THE TALK

**AURORA'S POV**

What does Matthew think of himself? Just because I used to be scared of him doesn't mean I am going to be scared now. At least I have shown him that I am not the same as before and if needed I will show the world how fucked up he is in reality.

Jacob hasn't called me back yet so I don't know how his meeting with Arthur is going or even they have sorted things out. I just pray to God that the two of them tell each other about their feelings so that they can be together.

Right now, I am cleaning around the apartment as it's quite dirty and that's all because of Skittles who thinks it's okay to play everywhere. Actually, it's really okay because now I don't feel too alone like before. She may be an animal but for me she is nothing short of a human baby.

Suddenly, the doorbell rings making me groan because I really don't want to talk to anyone. But still, I put the broom aside and walk to the door before opening it to find Nicholas standing there. I am literally shocked as I didn't have any idea that he is going to be here.

However, before I can say or ask him anything he walks inside and by looking at his face I can feel that he is very angry. I close the door and then walk to the living room where I find him sitting on the couch.

I don't say anything to him, instead I walk to the kitchen and fetch a bottle of water from the refrigerator before making my way back to the living room. I hand him the bottle but much to my surprise he holds my hand and pulls me towards him making me fall onto his lap.

"What are you doing?" I ask more like scream at him.

"Isn't it obvious? I am just hugging my girlfriend." He answers making me glare at him while I try to get off his lap but that only makes his hold on me tight.

"What the hell are you saying? When did I become your girlfriend?" I ask not understanding a word coming out of his mouth.

"I am stating the same thing you have said a few hours ago. So, why are you looking so shocked?" He remarks sarcastically.

"Nicholas, please enlighten me exactly what you are trying to say." I snap not caring if I am sounding rude.

"Okay, then let me show you something." By saying this he starts typing something on his phone and then holds the phone in front of me.

"What?" I ask in confusion but he only signals towards his phone screen making me scowl at him. Yet, I look at where he is pointing but I think I shouldn't have done it because now, my head is spinning.

"It's not false." I let out in horror.

"But you are the one who confirmed it." He says.

I go to argue but then I remember my encounter with Matthew and his friends. Oh My God! They must be the ones to give the wrong news to the media or why the tabloids write about Nicholas and my relationship.

"It's all a misunderstanding, Nicholas. I just got so angry that I said whatever came to my mind." I reply hanging my head low in shame.

"Hey, look at me." He says while lifting my face putting his fingers under my chin.

"Aurora, you must be angry to say that I am your boyfriend but I was in full sense when I said you are my girlfriend." He says making my eyes widen.

"Who did you say this?" I ask.

"Matthew Adams, my business friend." He answers back.

I don't know what to say anymore. Because if I do then I have to tell him how I know Matthew which is something I am not comfortable talking about. But isn't it something I wanted to do for so long? Share my past with him before anything else, then why am I getting so scared suddenly? Can it be the fear of losing him forever?

"Earth to Aurora." His voice breaks me away from my thoughts.

"Haa! Yes, did you say something?" I ask fidgeting in my place which is his lap.

"Frankly speaking I came here to ask you about your connection with Matthew but now I think I shouldn't force you because I can see how nervous you are. So, I will talk about another important thing." He says putting a stray hair behind my ear.

"What is it?" I ask biting my lips.

"Can you give me a chance?" He asks looking at me with an emotion in his eyes that I can't depict yet.

"I want you to be mine, Aurora. I want to call you my girlfriend and want you to call me your boyfriend. I don't know how to be romantic because I have never done it for anyone else. But I want to do everything for you and only you. So, can you make me the happiest person in the world by being my girlfriend?" He asks caressing my cheek lovingly while I keep staring at him in awe.

"Please say something." He urges.

"Don't you want to know about my past?" I ask the first question that comes to my mind.

"Your past must be important if you are asking me about that, but for me only your approval matters. I am a businessman so I know who to believe and whom I shouldn't believe. You can have a very terrible past but I don't care about that because you're what matters the most." He explains while one by one tears roll down my face.

I can't keep myself together and throw my arms around his neck before heavy sobs reck through my body. I clutch him close not wanting him to leave me because without my knowledge, he has become one of the most crucial parts of my life.

He doesn't care about my past, doesn't want to force me to talk about Matthew. So, how can I say no to this man? Life has given me a second chance and I will not waste it by thinking about unnecessary things.

"I hope you are crying because you're happy." He remarks making me chuckle through my tears. I pull away from the hug while he wipes the tears with the pads of his thumb.

"Yes." I let out smiling brightly at him.

"Do you mean..." He lets out excitedly while I nod my head in response.

"You have made me so happy, my precious Aurora." He says before kissing me on the forehead.