QUALITY TIME SPENDING

**AURORA'S POV**

Jacob has left one hour ago saying that he has to go back to training. However, Aiden is sulking from then as he doesn't like that Jacob has to go back.

Arthur also calls me saying that he is on his way to pick up his son. So, I decide to pack some cookies and cupcakes for the little boy.

Just as I am done packing the desserts Parker tells me that Arthur and Nicholas are here which confuses me. Because I didn't know that Nicholas is coming too.

I go to my office and notice that Aiden is sleeping on the couch. I run my fingers through his hair before kissing his forehead. I pick him up in my arms along with the box which has the desserts before making my way outside where his father is waiting for him.

By seeing his sleeping son in my arms, Arthur takes him from me while smiling at me. I look at Nicholas who is already looking at me with adoration in his eyes as if I have done something unusual.

"I hope he didn't trouble you much." Arthur says.

"No, he was a good boy all the time. Besides he got to meet Jacob and ate pizza during lunch." I reply happily.

"Who is Jacob?" Nicholas asks and I can sense the jealousy in his voice.

"He is my brother from another mother," I answer not wanting to give much information away.

"By the way, thank you for looking after him. The meeting took much more time than I thought." Arthur says looking guilty but I shake my head.

"It's alright, I don't have many customers today and also my cat kept him company. If you want you can drop him here whenever you feel like." I let out.

"Okay, then I will be leaving now. Bye and thanks again for the help." By saying this Arthur leaves the bakery while Nicholas doesn't move from his place.

"What are you doing here?" I ask Nicholas while going behind the counter.

"Can't I come here to meet you?" He retorts making me roll my eyes.

"No, you can't. It's my working place, not some hangout area." I reply with a scowl.

"Oh now it's a working place. What about that Jacob? He can come here whenever he wants." My mouth hangs open in disbelief.

"By any chance are you jealous of Jacob?" I ask to confirm my thoughts.

"Pfffft I am not jealous of anyone." He replies trying to look stern but his eyes are saying something else.

"Jacob is more than a brother to me and yes, his parents are my parents too. So, no need to get jealous of him." I don't know why I am giving him this explanation but for some reason I want him to like my family.

"Okay, I accept that I was jealous of him at first but not now." He replies making me smile.

"Do you want coffee?" I ask knowing well that a coffee can lift his mood.

"Yes, but not from here. Can we go somewhere else?" I give him a funny look because if he thinks I will leave my bakery in the middle of working hours.

"Sorry, but I can't go right now. I can't leave the bakery unattended." I reply.

"It will take only half an hour and also we can bring Skittles with us. I think she will love to go on a walk, right baby?" He says looking at Skittles who is purring mewing loudly as if agreeing with the proposal.

"You should go with him, boss. It's not like we Claire and I can't handle the bakery for some time." Parker lets out walking towards us. I go to oppose but before I can do that Nicholas tug my hands and leads me out of the bakery. Skittles also follows behind us with a happy purr. We get into his car and soon he starts driving to the unknown place.

"Where are we going?" I ask when stops the car in a secluded area and ask me to come out of the car.

But he doesn't reply instead he keeps walking holding my hand. Skittles on the other hand, walking ahead of us.

"Just taking a walk with you." He replies.

"Don't you have a company to run? You can't keep coming here unannounced." I tell him with a pout.

"I am the boss so I can do whatever I want and about coming here, I like to be with you." He says while smiling at me.

"Why?" I ask boldly.

"Because you're like a breath of fresh air in my hectic life." He replies making me stop walking.

"You are not making any sense." I let out with a huff.

"I am telling the truth. Earlier I used to think that business and parties are my life. But now it seems like whenever I get free time, I just want to come running to you." I feel my face heat up hearing his confession but I clear my throat before looking at him with annoyance.

"But that's not a good thing. You can't come here whenever you want." I tell him but he only chuckles in response.

"Why? Don't you like it when I come to meet you?" He asks smugly.

"Nope." I reply although it's a complete lie.

"You know lying doesn't suit your beautiful face." He says with a wink.

"Ugghhhh you are so annoying." I let out while walking away from him. I can hear his loud laughter behind me which makes me smile too.

**NICHOLAS'S POV**

"So when do you want to go on the date?" I ask Aurora while walking by her side.

"You are the one who asked me out so you should tell me when you're going to take me on the date." She replies with an eye roll.

"Then, let's go tonight." I answer.

"Don't you need time to prepare for the date?" She asks.

"A few hours is enough for me. So, what do you think?" I ask.

"Okay, that's fine by me too." She replies shrugging her shoulders.

Suddenly, she stops walking and looks ahead of us with excitement. So, I follow where she is looking and find an ice-cream cart standing only a few steps away from where we are standing.

"Nicholas, let's go and eat ice cream." She suggests making me look at her like she has lost her mind.

"Oh, come on. Don't give me that look, it's been so long since I have eaten ice cream from these small carts." She remarks and drags me with her holding my hand.

"What do you want to have?" She asks standing in front of the cart.

"I am not eating from here." I reply feeling uncomfortable with standing in the middle of the roads.

"Then I won't go to the date." She lets out making the teenage girls giggle who are also buying ice cream from the same cart.

"I will have a Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream." I order the man.

"And I will take a Honeydew Mint Popsicle." She says with a big smile.

After paying for the ice creams I suggest we sit down on a nearby bench and thankfully she agrees without any complaints. Just as I am taking a bite of the frozen dessert I hear a click sound so I look up to see that she is the one who has clicked my photo.

"What are you doing?" I ask after gulping down the bite.

"I am sending this photo to Evelyn." She replies making my eyes widen.

"Don't do it or she will keep making fun of me." I warn her but like every time she doesn't listen to me.

"Hush it, she needs to see that her big brother is eating ice cream at the side of the road like any normal person." She replies.

"What do you mean like a normal person?" I ask confusingly.

"You didn't want to eat ice cream from the cart because you thought it would look odd. But I am sure the taste of the ice cream has been able to change your mind." She answers before licking her popsicle. I gulp not wanting to imagine what more she can do with that lips of hers.

"Don't you think we should have bought something for Skittles too?" I ask when I notice the way the feline is looking at our ice creams.

"Nope, these are full of sugar which can be harmful for her. Don't worry, I have something which she will like." She replies and pulls out a small zipper bag out of her backpack.

"What are these?" I ask referring to the things inside the bag.

"These are homemade chicken crunchers and my baby loves to eat them." She replies before giving some of the treats to Skittles who starts eating them happily.

"You know you'll be a great mother." I comment smiling at her but then I notice how stiff she has gone.

"Umm, are you okay?" I ask worriedly.

"Ye-a-h I am okay." She replies however I can see it in her eyes that something is bothering her. Suddenly, I remember what Evelyn has told me a few days ago.

*Flashback

*"I don't know what to tell you because it's any other girl I wouldn't be so worried. I'm really glad you finally like someone, but I'm very protective of Aurora. She has suffered a lot in the past so I don't want her to go through another heartbreak because of my brother." Evelyn says.
*
"Heartbreak? What do you mean by that?" I ask wanting to know more.

*"It's not my place to tell you anything. Just remember one thing, if you hurt her you have to face my wrath. Also, she may look like a strong person but she is extremely vulnerable inside. So, before doing anything try to understand her." She answers while I nod my head.
*
Flashback end*

"Why don't you tell me what type of food you like to eat." I suggest wanting to take off her mind whatever she is thinking.

"I don't have much preference because I love to eat so I like to try different things." She replies looking somehow relieved that I have changed the topic.

"Hmm, then I don't have to worry about your choices for food." I let out earning a small laugh from her.

"Why? Were you worried that I wouldn't be liking the food on our date?" She asks teasingly.

"Yes, I was worried but not anymore. By the way, I will be picking you up on 7 PM from your apartment." I let her know.

"You don't need to pick me up. Just text me the address and I will be there on time." She replies but I shake my head at her.

"You are in delusion if you think I will let you come alone. I am picking you up tonight and thats final." I tell her sternly.

"Fine." She says with a huff.

The next moment my phone starts ringing so take out my phone to see that my secratary is the one who is calling me. So I pick up her call and get to know that I have an urgent meeting in one hour. I thank her for informing me as I nearly forgot about that meeting.

After cutting the call, I turn to look at Aurora who is now playing with Skittles. She is looking so carefree at this moment as if she doesnt have any tension in her life. Evelyn is right, I have to be careful around this innocent beauty if I really want her to be mine. She has more baggage than she let the worlds see but I am not going to back out, I will wait for her to tell me everything willingly.

"I have to attend an important meeting so I have to leave right now. Let's go, I will drop you at the bakery." I inform her while standing up from the bench.

"Okay lets go." She replies before asking Skittles to follow us.
Aurora's Unforeseen Attraction: The Billionaire's Change of Heart
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