In the middle of nowhere

Chapter 31 ✔️

P.o.v. Sophia

I was waiting for Shawn. He could be here any moment. "Are you nervous?" Aaliyah asked. "No I'm not. I just hate surprises" I explained. Aaliyah laughed at me.

Someone opened the door. "Are you ready?" Shawn asked. I nodded. "We'll see you tonight or tomorrow. I don't know when we will be back" Shawn explained. Karen nodded and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"So where are we going?" I asked curiously. He shrugged his shoulders and I sighed. I looked outside the window but didn't recognize anything. 'Of course not Sophia, you don't know this place' Dora said.

Oh Dora, it has been a long time. Didn't miss you. Not even a second.

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The car stopped and I looked outside. "What is this?" I asked confused. There was an old building and to be honest it was disgusting. Nobody has lived there in ages I guess.

Shawn laughed. "It's this side" he explained. My cheeks were red and Shawn didn't stop laughing. "SHAWN! Stop laughing" I said frustrated but I couldn't help it, his laugh was contagious.

"Let's go" he offered. I opened the door and got out of the car. We were at the beach. "It's beautiful" I whispered. He smiled, took my arm and we walked.

"Oh my god ... Shawn ... Did you do this?" I asked amazed. He nodded. There was laying a red blanket and there was food, some drinks and even music. "I love it." I continued. I gave him a kiss and we enjoyed the sun set together.

We talked a lot, watch the sun set, sang a lot of songs and just had fun.

This was one of the most memorable moments of my life.

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"Soph?" Shawn asked all of a sudden. I was laying on his lap and looked at him. He was nervous, I could tell but why? I sat straight and looked concerned at him. "Hey, what's wrong?" I asked.

He sighed deeply. "I loved today. I mean I just love spending time with you and everything and I... I just love you. I don't want to ruin this moment but there's something I need to tell you." he started.

I didn't know what to say so just stared at him. "I spoke with Andrew today. Apparently the press has figured out that we're spending a lot of time together. Andrew wants us to be like public." he continued.

I was silent. I didn't know what to answer. "Soph, say something..." Shawn begged. I looked at him. "I don't want people to know me Shawn... I don't want all the attention." I whispered. Shawn sighed deeply. "I know. I know. But if we want to be together... I think we have no other choice." he explained.

I was in shock. "There must be another way out, right?" I asked hopeful. Shawn looked at his hands. "The other way is breaking up." he whispered. Tears were filling my eyes.

"Soph, things will be fine. We'll just have to stick together and things will be fine" he tried. I shook my head. "Shawn, you chose this life. You chose to be famous. I didn't and that's for a reason. I just don't want it. I don't need everyone to hate me, to look up to me, to take ugly pictures with me. I don't need the press who only wants to dig into my personal life. I don't want it" I explained crying.

"Then what do you want?" Shawn yelled frustrated. "I don't know. I just don't know." I answered. Shawn was crying as well and I didn't know what to do.

"Do you still want to be with me?" Shawn asked seriously. "Of course I do" I answered. "Well..." he tried. I looked at my hands. Tears were falling down and I didn't say a word. "Soph?" Shawn tried again. I couldn't say anything. "Well I guess that's clear" he said.

He stood up and walked away. He stopped for a second and turned around again. "Just go home" he said calmly. He gave me the keys of the car. I took them and he left again, but now for real.

He was angry. I understand him but I just don't know if our love is strong enough. I already told him that I don't want all the attention.

I couldn't stop crying. And of course the universe hates me as well right now, it started to rain. I took all my stuff and ran towards the car. I sat there for a while. I tried to calm myself but unfortunate it wasn't really working.

I felt guilty but I just couldn't do it. Does that sound weird? It probably does, every girl wants to be famous right... I sighed deeply. My life is such a mess.

My phone buzzed and I looked at it as quickly as I could. I just hoped that Shawn would have text me but of course that was to good to be true.

Unknown number: Oh don't cry darling. Maybe this is the time to realize that you two aren't a perfect fit? x
You: who are you?
Unknown number: the love of your life.
You: Sure.... James is this you?
Unknown number: No. It's not Jason, love.

I just ignored him but then I realized something. 'Oh don't cry darling' he sent me. How does he know I'm crying. I looked around but couldn't see anyone. I panicked. I started the car and drove away as fast as I could.

I was at their house. Would Shawn be home already? I sighed deeply and got out of the car. I knocked on the door and Aaliyah opened it. "Oh my god. Jeez Soph, what happened?" she asked concerned. And of course I had to cry again.

We went upstairs and I told her everything. "Shit, Soph..." she responded. I smiled softly and rubbed my tears away. "You really have to talk to Shawn..." she suggested. "He hates me" I responded.

"No he doesn't" I heard someone say. I looked up and saw ...

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