Aubrey

"So you'll meet me at the park in an hour?" Vincent asked excitedly.

"Yes I will." I gushed.

"I have a surprise for you."

"I can't wait to see what it is." I giggled. It's been soo long since I spent time with Vincent and I missed him dearly.

"Well I'll see you in a bit."

After hanging up, I squealed with excitement. I wanted to see Vincent and just wrap my arms around him. My feelings for him has grown a lot and I would love to tell him how I feel.

"What's gotten you soo excited?" Emma laughed as she entered the room.

"I'm meeting Vincent in an hour." I blushed and she winked.

"I have to make you look amazing for him and I'll watch Damien for the rest of the evening until you get back." She babbled, which woke Damien and he began crying.

I scooped him into my and rocked him gently.

"Awww did Emmy wake you." I cooed as I settled him down.

"You're a great mom." Emma smiled as Damien fell asleep.

"Now go take a shower while I pick out something for you to wear."

I took a long shower and washed my hair thoroughly. After drying my skin I put on my underwear and wore my robe.

Emma helped me blow dry my hair and did my makeup. She picked out a cute outfit and I loved it. I didn't even know I had that. After flat ironing my hair I got dressed.

I wore a floral bustier, white mini dress paired with white heels. Putting on my pearl earrings and grabbing my purse I was ready to go.

"Oh my gosh, you look amazing. You look soo hot. Vincent wouldn't wanna leave you alone." She winked and I blushed.

"Thank you Emma."

"You're welcome hun. Now go meet your man."

I got into my car and drove to the park.

After parking , I got out and made my way into the park.

I spotted Vincent as soon as I walked in. He wore white shoes, black denim jeans, a white t-shirt and a blue demin jacket. His hair was slightly ruffled and he looked absolutely sexy.

I was about to call out to him when I saw him walk up to a girl and give her a gift.

"You make me laugh and you fill my world with joy. There's nothing I want more than to be with you. You're strong and you're the most perfect woman I know. I love you and I want to spend my life with you."

A huge smile came over her face as she looked at him. My heart broke at the sight. She was beautiful, her black hair bouncing as he spoke to her. I was jealous of her. How could I ever think that someone would actually love me? I bit back the tears as I ran out of the park. I didn't wait to hear the rest of what he had to say. I got into my car and drove away. Instead of going home I went to the beach.

Images of Vincent and that girl kept flashing in my mind and so I cried my eyes out until I couldn't anymore.

"Aubrey. What are you doing here?" I heard a girl say.

"I haven't seen you in forever Sabrina." I hugged her. She was the girl I met when I went over at Caleb's.

"Girl it's been soo long. Hey, are you okay?" She questioned.

"Yeah I'm fine. I just needed some time alone." I forced a smile.

"You know what you need? Some icecream. Come with me."

I followed and she treated me to a double scoop coconut icecream which I enjoyed.

"Thanks. This was great. I feel soo much better now." I smiled.

"Anytime Aubrey. Why don't you swing by our place sometime, my mom would love to see you." We exchanged numbers and she gave me her address.

After saying our goodbyes I returned to my car. Vincent was practically ringing down my phone but I ignored him. I received lots of texts asking where I was and when I was coming which made me switch off my phone.

I started my car and drove home. I guess I'm just not good at love.

Upon arriving I was greeted by Emmy, Blake and Damien.

"Aubrey, Vincent just came here looking for you. What's wrong?" Emma asked.

"I don't wanna talk about it. I'm just gonna go to bed."

"You sure?" Blake inquired.

"Yeah."

After changing into something comfortable I prepared the formula for Damien and fed him.

"Aubrey, I know something happened. Please tell me." Emma said as she sat next me.

"I saw him with some other girl Em."

"What? But he called you to meet him."

"Well I guess she was more important."

"Don't take it on Aubrey. Men are jerks. I don't want you to get heartbroken again."

"I'll be fine Emma. Besides, I've been thinking, when Damien gets a little older I want to move. This town has too many memories, really bad ones."

"Whatever decision you make I'll be here for you."

After burping Damien, he fell asleep and I set him down in his crib.

I really thought Vincent and I had something special. I scrolled through the photos we had taken and it broke my heart. I was always soo happy with him. He was my ray of sunshine and my hope.

I couldn't wait to see Aubrey. I was gonna confess my feelings to her and possibly make her my girlfriend.

"You think this would work Allessandra?"I questioned.

"Yes Vincent. It will work. She loves Jolly Ranchers doesn't she?"

"Yes she does."

"Then everything is going to be fine. Stop worrying. And besides I think she genuinely likes you. I'm sure you didn't even have get her Jolly Ranchers."

"I just wanted to do something sweet for her."

"Awwww, little Vincent is growing up." She pulled my cheeks.

"You're the most annoying cousin ever." I groaned.

"Hey it's only a few days until I go back to Italy so I definitely have to annoy you till then." She laughed.

Allessandra was one of my favourite cousins. She was more like my sister. Not to mention the resemblance between us. We shared the same black hair and blue eyes.We were very close and we grew up together. When we were younger we were like a twin. We did everything together and we were practically inseparable.

"Let's go get those Jolly Ranchers. I already called Aubrey and told her to meet me at the park in an hour."

"I can't wait to meet her." Allessandra gushed.

"Trust me, you'll love her."

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After buying Aubrey's favourite snack we went to the park so I could prepare for her arrival. I was soo nervous.

"Calm down Vincent. If you're soo nervous, why don't you practice. Pretend I'm Aubrey." She suggested.

"Alright. Here goes."

I gave her the Jolly Ranchers and took a deep breath.

I imagined Aubrey standing in front of me and I spoke from the heart.

"You make me laugh and you fill my world with joy. There's nothing I want more than to be with you. You're strong and you're the most perfect woman I know. I love you and I want to spend my life with you."

Allessandra was smiling and nodding as I finished what I had to say.

"That was great. Now all you have to do is tell Aubrey exactly that. This is soo exciting."

"I'm ready to tell her how I feel now."

"I can't wait to see her reaction." Allessandra's phone rang and a bright smile came over her face.

"It's Lorenzo, I'll be right back." She said as she walked away. Lorenzo and Alessandra has been married for two years and they were meant for each other. Instead of having a maid of honor at her wedding, she had a man of honor which was me. Lorenzo was currently back in Italy working on a project so he couldn't visit.

Checking the time, I realised that Aubrey should have been here by now. Where could she be?

I called her phone but it went straight to voicemail. I left her a couple messages but she still didn't respond.

After Alessandra finished her call she came back.

"Where's Aubrey?" She questioned.

"I don't know."

"Have you tried calling her?"

"Yes, and I left some messages to. She isn't answering her phone."

"Do you think something is wrong?"

"Maybe she is still getting ready. You know how women take forever to get dressed." I chuckled and she rolled her eyes.

"We'll give her 15 minutes, if she doesn't show then we'll go to her house." She stated and I nodded.

Time flew by but Aubrey still didn't show up so we went to her house.

Knocking on the door, her sister came out.

"Hey Vincent. Did Aubrey forget something?" She questioned.

"No, actually I'm looking for her."

"She left a while ago."

"Alright thanks."

After I got back in the car I tried calling Aubrey again but she didn't answer.

"Maybe we should check back at the park." Alessandra suggested.

In doing so we found that Aubrey wasn't there.

"Why don't you try calling her?" I asked.

Even that didn't work. It seemed to me like Aubrey's phone was completely switched off.

"Look, maybe we should go home chill for a bit. Then we can pay her a visit a little later."

"Yeah that sounds good."

Is she okay? Is she upset with me? Did she change her mind about seeing me?

Aubrey, I hope you're okay.