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THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT CHAPTER NINETEEN
Rory is sitting on the hay, close to a sleeping horse. When asked, "What gives? " I inquire.When he sees the opportunity, he leaps. God bless you, Jesus. Why are you even here, exactly? After sweeping the hay off his jeans, he gets up from the floor.I'm attempting to put him to sleep, but he wants to see the horse up close because he's so fascinated by them.I was holding Lucas when Rory came up to me and took him. Let me tell you about Gert, my favorite pretty young thing," he adds. He guides Lucas's little hands as he rubs the brown horse in the next stall and smiles softly at him. Then his gaze turns to mine."Stella down there is really cranky at the minute; she's expecting her foal anytime - A classic temperamental woman," he said with a smirk, and I chuckled sarcastically.I reach out my hand and pet the horse alongside Lucas, nudging Rory with my shoulder. So, you have to stay up all night to monitor the laboring woman? ”He smiles and pushes my shoulder back, saying, "All ni
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His speed drops down. "My mother resides in Edinburgh; she relocated there after my father went away because she didn't feel comfortable spending another day on the farm without him. My aunt is now housing her.How long had they been married?"They've been married for 40 years because "when they were 20, they met, fell madly in love, and promptly had my sister."Until recently, I had no idea you had a sibling.As a seven-year-old, she succumbed to sepsis.Oh my god, Rory, that's so depressing. Are you a later arrival? ”There is a resounding "yes" from him. They called me their wonder child. They were afraid there wouldn't be anymore.I make light of the situation by saying, "I bet you a right mummy's boy aren't ya," and his blushing confirms my statement.We can hear the chatter and faint music as we approach the barn, and when I turn around, my first sight is of Kerry. They act like a teenage couple as she leans against the wall and smooches Farmer John. As Rory and I share a knowin
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT 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
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT 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
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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
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT 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
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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
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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
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THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT EPILOGUE
In the third year..............It's the middle of July, and Rory and I have just gotten married on our land. The morning was beautiful, with the summer sun shining brightly, and the breeze carried the scent of fresh flowers from the fields all about us. The evening's marquee and food preparations are lovely. The tables have been decorated with green and white flowers to bring the outdoors inside. The tent's thin planted trees provide the impression that you're still outdoors. It's better than my wildest expectations.Kerry exclaims, "Oh my my, what a lovely wedding," although she is currently in her own "wedding mood" after recently becoming engaged to her fiancé of two years, Liam. We all agree that the two belong together because they are so cute. Kerry could not have found a better match for herself. He is hilarious, kind, and forthright. Since he and Rory are such good friends, they can share a pint at the end of a fantastic double date.Saika, whose daughter Lilly is running aro
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I dare not watch as Rory attempts to pin down the man. I shuffle up the stairs toward the knife, which is shining there. Upon hearing the approaching police sirens, I look up to see Rory on top of the man, pounding him. Blood is splattered everywhere, and it's unclear whether it's Rory's or the other man's.I haven't even had time to take in my surroundings before a police officer starts shouting at me. Can I check on you? Do you have any wounds?It's just fine, I keep repeating to myself. Upon being helped to my feet, I discovered my leg was bleeding; I must have caught it on something during my fall. The man is handcuffed, and a cop has his knee in Rory's back as they lie on the ground. "Rory! Is he alright? When the police arrive, I yell at them. I next turn my attention to the vehicle in which Lucas is riding. I hoped he hadn't seen anything when it took me to place him in the car till the police arrived (which felt like an eternity). He's sleeping when I arrive at the car, so I
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT CHAPTER EIGHTY FIVE
Kiran appears to have calmed down after hearing the divorce news; I've initiated the process, and he seems content with it; nevertheless, we must wait two years after the divorce is finalized before we can formally apply for anything; at least he is aware of this delay. Three weeks from now is Christmas, and if he wants to participate in all the festivities Lucas will be hosting, he will need to be near Rory. I want him to hang out with Rory to show Kiran what a decent person Rory is; Rory is a good person; he doesn't want any harm to come to Kiran, and that's why I like him so much.The old house is still not far enough along for Rory to be staying there, so he's been spending most nights at mine instead while it's chilly outside. Even while he insists everything is great, the last time I was over there a few weeks back, the temperature was so low that his tap had frozen.What would you like for breakfast, big man?His eyes fall on Lucas.Lucas yells, "Eggs." Including sausage.The d
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT CHAPTER EIGHTY FOUR
The doorbell's ringing jolts me from my restful slumber. Getting awakened is the worst, especially if you're in the middle of a fantastic dream. I'm shocked to see Kiran standing there as I open the door. When he stands with his fists on his hips and his nostrils flared, it's clear he's not happy. He seemed to have gotten out of bed and come here straight away. You don't look nice!" As we enter the house, I invite him in. As in, "What do you want this early?""You've got my undivided attention because I need to know your rationale for entrusting my youngster to your lover.I turn around to face him, and while he looks me over, I zip up my robe. Please excuse me, I had to go for a while, but Rory was here, so it wasn't a problem.Kiran exclaims, "You bet it is a fucking issue."Really? I have to shake my head to believe it. You are being an idiot about this, I tell you."Oh, I'm being a dick. I think you're violating the rules you made," I lied."Kiran, I have been with Rory for a very
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Things are starting to get renovated. Rory is seldom seen outside the house, and Lucas thoroughly enjoys his frequent visits. Though I haven't gone into details, Lucas knows that Rory's house will eventually be his permanent residence, and he seems fine. In the room Rory eventually settled on, he guided Rory through deciding where to put up bookcases and where to set up the bed. Despite my efforts to discourage him, Lucas will not stop brooding over the empty stable until he has a horse.I must leave now, as Saika is visiting for the weekend, and I have planned a girls' night with Kerry. Rory is off doing something with one of the guys he works with, while Lucas is with Kiran.When asked, "Hey, where are you going tonight?" Inquiring as he wraps his arms around me from behind, Rory is like having his own hot blanket.There is no plan other than "meal than a couple bars."He leans his head back on my shoulder as I massage his face. We're curious, "How about you?" I ask.I just don't fe
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT CHAPTER EIGHTY TWO
After nine months of worry and stress, Rory has finally been able to sell the property. He finally takes possession of his new home today. He chose a shabby old house that would take him a decade to restore to living conditions.'Come on, Darcy, hurry up. I can't wait to see it,' he calls up the stairs. I have never seen him so impatient as now, so I'd better be ready. I find it hard to share his enthusiasm for his idea; to me, it seems like a complete and utter failure.About five minutes later, he leaves the main road and drives onto the property. It's just as horrible as I feared, yet he seems to notice something I'm missing. Stopping in front of a yellow stone structure, he exclaims, "Wow, look at this." The building, as it turns out, has some quite remarkable original sash windows. "It's airtight, wired for electricity, and plumbed into a nearby stream for water, but it's missing the gas hookup."Do you feel up to the task at hand?I guess it's too late if I'm not," he says with
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT CHAPTER EIGHTY ONE
Rory shares Lucas's enthusiasm for opening presents, and the two of them have a great time giggling together on the floor.Rory says, "Happy birthday from me, big man," and as he hands him the gift he has so carefully wrapped, I can't help but be impressed. As Lucas opens his present, I see Rory's reaction.Lucas squeals, "A tractor!" as he jumps up and throws his tiny arms around Rory's massive shoulders.The question, "Do you like it?" As he breaks apart from Rory, I inquire. I can't help but grin at Rory, who seems completely taken aback by the kid's reaction.Lucas rips open the enormous tractor and runs off with it, leaving his other presents strewn over the floor. "I think he likes it," I say.After tucking him down (with his new tractor), Rory and I settle for a movie night together. The constant beeping of his phone seems to bother him.Someone asks, "Who's there?" I ask. He seems to be debating whether or not to tell me the truth. "What is it that you're trying to conceal?" I
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Rory has swung by to join the birthday boy and me on our way to Lucas' celebration. I'm overwhelmed, and Rory comes to the rescue, all heroes in shining armor and whatnot. He collects the goody bags and cake from the party and puts them in the trunk. After I spent twenty minutes fussing with Lucas about his new shoes being too tight, he finally got them on his feet.Are you kidding me? As he encircles me from behind, I ask him why.He jokes, "As real as they come, baby." Now that he's here, he's starting to feel at home and discover his niche. Although the farm hasn't sold yet, he's doing quite well. He must devote his free time outside of work to maintaining control of the finances. I wish he had more time off, but I feel he's just busy no matter what's happening. Once the farm sells, he plans to buy a fixer-upper and trade one set of worries for another. Maybe he has ADHD or something, but the guy never stops moving!"Kerry texted to say she'll be late," Rory replies, glancing at my
THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT CHAPTER SEVENTY NINE
We leave the restaurant and head to the local watering hole. By the time we sit down, the place is packed, and there are no available tables. Kiran is with Di, and I can't help but notice his glares; they're making me extremely uneasy and, judging by the furious expression on her face, I suppose Di has noticed as well. What's up? How are you doing? I inquire of Rory, who is still hushing up a bit.What about you?" Really, was that a huge surprise to you or what?"I know," I mutter, pouting my lip. "How can she not see that he's a dick?"Eventually, she'll learn that guys like that always fail. The combination of Kiran's intense gaze and embrace makes me very vulnerable, so I brush off Rory's advances. He notices and gives me a suspicious look; I lean in close to explain. I mutter, "It just feels odd with him watching." Rory looks at Kiran and decides to approach him.'Hey Kiran, are we all right?' The question comes from his lips. Rory isn't swayed by Kiran's nod of agreement, even th
