All Chapters of THE GREAT ARRANGEMENT: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Rory approaches me and stands next to me. He greets you with a kind "hello" and a slightly seductive tone.Uncomfortably, I offer a grin. “Hello.”As he mutters softly in Scottish, his powerful palm flicks a strand of my hair away from my face.My body tensely stiffens. Why ask that question if you don't have to get up early. As fear grows within me, I wonder.In an intimate gesture, he slides his finger to my lower lip and strokes it. His "shhhhhhh" draws me closer to him, and his warm breath on my face sends shivers down my spine. The pace of my breath quickens to match his, and we're both moving to the same beat in an instant. We each stare at one another silently, taking in the details of their faces. His brown eyes were dark and deep as they stared into my blue ones, who craved every part of him. His accent and low voice make me even hotter. He says in a low voice, "You do something to me, and I simply can't stop myself."As I try to think of a response, he presses his lips to mi

It had been so long since I had touched Lucas's smooth skin or run my fingers through his curly hair, and I missed him more than words could express. A week without him seemed like too much to bear. Again, I dialed Kiran's number, and this time he answered. I didn't bother with a video call because it was beyond Lucas' bedtime, and I hadn't missed Kiran's face. Only 10 minutes were spent on the phone while Kiran updated me on Ben's progress in retrieving the sofa. Even though we were never the madly in love sort of couple, it was distressing to see how far apart we had gotten.The phone conversation solidified my resolve to end my marriage for good. For reasons unrelated to Rory, I never expected we would develop romantic feelings for one another. I had come to terms with Kiran and I being fundamentally incompatible and that we should never have been married for social reasons.When I needed a pick-me-up, I put on a tearjerker. I had just finished sobbing into my bowl of cereal while

My mind is racing, so I perch on the edge of the couch and practice deep breathing.In what ways may I avoid more punishment?Asked, "What's the deal with you?"Kerry says as she walks in, "Hello.I'm speechless from shock. I feel as though someone knocked the breath right out of me.As in, "Hello, hey, what's up?While sitting next to me in an attempt to soothe me, she asks again. The question, "Is Lucas okay?" ”After a few minutes of nodding along, I finally began to understand. The weekend guests, "Kiran and Lucas," are on their way.Her expression of shock at the news tells me she believes I'm doomed.To which the question, "What do I do?" I inquire.She shrugs, saying, "Nothing." You and Rory are a secret even from me, and Rory is aware that you are married, so I doubt he will say anything. Everything is going to be OK; in fact, they will have a fantastic time here.What, you don't believe Kiran will pick up on that?”If you don't want him to, he won't." The key is to stay out

With Kerry in charge, we have peace and quiet until 6 o'clock and can prepare everything for the BBQ.She yells, "Come on, you fuckers, back here at 6 pm, give us some time to get things ready," She flaps her palms to get everyone off our terrace. As the throng disperses, it's just us, Rory, and our barn. As Kerry pulls me aside, Kiran removes Lucas's dirty travel clothes for him to change into. She cautions, "Sort him out, Darcy; he's behaving strangely."To this, I give a little nod and take a long breath. Sure, I'll have to give him a call. Help me avoid detection as I eliminate him.Kerry agrees, and she and Rory go inside the barn.He smiles mischievously and attempts to approach me, but I stop him with, "Rory." You can't maintain such an appearance here.I'm worried he's a stalker trying to destroy my life since he keeps biting the inside of his cheek. I take my first steps in the direction of his residence. Come on, I tell him, we can't have this conversation in the barn. The s

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