Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 1

Allison hesitated at the entrance of the restaurant, her ears catching snippets of the conversation inside.

"Shawn, Kate's back in town. What about Allison?"

Shawn's voice was calm, almost indifferent. "What do you mean, 'what about her?""

"You've been with Allison for three years now. Now that Kate's back, who will you choose?"

Peering through the slightly ajar door, Allison watched Shawn light a cigarette. Amidst the swirling smoke, he paused before speaking softly, "I'm not sure. I don't want to hurt Allison, but I can't let go of Kate either."

One of his friends sighed, "Kate was your first love. You two were intense, so it's no surprise she's hard to forget."

Another friend chimed in, "But Allison's been by your side for three years, and she's stunning. You're still hung up on Kate?"

Shawn rubbed his temples, his voice carrying a hint of fatigue. "Allison is beautiful, yes. I was drawn to her because she reminded me of Kate at first. All these years, I've been looking for traces of Kate in her."

of pity in their voice. "I feel bad for Allison." Another friend asked, "So,

is sweet and understanding.

can't have it both

you feel bad, get Allison some gifts.

"Not everyone can juggle multiple relationships like you. I'm

bitterly, turning

flooding her mind. She believed the three years with Shawn were filled with

the river, she glanced left at the bustling city and right at the endlessly flowing water. A tear slipped down her cheek as the wind whipped her

Allison made her decision.

a number. "Dad, I'll

insects buzzing around them. Standing under the glow, Allison looked at the vast expanse

I shouldn't have fought with you

Oak Lake once I wrap things

a long while, returning to Stonebridge Court well past

is the soup you made for Mr. Shawn. I reheated it since it cooled down. I was just about to take it up. Why don't you take it

Allison nodded and took the soup