Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 154

"Can you lean down a bit?" Allison pouted, "I can't reach."

Joshua obliged, lowering his head to meet Allison's lips, offering them up for a kiss. The usually proud and unyielding man had never bowed his head for anyone before. Only Allison could make him do so willingly.

Allison wrapped her arms around Joshua's neck and moved in for a kiss. With people bustling all around them, she was too shy to make it a deep one, so she gave him a quick peck and started to pull away.

Suddenly, Joshua cupped the back of her head, pulling her in for a deeper kiss. Allison realized his next move and wriggled free, her face turning a bright shade of red. She coughed, trying to cover her embarrassment. "Ahem, ahem."

"There are too many people around; let's save it for later," she suggested.

Joshua, clearly in a good mood, flashed her a warm smile. "Alright."

Allison turned her head away, still blushing. But then, her expression froze, the smile slipping from her lips.

A sharp wind swept through, and snow began to fall from the sky. Standing at the inn's entrance was Shawn, watching her through the swirling snowflakes. Joshua noticed him, too, and the warmth in his eyes turned to ice.

Joshua took Allison's hand and started walking toward Shawn. Shawn stood still at the doorway, watching the couple approach, hand in hand. Snowflakes settled on his khaki coat, only to melt away.

It was as if everything had paused and time slowed down on that winter afternoon. Memories surfaced in his mind. Allison had once joyfully held his arm and asked him to take her to a quaint village. She was dreaming of snowy mountains and charming inns. What had he said back then? He couldn't recall. All he remembered was his excuse to refuse her and the smile fading from her face. Her disappointment was clear.

He'd known all along but didn't want to comfort her or give in. He thought it seemed unnecessary because they were just a fling. Now he was here, but she was gone.