The Austin Arrangement novel Chapter 36

His eyebrows arched."You lied about your reasons for marrying him,Lovely. But I take it we're starting fresh. If something happens at that house-I want to know about it."

"Yes,Boss!"My lips curved into a smile, and I sat up straighter and started up the car."I'm really sorry about what he did to you-It shouldn't have happened."

"No-It shouldn't have."Alex clicked his tongue off the roof of his mouth."It wasn't your fault-You don't need to worry about that. I just don't want to be in the same room as that man again, Is that okay?"

"Sure,I understand!"I can make that work.I don't think there is going to be a need for both of them to be in the same room. If there is-then I'll figure that out when the time comes.

I was midway through couples class doing what I do best. My hope was that Ballroom class would take my mind off my worries like it usually does-It was helping somewhat but I was still worried about my Dad.

I'm here-But maybe I should be there, by his side. What if-What if.. No,Vanessa!! Don't do this to yourself, he's going to be fine. He's been through so much already. He's going to be okay!!

"Head up,Mr Hill."I said,as I fixed his frame so he was looking at his wife as they danced. Mr & Mrs Hill are a married couple in their late 60s that wanted to try something fun together.

Luckily for me,they both decided on Ballroom classes.

I stood back by the wall watching them as they went. With a class of seven couples my 60 minute classes were busy. I've had to take on two classes on a Friday because I didn't have enough room in the studio.

"Vanessa.."His gruff manly voice said my name,causing me to turn my head. Jeremy was standing by the door,fresh out of the office in one of his designer suits.

Crap-what the hell is he doing here? I walked towards him nervously."What are you doing here,Jeremy?"

"Well you didn't leave me much of a choice since you won't even return my calls-Besides the fact that you haven't been home in days. I don't like being ignored, Vanessa!"His phone rang in the inside pocket of his suit jacket and he pulled it out and silenced it.

Silencing a call for me-He must mean Business.

"I've been busy. I'm in a middle of a class right now,Can't it wait?"I glanced over and noticed Mr and Mrs Hill walking towards us. Shit!! I'm not in the mood for introductions.

Jeremy exhaled harshly."No,It can't wait!! I think I've waited long enough to talk to you."it just has to be now no matter if it suits me or not. He asked for this-so let's just see how good he is at multi-tasking.

"Alright,If you want to talk then you have to dance."I walked ahead of him towards Mr and Mrs Hill."That was good,let's try one more time and I'll lead by example."I walked to the centre of the room.

"You can't be serious? I'm not the type of man that dances,Vanessa. I think you know that."He glared at me,angry that I was putting him on the spot.