12 Fireflies (2/2)

”Thanks.” Shawn said shyly.

It was silent for a moment. Shawn was looking at me seemingly mesmerized.

”I meant good intentions towards you.” Shawn said to me finally breaking the silence. ”Will you date me?” he asked sincerely.

I looked embarrassed. ”Um if you would like to have me as your girlfriend, then I am willing to.” I said blushing.

”I won't want anyone other than you.” Shawn said like the words has a hidden meaning in them.

He kissed me again but now more gentler.

I smiled internally. 'I have caught you in my net Shawn Andrews.'

***

Shawn dropped me at the hotel entrance. He opened my door and helped me out.

”When are you free next week? I will set an appointment for my real estate friend so you can see some houses and pick what you would like.” Shawn said.

”I will ask Andrea about my schedule for this week. But I'm sure I'm not that busy since I just finished my winter collection.” I smiled at him. ”I'll call you tomorrow once I have seen my schedule.”

”Great. I will make my schedule open when your free so I can accompany you.” Shawn said happily.

”You don't need to. I know you are busy.” I said.

”No worries. I also want to spend some time with you.” he said.

He pulled me close to him. Slowly he pressed his lips to mine to give me a sweet kiss then released me.

I looked shyly at him. ”There are many people here. What if some paparazzi take our pictures?” I said nervously.

”Then let them.” Shawn said. ”I want to let the whole world know you're my woman.” he smiled.

I smiled back at him.

I looked after his car when it left.

”Well that's some public display of affection.” Andrea said. She just arrived behind me.

”All is according to plan.” I said to her.

Andrea and I arrived at our hotel suite. ”You have been giving small gestures that only Jill would do.” Andrea said. ”Aren't you afraid Shawn will know Queenie and Jill are one and the same?”

”I am not trying to hide the truth about me being Jill.” I explained. ”In fact I think Shawn knows that I am Jill. He has his ways and means to get information. Don't underestimate him.”

”Then what are you planning?” Andrea asked surprised.

”I am sure he has known about my amnesia and still thinks I have it. He is guilty of what happened to Jill. I will use that guilt against him. I will make him fall for me. So deep that when the time comes there is no turning back.” I smiled.

”Are you sure you can do it while guarding your own heart?” Andrea asked. ”What if you fall for him again?”

I understand Andrea's words. The kiss Shawn and I made a while ago felt like Jill was being woken up. The feelings I have buried tried to emerge. My heart clenched. I held the ring tucked under my blouse. The ring that is near my heart. Then I remember my angel.

I smiled. ”I am not alone Andrea.” Yes I am not alone. Andrea and Troy are beside me. They will be there for me thru thick and thin.