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 out for

he was still adjusting to the breakup with Allison and needed space to sort through his thoughts. She smiled

Shawn dialed up

grab a drink. Get Colt and

swanky club Shawn often hit up.

him with a grin, “Shawn, flying

"Why would

was caught off

cook up an answer,

Allison. Why aren't you asking about

Colt was taken aback.

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

something more complicated. He couldn't argue with

quickly jumped in

MIA

down and lighting a cigarette. “Kate was laid up in the hospital for a few days,

eyebrows shot up. "Shawn, didn't you just say Allison's your girlfriend? You've been holed up at the

Shawn's mood darkened.

out, but she also

drag on his cigarette. “Yeah, she's

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