The Outsider's Vows のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Meanwhile, Avery entered the cafe and quickly scanned the room for James. Spotting him sitting in a cozy corner, sipping a cup of coffee, she made her way towards him."Good morning, sir," she greeted him, flashing a wide smile."I am sorry for keeping you waiting. David held me up," Avery said apologetically."That's alright. I haven't been here for long," James replied, returning her smile."How have you been?" he asked."I'm doing well, thank you. And how about you?""I'm healthy, as you can see," he chuckled, and they shared a laugh.They began chatting as they settled down with cups of steaming coffee and plates of freshly baked pastries."It is quite frustrating, isn't it? But please, don't mind him," James said."Yes, sometimes. But I guess I'm starting to get used to it. Although, his changing personalities still surprise me. It's like he's a different person sometimes. From sweet to bitter..." Avery commented, only to be interrupted by James."Sweet? That's the first positive

"I asked if you had a great time," he said softly."And I answered. Aren't you really concerned as to whether I talked to him or not? And I have answered you," Avery said."No, it's not just about that. I also want to know if you had a good time," David said."Why should you care? I am not telling you," she frowned at him.He scoffed and smiled.He let go of her and began walking to where he parked his car, Avery trailing behind him."You know, it's entertaining to witness your stubbornness sometimes," David said."Who cares?" Avery muttered. She couldn't stand the way David was always trying to get under her skin. It was as if he made it his mission to annoy her at every opportunity."But guess who is also stubborn?" David said as they approached the car. He unlocked it and hopped into the driver's seat. Avery stood by the passenger side, waiting for him to unlock the door for her."David, unlock the door," she said, her voice filled with irritation.He had a mischievous glint in his

Avery, on getting outside, bumped into Robert."Hey, hey... look who's here, it's my favorite sister..." Robert said smugly, flashing a fake smile."What the hell?" Avery snapped at him, irritated by his cheerfulness. She could feel the cold wind biting her cheeks and the noise of the traffic filling her ears."What?" Robert said, feigning innocence."Why are you being so fake like you are excited to see me?" she questioned, crossing her arms."Come on, I am honestly excited to see you," he said, stretching his arms open for a hug. "Come to your big brother. Don't leave me hanging."Avery looked at him, dumbfounded. He was acting like they were still kids, not adults who hated each other. His sudden display of affection made her stomach churn."The last time I hugged you, we were kids. We are adults, and also enemies. Your sudden display of affection is making my stomach sick," Avery said and made her way to leave, but Robert grabbed her arm."Come on, sis. Why so serious?" he said, t

"Say it again," he commanded."Please touch me," she repeated, her voice a murmur. To her astonishment, David released her abruptly."What on earth?" she thought, taken aback. What just happened?"What was that?" she asked, bewildered."I was just unlocking your phone with your fingerprint," David said, grinning proudly.She realized then that he had used her thumb to unlock her phone while he had her pinned to the door. She felt mortified. Her words, "Just touch me," echoed in her head. Embarrassed was an understatement.He tapped something on her phone and handed it back to her. She looked at the screen and saw a name; "Dear Hubby, Just Touch Me.""That's my number. You can text me next time you're late, getting drunk with some random dude," David said."Why did you save it as 'Dear Hubby, Just Touch Me'?" Avery asked."Because it was hilarious when you said that," David laughed.She wished the ground would open up and swallow her. He would never let her live this down. How could

"You're hurting me—let me go!" Avery protested as he dragged her along, but his grip didn't loosen. He hauled her up the stairs and into his room, then pushed her onto the bed."David!" she cried out."Didn't I tell you I'm not going to the birthday party? I said I'd find another way to convince my dad. Why did you have to blurt it out in front of my parents? I'm not attending, and that's final!" David yelled."Maybe we wouldn't be having this conversation if you'd just tell me why you don't want to attend your own birthday party. Do you hate parties? Or is it that you can't stand your family? What's so important about this birthday that your dad insists you be there? Tell me! If we're really a team like you say, don't keep me in the dark. I blurted it out intentionally so you'd have no choice but to attend, or at least provide a reason for your refusal!" Avery shot back, her breaths coming in heavy gasps.David glared at her, fury evident in his eyes. "I guess I got too famili