Saving Her

Chapter 72

A few days later...

"So are you excited for your trip? It's only a couple days away" Tiffany asks as we walk around the store looking for some last minute things I need for Shawn and I's Banff trip.

"I'm so excited. I loved it there the first time and I have a feeling this time will be just as amazing" I smile at her while I aimlessly move hanger after hanger not seeing anything of interest.

"I think you're right" she winks at me with a smirk on her face that has some hidden meaning but I choose to ignore it for now. As much as I'm excited for this trip, I'm also nervous. Shawn has been acting kind of distant the last few days and I'm concerned there's something he's not telling me. He's fine when we are around our families, but when it's just me and him, the short answers and the avoiding eye contact has created a pit in my stomach.

Did I do something?

Does he not love me anymore?

"Ughh" I let out a frustrated sigh as I move to the next wrack of clothes.

Lingerie

Of course....

"Camila is everything alright? I've never seen you get frustrated looking a panties before" Tiff chuckles, but concern takes over as I turn to face her with tears in my eyes. I feel like a child about to have a hysterical fit in the middle of the store but I just can't help it. Shawn hasn't even touched me in days and now I'm standing in front of something I should be excited to buy, but don't feel the need for anymore.

"No" I mumble as the first tears fall. I can't help it as large tears stream down my face, my hands instantly covering my eyes as I choke back sobs. Tiffany comes rushing over grabbing me in her arms, pulling me tight to her chest as the damn breaks and I'm officially losing it in the middle of the store. She offers soothing coos as she rubs my back before guiding me to a secluded corner where I'm not on show. Sitting us down on the bench, she pulls away from our embrace and wipes the tears that just keep coming.

"Camila, honey what's wrong?" she finally whispers, her hands in mine giving them a gentle squeeze. I know I can tell her anything.

"Shawn's been distant the last few days. We had dinner with my family and his family the other night and he was fine. All lovely like we normally are, but when we got home, it was like I got the cold shoulder. He still cuddled me in bed, but it didn't go any further. He doesn't even kiss me anymore. It's always just a peck on the lips and a "see you later." I don't know if it's something I did, but he won't talk to me so I don't know what to do" I finally blurt out.

"Oh honey! Come here" she says as she wraps me in her arms again. "I know there has been some rough calls at work this week, Brian hasn't said much either. We had Connor over last night and even he was distant. I don't think it's anything to worry about sweetie, but maybe offering to let him get his feelings out will help?"

"I don't know girl, I think we just need to go on this trip and get away from work for awhile. He usually tells me everything" I sigh as I work to collect myself. We decided to meet the guys for lunch so I need to look like I didn't just cry my heart out.

Tiffany gives me a knowing smile and helps me up from the bench. She goes and pays for her purchases while I decide I'll have to come back tomorrow to get anything I'm missing. I can't do it today. I need to talk to Shawn today and that thought is looming enough.

Going back out to her car, we load up and head to meet the guys.

Pulling into the parking lot, I see Shawn and Brian waiting for us outside their cruiser, both looking handsome in their uniforms.