Plagiarism

The travel back to N city was silent. It felt awkward with that guy Shawn staring at me. But sooner I fell asleep in Troy's shoulder.

"Queenie we're here." I can hear Troy's voice near my ear. He brushed my face and I opened my eyes slowly.

"Hmm? We're already here?" I asked sleepily.

"Sleepy head." Troy chuckled.

I completely woke up. I can see my father and that guy Shawn preparing to exit.

"If your still that sleepy, I can carry you." Troy said teasingly.

"No!" I shouted surprisingly. Then I felt embarrassed because father and Shawn looked at me. I blushed. "I can walk Troy. Thank you very much." I compose myself.

I can feel Shawns eyes looking at me eagerly. "Let me carry your bags." Shawn offered.

"Uh, no need. Troy will be the one to carry them for me. Thanks for offering." I said respectfully.

Shawn's face turned sour. 'Did I offend him?' I thought to myself.

Then we descended the stairs.

"Queenie I will be going straight to city hall from here. Some work are waiting for me." father said.

"It's okay daddy. Thanks for accompanying me. I had a good time." I said and kissed his cheek.

"No worries. Anything for my baby girl." father smiled and patted my head.

"Well I'll be going too." Shawn said.

I look at him. I can't but help think that I seem to know him but when I try to remember my head hurts.

"Um yes. I'm really sorry if I can't remember you." I said shyly.

"It's okay. I'm sure you'll remember." Shawn said. "But if you don't then I'll let you remember." he gave me a sweet smile.

"Well we better go as well." Troy said. He ushered me in the car waiting for us.

In the car Troy was holding my hand. He had told me about Shawn and our relationship and the plans I have prepared.

"I can remember my plans on revenge but why can't I remember anything about Shawn?" I asked. "And my head hurts if I try to remember." I hold my head which is starting to throb.

"Don't worry. If you can't remember then don't force yourself. Maybe it's because of the side effects of the concussion you got in the past. Maybe by time your memories of him will return." Troy explained.

"I don't mind if they don't return." I said. "I have chosen you. I don't want to act to be in love with anybody else." I rest my head in his shoulders.

"Thank you." Troy said. "What are you planning by the way? You mentioned you had something planned before hand."

I smiled wickedly to myself. "Just wait. It's will be out soon."

***

It was the week before Christmas and my fashion show. I was preparing for some last minute work in my studio when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in." I said.

"Queenie. The shows starting." Andrea said.

I smiled. "I'll be there shortly." I said.

I left my work and walked towards the living room. The television was turned on. A fashion show was airing. I watched it intently and laughed.

"I never thought she would take the bait." I laughed out loud.

"The designs are the same as your Christmas collection 2 years ago." Andrea said.

"Yes. The time she visited here I purposely placed my designs from 2 years ago and left the door open." I said. "Well it was a huge gamble if she'll take the bait. But alas she really entered my studio that day."

"It was the old designs but I'm sure fashion critics will notice this." Andrea said.

"Not only that. Julia used the company's fashion line as the name." I smiled wickedly. "If news came to father's ears that the company has plagiarism issues and it's Julia's fault, I can't imagine what he'll do."