All Chapters of The Art of Hating You: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

While Austin's fingers were disentangling the mess of Sara's hair on his shirt button, an employee went into the room with a shocked look on his face. He gasped as he witnessed the angle- Austin and Sara, close enough that their faces were within inches of one another.Between the employee was eyeballing us indiscriminately and then apologized, "I'm so sorry i didn't mean to interrupt….¡..I’m sorry.”Austin and Sara flushed with embarrassment as they both scrambled to their feet. Both tried to yell at the employee to stop him and clarify everything, but it was no use by then. he was gone already.The face on Austin turned as red as he could, turned back to Sara. 'You are the biggest twit of a person I know, heh… this is entirely your fault!"You were so fucking clumsy, so stupid we ended up here."Sara, whose eyes lit with the fire of anger, stood up to Austin. "Oh yeah, and now it's my fault?" She bit off, her voice getting louder. "You, you are the one who sent me on this retarded mi

“Alright, Sara, you are awesome," she said to herself as the same sounded lame. “Introduce yourself, your project, and the main points. Easy peasy.”Her slides were staring at her, and her memory went out the window. What if she could no longer think of what to say? What if she got tongue-tied? And what if Austin was working against her?Sara's anxiety is mounting, her pulse racing ever faster with time. She began to take a deep calming breath, but it didn't help with her nervousness.Then, suddenly Maddy walked in bright as could be and a coffee cup in one hand. "Hey, girl I thought u needed this." she said and She gave coffee to Sara.Sara clasped the cup gratefully, her nostrils filled with a heady scent of coffee. “Thank you, Maddy. I needed this I am so freaking nervous.Sara, you are going to be amazing. Maddy gave her a nod of sympathy. You have worked so hard for this. Just chill and be you.Take a sip of coffee, Sara said. "Maddy, It does make me feel a ton better just to be w

Sara got on board the flight; her eyes were full of happiness. "Wow, first class!" She breathed and looked around the luxurious seats and facilities.Thus, they continued their trek and Austin being a much bigger man had longer legs and he walked quite vigorously. Sara followed; her eyes glued on the soft Leather seats.At one point, Austin paused at a seat, and that gave Sara an understanding that it was the one meant for her, so she slumped into the comfortable black leather. “Oh, bless you, sir! Kind of you.” She smiled up at Austin and said enthusiastically, ‘That is so nice of you.’ First of all, it was rather peculiar for me as I have never been in first class before. This is amazing!"Austin frowned, his eyes flashed with a flare of annoyance. "Get up," he growled.Sara looked at him, confused. "What's wrong, sir?"Austin's voice was icy. "This is my seat. You're in economy class."Sara looked visibly pensive as she looked at Austin, and then her eyes opened wide in shock. "What

Austin cleared his throat looking Ryder in the eye. “Ryder, I think there’s been a misinterpreting thing here,” said his voice smooth and confident.Ryder kicked an eyebrow, a question mark across his face. "Oh? What kind of misunderstanding"?Austin grinned his condescending eyes twinkling. It's me who works on this project, Ryder. Sara here is nothing but my assistant.The glare in Sara’s eyes told of anger and an outraged face illuminated her mad. She was in disbelief of Austin claiming her work and mocking her contributions to the client’s presence.But she couldn't reveal her anger now with Ryder looking on. So she gave a fake smile but her lips merely curled upward —into that damned, plastic grin.Ryder's eyes drifted over to Sara, and "I see. So again, regardless of whatever we may have done to each other. Presentation was amazing"Austin smiled. "Thanks, Ryder. “Sara's smile widened, her eyes burning with fury. The debt she just added to her party shoes and couldn't wait to du

Austin taken another step toward the ice cream truck as his mind processed this. He glanced at the owner and all the kids surrounding screaming, laughing as they got there cones of ice creamThat owner came to him, his expression unusual. “Ah, Mr.?”“Austin Reed,” he stated again, still perplexed.The owner beamed. "Mrs. Reed, your wife just went and bought all the ice cream from my truck."Austin eyes filled in astonishment. The owner added, "She told me that it’s nothing in front of you, Ah..you have to pay me $20k, sir.”“$20K?”The owner nodded. "Yes sir.”Austin holstered his checkbook and wrote a check for 20k. Putting it down, the owner smiled him and said thanks.“Thank you, sir. Your wife is so kind.”He just nodded slowly, the full impact of what had just transpired fuzzing edges through consciousness. Looking around for her but he cannot see Sara.***Sara emerged from the bathroom a white robe slung over her, hair still dripping from the shower. Refreshed and revitalized.