Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 38

Chapter 38

"Really?” Kate said, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "I've been thinking about the Grand Canyon first. The views are just stunning around this time of year."

The Grand Canyon, huh?

Shawn's mind flickered.

Why did that place sound so familiar?

Oh, right. Allison had mentioned it once. She'd talked about planning to visit during the holidays. What was it

he had said back then? Something about the crowds and how it wouldn't be any fun.

Now, with the holidays upon them, Shawn felt an urge to say no. But thoughts of Allison made him pause and reconsider.

"Sure, let's hit the Grand Canyon."

After a bit of TV time with Kate, Shawn still couldn't shake that restless feeling.

of the hospital. Take it easy and rest up. I need to step

Allison and needed space

Shawn

grab a drink. Get Colt and the guys,

a swanky club Shawn often hit up. Walking into

grin, “Shawn, flying solo? Where's

would she be

was

up an answer, Shawn dropped

girlfriend is Allison. Why aren't you asking about

Colt was taken aback.

since Kate came back, she's been right besides you. Why are you suddenly talking about Allison? Didn't you say she was

something more complicated.

quickly jumped in to

been MIA

sauntered over to the sofa, flopping down and lighting a cigarette. “Kate was laid up in the hospital for a few days,

just say Allison's your girlfriend? You've been holed up at the

Shawn's mood darkened.

only had Allison flipped out, but she

took a long drag on

Uh-oh...