Water and Desert

37-Final Decision

Shawn sat next to Camila on a small cliff near the lake. They both were now away from all the noise of the party that was going on a few metres away. Still the low sound of music was falling in their ears but they were in a peaceful place. The place where they could talk about things.

"It's so beautiful.. isn't it." Camila said admiring the beautiful view of lake in front of her eyes.

"Yeah! but not more than you." He tried to compliment but Camila started laughing. "Does it sound cliche?" He asked in confusion.

"Yeah especially from you." She told him.

"Well I don't care." He said straight and moved his one hand in the pocket of his pants to pull out the small box. "I thought it would be nice if I would give you something precious..you know it's our wedding night." He continued as he opened the box displaying a beautiful ring in it. The silver ring with a diamond on it, looked way too expensive.

"Shawn!" She said in awe and he stretched his hand to have her hand in his own. She gave him her hand without hesitation as he put the ring on her ring finger. "Thank you..it's beautiful." She said admiring the ring in her hand.

"I wanna say not more than you but you would laugh at me again." He said and both started laughing.

"Camila I want to tell you something." Shawn said and Camila's heart started hammering against her chest. She thought he would confess his feelings towards her and would say that he loved her. "Actually I want you to-" He paused as he looked at Camila's face blushing so hard. "Look Camila! you have to take stand against your uncle." Her heart broke down in many pieces as disappointment scattered on her face.

"Have you heard me?" Shawn asked as Camila didn't say anything. "I know Camila it's difficult for you." He said taking her hand in his own, it was his so far successful way of persuading Camila. "But you can do this...I would be here with you by your side."

"How...I mean how is it possible, he's so much bigger and stronger than me..he can kill me at his one command." She managed to say as she gathered herself.

"But he would never kill you...and Camila you don't even know your power. Your one statement would put that beast behind the bars." He told her. "You just have to file a case against your uncle and tell the court about everything you've gone through while living in his house and how you've seen all the images of your parents shot by a gun."

Hearing this brought back all the harsh memories of her past and she uncontrollably started crying.

"I'm sorry..." He said pulling her in a tight hug. "Think about it, take your time..I will never pressurize you for anything, but if you want to take revenge of your parent's murder, you need to be strong and courageous." He told her caressing her back as she cried in his chest.

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"Hailey I don't believe you." Gigi said directly as Hailey tried to convince her that she had good intentions behind her courtesy in the party last night.

"Why would you believe me..you made a new best friend now." She taunted in frustration.

"I think I'm allowed to make new friends and why would I only rely on you for friendship when you are not even here to listen to my problems....I went sick of your non-stop barging about Shawn. I have my own issues and I needed a friend to whom I can share them." Gigi spat in anger.

"Ok sorry!" Hailey said realising she had to convince Gigi that she had changed. "You're right but now I want to make everything right..I want to be friends with you guys. Is it too much to ask for."

Gigi gave a glare to Hailey who was looking at her with hope.

"Alright!" Gigi said giving up.

"Oh my god...I love you." Hailey squealed giving her a tight hug with the widest grin on her face.

"Ok Ok cool down! Hailey."Gigi said feeling suffocated in her hug.

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Shawn looked at Camila who was sleeping peacefully in bed with her hair scattered all over the pillow. Remniants of make up were still on her face with her eyes darker as mascara splattered due to crying. She cried alot last night and Shawn was feeling bad for making her cry. He didn't want to end up the night being that horrible for her but he had to do it cause time was slipping away and if they'd never do anything now, Alejandro might took lead in this confrontation.

"Camila!" He said softly, caressing her hair. He let her sleep for longer period and took a day off from gym. "Camila!" He said again as she stirred under his touch and tried to open her eyes. "Get up and take a shower.. you'll feel better." He told her.

"I'm ready Shawn." She said in her morning raspy voice.

"What?" Shawn asked in confusion.

"I'm ready to take revenge of my parents..I want to see that man behind bars." She said seriously still laying on bed while Shawn was sitting beside her on bed.

"Is it your final decision...or you've any doubt about it." He asked for assurity.

"I've no doubt..I want to do this." She said getting up with determination.

"Ok then...I'll bring you to my lawyer when you'll want."

"Today." She told him. "I want to meet your lawyer today."

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