Too Young To Want Him의 모든 챕터: 챕터 31 - 챕터 33

Patricia did not simply request Ava to sit. She basically commanded her to sit.“Sit!” Patricia hissed, in front of the dining table, and crossed her arms. She was not patient enough to talk.Ava obeyed as she lowered herself into the chair. She was aware that such a conversation would not be amusing. Her chest was tight, as though something other than that were about to strike her.Patricia began, "We should discuss the engagement.”Ava nodded. "Okay."Patricia heaved a sigh and told her, "We have kept such a secret. Everyone's already talking. They’re asking questions."Ava looked down at her hands. "People always talk.""Yeah," Patricia snapped. "We gotta control the story. Right now there ain't a story."Ava swallowed. "What do you want me to do?"Patricia straightened. You must declare the marriage to all the people.Ava’s head lifted. "Publicly?""Yeah," Patricia said firmly. "Online. Social media. There is a place where people can hear it loud and clear.”Ava shook her head. "I

When Marcus was putting the boxes together with his uncle in the small storage behind the community hall, something addressed him. "Marcus." He wheeled around and beheld Mr. Halden close to the door. Mr. Halden was an old family friend who had known Marcus since he was a little boy. Big, grey hair, ever so cool and self-possessed. Mr Halden," said Marcus politely. I was not expecting to see you today. “I just came by,” Mr. Halden said with a slight smile. “Your uncle informed me that you were around.” Marcus wiped his hands on his jeans. "Yeah, just helping out." Mr. Halden went in and glanced round, then at Marcus. "Busy days lately, huh?" Marcus nodded. "You could say that." There was silence, no ominous thing, but thinking. “I noticed the announcement,” Mr. Halden said carelessly. "Ava and Mark. They’re getting engaged." Marcus experienced tightness in his chest, though he maintained a calm expression on his face. "Yeah. It’s happening fast." That is what attr