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CHAPTER 47: A LITTLE SPACE
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The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 48: THE BIG MOVE
Today is the day!!I've never been so excited about lifting heavy boxes in my life. I couldn't sleep last night because I was so excited about moving into my new apartment.. the new apartment that Jeremy helped me get... but still. I'm glad to finally be living somewhere with hot water and a door. I removed my cherished items from their bubble wrap and set them on the side table. Taking centre stage on the sideboard in the living area was an ornament of a couple in love, holding hands in mitz of a dance. It belonged to my parents and it was my favourite.I hope I'm happy here. It's been a long time since I've actually been excited about something. Alex walked into the open concept living space and set a box on the floor."I didn't think you had this much stuff, Lovely. How did you fit it all in that tiny apartment?""I'm just very good at organising."I chuckled. "You made good use out of a small space. That's a skill in my opinion." said Natasha."This apartment is gorgeous. It's so
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 49: HEARTBREAK
VANESSAI ordered my iced double shot coffee to go at the Starbucks around the corner from my new apartment. I needed the boost today more than ever. Three hours from now I will be standing in front of a judge about to get divorced from Jeremy Austin. My emotions were all over the place. Divorce — finally this day is here. But I wasn't feeling how I imagined I would. Marriage is such a big commitment and perhaps I took it too lightly back then. Maybe I should've said No to Tom's offer. I would've found a way in the end, wouldn't I?That being said, my brothers' education was on the line. I didn't want him to miss out on the opportunity of being something great, or having a bright future, despite the trauma that we have been through in our lives.His happiness is the most important thing to me. He's the only family that I have left. I walked out of the coffee shop sipping from my plastic cup when I looked up and saw him walking across the road. I froze on the spot not knowing what t
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 50: THE MAN WITH NO HEART
VANESSAI was in shock the entire cab ride to the hospital, unable to get my head around what I just heard. Ava called me to tell me the news although it sounded like she was still in shock herself. Poor Tom. I've been worried about him lately, since the last time I met him for dinner actually. I knew he was off that night but he shrugged it off and told me it was because of exhaustion. Maybe it was because of that too. "Are you ready?"Alex asked from his seat next to me in the cab."Yes."I stepped out of the cab and turned around and looked at him before he followed."I'm going to go alone If that's okay with you?""Are you sure? I really don't mind.""I'm sure. I think it will just cause a problem with Jeremy if you're there too."I said and he nodded his head in agreement. I don't think Alex is keen on another fist to the face."Thank you though, I appreciate it.""Anytime, Lovely. Call me later."He smacked his lips together in an air kiss and I smiled before closing the door of the
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 51: KNOCK KNOCK
VANESSA I opened the door to Tom's hospital room and he perked up when he saw me. I've given it a couple of days before coming to see him so he could get the rest that he needed. I also wanted to avoid the Jeremy talk, I'm guessing there will be a lot of that. "How is the patient?"I asked with a smile as I walked toward his bed. Surprisingly he looks a lot better than he did the last time I saw him at the restaurant. "The patient is becoming bored sitting in this bed for days."He chuckled and pressed a kiss to my cheek as I hugged him."I'm doing well. How are you, Darling?""Good, I've just been worried about you.""You don't need to worry."He reassured."I'm not dead yet."He chuckled in amusement and looked down at the gift bag in my hands."I hope you have chocolates and some scotch in there for me."I chuckled."I'm afraid not. I know Ava has you on a strict diet from now on. I'm on her side here."I set the bag on the bed beside him."There's lots of fruit and I brought you a book t
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 52: THE LIFE THAT COULD'VE BEEN
JEREMYWhy is she here?I told her that I didn't want to see her again. For obvious reasons being, it's hard to move on with my life when she's still a part of it. When she's still there judging me for what I've done to her family. How much I've screwed up her life. I can't bring them back — as much as I wish I could. But I can drink to numb that pain. If she's out of my life I don't have to see it on her. The hatred she has for me.I walked into the kitchen after freshening up into something more appropriate when having guests. My mother was being her usual bossy self, working her way around my kitchen as she prepared dinner. As she was doing this, Vanessa was trying to talk her way out of staying. My mother was having none of it of course. "I can walk, I don't mind. You two should spend some time alone anyway.""Just let her go. It's only an hour's walk. She'll be fine."I reached up into the kitchen cabinet and grabbed a bottle of scotch. Both of them were looking at me. Judgemen
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 53: JUST SMILE AND BE NICE
VANESSAI was looking in the mirror in front of me as the hairdresser stood behind styling my hair for the big night. I wasn't paying any attention to what she was doing, I was so lost in my worries about tonight. The men and women together for the joined bachelor and bachelorette, which I wasn't in agreement with by the way. These things should be done separately in my opinion, to avoid dramatics before the big day. If Natasha is witness to Ollie acting a certain way tonight she won't be happy. The events are happening at Jeremy's mansion which is a little uncomfortable. I don't want to be there — when he is — surrounded by those memories of the past. Most of the memories we have are good ones that are covered up by the lies and hatred we have for each other. "Ness — Earth to Vanessa.."Natasha called from her chair beside mine and snapped me from my thoughts."Sorry."I looked in the mirror and mustered a smile."I was thinking about something. What did you say?""What do you think
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 54: THE EDIBLE
VANESSA I was among thirty or forty other guests at the party, not all of which are staying at the mansion for the weekend. Just a small few are staying, the inner circle of the bridal party mainly.There was music playing and an array of different drinks were set out for whoever wanted a refill. The smell of cigar smoke filled the air in the living room. The men were smoking the cigars and some of the women were too, it's not really my thing. Some activities were going on like card games, there was a room set up with all different types of casino games like blackjack for example. I've never actually been to a casino before but the mini one that was set up in the dining area was very inviting. Waiters were circling with food on silver trays for whoever was hungry, which nobody was. Once there's drink involved, no one really bothers with the food. I smiled as I took two cocktails from a passing waiter's tray."Thank you."I handed one to Alex. "Thank you, Lovely."He drank from his w
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 55: THE TEMPTATION
JEREMYI watched her dance in front of me while holding a cocktail glass in her hand. Vanessa was swaying her hips from side to side like only she knew how. Only she knew how to tease me like this and I couldn't tare my eyes away. Being high didn't exactly help."You shouldn't be drinking.."I said as I saw her take another sip from her straw. I don't know how many she's had... I don't even know what time it is. "I'm having fun, Jeremy. Let me have fun."She smirked mischievously and continued dancing. "Whatever! It's not like we're married anymore, Right."During our months of marriage, I made it clear to her that I didn't like her intoxicated. There's nothing I can do about that now. She has her own life and she does what she wants. "You can't boss me around anymore."She swayed towards me and sat down on the two-seater rattan sofa beside me."I feel so fun right now. It's been a long time since I've let loose like this."I chuckled."Yeah, I think that's the edible."I felt exactly lik
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