Xavier

Chapter 12 - Jane

Aurora's P.O.V

Today was Saturday and I had the best feeling in my stomach. It’s that feeling that you ponder about, but you are actually baffled about it, and all these thoughts led to one person: Dante.

Why was I so excited you ask? Well, first of all, Dante and I are going to a party or ball. Well I forgot what it was called but I knew he told me to wear a dress.

I had called my friend, Jasmine, and told her about me going out with Dante and she was so excited for me. I was excited for myself and the thought of finding love with a man I just met almost a week ago.

I just had one thing on my mind, I am going to find you my sweet. Those same words kept ringing in my ears, causing my skin to crawl with goosebumps.

All of a sudden, there was a knock on my door, causing me to groan. I got out my bed and opened my door, surprisingly, to see Max. He smiled, showing me his perfectly straight, white teeth.

"Morning Max." I said, leaning on the door.

"Morning Aurora. I just wanted to see if you were up to tell you that breakfast is ready. Everyone is just waiting for you so we can eat."

They were actually waiting for me? I had to put my hand to my heart and mutter an 'awe'. This has to be the nicest family I have ever met.

"Max, tell them that I will be down very soon. I just have to brush my teeth and fix my hair." He nodded and left as I closed my room door.

I trotted to the bathroom and brushed my teeth as I fixed my hair from its unruly state. I was done in a matter of five minutes as I made my way downstairs.

As I reached the last step on the stairs, everyone started making their way to the table, sitting down in their seats. I looked around trying to find Dante but could not spot him.

As I began walking, a little infant was walking to me and he almost tripped, but I caught him. I picked him up in my arms and he looked no older than 10 months. I saw that he had a note in his hand which had Dante's name on it.

I took it out the infant's hand and read it.

Dear Aurora,

I know that you are wandering where I am, but I am fine. I am so sorry that I would not be able to be with you today. I am currently in a major business meeting that I had to attend. If you have any questions, ask Max only.

P.S. Do not ask Markus and my mom for anything. Stay clear of them.

Be safe

Love,

Dante

As I finished reading the letter, I looked up to see a lady walking my way, she looked no older than 30.

"Thank you for finding my baby. He walked away from me and I could not find him." She exclaimed. I smiled at her child and he giggled. I passed her child to her and she looked relieved, maybe because he had no cuts on his body.

"No problem ma'am. Your son actually came to me before I caught him from falling." She looked at her child and kissed his temple. I would like to be like her one day, to have a child of my own and give him or her all the love.

Our conversation was interrupted by a male voice, "Honey have you found Junior yet?"

Both of us turned our attention in the direction of the voice and sure enough, there was a man walking our way.

The lady smiled, "Well I didn’t actually found him," She pointed to me, "This lady right her found him."

The gentleman flashed me a smile and shook my hand, "Thank you miss for finding our child. We appreciate it."

I blushed, "It was no problem, really. I like him already." As I said those words, the infant reached out his arms to me. I placed him in my arms and held him.

Max came out from the blue and told us to come and eat because everyone else is waiting and starving.

We walked to our seats, said the prayer and everyone dug into their breakfast like no tomorrow. The baby's mom gave me his bottle so I could feed him before I ate.

The lady and I were talking, and she said that she was rude for not introducing herself to me. Her name was Nicole and her husband's name was John. John was Dante's adopted brother because they adopted him when he was little from an adoption center. Her baby's name, the infant I am feeding, was named Johnson Blanc. That was a cute name for the baby.

In the middle of our conversation, baby Johnson decided to fall asleep in my arms. Everyone looked at me and 'awed'. I was never good under people's gazes, so I blushed. Nicole took her baby from me, excused herself from the table and went to put her baby in his crib.

I was about to finish my food when a voice stopped me, "Are you the girl named Aurora?" I turned my way to face her and I was shocked. She looked just like Dante but with the girly facial features.

"Yes, I am Aurora. How can I help you?" I asked her. She was about my age, maybe.

"I just wanted to introduce myself to you. My name is Danielle Blanc. I am Dante’s sister." I figured much, she had the same features and looks as Dante.

"You really do look a lot like him." She smiled, "I do get that comment a lot from friends." She stated.

Max was heading our way with two cups of orange juice in his hands, come to think about it, I am thirsty.

Danielle and I both took the cups from Max, kissed his cheek for being polite, and watched as he walked away, blushing.

Danielle looked my way, "Max is really handsome if you look at him. He is a gentleman in different ways."

I took of sip of my orange juice, "I noticed. Any girl would be lucky to have him."

Danielle giggled, “My friend is in love with him." I almost choked on what she said, "What is your friend's name? I need details."

She let out a small laugh while I continued eating, listening to what she was saying also.

"My friend's name is Jane and she really is a shy girl. She is a librarian and works at the library downtown."

"So how did her and Max meet?" I asked anxiously.

"I was getting there. They met in a bad situation. She was getting mugged on the road one night and Max came to her rescue. She told me that he was perfect in her eyes."

I laid my plate on the table and faced Danielle once more, “Have you told Max that Jane likes him?"

She shook her head and said no. "Max doesn’t know that Jane likes him but I think that they would be a cute couple."

I giggled, "They would be. Max really needs someone in his life to get him going." She nodded.

Danielle looked at her phone, "Speaking about Jane, she is at the door right now." I never ran so fast in my life, but I did. I made it to the front door is less than 10 seconds and opened it to reveal a girl with cute looking glasses. She was beautiful. How many beautiful people have I met so far? Well, anyway.

"Well hello there. My name is Aurora Smith. If you are here for Danielle, you may come inside." Jane nodded her head and was pulled inside by Danielle.

Max's P.O.V

You might have never thought where I was but after breakfast, I went to the pool to chill and play with my little cousins. After 30 minutes, they went inside while I was still in the pool.

I grabbed my towel and dried of myself, walking inside the house. I was walking through the foyer until I saw one specific face: Jane.

I remembered in primary school when I had my first crush on her. She was the only girl who never teased me because of my teeth. Before Junior high, I had to get braces to straighten it, really tight ones.

Senior high school was a different story. Puberty hit me like a truck and the saddest thing was that I had to move schools. I had to leave Jane behind and that broke my heart. Now that she is back, I will make my move.

"Hey Jane." All three of their heads turned my way, with Danielle and Aurora giggling and Jane just blushing.

"Hi Max." I nodded and began to make my way to her, “Can I steal your friend from you for a while?"

Aurora laughed, "Sure Max. Be safe and use condoms."

I laughed, "Ok Aurora," I took Jane's hands and led her up to my room. I told her to sit down on the bed and watch tv while I took a quick shower.

After my shower, I looked at myself in the mirror, Am I good enough for Jane or is she too good enough for me?

These were really some confusing thoughts wandering their way around in a circle in my mind. "Max, are you ok," I let out a breath, "I am alright Jane. I will be out in a few minutes."

I let out another breath, this is going to be a long day.