Loving You All Over Again (Aurora and Maverick)

The wedding yesterday had been chaotic, and Maverick's parents hadn't really had a chance to meet Aurora properly, let alone spend time with her

Now that they'd have a quiet moment together, Maverick thought it would be a good opportunity for them to get to know her.

At the very least, he wanted them to see she wasn't the person they'd assumed.

When Aurora heard they were heading back to Parker Manor, she was taken aback. She'd thought they'd stay at Cloud Island and couldn't see why they had to go back to Parker Manor.

"Go get ready. My mom likes simple brooches, Maverick said with casual thoughtfulness before turning

g his focus back to the contract in his han completely absorbed

Aurora wasn't eager to leave yet and felt a bit uneasy about going to Parker Manor, but Maverick gestured for her to get out.

It was already 3:30. Even though dinner wasn't until seven, she only had about three and a half hours to prepare, including the time it would take to drive back

Doing the math, Aurora quickly left his office and headed to the nearest mall to find a gift.

As she walked into the mall, she noticed three men gathered around a store entrance, sneering and making rude remarks toward a female sales

associate

Looking closer, she realized the saleswoman was her old friend, Zorina Bax.

"Ms. Bax, I'm buying makeup for my girlfriend. Do you really think your skin compares to hers! Rolf sneered, "She's only eighteen-if she used whatever you're using, it'd ruin her skin. You're four years older, right? But your skin's bad enough to make you look thirty."

Zorina's face flushed, and she bit back her anger. "Mr. Marshunan, this is the best product we offer. If you're not interested, you're welcome to shop

elsewhere."

"My girlfriend wants simething from this store, Rolf replied lazily, leaning against the counter with a smirk. "How about a recommendation?"

"Mr. Marshman, without your girlfriend here, I can't see her skin, so I wouldn't know what to suggest. Maybe you could bring her by sometime, Zorina replied, keeping her tone steady

"Why should I go to all that trouble? Why don't you come with me to see her yourself?" Rolf suggested with a grin, glancing at his friends as they Laughed, egging Zorina on to leave with Rolf.

Zorina knew this wouldn't lead anywhere good and forced a polite smile, "I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm on shift and can't leave the can help you with?"

Is there anything else I

"Oh, there's plenty you could help with Rolf said, his voice lowering as he leaned closer. "How much do they pay you here, Zorina! Why don't you come with me instead! I won't marry you, but I can take care of you. You could even send the money home to your family, Wouldn't that be easier?"

Zorina's face burned with anger, and she nearly threw a sample bottle at his head. "Mr. Marshman, please don't joke like that. If your girlfriend. hears this, will you be breaking off another engagement!"noveldrama

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in?" He grabbed Zorina's arm, pulling her close until her

Rolf chuckled. "Do you think anyone's as clueless as you! Just give in already- why face pressed against his chest.

"Easy there, Ms. Bax, be sneered. "No need to throw yourself at me. There's already a place reserved for you beside my bed,"

Zorina tried to claw at his arm, her nails digging in, though she didn't dare use much force. She shot him a withering glare. "You're disgusting"

That was the last straw for Aurora. She grabbed a bottle of water and smashed it over Roll's head. The glass shattered, and a mix of water and blood trickled down his face, making for a grim scene.

Aurora shook her head in disdain and looked at Zorina. "Guess these bottles aren't too sturdy-just look at the mess they make.

Zorina was still reeling in shock, her eyes misty as she looked at Aurora, who had shown up like a queen. "You-"

"What the hell! You bitch, who do you think you are to hit me? Rolf yelled,

chitching his head in pain.

y interest, and he ignored the blood dripping

But as he took in Aurora, elegant and poised in her peacock-blue dress, his eyes

lit up with a sleazy down his face.

"Ms. Hax, is this a friend of yours? Rolf asked.

Zorina shivered, her face going pale. "No, I don't know her. She hesitated, then aided, “Rolf, I'm warning you-you'd better leave before you end

up in real trouble-

"Trouble I'm the cor bleeding heart. If you two don't give me an explanation, novone's going anywhere: Rolf sneered, sining down in a chair by the

Aurora glanced at him, wrighing the broken bottle will in her hand. "Got any more beatles and her tid like or with a line meer wright-those hurt a lot more when they land"

Terrified that dungs were spiraling out of contend, Zorna opened her mouth to intervene, bur Kolf cut in, "More bondes Lady, we should be talking. about how you hurt me. Don't you think you should be sending me to the hospital for a check-upr

Aurora raised an eyebrow, unfazed. "Gh? Is the injury had 1 don't think I hit you hard enough?

As Zorina stood there, unsure what to do, Aurora calmily grabbed another bottle from the shelf and smashed it over Roll's head again. She didn' need words-ber actions made it clear the wasn't about to let him push Zorina around.

She and Zorina used to be best friends, but after Naomi's scheming, Aurora had been led to believe Zorin was just as manipulative an They'd drifted apart, and with the Bax family's fall from grace, Aurora hadn't even checked in on her

But now that she knew the truth, Aurora wanted to make things right.

the poin finally got to him. He jumped up.

Rolf had been trying to hold back and even told his two friends to stay

ey out. But after getting hit again, ti Jurious. "You bitch, do you think you can just

keep hitting me? Do you even know who I am?

Aurora let out a cold laugh. To that supposed to impress me? Who you are doesn't matter. Why should I carcit

Turning to Zorina, she called out, "Call the cops!"

"Call the cops?" Roll scoffed. "I'm the one who's been attacked here! If anyone's getting arrested, it's going to be you. I'm the victim, and I'm not backing down until I get an apology!"

He pressed has blondly head, eyes blazing with anger Sure, Aurora was beautiful, but there was no way he'd sit back and let her beat him up