So, Summer was feeling quite conflicted. On one hand, she wanted to leave the Quigley residence. On the other hand, she didn't want Caroline and James to quarrel. Finding herself in a dilemma, she chose to make things difficult for herself.…The next morning, Summer freshened up and was about to head to her yoga class. However, she was stopped by James, who informed her that she didn't have to attend any classes for the day.This surprised Summer. First of all, James wasn't usually around in the morning by the time she woke up. Why was he home that day instead of going to work?Secondly, it was James who told her that she didn't have to attend class, which made her wonder if something had happened."What happened, James?" she asked."I told my mom that I wanted to have a day off today to go out with you, so all your arranged classes had been canceled," he replied.Upon hearing this, Summer was naturally delighted. She hated those useless classes the most. They were tedious an
Summer's face was now flushed. She was mortified that Kelly had chosen to reveal her secrets in front of James. It was awkward for her since he was now her husband.Even so, her curiosity still got the better of her. Summer asked, "What did she tell you?""What would you like to hear? She mentioned you being late for class and the teacher sending you out to stand in the corridor as punishment. . "She also talked about how you sneezed while eating and sprayed food all over her face. Then, there was the time you pursued a boy but got rejected..."Summer's face grew increasingly red with each revelation from James. Her heart pounded. She hadn't expected Kelly to have shared so much with him.She clenched her fists slightly, vowing to kill Kelly if she ever saw her again. After all the kindness she had shown Kelly, the latter had gone ahead and shared embarrassing stories about her!Of course, she was irritated by it.Sensing Summer's embarrassment, James prodded her cheek gently.
Now the opportunity had presented itself. Since James had suggested going bungee jumping, Summer thought that she should just do it.The amusement park was located in Camden City, which was 12 miles away from Rosseera City. Summer hadn't expected James to take her somewhere so far.When the car stopped, Summer stepped out of it expectantly. She was initially filled with joy, but upon looking around, she became petrified on the spot."What's going on here?" Summer murmured, her tone full of disbelief. The amusement park was completely empty—not a single person was in sight.Indeed, the park was deserted. It was reminiscent of a ghost town, with only the rides operating silently and a few staff members scattered around the vicinity.James walked to her side. He looked at the park with satisfaction and nodded to himself. "How about it, Summie? Do you like it?""Like it? How could I possibly like it?" Summer asked, somewhat exasperated. "What's going on with this place? Why aren't
Given that James must have forked out a significant amount of money to book the amusement park, it would have gone down the drain if they did not go in.As they strolled around the amusement park, Summer noticed that the speakers placed all over the park broadcast romantic and sentimental music that was perfectly suited for a date. It must have been James' idea. Normally, amusement parks played light and cheerful music to cater to their primary clientele of families and children. The romantic love songs she was hearing now clearly showed that James had put thought into the music selection for their date.Besides the music, Summer noticed that the surroundings were specially decorated. The decorations hung overhead were heart-shaped, and many banners featured romantic cartoon couples. It made the amusement park appear less like a place for fun and more like a sanctuary of love.Halfway through, Summer nudged James with her elbow. "Did you do all this?""Huh?""Look at the dec
James was a stoic person by nature. He trailed behind Summer like a bodyguard without saying a word.Upon entering the Ferris wheel, Summer spoke up. "James, shouldn't you say something? Aren't we on a date?""Yes, we are on a date."Summer rolled her eyes, suspecting whether James had not fully woken up from his sleep yet. He seemed dazed and unsure of what to do, as if he were totally clueless about dating.This time, she tried to be more direct with her words. "On a date, we should do things that couples do. Do you know what that is?"Summer couldn't afford to act coy now. James would certainly remain clueless if she didn't make her intentions clear. Thus, she stretched out her hand and presented her palm to James.She had made her intentions quite clear. She gazed into his eyes, hoping he would get the cue.James seemed to understand what she was trying to say. He reached out his hand with his palm facing upward and approached Summer. It seemed he wasn't a complete fool, a
James explained, "I... just happened to interpret it that way.""You… You…" Summer was about to blow a fuse.But then, she noticed a fleeting smile across James' lips. She paused for a bit, realizing something.It was all a setup! James knew what she meant. He understood perfectly that she wanted him to hold her hand and not kiss her. He had pretended to be clueless to kiss her."Well played, James. So, you were playing dumb. You did it on purpose." Summer stood up, raising her fist to hit him, but he quickly grabbed her wrist first."Sorry, Summie. How else could I have kissed you?" James took a step closer and lifted Summer into his arms. Then, with a swift turn, he sat down in a Ferris wheel pod with Summer in his embrace.With that, Summer sat on his lap with his hands securely wrapped around her.Summer thought this was somewhat strange, but kind of sweet.James was six-feet-one-inch tall and had a habit of working out, so he had a large build. Summer was five-feet-five-in
"Sure! If you want to try it, we'll do it."An amusement park guide led Summer and James to the bungee jumping platform. It was constructed atop the hillside garden at the back of the amusement park and was situated on high ground at about 980 feet above.When they reached the bungee jumping platform, they could see the entire amusement park as well as the lush greenery of the hills behind it. The scenery was exceptionally beautiful.The only terrifying aspect was the height. Although Summer liked thrilling activities, she felt it was too high. After all, this was 980 feet up, which was equivalent to about 90 floors.After the staff led Summer and James there, they asked seriously, "Mr. and Mrs. Quigley, this is the highest bungee jumping platform in the country. "We need to confirm that you are in good health before you participate in this activity. Do you have any health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, or cardiovascular diseases?""No, none of those." Summer
Summer chose the tandem jump because she felt that her relationship with James had developed further. So, it should be normal for them to embrace each other. She needed someone to hold her since she was indeed feeling a little scared, especially when she was standing on the bungee jumping platform.The sensation of falling from a great height wasn't something everyone could stomach. Therefore, if she could hold someone while jumping, she would feel much more at ease.With both Summer and James securely harnessed, they took the leap with the staff's assistance."Ah!"As they jumped, Summer screamed reflexively, driven by the intense thrill and fear. She felt a kind of sensation as if she were being submerged under the water suddenly due to the powerful rush.Her heart raced uncontrollably as the both of them fell from the platform. A feeling of anxiety enveloped her whole body and dominated her thoughts. Her mind went blank, and for a moment, she felt like her heart might lea