Driving Me Crazy

Chapter 56

Arriving at the Mendes Mansion, my mom, James and Becca, then Mario enter the house first. Emma and I rode separately and both plan on making one hell of an entrance. The internet is already buzzing with my post on Instagram and speculation that Shawn Mendes is now 'out of his league' has hit the airwaves; causing the perfect storm.

Didn't think little old Camila Cabello could create such a scene did they?

Smirking to myself as our driver opens the door, Emma gets out first. She looks stunning in a sparkly blue dress with a sweetheart neckline that shows off a hint of her cleavage and makes her blue eyes and blonde hair pop. She turns to help me out, and the minute my heeled feet hit the pavement, I feel a charge; an energy, this is my turf now.

We decide on solo entrances as we make our way down the red carpet a few feet apart. The cameramen going crazy for photos at every angle. It's only fair to give them what they want, besides; it will give Shawn plenty of content to sift through while he's on the plane to Monaco.

Entering the mansion arm in arm with Emma, everyone turns to see us. It's like the room stops, and silence takes over the room. People gawk in awe of me as my tanned skin and white dress help me make the statement of the hour. My blood is rushing through my body in victory until a loud whistle alerts the crowd to the large staircase in the center of the room.

Connor and Niall walk down first, a few steps behind is Shawn. Shawn wearing the shirt I picked out for him. The shirt that I wanted to rip off of him in the dressing room as soon as he put it on because he just looked so damn sexy in it. His hair perfectly quaffed and his tight black jeans making me go slightly weak in the knees.

He was walking like he had been doing it his whole life and while a part of me was curious because we had only been apart for less than two weeks; another part of me was proud; then angry when the girl from the other day came up and hugged him as soon as his feet came off the last step.

Niall came to be by Emma's side and Connor went to get drinks. I was standing alone, watching my ex soak up this moment.

Hellbent on not letting that happen, I turned to Emma and Niall to make small talk. Shawn hadn't even tried to make eye contact with me and it seemed like his new little friend was taking up most of his time, so I had to think of something.

As the party went on we ate, we danced, we drank. And I drank some more. Sufficiently buzzed, and overly flirty; I spot Connor standing alone in the corner watching the crowd as Shawn was mingling with his guests; the blonde bimbo not far behind. So far we had made eye contact a few times and even exchanged little waves; but nothing old friends wouldn't do.

Setting my sights on Connor, I sauntered over to him; shaking my ass as I walked, eliciting whistles and under the breath remarks that made my skin tingle. Reaching Connor, he smiled at me as I grabbed another flute of champagne.

"Hey Camila, you enjoying yourself?" He asked.

Shifting to stand in front of him, I lift a finger and run it down his burgundy shirt, feeling his body react, I whisper "I am indeed." Looking him square in the eye, I see something I can work with. He's been the fifth wheel for as long as I can remember and a small part of him has always been attracted to me. Shawn's even told me so.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" I ask as I lean up to the hollow of his ear, teetering on my heeled boot slightly. His hands reach out quickly and grab my waist to help settle me.

"Y..yes." He gulps nervously. "Then why are you over here all alone?" I question curiously, batting my eyelashes, the liquid courage coursing through my veins.

"Eh big parties aren't really my scene I guess." He replies. "You seem to be enjoying yourself though; walking around getting the attention of every guy in the room. What does daddy think?" He smirks.

I let out a wicked laugh. "My "daddy" is dead to me. I don't care what Mario thinks, and now that Shawn's with someone else, why can't I have a little fun? He can move on, than so can I." I say quietly as I grab the collar of his shirt and pull his face down to mine.

"I know you want me Connor. Now's your chance." I wink as I let my lips hover closer and closer to his; my body buzzing as the champagne I just finished only encourages me more to continue this little flirtation.

I feel his grip on my hips tighten as I see in his eyes the internal conflict raging. As I lean in closer, he puts a hand to my chest.

"I can't Mila. I want to. But I can't. And you'll regret this the second I tell you what I'm about to." He says, shaking his head and stepping away from me slightly.

"The girl with Shawn is his cousin. She's here for a visit, but she doesn't know anyone here."

"She knows the family!" I spit out. "Why isn't she hanging around with Liyah?"

So the girl is his cousin.. why didn't someone just tell me that?

A small smile crosses Connors face as he reaches for my hand. "Because Camila, in the battle between you and Shawn, she chose you. She's not even at this party tonight because she couldn't stand to see you two like this. Going around like what happened between you is nothing." He lets out a sad chuckle. "Aaliyah told him to fix this. He still loves you Mila, and I can tell by as hard as you just came after me; that you still love him." He adds, his eyes catching mine.

"Of course I love him, but it's not enough. He's hurt me too many times." I say quietly looking down at the ground.

"You don't mean that Camila. I can see it in the way you look at each other across the room." Connor says as he gently brings a hand under my chin and tilts my head to meet his gaze. "He's been a mess without you. When James came to see him the other day, Niall and I found him in his room curled up on the floor, crying like a baby. He knows he hurt you; but you need to give him a chance to make it right." He says before leaning forward and placing a gentle kiss on my forehead. "I love you both; now don't let him get on that plane tomorrow without making peace with one another." He adds, smiling down at me.

"Thanks Connor." I smile up at him before kissing his cheek. "I always knew you were more than just the fifth wheel." I wink playfully as I squeeze his hand and turn to find Emma or James in the crowd of people.

Meanwhile, unknown to Camila, Shawn saw the whole interaction between her and Connor. Watching them kiss each other and his girl flirt with his best friend enraging him. Fire coursing through his veins as Mario comes up to talk with him.

"Not now Mario!" He shouts as be begins to storm off in the direction of Camila. This confrontation they've been avoiding is happening; and it's happening right now.

"You will stop right there young man or Monaco is off, and so is any chance of you ever getting into a car again. I'll personally make sure of it." Mario barks.

Shawn stops cold, a silent battle raging in his mind.

What does he do now?

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