Shattered Dreams Due to Unforeseen Consequences

Chapter 15 27th December

Shawns Perspective

I awoke to the feel of Cassie's soft breath against my chest and the warmth of her body curled up next to mine. I felt a deep sense of contentment and peace as I looked into her peaceful face and basked in the moment. Everything felt so perfect at that moment, and I never wanted it to end. I groaned as the sound of my phone ringing cut through the peaceful silence. With a sigh, I reluctantly reached out and grabbed my phone, feeling Cassie stir next to me as I did.

I glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was Camilla, one of my numerous one-night stands. "I'm sorry, I have to take this. It's...an old friend." I said, getting up and walking out of the room and into the hallway, "Hi Shawn, it's Camilla. I hope I didn't wake you up. I just wanted to see if you were free for another night in my bed. Do you remember the last time you were in my bed?" Camilla said. "Yes, I remember," I replied.

"I enjoyed that night very much. We didn't sleep for hours, and it was great." Camilla purred on the other end of the line. "I want to take your cock in my mouth and suck you until you come down my throat, baby," she said. "Mmmm, baby," I responded, my heart pounding. I was tempted to go back to her bed, to relive that night once more, "Wanna come over tonight, baby?" Camilla said seductively.

I hesitated for a moment; I then quickly forgot all about Cassie in my room and, without a second thought, replied, "Tonight? Sure, I can be there in 30 minutes." "I'll see you soon, baby," Camilla said, her voice purring with pleasure. "I can't wait to feel you inside me again," she added. "Me too," I said before ending the call. I hung up the phone and began to get ready.

I walked back into my room and saw Cassie; my heart sank as I felt guilt and shame for even considering leaving her for a night of pleasure with Camilla. But then I thought to myself, 'Fuck it, I want sex!' and I quickly pushed those feelings away.

I smiled at Cassie and said, "Hey, Sorry, that was just a friend. I have to leave. Can you get Amanda to pick you and the twins up?" I quickly grabbed a jacket and my keys. Turning to Cassie, I said sorry again and left. I hurried out the door and jumped into my car, my heart racing as I drove to Camilla's place. I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and guilt as I thought about what I was about to do.

As I pulled up to Camilla's place, the image of Cassie on my bed, her eyes sad, flashed through my mind, and the guilt started to kick in. Could I really do this? Was I really going to leave her here and go spend the night with another woman? I felt a pang of regret. Thoughts kept running through my mind: "Would Cassie stop me seeing the twins?" "Maybe Cassie would leave and never tell me where she went and took my twins away from me." I knew I had to make a decision and fast.

I decided that I couldn't let Cassie take my twins away from me, no matter what happened. I quickly pulled away from Camilla's place and drove back home. When I got home, I walked into the lounge, and Mum and Dad were there watching a movie. Mum suddenly spoke, "Cassie and the twins left about 20 minutes ago. Amanda picked them up. Cassie looked pretty upset." I was shocked. I collapsed on the couch and cried my heart out. What had I done? Mum then said, "Oh, did you forget to ask us to watch the twins on New Year's Eve?"

I nodded, feeling ashamed. "It's alright," Mum said, trying to comfort me. "Cassie mentioned it before she left, and we said we would take them," Mum said. I wanted to reach out to Cassie and apologise, but I realised that I had forgotten to get her number. I had given her my number, but I didn't have hers. I wished I had taken the time to get her number before I had left. I felt a pang of guilt for not having done so. I decided to call Amanda and ask her to give me Cassie's number.

Amanda answered her phone. "What the fuck do you want, Shawn?' I replied, "Can I talk to Cassie or have her number, please?"

"No, I'm not giving you her number," Amanda said firmly. "You've done enough. She's been crying since I picked her and YOUR twins up. What did you do to her?" I gulped, feeling guilty and ashamed. "I...I just want to apologise. I didn't mean to hurt her. Can you please just give me her number?" I asked, my voice shaking.