All Chapters of When Our Paths Misaligned: Chapter 11 - Chapter 18

  The program ended past midnight, but the celebration did not. Some guests were left on the beachfront and others chose to go home. After the disaster happened in our family, this was the happiest night of my life. I was exhausted, but it was worth it because I thoroughly enjoyed my debut. We said goodbye to Javier and Aunt Avila to go to Dawn and my room. The girls couldn't shut their mouth up after they went inside Shawn's car. The five of us fit in the backseat, leaving Dawn no choice, but to sit next to him. We just let the boys walk. I noticed that Shawn couldn't break a plate. Ever since he returned to the venue after taking a pee, he didn’t talk to me or let out a single word. He was just nodding his head every time Javier asked him a question. Dawn also wonders why we don’t pay attention to each other, but it’s good that she doesn’t know. Shawn and I had to keep that thing from them. In less than five minutes we reached the entrance of the hotel room. I jus

  I really made the worst decision in my entire life, and now I was paying for it. A week without Shawn showing up. He doesn't even answer my calls, texts, or chats on his social media accounts. I also tried to ask Aunt Avila again, but she still didn't know where he was. I also tried to call Governor De Vera, but he doesn't answer my calls. Even the most powerful man in our province is angry with me. It was Friday, and I was at my favorite spot on the campus. Akeala employees had an urgent meeting on our last period subject. They were just given an assignment. Other students occupied other concrete benches, while many went home. I didn't feel like going home yet. My conscience was killing me. I wanted to talk to Shawn, but I couldn’t. I love you, Shawn . . . Kyle and Dawn notice that as well. I never told them what had happened that night, and I still don't know if I'll let them know about it. "Hey, Couz!" Kyle greeted who was approaching. He was with Dawn, as

  It took me a couple of seconds before I finally realized that the man in the hoodie jacket was Shawn. It's him. My only Shawn was finally back! I smiled automatically. I waved my right hand for him to notice where I was. "Shawn!" There were customers in the shop who looked at me with a streak of seriousness, but I ignored that. My attention was always for him. Slowly he turned to me. He just stared at me as if he didn't know me. My forehead furrowed. What's he doing? Why doesn’t he seem surprised to see me? I don't understand. Why? I was about to approach him, but the woman he was talking to suddenly rushed at me earlier. Her face was in rage. Scary. It's like I want to be followed. And I was not wrong. I screamed when the woman suddenly grabbed my hair and pulled it. I couldn't resist the burning sensation on my scalp. I couldn’t help but cry in extreme pain.Other customers were also surprised and I heard their discussions. Everything would have been fine. I

 "Come to think of it, Shawn. Will your plan work?" I asked when he told me about his plan.A charming smile crossed on his face. It was a smile of assurance. He gripped my hands even more as if he doesn’t want to let go of me."Just trust me." He slowly moved my hair out of my face because of the wind. His sweetness was all over the place. I don’t know how to give Shawn back the tickle and thrill he’s making me feel right now. “I assure you, this will work.” Even though Shawn had already planned everything, I still couldn’t help but feel sad and pensive. With all the evil I experienced with him before, especially what happened at the mall recently, do I deserve all of these? “What’s wrong, Raine?” I shook my head and immediately averted my gaze.“C’mon, Raine.” His hot breath tickled my neck. I looked at him. I just stared into his talking eyes. “I know something’s bothering your mind. I can feel it.” “As much as possible, I don’t want to use other people just to get