The next day soon arose; Shawn insisted that he rides with me so that we would reach college together.
" I do not understand why did you lie to Alicia regarding our relationship?" I asked as I fixed my position inside the car.
" The news would have spread sooner or later, we were seen together yesterday. Also, everyone would be wondering about how we were connected. I had to give them an explanation...,” he explained.
" Why didn't you provide a good explanation then? This one would create a lot of trouble. In addition, it is not true... You have said that you don't want us to be an issue. Why change your mind?"
" Cuz it is fun,"
This conversation was beginning to give me a headache. I stepped out of the car, today we had an exam and the English debate that we have prepared for this last week. Shawn was walking by my side adjusting his footsteps to my pace. He was even holding my backpack that he managed to steal from me earlier.
All eyes were staring at us; they were chitchatting with us as their main topic. Shawn ensured me that Alicia's boyfriend will not be able to say a single word about what happened yesterday since it would just expose his dirty deeds and ruin his family's reputation.
It seemed that Shawn could not control the statements of his friends though who told everyone about how Shawn beat him so hard and because they couldn't be able to say the reason why, it will causes everyone to link it to the reason of my presence that day. I started doubting whether Shawn's interference was actually of any help.
Alicia was taking a break from college, she informed us on the group chat that he wanted to break up with her. We tried to console her as hard as we could, we felt very bad for her. Penny soon showed up in front of both of us.
" There is not a single soul who is not talking about you guys." he started.
" It's all thanks to a certain someone." I spat out glaring at Shawn who was smirking to my face.
“ Hilarious, I like to be where the light spot is.” Penny laughed.
“ Grow up for god’s sake…”
Time passed and it was time for our English debate. I had to argue how is gambling is beneficial when I know for sure that this is not the case. Shawn kept speaking on my behalf; I bet he felt bad for what he did.
He should not have teased me this way, to begin with, now he is acting all meek as if he was the gentlest person on earth. I forgive him though since he turned out this cute.
We finished our class and we were on our way home, Shawn was driving me this time.
" I am sorry for the debate..." he began.
" It is not that big of a deal, believe me. I don't really care about what happened in the past anymore. Dad is a part of my past, thanks to your dad, I don't have to see him." I started knowing that Shawn would understand where this is coming from, after all, he probably knows whatever Gerald does.
" I am still feeling bad about it..."
" If that is true then how about you do me a favor?"
" You can set me free, Shawn. Just by faking to work for a while, I won't ask for more." I added.
" I know you don't want to work but do it for me. It won't be for long, just until this semester end, your father tears the receipt of my dad's debt and I regain my freedom." I continued.
" I can do it with a sole condition." he finally replied.
" Which is?"
" That you date me..." he uttered while parking the car in the garage.
" I do not want to become your next toy, Shawn, We come from different worlds, others in college might be tricked but you know it better than anyone. We can't date, and I will never agree to fall in love with you." I clarified.
" You make it sound as if you are pressing a button, Lily. I know you are already attracted to me."
" Who said that?"
" I did..." he replied confidently and he was unfortunately right.
" I am telling you it won't work out, I don't like your personality as well. Don't forget that you also have some serious anger issues." I reminded him as I stepped out of the car.
" Says the one who was about to hit that asshole to his grave." He chuckled.
I remained silent admitting to my vicious attitude that does not suit my appearance at all. I had a good reason for willing to kill that bastard though; we shall cross him out of the list.
" I am not kidding, Shawn. I want you to listen to me this once." I spoke seriously now radiating a firm aura that no longer held any place for laughter.
" You think I am? I love you, Lily." He said as we were walking upstairs heading to our respective rooms.
I froze in my place slowly turning around to face him, his facial reaction did not change, it was as if he said ' food is ready, Lily'.
" You think love is a joke, Shawn. You are being unreasonable. It has been a few days since I arrived and you are confessing already after you have caused me several troubles. Would you think anyone would be convinced with that? I don't believe in your love." I retorted angrily at his behavior. He was treating the whole thing as if it was a prank.
" Let me prove to you that I love you then... I will do as you asked, work until dad's satisfied, and then ask you to marry Me." he clarified huskily.
Is he really being serious, I can't get myself to believe him and I didn't know whether it was because of the weird turn of events or because I am insecure. Why would someone like him come to like me? He would just like my face, my body, or my reactions. He does not really love me; I kept reminding myself of that statement.
This man keeps confusing me; my heart was beating faster as I imagined us together. My insecurity is my greatest obstacle but that is an issue that can be solved, can't it?