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CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

I walked up to the door and paused. A female companion or his horse?To the extent that you love and care for your animals, it is incredible. No, there was certainly a woman's voice, so he must be with someone.For better hearing, I creep around to the stable's open door. I feel like a fifteen-year-old stalker and despise myself for getting involved with this crap.I don't think I'm suited for a life in agriculture. Therefore I want to return to my engineering career shortly. The words he uses are ones I overhear.She chortles, "It wasn't humorous;.""Rufus, the dog, is like a baby to me, but I adore all animals." The words "he's with Saika" caused my jaw to drop.He is just another single guy to her, but he knows she is one of my closest friends.Oh, what a fucking toad!I want to rush in and pull out his eyes, but I must restrain myself. That's the sad truth of affairs: you're stuck handling all this drama yourself. I couldn't yell and scream; I had to keep it together or lose every

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

When Saika sends me a text message asking what I want to do today, I ignore it. As I go towards the stables while holding Lucas' hand, I put my phone back in my pocket and try not to think about it. We go out into the pasture and pet two horses; one of them is Rory's favorite from the night before, but now I find myself disliking it. To which Lucas replies, "Let's go see this spotty one," as the brown one stands there perplexedly.A bright voice says, "Good morning," It sounds like Rory but with a Scottish accent. I'm shocked and irritated to find Rory standing there. As soon as my grin disappears, he knows something is wrong.To ask, "What's up?" As he approaches me, he asks.While pondering, I give him my whole attention.When do I start playing? Are you acting casually or crazily?As I push by him carrying my baby, I tell him, "Don't speak to me."So, I guess I went with insanity.They hear his loud "Hey" yell. For what it's worth, I'm curious:He's glad I have Lucas to hold onto w

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

Saika said, "I just couldn't sleep, and I stumbled upon Rory in the stables," when I asked her what had occurred. She stayed with him until the horse began to labor at 2 a.m. She returned to her hut. She continued gushing by telling him how much she admired and believed he felt the same way about her."So you two have no romantic encounters?" To gain further insight, I inquired.After shaking her head, she cracked a grin. No, but he is a gentleman.More than I should have, I roared with laughter. You're supposed to be a gentleman, but you're not. Is there any news on the good-looking Indian guy your folks are rooting for? They probably wouldn't be thrilled if you showed up with a dirty farmer.She shrugs off my remark and looks out the window with a grin. It's fucked up that I have to lie to her and Kiran.We spent a pleasant couple of hours visiting the farm stand in town. Kiran, Ben, and John were all there when we got back. They were drinking on the front patio because the weather

CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

My head trembled in shock; she was incredible. "I had no idea we were meeting for tea." After addressing her directly, I said."Well, we need to eat properly; I could whip up something."I can't refuse your food if you offer it, so thanks. I looked around at the guys who were still tanning. "Hey, listen up! Tonight, Saika will prepare a traditional Indian feast. That should show her what happens when you treat her like a dog in heat. Don't let your ovaries run wild, you freeloading whore.All that tension and hostility has worn me out, so I'm going to leave Kiran in charge of Lucas while I nap. Before I could even finish telling Kerry about curry night, a message came through from Rory.I can't stand it here; let's go to my place and have a chat. Just leave the rear door unlocked.Reluctantly, I enter Rory's backyard through the back gate and announce that I'm out for a stroll. The well-kept garden takes me back to the rose gardens I see in vintage royal films, and it completely takes

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE

My cheeks are rosy, and my body is calm after a two-hour sex marathon. I'm still undressed and lying on his bed, wishing I could remain here forever. He pulls me back down when I get up to think about going.He whimpers, "No, don't leave."They've probably been wondering where I've been for a long time.As he tries to hush me with a kiss on the lips, I playfully fend him off. I repeat, "I need to leave," and try to get out of his bed.He gets to his feet and watches me get ready. "So, what are we going to do?" The question comes from his lips.I shriek as he quickly grabs my arse and pulls me on top of him as. I slide back onto his bed in my underwear and kiss his lips while hovering over him on all fours. I can smell the perspiration from his morning shift and our afternoon workout together while our faces are so near together. My fingers follow the contour of his powerful jaw and lips, and he opens his mouth to continue but then stops and closes them again at my touch.What are we g

CHAPTER TWENTY SIX

He probably wouldn't, though, because he always seems to have several projects. Last week, I saw them come and go at all hours of the day and night.I wonder if I shouldn't have let her finish the meal first. Now she might not cook my favorite dish because her face is downcast, and her body is deflating as she looks down at the curry pan."Hear, don't speak to him at all. I'd want to add. Have him over tonight and have a wonderful time; some innocent flirtation is healthy for you. No, I wouldn't go too close to him like that; he probably has the clap.He can show up yet, right?" I need to get an answer from him.As I leave her hut, I am ashamed at how this affair has transformed me into a person whose very traits I loathe. When I look in the mirror, I don't even recognize who I am. I used to be really good at maintaining my composure, but now I just couldn't seem to get myself out of my rut. It all started with a scratch that I had to scratch, and now there was blood everywhere becaus

CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

So I repeat, "Just sit down, Saika," but she shakes her head and moves farther away. "I'm sure you were laughing at me, right?"When I want to come closer to Saika, she holds up a hand in a gesture that tells me to retreat.Will you be abandoning Kiran?asks herIndeed, Rory has just shown me how miserable I really am.She begins to leave the room, but I grab her arm and tell her, "You're a liar, and I don't know who you are anymore."Saika, I beg you: don't tell him this way."No, I won't be; you're supposed to do that. She snaps her arm back at me fiercely and storms out of the room, leaving me slumped on the bed next to her.What is the name of everything holy that just happened?Now Rory is calling me on the phone. Saika was recently seen sprinting out of the barn; is everything alright?"I give a sniff as tears roll down my cheeks. The speaker said, "I don't know, Rory, what do I do?"You are not alone in this. Tell Kiran I'll be there with you if she does.I'm at a loss for word

CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT

I nod along with the sentiment and consider how much I will miss Rory. I'm debating whether or not it would be best to do what Kerry has done and call it quits right now. It was a wonderful week, but there's no use in making myself suffer further if everything is finished by next Saturday.After the movie ends, Kerry says she wants to turn in early and go to bed with me. I requested that she contact Saika before bedtime to ascertain whether or not she is willing to forgive me and consider my arguments.My favorite way to spend time alone is to get a blanket and a bottle of wine and relax on the big wooden chair outside the patio doors. Ahead of me is a lot of work, and just contemplating it makes me tired. Besides talking to Kiran, I need to win over Saika. After that, I'm looking at a house sale, a move, disruptions to Lucas's schedule, co-parenting nightmares, and extended periods during which I won't see him. Money is another factor. It's getting too much to handle at the moment.F

CHAPTER TWENTY NINE

I've been trying to get in touch with Saika for three days, but she hasn't responded to my messages or phone calls. I hoped she would be well once some time had passed, but she seems to have taken it very hard, and now I'm worried that I may have lost a friend. Kerry has also been angry with me since everyone else departed; she won't stop probing about my whereabouts and has made no secret that she despises Rory.I just have two days left before I have to get back to work. At the moment, I find it more pleasant to spend my free time at Rory's than at my own, as it allows Kerry some alone time and keeps me out of her hair. We completed the assessment of his property today, and he passed with flying colors. To mark the occasion, he is grilling steaks for everyone.I can't believe I have never asked you on a date before—would you like to go out with me tomorrow?'What?' he enquires.I don't know what to say; Kerry was probably right that things were moving in the direction of a relations

CHAPTER THIRTY

As he draws nearer, I move uneasily in my seat. Even though it's been only a few days since our fight, he seems distant, and his eyes are melancholy.A nonchalant "Hey" escapes his lips as he slows in front of me.I give him a friendly nod and grin. It's good to have you back.With the words, "Listen, I don't want to finish on bad terms," he draws nearer, increasing the rate at which my heart is beating.I just say, "Me neither." Heavens, I miss him and everything that he was to me. There is nothing I desire more than to be physically close to him. My hands keep wanting to reach out to him, so I clench my fists tightly.Can you make some calls before you depart, maybe? Please, let's just call it quits and act like grownups about this.I give him a knowing nod and a grin he doesn't return.As I watch him walk away in the other direction from which he came, I finally relax enough to take a deep breath. Kerry has been watching the whole time because she rejoins me immediately.Is everyth

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