All Chapters of The Austin Arrangement : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

VANESSA Both of his hands were on my hips moving my body in a rhythm. He was enjoying the view from below while I bounced on his disco stick. In the air I could smell freshly baked pastries from the bakery just below my apartment. Mmm... Maybe afterwards, I thought to myself. After a workout like this, I deserved a pastry smothered in chocolate, we've been going at it for a good twenty minutes now. Beads of sweat had slipped down between my breasts and all at this point. The sex was good, despite the many distractions that surrounded me. Like the noise of the outside world coming through my opened bedroom window. It was summertime too which meant windows being open was a necessity. I was practically melting, especially during the act itself. The big distraction of all was how much I was in my head — at all times. In my head about my past. The secrets that I keep from the people that surround me and the mistakes that I've made since. Big mistakes -- Ones I wish I hadn't made.

VANESSAMy eyes fluttered open...And the first thing I saw was the picture of the doll with the crazy eyes standing upright against the dresser to my right. If I wasn't feeling so shitty it would probably bring a smile to my face.I remember fainting, but I don't recall much after that. What I do remember is him catching me and carrying me back to his car. If I wasn't feeling so bad I would've been adamant about being in the same vehicle as him...And about being back in this house. I turned on my side, looked up at the ceiling and released a long yawn, even though I'd slept the whole day through. I was feeling as though I hadn't slept at all."How are you feeling?"I heard his voice and shot upright in the bed with a fright. I thought I was alone, but apparently, I was wrong. Jeremy was sitting on the armchair in the corner looking worse for wear."What are you doing?"I asked as I held the sheet against my chest. I was still wearing my dress, but I felt uncomfortable being alone wi

VANESSA"Why didn't you tell me that you were married, Vanessa?"Colin asked, bombarding me with questions as we walked down the sidewalk. He was eager for information on my past, but I was expecting it. I've been avoiding him for over a week. I knew I couldn't do it forever. "It wasn't something that I wanted to talk about. Would you of stayed clear of me if you knew that I had a husband?"I asked. "No."He admitted."Even if I wanted to, I don't think I could've done that. You're separated right — you're not getting back together or anything?""I'm on the way to my divorce hearing — what do you think. I have no interest in getting back with him. The sooner this is done the better.""He looked like he was pissed that I was there. I'm guessing he's the one that hurt you."Colin shook his head."He's an idiot for doing what he did to you — whatever it was."Jeremy had no right to be pissed, especially with the reason why we broke up. He should be afraid to even talk to me after what he did

VANESSAI stood in the kitchen watching him from afar, keeping my distance and mulling my thoughts about him being here. Is this a mistake? I didn't really have a choice in the matter. Colin was decent enough to allow Jeremy to sleep on his couch for the night, not that Jeremy was sober enough to even realise it. I wanted to call Sebastian to come pick him up and bring him back home, but Jeremy's phone was totally dead and I didn't have the number.Now he's here... and it's completely awkward. I'm awkward -- me and Colin together are awkward. I'm sure things are going to get a lot worse when Jeremy is conscious. Colin walked out of the bedroom and towards the kitchen area."I brought him a blanket in case he gets cold.""Thank you."I took the blanket from him and folded it neatly."Thank you for doing this, you didn't have to. I just didn't know who else to call.""Well you needed me, I couldn't say no. What about his parents, why didn't you call them for help?"He asked. "I couldn't

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