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.

Lately, it's all been about marriage pressure and renting fancy

probably rented the car to fit in with our crowd." Crossing her arms, Kate shook her head, a hint of pity in her eyes.

cringy," Shawn muttered as he headed back

gated community. She wasn't ready to park it in Shawn's garage or spill the beans about her background just

spread of bland, health-conscious dishes. Allison brought 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

looked plain and tasteless. Allison slipped on disposable gloves and dived into her food, peeling the crab legs

while sneaking glances at Allison. Inside, he's serectly hoping she'd

and asked, "What's up? Why are you staring

awkwardness. "Can't you eat something less...

less refined tastes love such strong flavors. Allison, the smell of your food is overpowering. Maybe take it

a taste, and here was Kate, suggesting only people