The Austin Arrangement novel Chapter 39

"No-She's not!"I released an audible sigh as I opened the door wider."I don't know where she is. We were supposed to be going for dinner but she left by time I got back."

"Why do you have her phone?"He was looking down at Vanessa's phone in my hand. It was obvious that it was hers,it had a rose gold case with the letter V on the back

"She left it here. I'm guessing she just wants some privacy wherever she is." Either that,or she just forgot the phone. She doesn't seem that overly obsessed with her phone like most women.

"Shit!!"He murmured."She shouldn't be alone at a time like this. She's in a fragile state."

She's in a fragile state and she can't be alone. What the hell is he talking about? I left her not even an hour ago and she was perfectly fine.I furrowed my brows at him."What do you mean she's in a fragile state? She seemed fine to me?"

"She didn't tell you?"He asked,and I shook my head in reply."My Dad died not even an hour ago. Vanessa called me afterwards and I could tell by her that she wasn't taking it well. The fact that she's not here has me a little worried."

"Jesus!!"I sighed,rubbing my facial stubble in uncomfortableness."She could have went to see those friends of hers-Natasha and that guy Alex."

Finley shook his head."When she didn't pick up I called them on the way here,neither of them have heard from her. I'm just going to go to her studio to see if she is there.If I find her I'll call you."He turned around to walk away.

Fuck!! If I let Finley go alone it's just going to look worse on me,as far as he's concerned I'm her loving husband. I guess I'm going to have to cancel this dinner.

"Finley-Wait up!! I'll drive."I closed my front door, and walked faster to catch up with him."I want to find out where she is,I'm worried about her too. Let's go to the studio first,on the way you can think of a few other places she could be."I unlocked the car doors and we slipped inside.

To be honest,I felt like he was worrying for no reason. Vanessa hasn't even been gone that long. I don't think this is a big deal-But I'll humor him because he's lost his Father.

After almost two hours I was dropping Finley back at his college dorm,after searching everywhere that he could think of. The studio-The Hospital-The home that they grew up in. I don't know Vanessa-I don't know where she would go.

"Let me know if she's at home when you get back."He opened the door of the car."If we don't hear from her by the morning,we're going to have to take things further."

"She probably just needs space,I don't think you need to worry."I rubbed my head,feeling a headache coming on."I'll call you."I pulled out of the parking space and got back on the road. Now that it's been a few hours I was starting to worry about her. My wife is gone missing-I'm sure that will cause quite a stir!

Where the fuck is she?

I was crossing the bridge,hoping to get home as soon as possible. I was in need of a stiff drink and a wank at this point. I was glancing across when I noticed her,standing by the railings and looking out at the water. It was late now-But there was enough light for me to notice that it was her.

Is she really doing what it looks like she's doing? She can't-She wouldn't.

She sniffed back tears."Actually you're not bad at it at all. Thank you-for being here."We stood alone on the bridge,in darkness with the stars shinning bright above us.As she cried against my chest I breathed in the sweet smell of her curled hair. I've never smelled anything so good-Sweet like Vanilla!!

I pulled up outside the house and turned the engine off. I looked across at her sitting in the passengers seat, fast asleep with her head rested against the window. She's had a hell of a day-But the coming days aren't going to be any better.

I stepped out of the car and walked around to her side,I opened the door being quite enough not to wake her.I picked her up in my arms,closed the door and carried her inside. Luckily for me she was light as a feather. I settled her down on her bed,resting her head back against the pillow.

I looked down at her resting peacefully and I moved a lock of her hair back from her face."What's going on here?"I whispered,even though I knew it was a question that I wouldn't get an answer to.

I moved to get up from the bed when she grabbed my hand. She looked up at me with big green eyes and plump pink lips."Will you stay with me-just for awhile?"

Stay with her-Like in the bed. No!!"Yes, I'll stay with you."Fuck!! I removed my suit jacket and shoes before resting on the bed beside her. She had her back to me,but only for a minute before she turned around to face me. She was so close,looking at me and tempting me even more!!

What's going on here? I don't sleep beside women I don't plan on screwing. What was her plan by asking me into her bed? It's just adding more fuel to the fire!!

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