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.

caught the telltale marks on Shawn's neck. She paused for a moment, then casually looked away. She had already moved on from Shawn

suddenly going back home? Still upset about last night?

just miss my parents and want

Shawn relaxed a bit. "It's good to visit

home once in the three years they'd been together. She even spent the holidays alone. Shawn never felt he should leave his family behind to celebrate with her, nor could

Shawn added, "I'm swamped with work lately, so I can't go

out a few of her favorite outfits, laid them on the bed, and folded

just grab a cab. Someone's picking me up

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. He was the only son

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

Allison never acted like other girlfriends who constantly checked up on him or fought over his flings. At that moment, his friend's advice echoed in his mind. "Date them both. If you feel bad about Allison, just