Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 23

Allison chuckled casually and said, "That's because you don't really know me." Then, with a playful glint in her eye, she turned to Kate and teased, "Kate, you sure you don't want a photo? 'Cause if not, I'm outta here!"

Kate was fuming; she was dying for that picture! Allison was in in the car, and her pride wouldn't let her back down. "I don't care," Kate retorted stubbornly.

"Alrighty then, see ya!" Allison waved them off, hit the gas, and the car zoomed away, kicking up dust as it vanished from view. The blue Bentley was gone in an instant.

Kate was livid. "Shawn, what do you see in such a shallow woman?" she snapped.

rubbed his temples, sighing, "She wasn't always like this. Lately, it's all been about marriage

to fit in with our crowd." Crossing her arms, Kate shook her head, a hint of pity in her eyes. "Well, rented's rented. It's not really hers. All she can do is take

muttered as he headed back

Allison parked the car in a paid lot outside the gated community. She wasn't ready to park

her own takeout from a trendy local spot. She casually opened the containers and let the delicious aroma fill the room. Shawn couldn't resist sneaking a peek at her meal. The spicy buffalo wings and Cajun crab legs looked absolutely mouthwatering, and the bold aroma teased his senses and appetite. His mouth

stark contrast, his own meal looked plain and tasteless. Allison slipped on disposable gloves and dived into her food, peeling the crab legs with focus. Shawn

Inside, he's serectly hoping she'd share some of her crab.

Allison turned to him and asked, "What's up?

faked a cough, masking his awkwardness. "Can't you eat something less...

such strong flavors. Allison,

had been eyeing the food, eager for a taste, and here was Kate, suggesting only people