All Chapters of The Austin Arrangement : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I pulled up outside the mansion after dropping Finley back at college bright and early. My brother and I didn't have the pleasantest of conversations on the car ride-since the talk was about what happened at the after party last night. I told Finley what happened-some of it at least.I didn't want to make the situation worse than it already is so I didn't tell my brother that Jeremy attacked Alex the way he did. I don't need Finley hating the man that I have to spend another couple of months with. Life is hard enough!! I looked out the window of my Black Audi Q7 and at the front door of the mansion. I didn't want to go in-I didn't want to face Jeremy just yet. Since Finley was sleeping in my room last night for obvious reasons,I ended up spending the night on the couch. It was definitely more comfortable than sleeping on Jeremy's bedroom floor that's f

I took his hand in mine and looked down at him. Don't do this to me-you have to be strong. Don't die on me,is exactly what I've been thinking since Judy the nurse gave me the news. My Father isn't doing so good and the doctors are concerned. I remember them being concerned once before and he pulled through,maybe he'll pull through again. I don't know what I'll do if he doesn't. I've been hoping and praying for him to wake up-But it seems so far from that now. "You'll keep me updated?"I glanced in Judy's direction,as she stood by my Dad's bedside checking the monitors. "Of course. I have your number-I'll call you."Just as I was about to open my mouth she got there before me."I'll call you before Finley,I know.""Thank you,Judy."I looked down at my Dad again,his hair white in colour now it's been so long since it's had a "Just for Men." in it. Hating the Grey, my Father used to dye it all the time. M

JEREMYI opened my front door,expecting her face to be the first thing that I would see. I was sorely disappointed to not find her ready and waiting by the stairs, nor the kitchen or living room either."Vanessa-Where are you?"I shouted, with agitation in my voice but I didn't get a reply. I took the stairs towards her bedroom and I walked the hallway. When I had left she was almost ready,I can't believe it's 30 minutes later and she's still keeping me waiting.I pushed open her bedroom door."What the hell is taking so long,Vanessa? I'm growing impatient!"I looked around,but she wasn't there. I noticed the dress that she was supposed to be wearing for tonight's dinner was still hanging on the door of her closet. Where the hell is she? Did she change her mind and decide not to come,Just to make me look like an idiot? I pulled my phone from my pocket and dialled her number,but instead of h

VANESSAIt was New Year's Eve and Jeremy and I were on the drive up to his cabin for a couple of days. At the time it seemed like a good idea,I'm definitely regretting my decision to rope him into coming up here now since things are so awkward between us. Very awkward-Like unbearable silence awkward!! That stupid kiss the night of the funeral,what the hell was I thinking just kissing him like that? Our family Christmas with the Austin's was silence between Jeremy and I for the most part. I think both Ava and Tom figured the reason for my quietness was that I was still grieving for my Father. They would be right in thinking so,at least partly. I'm still finding it hard to come to terms with my Father's passing. Having them

Jeremy drove the car up the snowy driveway and pulled the car up outside the mansion,after the long drive back from the cabin. Our trip was nice,It might have been just what I needed.Not that it made me feel any better about loosing my Father,but it took my mind off life for a little bit. Now back to reality!! The reality of it was that Jeremy and I have been fooling around the entire weekend,and I wondered would things change between us now that we are home. Walking into that house, would we go back to the married couple that don't communicate with each other.Just like we were before...I guess we'll see. "Ollie definitely looked like he regretted drinking that last bottle of champagne last night."I chuckled,at Ollie's expense. "Poor thing,he looked so pale this morning."Jeremy glanced in my direction."It's his own fault,We did warn him.Usually it's me that has one too many-Not him" He undid his s