Chapter 20:His shackles

Avery didn't know how to react or what to say to what James said. After a long while, she finally opened her mouth to talk. " Is it necessary for us to get married. Why not get married to the love of your life. " She said thoughtlessly. But James as usual didn't answer her. He left her in the dinning room. Avery sigh. She knew it will be harder for this man to change her mind. Anything she says or tells him, he always ignore her as if she is some mannequin or controlled robot that must always obey his order without any complaints.

She couldn't cope with James and his unbearing nonchalant attitude. Maybe on the day of the wedding, she will escape. She thought. For now, let her just go with the flow. Avery smiled at her new found mission and went back to her room to sleep. Nina was back home and Mrs Smith asked her about Avery. Oh dear, why are you back early and where is Avery? She asked calmly.

"Mother, it's James. A lot happened yesterday that James sent me back home. " Nina said frustrated. It hurt her she couldn't have the chance to talk to Avery. Maybe after the wedding and everything is settled in place ,she will have the chance to talk to Avery. I don't just understand James at all mum. Nina spatted out and angrily went to her room. Mrs Smith smiled. Behind Nina anger, she could tell that James and Avery are together currently. She can't wait to see her grandchildren. She smiled at the thought of Avery future baby.

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Very early in the morning,Avery woke up and had her bath. She got ready for the day. She wore a yellow outfit and her black coats and black boots and went downstairs to look for James. On getting downstairs, she saw seated in the lounge.

She walked towards him .

Good morning James. She greeted and James stared at her from head to toe and his eyes dimmed dangerously. He chuckle darkly and his laughter echoed in the huge lounge.

What the hell are you wearing? He asked in a mocking tone and Avery eyes swept over body to check her wears but there was nothing wrong with her outfit.

It's winter here in Iceland. So am wearing something thick. She replied honestly and innocently. But James found her words amused and began to laugh out loud. This was the first time Avery saw him laugh like a genuinely happy man.

After a while, James stopped laughing and smirked. You look as though you want to go for snowwing. Like you wanna play in the snow. He said and Avery gaped at him In utter disbelief. What was this man spouting out. Before she could talk or say anything, James had swiftly carried her and left the house. He carried her towards the car and placed her gently on the passenger seat while he went to seat on the driver seat.

He started the car and began to drive like a bullet to the airport. While he was speeding, Avery was enjoying every bit of the thrill and finally they reached the airport. Avery got down and walked over to the other side of James car. Ain't you coming down? She asked innocently. But James just waved his hand gesturing a no .

Tomorrow is our engagement party, won't you come? She finally asked.

"Is it necessary for us to get married?" James said her words back to her. So figure out your answer from the statement you told me last night. Avery gaped at him. There was a long pause of silence between them and Avery finally stepped back from the car.

So you are not coming? She asked Abit cracked and then her idea popped up her brain. Well, if you won't come for the FAKE engagement, I also won't come. Avery said thoughtfully. Then we will call it even. She negotiated. James was rendered speechless.

He didn't know what to do to this girl or else he would have killed her and end her existence.

"So think about it James. " Avery shrugged and James hissed and got down from the car. He followed Avery behind his hands behind his back. As they were about to board the plane, James said something unbelievable shocking.

" I am not coming because of the engagement. Am going because of the love of life. "

Avery stopped walking and to look at him but she had a strong resolve not to break down in front of this man. I know and I don't care. She said in a composed manner and after then, silence followed. The two entered James private plane and in an hour time they finally reached NYC. James drove straight to the smith mansion and dropped Avery at the gate as he drove off away.

Avery was standing in front of the huge golden gate and it yawned opened for her as she walked inside the mansion. Upon enty, no one was in the lounge. Avery was glad cause she was not in the mood for any early morning insults. The only person that consider her as family was Mrs Smith, grandma, and Nina. The rest of the family me Smith and olive just hates her for no reason; they are acting as if it was her fault that she was brought as James contracted wife.

Even though she tear, burn, and hide that contract marriage form. James will still always renew it. He will never let her escape his shackles. It was as if she was his soulmate. No matter how much she tries to escape, he always finds her and protect her from every harm. Yet he hurts her emotionally and mentally with painful sword words which breaks her heart non stop.

As she was walking up the stairs,she bumped on someone. So...

She paused the moment she saw who she tumbled upon. It was none other than olive. Why olive? Thank God it wasn't that cold Mr Smith. Hi. Avery greeted a bit weird greeting her. But olive just hissed and walked passed her.