never ever had I thought

Chapter 9

It turns out my Dad got the next day off, so we decided to get all touristy. First a traditional Canadian brunch, then back to the hotel getting our sweaters and umbrellas with us. Next, we went for a walk on Toronto Islands and now we're on our way up the CN Tower. Blake started complaining because of the stairs only a few steps up, so now he's getting a picky bag ride from Dad. We stop halfway up, me and dad out of breath. 

I get a notification. My friend Alison has tagged me in a photo. It's a picture of Shawn Mendes and a girl standing really close together in a small store. A pop-up store and the girl is me. I almost get a heart attack and I almost just wanna fall down the stairs. The picture is posted on multiple pages and even on Enews! But what scares me the most is the title. 

'Shawn Mendes harassing a fan?!'

Why do they think he's harassing me? I look through the comments and then the picture again. It must be taken right after he told me good evening and he gave me a shock. I do look a bit frightened but not like he was harassing me! 

I have to call Alison before Maddie sees this. 

For the fifth time today my Dad gets a call. His face turns from red to white and while still talking makes a sign telling us to go down the stairs. As soon as I get to the ground I call Alison. I walk in circles, nervous as hell. Maddison will kill me if she sees this. What if she already saw it?! It rings 3 times before Ali picks up. 

''Ali thank god! How long has it been there?''. I think I interrupted her in a movie or something, she seems a little pissed. ''Where? On the internet? Since this morning I think''. Then maybe she haven't seen it. There's silence on the other end. 

''Jess, do you know how disappointed I am? You've been in Canada for 2 days and pictures of you and freaking Shawn Mendes are all over the Internet. Do you know him or something?''. That's enough. ''Gosh, of course not! I do not know him. He bumped into ME and yes I may have helped him and he may have asked for my name, but that is all. You of all people know m's the one who adores Shawn''. The only thing I hear is a sigh. 

''You know what Ali? What if I liked him, it's not like he likes me back or we will ever see each other again right? Two times in two days are just being very lucky''. Just saying that actually hurts, do I like him? He really is sweet, but I can't like a celebrity, just the tiny attention I'm getting now, being called the mystery girl is too much for me. 

''My point is that you've been there for 2 days and you haven't told me. I understand why you would keep it from Maddie, but not me. And for the record, a third meeting would mean meant to be''. Alison is a huge spirit, soulmate whatever believer and I'm starting to believe it a little bit too. Idk maybe I'm stupid. What if you were the soulmate of Shawn Mendes, wouldn't it be nearly impossible to find him or would you just cross pads and love at first sight would happen?

I get off the phone, and my family is just staring at me. I guess I yelled a little higher than I intended. ''Who's Shawn?'' Blake asks confused and Dad sending me a weird look. 

''Does it have something to do with why you ran off last night, leaving your brother at the hotel. Alone. How the hell did you manage to run into a guy already?''. I did not see that one coming. He looks like he knows something I don't. He's not mad at me, he's disappointed. 

''I don't know what to say, dad. Yes, but it's nothing and I am so sorry for leaving Blake alone, but I was only gone for like 10 min. I know that's not okay and I won't do it again. Ever''. I'm not forgiven. 

''Jess, you're grounded. You will be going with me too work in the morning and stay at the hotel in the evening''. No, no, no... 

''I can't go out? I am sorry. I was stupid''. 

''I know nothing happened and it would have been okay if you went down the lobby, but not leaving the hotel. I don't wanna argue. The instructor called, I'm going to work and you're coming with me''.

A car picks us up and drives us to the set. I realize I haven't even asked who's music video he's recording. I'm definitely not asking now. We get there, driving up a long driveway with trees on both sides. We get to a small parking lot and only a bus is parked there. Shawn Mendes Tour Bus.