Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 6

When Allison got back to Shawn's villa, it was already eleven o'clock at night. She was worn out. After a quick shower, she crashed into bed and was out like a light.

Shawn came back the next afternoon. As he pushed open the bedroom door, he saw Allison's suitcase sprawled open on the floor.

"What's all this about?" he asked, puzzled.

Allison peeked out from behind the wardrobe. “Oh, you're back. I'm planning a trip back to my hometown soon."

Over the past few years, she had collected quite a lot of clothes, shoes, and various knick-knacks, living in Havenbrook. She wasn't taking them all back to Oak Lake, but she needed to sort and pack them to either discard or donate. When she left, she wanted to make sure nothing of hers stayed behind.

paused for a moment, then casually looked away. She had already moved on from

you suddenly going back home? Still upset about last night? Are you

that. I just miss my parents and want

a bit. "It's good

the holidays alone. Shawn never felt he should leave his family behind to celebrate with her, nor could he bring her home to meet them.

a short pause, Shawn added, "I'm swamped with work lately, so I can't go with you. What's your flight

of her favorite outfits, laid them

I'll just grab a

sigh of relief. He was worried she might ask him to meet her parents. After three years of dating, that would be the usual step for most people: meeting the family and talking about marriage. But he wasn't like most people.

there was no future for him and Allison. Meeting the parents was pointless. Thankfully, Allison got that, too, and didn't press him to go home with her. Reflecting on this, Shawn once again appreciated Allison's understanding nature. Last night, he'd impulsively left with Kate and braced for Allison to freak out today, but she remained calm, making things much easier

friend's advice echoed in his mind. "Date them both. If you feel bad about