All Chapters of The Outsider's Vows : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

His heart raced and thumped harder, torn between reciprocating the hug and reminding himself of the pain she had caused him. After a moment, he gently unraveled her arms from around him."What is it? Why did you want to meet?" David asked, keeping his tone firm."Aren't you happy to see me?" Melissa responded, her voice tinged with sadness."I want to be, but I just can't," David confessed, meeting her gaze. Seeing the tears welling in her eyes, he couldn't help cupping her right cheek in his palm."Tears? Stop it. It breaks my heart every time I see you cry. What happened, Mel?" David asked, his voice softening."It's Alex. Alex is a monster, and I can't take it anymore!" Melissa exclaimed, her emotions overflowing.David's hand dropped from her face, and he turned away for a deep breath, needing a moment to process her words as hearing the name 'Alex' made him furious."You didn't know that when you opened your legs for him?" David scoffed, his bitterness seeping into his words."Da

Avery woke up the next morning feeling slightly better than the restless night before. She stretched her tired body for a few seconds, trying to erase the lingering thoughts of the previous night's chaos. Determined to start fresh, she made her way out of her room into the living room, only to be greeted by the unwelcome evidence of the wild night that had taken place. Empty beer bottles cluttered the center table, clothing items like jackets and t-shirts were scattered haphazardly throughout the room, and even the front door was wide open. Closing her eyes, Avery attempted to dismiss the frustration bubbling inside her. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't ignore the mess that lay before her. Just two days had passed since she had meticulously cleaned the entire house, and now it was a disaster yet again. The sight of the unkempt surroundings grated on her nerves; she despised living amidst such disorder."No responsible adult should have such disregard for cleanliness,

Avery stepped out of the taxi, carrying some of the groceries she had just purchased. After deciding to have dinner out, she decided to swing by the supermarket on her way home. As she entered the living room, she noticed that all the lights were strangely switched off."He's not back yet?" she wondered to herself. She flicked on the lights and let out a scream when she saw David kneeling on the floor. His head was bowed, eyes shut tightly, and his hands resting on his thighs."What's wrong with him?" Avery exclaimed. Although he was blocking her path, she cautiously maneuvered around him, making sure not to disturb him. However, just as she reached his side, David unexpectedly grasped her wrist, startling Avery."Let go of me," Avery demanded, trying to free her wrist from his grip."Please, let's talk," David pleaded.Avery managed to wriggle her wrist free and replied, "Go talk to someone else," before retreating to the kitchen to unpack the groceries. They hadn't spoken since th

"Seriously? A vacation? You're killing me right now," Avery exclaimed with excitement, her voice filled with envy as she chatted with Jennifer on the phone. Jennifer had just broken the news that her boyfriend, Joseph, was whisking her away on a romantic getaway."Of course I am! I've been counting down the days to the party. I desperately need a break from this place; it's driving me insane," Avery replied, frustration evident in her tone.Just as she spoke, David, sweaty and flushed from his post-gym workout, entered the kitchen where Avery was preparing breakfast. Absorbed in her conversation, she barely noticed him as he began making himself a cup of tea."Yeah! This place sucks," Avery said."Ouch!" David said, nudging Avery as she spoke on the phone."Stop bothering me," Avery said to David.Avery chuckled at Jennifer's words, "Not you! Just someone unimportant lurking around me."David pretended to be hurt, pouting in response to Avery's dismissive comment."Alright then, I'll s

David knocked lightly on Avery's bedroom door, rousing her from her slumber. Groggily, she glanced at the clock, which read just a few minutes past 6am. Letting out a groan, she reluctantly rose from her bed to answer the door."Hi, good morning," David greeted as she swung the door open.Avery eyed him suspiciously. "Are you okay?" she questioned."Why?""You've never said 'Hi, good morning' to me before. Why the sudden change? Is it because I finally signed the contract?" she inquired.David shrugged dismissively. "Whatever. Go wash your face and brush your teeth. I'm leaving for the gym by 6:30."Avery cocked her head, puzzled. "And what does that have to do with me?" "Uh, the gym membership? Remember? You're supposed to start today.""Oh," Avery replied. "Go without me then. I'm not in the mood." She instinctively shut the door.Undeterred, David knocked on the door once more, which caused Avery to open it again, annoyance etched on her face. "What?" she snapped.Her demean