Water and Desert

14-Shining From Afar

"Mendes! Mendes! Mendes!.." Shawn listened the crowd roaring for him as he stepped inside the ring. He put both of his hands in air to respond their cheers. Shawn Mendes was a big name as boxing trainer but he had some important championship titles which had increased his recognition in the world of boxing. His fame could be seen in Miami too, that's why so many boxing lovers booked their tickets to watch this match today 'Mendes Vs. Rowdy'.

Jason Rowdy though had less titles than Shawn, his name in Miami was pretty recognisable. His coach patted his back and gave him some instructions before the referee gestured both of the players to come in the middle. After the whistle, the match started. They both looked in their eyes pacing back and forth with quick steps. Shawn threw a punch but Rowdy tilted his head, so his punch passed aside. He again moved to his position, bringing his hands forward in form of fists. This time Rowdy threw a punch and it just hit slightly to the side of his head.

"Who's the boy?" Nicholas asked Rob. He was watching the match in the separate section along with his friend Rob who actually put his money on Shawn.

"Shawn Mendes the new guy from Canada. He had the very good reputation, let's see if he'll prove himself or not." Rob told him sipping his wine.

Rob Gomez was one of the well known businessman in Miami. He had the family business settled for years and making money was like in his genes. The other things which were in his genes were to spend it on gambling, bets, girls, strip clubs and luxury cars. Anyone could estimate the amount of wealth he had, through his dressing. He always wore a suit of most luxurious brand. His watch to his shoes everything screamed money and people who worship money could be seen clinging around him.

Besides Nicholas's friend, he was the brother of Selena who was one of the best friend of Camila. Being sole heir of his property, many well known personalities of Miami had eye on him to marry their daughters. He wasn't the most attractive guy in the world but the money which was spent on his physical being made him look like the most attractive man over there. He was 25 year old and had black hair, clean shave, perfect jaw and blue eyes which he had gotten from his British mother.

Rob's family was one of those who increased the influence of Alejandro Galitzine. His uncle was well-known personality, a member of American parliament and thus Alejandro got so much political benefits from him. He wanted to increase their bond of friendship into something else and that's why they wanted Camila to marry Rob, the sole heir of all of the Gomez property.

"Woah!" Nicholas shouted as Shawn landed his punch straight on his opponent's face and referee gave him a point.

"Yes!" Rob yelled in excitement throwing his fist in air.

"The man got some skills..I'm impressed." Nicholas said with a grin as he took his shot.

"I told yaa, Rob doesn't put his money on common things." Rob replied praising himself.

Shawn's mind was a mess of three lines which didn't even let him sleep for 2 nights. He had controlled his aggression for whole two days and now he got the chance to threw it down on that poor guy who was now under attack of Shawn's unstoppable punches until referee came in between. The sound of the bell finished the match and Shawn was announced as the winner. He definitely made many more fans in Miami that night.

"I wanna meet that dude in person, he seemed awesome." Nicholas said.

"Why not man, I'll bring him to your casino tomorrow, wanna have some fun at your spot." Rob told him still smiling at his victory.

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Shawn was sitting in the dressing room, his whole body was soaked in sweat and he was drying himself with towel.