The next day soon arose; Shawn insisted that he rides with me so that we would reach college together.

" I do not understand why did you lie to Alicia regarding our relationship?" I asked as I fixed my position inside the car.

" The news would have spread sooner or later, we were seen together yesterday. Also, everyone would be wondering about how we were connected. I had to give them an explanation...,” he explained.

" Why didn't you provide a good explanation then? This one would create a lot of trouble. In addition, it is not true... You have said that you don't want us to be an...