“OMG! What happened?” Aria asked worriedly, dumping her handbag on the table in the center of the living room. She had just gotten back from work and had met Autumn pacing around the living room with tears in her eyes. Autumn ran towards her and hugged her tight as tears rolled down her eyes. “It’s okay, honey. Just let it all out.” Aria said soothingly, rubbing her back softly. “Kol Marion's Company.” She said sniffing, and then continued, “They sent an email.” “It’s okay, darling. Don't let it affect you this much, okay? It was an expected outcome,” Aria said, making Autumn pull away in confusion. “An expected outcome? You know it wasn't expected at all. I mean, he and I didn't have a smooth start; it was a very rocky one, and that was why I didn't expect I'd get the

