All Chapters of An Ineffable Temptation : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Allen’s POV“Right here sir.” The waiter guided him to the table. He was in his twenties and a newbie apparently. He kept tugging on his sleeves and looking around nervously. “To what do I owe the pleasure of this meeting Allen?” Mr.Gareth dragged a chair and plopped on it. He was dressed in a three piece suit and a stylish tie. If you asked me he was a bit overdressed for a dinner. “This is Mr.John, a high top lawyer that is known for his adequacy. He runs a firm as well.” I introduced the un-motioned Mr.John. I had the impression that he didn’t like me the first time I was introduced by Jed which was few hours ago. The meeting had to take place as early as six in the morning. Dad’s flight was scheduled for noon and he wouldn’t be happy if he found out I snuck out behind his back to alter the contract.“Nice meeting you Mr.John,” he offered his hand for a shake. John nodded in reply and sipped his stale water. The waiter was back with wine and an appetizer, a French croissant that

Allen’s POV“Your father is ready to see you.” Aunt Lucy swept her overpriced dress against the pavement. “And Allen, I’m really disappointed in you.” She brushed her hands against my shoulders. I had always been afraid to meet Dad. He demanded authority and had things his way. I understood if he was mad at me for alternating the contract without his permission. “Come in,” I heard him say. His voice muffled. Dad was sitting by his desk on one of the chairs that were assigned for guests. I plopped on the chair adjacent to him, avoiding eye contact. “Son,” he whispered. You know Dad was mad at you when he doesn’t speak loud and when he keeps glancing at mom’s portrait that occupied the adjacent wall. “Father.” I matched his tone. In my view, I did nothing wrong when I secretly met with Mr.Gareth this morning. “You thought it was a good idea to go behind my back and discuss business with my clients.” He clenched his hand into a fist. The green veins were prominent, a reminder of h

Cheryl’s POV“I will take the couch.” I had never shared a bed with anyone in my life. Even when Indiana came over those days to study, I slept on the floor. Partly because she does konfu in her sleep. “You can sleep on the bed. It’s big enough.” He suggested. Allen had been on his laptop since we shared a kiss an hour ago. Dinner was brought few minutes after that which I skipped. Living with Margaret had left an impact in my life, habits that I couldn’t let go of easily. I lied down at the edge of the bed just few feet from where he sat with a laptop on his thighs.His slender fingers typing away, my eyes roamed to the various rings he had on. I had asked Rosa to charge my phone so I had something to do when I get bored. Indiana and Grace were usually online at midnight, that was because it was the safest time we could interact without an interruption from Margaret. That reminded me, I had to tell them about my permanent stay with Allen. They knew that he cancelled the engagement

Allen’s POV“How do you like it here Cheryl?” Aunt Lucy cut her steak into tiny edible pieces before stuffing it into her mouth. She licked the fork afterwards. Cheryl had her head down the entire time. She had been toying with the bread on her plate and the soup was untouched. I had come to find out that she wasn’t an eater, just a few bites of her food was enough to satisfy her hunger. “I like it here Ma’am.” And she was polite as well. Aunt Lucy liked her even if she had gotten the impression that she didn’t. Aunt Lucy was cold towards almost everyone, she barely warmed up to anyone. Dad was reading a magazine. It was a routine of his to go over the highlights of the day, he do so by munching his breakfast. You know not to divert his attention from his papers or he would get grumpy. “Yet you didn’t show up for breakfast early despite me sending a maid to remind you.” Aunty Lucy narrowed her eyes at Cheryl. She went back to stabbing her steak mercilessly. “I’m sorry Ma’am. I go

Allen’s POVThe boys and I decided to do something a little unique than the last hangout we did two years ago in Justin’s honor. The idea was to enjoy the moment as much as we could. And we decided that camping would do. We didn’t want to go out to the wild so we opted to do it in Vincent’s backyard. Lucinda went to bed early, we had the house to ourselves. “Keep it over here.” Vincent wanted the tents to be in the direction of the moon. “Come do it yourself.” Jed dropped the tent on the ground and jogged back to where the rest of us were sitting by the gigantic oak tree. “Come on man, you know I can’t do this.” Vincent was out of breath as he joined us. It was unbelievable when you think of it; my marriage that is. We all bet Jed was going to be the first among us to tie the knot. He was serious, and responsible. “You know, I had never thought you would get married this soon. I mean you have a different girl in your arms almost every day.” Justin said what was on my mind. Th