All Chapters of The Arrangement: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Everything was going on perfectly, my mom and Ari helped me move officially into the Alvarado manor two weeks ago.And I have to say I love it here, the full staff just for needs, Lucas has been amazing making sure I'm comfortable and I have everything I need. His dad has also been amazing, coming to my side of the wing to make sure I'm alright every day.Lucas traveled back to London yesterday night to go over some work, he made sure I was okay and perfect before he left.My dad and mom have also been amazing, today is my uncle's Election Day so we're having a party at my uncles campaign office the results were announced earlier and he had won.So the party was on a full swing, everyone partying and rejoicing. After the party Ari drove me home to the Alvarado manor she was keeping me company since Lucas wasn't around.We had finished binge watching the office on Netf

Vanessa's POV"Are you sure you're good?" Ari asked for the millionth time as entered the Alvarado manor."Ari like I said when you asked the last time and the time before, I am fine." I said."Okay well just making sure," Ari says rolling her eyes dramatically.I wasn't really fine, I was seeing Lucas after 2 years and I was excited, nervous and at the same time longing to see him.And then we entered inside.Lucas turned, seeing me standing in the doorway. I was astonished to see relief in his eyes. Had he been wishing I would come?We stared at each other seconds passing till an elegant woman came across the room and wrapped her arm around Lucas's. I felt like a dagger pierced into my heart.Kathy had mentioned he was seeing someone but I thought it was just Lucas being Lucas. Because Lucas didn't do girlfriends and ofcourse

"Vanessa you have to come for the next Sunday dinner, honestly can't be alone with dad and mom." My brother Justin says."Sorry but no, I'm staying clear of them for now. Why isn't Wes going?" I ask."He's avoiding dad too, he said something about going to his mom's. And why are you staying clear of them anyway." Justin adds asking me."They keep pressuring me to date Zack Milton." I say frustrated."Why and how did we end up with parents that want to control every aspect of our life's." Justin says."Tell me about it, honestly don't go to Sunday dinner if you don't want to." I say."I'm doing this new thing called doing only things that make me happy." I add."I think I'll take your advice on that." Justin says."Why are you getting dressed, you have a date?" He asks as he notices I have finished my makeup and I'm bringing out outfits."Yeah." I say."With who?" He asks."Justin, I'm

I haven't seen Lucas since yesterday in his office, he said he would see me later but he never called or came over and I didn't call back.Kathy is also in town we're having brunch with her and Ari. And she's also pregnant too she told Ari and I in the group chat yesterday night and asked us to brunch to celebrate."Congratulations," I say excitedly hugging her immediately I see her."Thank you" she says smiling."When did you find out?" Ari asks after the waitress takes our orders."Weeks ago when I was here for daddy's birthday but I wasn't sure so when I went back to New York I went to see the doctor." Kathy says explaining."That was weeks ago and you didn't tell us," I say scolding her."We didn't tell anyone, the only people that know are Lucas and my dad and ofcourse Ethan told his parents and Ian."Kathy says explaining."Well we're excited, how far along are you anyway?" I ask."I'll be four months tomorr

I wake up alone the next morning in Lucas's bed, how does he do it always waking up before me. Then I remember I'm still pissed at him about last night for suggesting I was flirting with Shun. The angry sex was good though and now I'll have to do the walk of shame in yesterday's clothes.Or not, before entering the bathroom I find a bouquet of roses next to a new dress with a new underwear set. Lucas obviously left it for me knowing I didn't have any clothes here, I suddenly smile happy that he's being sweet but then I know Lucas he's just using this to get me to forget about him being a jerk last night. And he was wrong this time I'm not going to forget how he insulted last night without him apologizing.I admire the beautiful roses before getting up and taking a shower. When I was done and dressed up in the new dress he left for me, I go downstairs to look for him.I find him in the dining room, having breakfast with Kath