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7. May the Best Brother Win

Aspen's POV

"Aspen?" 

Shit!

I quickly wipe my tears and stand up only to fall into the flower pot.

"Great" I mumbled.

"Are you okay?" Damien asks lifting me up bridal style.

"Yes" I smile, "you can put me down now."

He doesn't though.

He carries my outside and I am so grateful for the fresh air. He places me down on the grass and stands in front of me cupping my cheeks.

"What's wrong?" He whispers.

"Nothing" I say stepping away. It makes me kinda uncomfortable seeing that Dante could walk out any second. His hands drop and he gives me a deadpanned look.

"I watched you cry. I literally followed you when you ran off, so no sense in lying" He admits and I internally face palm.

So you mean he saw me when I fell to the ground like a dramatic dog?

Great.

"Remember when I told you I was disowned?" He nods.

"Well, seeing the fathers with their daughters so..so happy it just..I don't know, brought up some feelings" I admit looking to the ground. Arms wrap around me and a warm chest is felt. I close my eyes, but prevent the tears because, that would just be awkward.

"Dance with me" He muttered into my hair.

"Where? here?" I ask in disbelief

"Yes"

"But there's no music"

"Think of some then" Then he starts swaying and I do the same. It was actually nice and not awkward like I pictured it to be but then..

"Aspen."

Oh, man.

***********

Dante's POV

I can't find Aspen. 

I looked in the bathroom, in the hall, on the dance floor, everywhere. 

Wait, outside.

I walk quickly to the door and step outside, only to find my brother and Aspen looking quite cozy.

"Aspen." I called out and they jump apart, Aspen looks like a deer caught in headlights while Damien is smirking at me. I walk towards her and grab Aspen's elbow pulling her in one direction, but while I was walking she was suddenly yanked from my grip.

"She's not your puppy Dante, she can choose where she wants to go" Damien argued. And I huff.

"Find Then, Aspen, Choose now" Her head snaps up and her eyes bulge.

"Wh-what?"

"Who do you want to stay with? Me or him?" Damien asks and she scoffs.

"I am not going to choose between two little boys who think they can have whoever they want. I'll find you when the night is over" She says to me before stomping off.

"We had a deal" I roared once she was out of ear shot.

"I'm so sorry brother. I'm sorry for finding your lady, on the side of the bathroom crying, then providing her with comfort."  He snaps sarcastically and my mouth falls open before I regain composure.

"You should've come to find me" I hissed.

"No. Not at all. Because that" He says pointing to the direction where Aspen went "was supposed to be your job. You're not fit for being a boyfriend, I think it's best you stay out of her life."

I can't help my fist when it flies forward hitting him square in the nose. He gripped his nose glaring and me and I scowled.

"Stay out of my business Damien" I warn turning away.

"Right. May the best brother win"

#

I am so mad at those two. Fighting over me like I'm a bone. I roll my eyes and kick at stones with my Nike sneakers.

This whole night is a mess.

"You're Dante's date?" A woman says from behind me and I turn around. She had blonde hair and she was quite lacking in the butt department but not the boobs. She had a very exposing white gown that was low dip at the front and the back.

~gasps~

Bimbo is that you?!

Its is.

"Yep." I reply turning my back to her.

"He chose you as his date over me?!" She scoffs.

"Yep" I say popping the P.

"Is that all your vocabulary consists of" She stated sounding annoyed.

"I'm surprised you know such big words bimbo, That's quite impressive" I say dryly clapping my hands.

"Listen b*tch, stay away from my man if you know what's good for you."

"Oh yeah? I honestly don't want your man, neither does he want you, so I suggest you stop embarrassing yourself."

"Oh so you didn't just witness our engagement announcement?"

What?

"What?"

"Awe you poor thing, we're getting married." 

"Ok." I stated annoyed.

"So now you know. Stay. Away. From. My. Man."

"That's not really possible if i'm living with him."

"What!" She shrieked and I wince at her voice.

Can someone get Bimbo the 1st away from me.

"Yup."

"As the maid?"

"Nope. Personal Assistant." And she laughs.

"Just a  better word for 'The Maid'" She then snickers and leaves standing here.

"When did my life come to this" I sigh, sitting on the ground.

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"It's time to go" I hear Dante say softly and I rose from the ground. He held out a hand for me to take but I walked straight past him.

I was going to be as professional as possible. I am NOT going to be one of his little games.

Not this girl.

Walking towards his car I see Damien leaning on it. 

What is with these two?

"I wanted to apologize for my behavior earlier Aspen" He says standing straight with his hand in his pocket looking down. I give him a warm smile he's so adorable.

I guess its okay.

"It's okay, I forgive you" He smiles back and we both stand there. Awkwardly.

Lord, where is Dante?

"I wanted to ask you something" Damien says scratching his hair "Would you like to go out for dinner or something after work tomorrow?"

"Like a date?" I ask skeptically

"No!" He says quickly and I almost felt hurt until "Unless... you want it to be"

I laughed and replied,

"Not quite yet Mr. Wright, but I will go to dinner with you tomorrow."

"Great" he grins.

"Nine?"

"Sure"

"I'll pick you up okay?"

"Yes, and please nothing fancy" I basically beg and he chuckles.

"Okay love" He steps forward and removes a strand of hair from my face. He kisses my cheek and says goodnight.

"Goodnight" I call out as he walks away.

"Nice shoes by the way" He turns around and winks before resuming walking. I giggle slightly and shake my head.

"Are you done daydreaming?" I jump at Dante's voice and put my hand on my chest.

"You scared me"

"Get in"

Jeez who threw b*tch powder into his champagne. I simply kept shut and got in.

The ride is silent and I let my mind drift to Damien.

He's a nice guy, but don't get too attached Aspen. Why would they want someone like you? They always leave. Always.

**************

Arriving at his house my mouth is wide open. Its huge

There was a fountain in the middle and the whole house was the color creme. 

I need a map.

Can someone call Dora for me?

She always has one of those.

"Can you get out of my car" He snaps and I roll my eyes.

Professional Aspen.

Be Professional.

I step out and wait patiently at the door. When he finally parks and gets out he just swings the door open and steps in. He gives me a quick and very curt tour of everything and by the time we are done I am so exhausted. That's a lot of walking.

When he points out my room I don't waste time I quickly step in, undress and lay on my bed, I mumble a goodnight and his throat clears.

"Yeah um goodnight" the door slams shut and  my eyes pop open as I realize something.

I just stripped in front of my boss.