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.

and rest up. I need to step out for

the breakup with Allison and needed space to sort through his thoughts. She smiled warmly, "Alright, you go ahead. I'll

outside, Shawn dialed

grab a drink. Get Colt

up at a swanky club Shawn often hit up. Walking into the private room, he found his buddies already

a grin, “Shawn, flying solo? Where's

puzzled, "Why would she

Colt was caught off

cook up an

girlfriend is Allison. Why aren't you

Colt was taken aback.

since Kate came back, she's been right besides you. Why are you suddenly talking about

shifted to something more complicated. He couldn't argue

quickly jumped in

you've been MIA lately.

over to the sofa, flopping down and lighting a cigarette. “Kate was laid up

say Allison's your girlfriend? You've been holed up at the hospital with Kate and Allison didn't flip

Shawn's mood darkened.

out, but she

drag on

Uh-oh...