CHAPTER 25 - When jealousy takes over him

"I'm here to give you my final answer. Shawn, I'm resigning."

After hearing her words, his ears refused to listen to them anymore. His mouth was wide open, as if someone had stolen his food. His hands shivered while receiving a cheque from her hands. 

"Here, I paid off my debt as well. I'm not your debtor anymore."

She stared at him for one last time and was just about to leave that distance to the door seemed too much from afar. 

She felt as if there was something that was not letting her go. She found herself surrounded by him. The pairs of hands around her waist didn't let her move ahead. 

He tightened the grip when she tried to free herself.

She remained there after giving up, and Shawn also lasted there, back hugging her. 

The time passed, but that moment was not over for both of them.

He rested his head on her back and listened to her heartbeats as if they were like a sweet melody calming his mind.

When Selena could not bear it anymore, she once again tried to free herself. And this time, she succeeded. 

Still, he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards himself. She bumped over his chest while he trapped her in his arms.

Tired of his actions, she gazed at Shawn, who shed a tear that fell on her cheek. There was a lot of pain hidden in his voice when he expressed his feelings to Selena. 

"You can't leave so simply. You still owe me the vase you broke when you came to my place." 

Remembering that, Selena also rolled her eyes.

"It's worth $1 million." 

"Shawn..."

"And most importantly, you broke my heart, which will cost you a lifetime. You can’t leave me in this life."

His childish words made her feel depressed. She restlessly smiled, looking down, and scoffed. 

He extended his hand and raised her chin. "So, you can't leave me, Selena. I'm afraid... I can't let you go." 

He then embraced her and rested his chin in the crook of her neck. 

"Please, stay with me."

His words made her mind turn again. She repeatedly thought about her decision. In conclusion, she tried but failed in front of him. 

After all, his simplicity got her into him. 

Her trembled hands moved and hugged him. She closed her eyes and beamed. 

"Okay, I'm staying with you."

For the next few moments, they enjoyed each other’s presence. But he broke the hug and crossed his fingers. "I swear I'll not get jealous anymore."

She wrapped her hands and raised her eyes. "Will you?"

He nervously grinned. "Just stay away from Chris and Mark. I'll be happy."

Selena burst into a peal of laughter while he pressed his lips together, getting secondhand embarrassment. 

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She later went to her regular seat and sat back. Her eyes eyed the contest form, and a sigh escaped her mouth.

"There's no way to step back after reaching here. I have to talk with Shawn about this. But... I need to find the perfect time."

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A week had passed. The cooperation between Celine and the Vaughan Groups was prosperous in the film industry. 

Both the companies planned a team-building trip to relieve the fatigue of all the staff.

Everyone had reached the hotel, but there was no trace of Selena and Chris.

Shawn also made several calls to Selena, but her phone seemed to be switched off.

A staff lady came to Shawn and asked him. "Boss, aren't you coming with us?"

He checked the time in his wristwatch and insisted on waiting there. 

"You go first. I'll wait for Selena here."

"Okay then." Saying, she walked inside while he remained at the entrance and waited for her.

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Selena finally reached the entrance, but she was not alone. Chris was with her, who helped her on the way.

She passed a friendly smile and thanked him. "Thank you, Chris. Without you, I couldn't come here."

"Anytime, Selena."

Suddenly, he moved close to her, which stunned her. He reached for her head and took off a leaf stuck in her hair. 

"There you go." He handed the leaf to her as she grinned.

Seeing them sharing a moment together, Shawn could not stop his jealousy, and by the time both of them caught sight of him, he pouted and left from there.

"S- Shawn..." She muttered his name, but he left already.

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While roaming around, Selena reached his room and knocked on the door. He quickly opened the door and stood there while crossing his hand.

The annoying expression was still on his face.

"D- Do you know my room number?"

"We're sharing one room."

"WHAT?" Selena raised her voice, flustered by his words, when he quieted her down and clarified. "Just kidding. You're sharing room number 14 with Eva."

"Okay-"

Before she could even say something more, he shut the door in front of her face and left her speechless.

"What's with him now?" She irritatedly rolled her eyes and moved to her room.

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Shawn still had that irritated look. He sat in one corner of the beach and enjoyed his cocktail when a powerful gust of wind came, and a popular lady entered.

He immediately removed his sunglasses from his eyes and noticed Selena in a red-hot bikini. The cocktail sputum out of his mouth. He gazed at her brown hair bounced at each step. He peeked at those men who drooled over her.

He clenched his fist and walked towards her with a towel in his hand.

Selena just turned back when she felt a towel wrapped around her body. Snarled, she glanced at Shawn, who seemed pissed off already.

"What?"

"I don't want anyone to drool over my girlfriend. You're only mine, Selena."

She narrowed her eyes and noticed men staring at them. She knew he got jealous again. But before she could reply, he left already.

She sighed again and was about to go after him when Chris stopped her.

"Selena, what're you doing with a towel?"

Before she could say anything, her phone rang, and she excused herself. 

She went somewhere else and picked the call.

Selena: Camilla, help me. 

She explained her situation, and Camilla listened to her silently. 

Camilla: It's simple. He's just jealous to see you close with Chris. Of course, who would like to see other men drooling over his girlfriend? I understand him.

Selena: Then, what to do?

Camilla: I have a great idea. Use your feminine charm and make him yours. Just capture him with your eyes, and the problem is solved.

Although the idea seemed pretty reliable, she still hesitated.

Selena: Will it work for sure?

Camilla: Trust your darling and go for it.