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CHAPTER 50: THE MAN WITH NO HEART
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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
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 56: THE SCAVENGER HUNT
VANESSA "I knew something was going on when I saw you leaving his room this morning. You were wearing your dress from last night, like duh!"Natasha squealed."Was the sex hot? It's Jeremy... I bet it was fucking epic."I chuckled."I can't even remember it, I was too high on those edible jellies I stole from Alex's pocket. That sure thought me not to steal again.""That's a shame, you've been apart for so long. It could've been really intense long-awaited make-up sex. He certainly has a smile on his face today, just look at him."She brought my attention in Jeremy's direction. He looked at me and winked and Natasha giggled like a school girl. This was funny to her but to me not so much. I was feeling confused. I was also feeling angry with myself for being that kind of woman who lies and cheats.I don't want to hurt someone — especially not someone that doesn't deserve it. Colin has been there for me so much, he's been so patient with me. I like him — but after last night my mind is co
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 57: A CHOICE TO MAKE
VANESSAI pulled my bottom lip between my teeth as he sneakily placed his hand on my thigh under the dinner table. The sudden contact gave me a tingle and I was feeling a little ticklish at the sudden sensation of his fingers touching my skin.As his hand curved around my thigh, I crossed one of my legs over the other to deny him entry. Whatever he was planning to do at a dinner table full of our close friends, he can forget about it.I looked at him and shook my head unable to keep the smile from my face. He smirked finding it amusing. He was playing with me knowing that I would find it uncomfortable. Especially since what we've done is still somewhat a secret and I'm supposed to be in a relationship. My father used to tell me to not worry about what other people think.. to be myself and be proud of the choices I make because they define who we are. Sometimes it's easy to follow his advice and sometimes it's not. Right now it's not! I worry about being judged for being a cheater..
The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 58: I’M A LIAR AND A CHEAT
VANESSAMy heart was beating at a fast pace as I ran beside him. The afternoon sun was shining down and there was a slight breeze against us both, which was better when one was working up a sweat. When he suggested coming this morning I was a little apprehensive, but I figured I could use this opportunity to talk to him about important things. Conor isn't a runner! Like not at all! I was even going a little slower so he wouldn't be embarrassed. He's not the type of guy that likes to work out in his spare time, instead, he likes to play video games, read a book or write. That's not a bad thing at all. We just like different things and that's okay. Suddenly he stopped and I stopped too. Colin was head down between his legs gasping for breath just like I figured he would be."I can't — it's too much. You're like a machine."I chuckled."It's just because I'm used to it. Are you okay?""I will be... I need a minute."He stood up straight bracing his hands on his hips. Beads of sweat were
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- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 86: END
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 85: GUILT
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 84: THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 83: THE WOOD
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 82: MICHAEL
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 81: GIVING UP
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 80: THE CABIN IN THE WOODS
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 79: THE BLOODY BALLET
- The Austin Arrangement CHAPTER 78: THE EXPLANATION
