Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 9

The person who came over was Shawn's buddy, Jayden. He had shown a bit of sympathy for Allison during their last hangout. Allison had known him for nearly three years and had always thought well of him.

"I'm just picking up a few things," she replied casually.

Jayden glanced at the bag she was holding. "Is that a gift for Shawn?"

Allison found it too much of a hassle to explain, so she just nodded.

"You know, that brand of watch isn't cheap. Even the basic models cost a small fortune. You really don't have to splurge like that on Shawn..."

He didn't deserve it.

Shawn had openly admitted that he couldn't let go of Kate and only saw Allison as a backup. Last night, he had even ditched Allison and left with Kate, hand in hand, right in front of everyone.

After they left the birthday party, Shawn and Kate spent the night at a hotel-something Allison had no clue about, but Jayden did.

There was a small group chat with their circle of friends. Despite dating Shawn for three years, Allison had never been added to this group. But as soon as Kate returned to town, Shawn added her right in.

picture of her and Shawn in bed to the group, saying he should keep it as a keepsake. Less than a minute

wanted to

to let her know the truth, but

on material things. You don't need to spend your months' worth of

friendship was over a decade strong, but some things were just hard to

appreciate a gift she worked so

The gift wasn't for him, and she

for a bit, they went their separate ways. Jayden watched her

girl. How did she end up caught up

stop himself

you a watch, and it's

with Kate. His

and was trying to patch things up with a gift. Well, he could give her a

worry about it, and throw in some

texting?" Kate asked

his phone back into

Kate didn't press further.

Shawn got up to use the restroom, leaving his phone on the table.

punched in the code and opened

last message was from a week ago. Allison