a ponytail.

Veronica wore a tight silver dress that had a long slit at the side of it. She was showing way too much cleavage and wore a lot of makeup. She paired her earrings with a huge silver necklace and silver stilettos. She looked like a hooker in that outfit and she's only 16. Nevertheless, I made my way over to greet them.

"Hey guys. Glad all of you could make it. There's food over there and drinks as well." I pointed out.

Veronica ignored me as usual and sauntered away while Dennis and Jennifer thanked me for inviting them to the party. After talking to Jen and Dennis I realised Vincent was already gone. I had no idea where he went or where Haden is. Both of our parents are gonna start getting suspicious and I cant keep lying for Haden.

"Aubrey !" Emma squealed and pulled me into a bone crushing hug.

"Hey Emmy." I smiled as I hugged her.

"Blake's here." She pointed. He was currently talking to some of the other guests.

"It's okay. I'm sure he means well."

"Yes it'll be fine."

I spotted Vincent in the middle of the room talking to a model for Vogue. Her name is Jessica Mraz. She is very famous and I suppose I invited her because she is a friend of Haden's.

I had to intrude on their conversation because I wanted to talk to Vincent.

"Hey, are you guys enjoying the party?"

"Its wonderful Aubrey! Absolutely marvelous!" Jessica praised as she side hugged me.

"Thanks Jessica." I smiled.

"Um Vincent, mind if I talk to you for a minute?" I questioned.

"Actually I'm busy right now Aubrey." Ouch! that hurt. Now he's definitely avoiding me.

"Alright no biggie I'll catch you guys later then." I smiled awkwardly as I left.

I held the microphone as I walked unto the stage. Everyone turned and focused on me.

"Good evening everyone. Are you guys having a good time?" I questioned and they cheered.

"Great. The reason for this party is that Haden and I wanted to bring each and everyone of you with us on our honeymoon, but we couldn't do that obviously. So we threw a party instead because it doesn't matter if him and I were alone on some island in paradise. What matters is that we spend time with the ones we love. Breaking the traditional "honeymoon thing" was perfect because we wanted to share our lives with you all. Haden and I have the rest of our lives to be alone but right now we want to share every moment with you. I think we should always try to spend time with each other before it's too late. Without further a do please enjoy the party and have fun. Thank you." I finished and earned a loud applause.

No sooner than I finished, Haden entered the room with Ivory on his arm her polished fingernails all over him. She wore a beautiful red sparkly dress. There was a large split at the side of it and her baby bump showed clearly through the dress. Her hair framed her face and she wore just enough makeup. Haden, on the other hand, wore a black Gucci tux paired with a red tie. His hair was combed back, and a smile was plastered across his face as he strode into the room.

How could he do this to me? After I just said all that stuff on stage. I look like a complete idiot.

I rushed over to meet them but his parents beat me to it.

"Haden! What is the meaning of this?" His dad barked.

"Dad this is Ivory, she's my girlfriend and she is pregnant with my baby." Haden stated and the entire room fell silent as some of the guests sent looks of sympathy my way. I ignored them as I focused on the situation at hand.

"This is not true. Tell me this not true? You're supposed to love Aubrey and build a family with her." His mom interjected.

"It's true mom and I do not love Aubrey and I never will. She's nothing to me." Haden snapped.

A gasp was heard from Haden's mom as she leaned on his dad for support.

"That's enough Haden. Aubrey is your wife and you will respect her-

"Don't go preaching about respect. You didn't respect my opinion on not wanting this marriage. Aubrey is pathetic and isn't worth my time. If I hadn't known any better, I'd say she is just another gold-digging whore. Aubrey Evans will never be my wife." Haden's voice boomed.

My heart crumbled at his words. I bit back the tears threatening to fall. I promised myself that I would not cry.

In a split-second, Haden was on the floor and Blake stood over him. However, Blake did not stop there, he continued punching Haden as Ivory stared in horror, pleading for Blake to stop.

I rushed in and began pulling Blake away from Haden with help from some other people. Haden got in a couple punches on Blake and burst his lip.

"Blake stop it." I begged. After a few seconds he complied but he turned on me.

"I didn't do this for you Aubrey. I did this for our family's name he was disrespecting. Personally, I think he's right about you. You don't belong in our family and you will never truly be part of it. You're pathetic." Blake spat as he looked at me in disgust.

"I get it. You hate me Blake. I know I'll never be part of the family and I'm sorry I ruined your life and Haden's. For the record, I wished I was left in the basket that morning. None of this would've happened." I yelled at him and ran into the terrace.

I'm always running away from my damn problems.

I broke down and began full out sobbing. How could this have happened? Tonight was supposed to be perfect. I pulled my legs up and put my head in my lap. I guess I'm just unlucky with relationships on a whole. Firstly, my birth parents did not want me. When I got accepted into a family, Blake hates my guts , now I'm stuck in a loveless marriage and Vincent doesn't want to talk to me. I really am pathetic.

I knew that there are people that is suffering far worse than me right now so I shouldn't bring myself down.

Releasing a tired sigh. I looked up to see Vincent in front of me.

"Vincent, you've been avoiding me. I'm sorry about the kiss. I shouldn't have encouraged it. I should have pushed you away." I spoke as I stood.

Vincent didn't respond. He only stared at me with an unreadable expression.

"Vincent?" I called but he still ignored me.

"I know you probably hate me now. For leading on that kiss when I'm married to Haden. I'm used to it by now. People don't bother staying in my life long enough to figure out who I really am. But it's fine I'll leave now." I whispered as I turned to leave.

Vincent grabbed my hand and pull me into his chest. In a split second, he crashed his lips on mine. He kissed me slowly and passionately never once breaking the kiss and leaving me in a complete daze.

"Vincent, I'm confused. You can't kiss me and then not talk to me. That's totally unfair." I stated a while after.

"I'm sorry Aubrey. I kissed my best friend's wife for crying out loud. My mind is a mess and I just acted on impulse. I wanted to kiss you don't get me wrong but maybe I shouldn't have. That could have ruined things between you and Haden. You don't deserve to be treated like this. I know you may be mad at me and I'm absolutely sorry. You have such a forgiving nature and you apologize when you're not even wrong because you think you're at fault. Don't do that and don't shed your tears over people who don't deserve it."

"It's fine Vincent. I understand what you're saying. This isn't easy for me either. But strangely enough, I'm not mad at you. I didn't want you to ignore me."

"You have a warm heart Aubrey. Thank you for forgiving me." Vincent smiled charmingly.

"Now let's get back to that party."

~

Haden's parents rushed over to me and held my hands.

"Are you okay love?" His mom asked.

"I'm fine. Is Haden alright?"

"Haden is well dear. We managed to handle everything. The baby will be part of the Vanderbuilt family but will not receive any companies whatsoever. The child will be entitled to wealth and riches and can be raised here but will not be an heir. It is your child with Haden that will be the heir of the company." His dad responded and I nodded.

I politely dismissed myself and went in search of Haden. I spotted him at a table with Veronica. I suppose Ivory had already left and so did Blake. Meanwhile, Veronica was trying as hard as she can to get Haden's attention. However, he did not even spare her a single glance.

So that's why she was mean to me. She has a crush on Haden.

I decided to go on the balcony and take some fresh air to clear my mind of the day's events.

"Aubs I'm sorry about Blake. He really overdid it." Emma started.

"Its fine Emmy. It's not your fault."

"Do you really not feel like part of this family?'' She asked.

"Sometimes. I love you guys but sometimes I feel like I'm intruding on your lives."

"You're not Aubrey. We love you. Even Blake loves you. Believe it or not."

"Blake hates me Emma, I'm sure of it."

"Remember that guy, Stephano, in middle school who use to pick on you. Well, Blake beat him up and warned him to stay away from you. He made me promise not to tell you."

"Blake did that? No wonder Stephano use to look the other way when I walked by." I giggled.

"Yup. Remember when we were messing around and you broke aunty Carla's expensive vase?" Blake took the blame that's why you never got into trouble. Also, the time when you went out into the rain to look for your heart-shaped pendant you lost. Blake was the one who found it and returned it to you and he made chicken soup when you got sick. Aubrey, he really cares about you and loves you."

"Well he sure has a funny way of showing it."

"I knew it's bad right now but he'll come around."

"He is a 30-year-old man Emms. The time for him to accept me has already gone. I don't think he ever will."

"Just keep your chin up hun. He'll come around. I promise you that." She placed a kiss on my cheek and strode off down the hall.

All I want is for everything to turn out right for once.

But that's life because we all can't get what we want.