DREAM KINGS (Shawn Mendes x Harry Styles)

C h a p t e r [171]

"You said we'd only talk about business, well, I am going to talk about it, so let's go somewhere private."

Shawn looks at me, worried.

I smiled at him and said, "Go. I'll go make something to eat for our VISITOR."

Yuna squinted. Shawn nods and I carefully slid my hand off from his hand. Insincerely, I smiled at Yuna and left the scene to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, I can hear their conversation. I know it's wrong to listen in other people's businesses but I can't help it. Knowing how Yuna's mind work, I can't trust her being around Shawn.

Back's turned, I remember mom always keeps a whole round chocolate bread in the chiller. I'm not gonna waste my energy making a delicious meal for Yuna. Besides, I'm not that kind of a person anymore, if I'd make her food, I probably would put something but.. it would be so wrong. I can't be like her.

Suddenly, Shawn calls at the entrance.

"Love?"

I turn around, "Hm?"

"Do you need help?"

I chuckle, "No, I'm fine. I can do this."

"You sure?"

"Of course."

"Okay.. uh.. Love, don't make too much. A sandwich would be fine, besides, we both don't know if she'd eat the food you're going to make."

I giggle, "Who says I'd make her food? There's a chocolate bread in the chiller, that would be enough."

"Smart."

I shake my head with a smile, "Go talk to her before she threatens to call both of your dad again."

Shawn left. I went to grab the bread and made her a hot cup of coffee. I wonder if Shawn wants some too? I'll make it double.

After making satan's wife some food to eat, I took them to the living room where they are having their conversation about business. As soon as Shawn saw me carrying the tray, he stood and took it off my hands.

"Thanks." Shawn mumbles.

I glance at Yuna's face, it turned dull, angry and disgusted.

"Are those it? You call that food?"

"Yeah. I actually wasn't even planning to make you some but it seems like you need something to eat."

"You can throw that in the garbage because I'm not going to eat that."

I raised a brow, "Fine then." I said as I sit beside Shawn.

"And can you leave? This conversation is not for commoners."

"I'm going to eat." I said as I slowly drag the tray towards us. "Here you go.." I land one cup and cake for Shawn.

"Thanks Love."

"Tch." Yuna reacted.

Shawn lifts the plate and began eating, I sip the coffee and watch her look at him in jealousy and disappointment.

"Ugh. I can't believe you've become like this Mendes. Eating that type of food? Terrifying. It wasn't even personally baked."

Shawn didn't respond to her, he looks at me and said, "This is really good. Where'd your mom bought it?"

I shrug with a smile, "Don't know but.." I put the cup down and lift the other plate up, took a slice and ate it, "You're right. It is good."

Shawn and I laughed as if Yuna isn't there.

"Anyways, I was proposing Dad to invest on our next business."

"What business?" Shawn answered.

"Cosmetics."

Shawn squints his eyes, obviously annoyed, "Cosmetics?" His voice lowered but the annoyance is there, "I am a singer. Not a make up artist."

"So? I mean, there are lots of girls out there who would probably buy them. Palettes inspired by your iconic guitars, colors and lipsticks and—"

He scoffs, "The guitar palette is actually a good idea but that's just that."

Yuna raised a brow, "Lipsticks too. Everything is all about you."

"I'll think about it. What about you Love? Do you have any good idea to share?"

"Me?"

"Yeah."

I looked at Yuna, lips pursed, legs crossed with her hands crumpled on top of her knees.

"Actually, I think—"

"She can't interfere with this conversation! This is only between you and me Shawn!"

"Fine then. Hold your chill Yuna. You don't need to raise your voice, especially in front of my girlfriend."

Shawn is really giving me enough to build our broken relationship stronger. I notice the necklace around his neck, it was there all along. I was so into his body when we were about to do it that I did not catch it with my eyes. I guess it's time to put my bracelet back on again.

"Hmph!"

Shawn finished eating, so am I. Coffee cups are empty as well.

"I'll just go clean these up." I said as I put the plates and cups back on the tray. As I was about to grab it and stand up, Shawn took it.

"Hey Yuna, mind if we leave you alone for a moment? We're just gonna go and wash these."

"Go ahead. I'll make myself comfy in this trashy house."

"You fit perfectly then." I mutter.

"What did you say?!"

"Huh? I didn't say anything."

Shawn chuckles, "Come on Love."

We head to the kitchen and there, like we always do before, I wash the plates and cups and he rinses them.

"You okay?" He asks.

"Course."

"Regards to that time when she came here and we were outside.. after that road trip with Sam and Tippy.. I didn't tell you because I don't want you to think about her. Just the idea of her in my room is a different story already and I don't want to anger you more further. So I called Mustaha to get rid of her."

I didn't speak.

"Are you angry?"

"No." I chuckled, "I actually am thankful for what you did Shawn.. that's sweet.."

He smiles, "Love you.."

I smile back, "Love you too."

He leans closer and kissed my forehead. I closed my eyes and cherished his lips. Right after washing the dishes, a loud knock came through the door.

Shawn was wiping his hands with a paper towel when he walks away and said, "I got it."

I followed him and both to our surprise, when Shawn opened the door, the British accent batters the house, "Good—Mister Mendes? What are you doing here?" Harry asks in the most confused tone I've ever heard him use.