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Upon arrival, no one dared to say a word to me. The paparazzi snapped photos asking questions about Harry’s infidelity, and I simply brushed them off. I masked my feelings with ambition. My career was on the line, and I can’t let that slip out of my hands all because of a stupid relationship.

It’s only been a few days since the whole incident happened. But I think I’m coping fine. My photographers are quite shocked at the outcomes of the shoots, and hope that I keep the same drive throughout my stay here. Who knew being angry helped.

So here I am. Resting on my bed. A whipped cream can beside me, and a big bowl of popcorn on the other side, while I watch The Notebook. My laptop open beside me as well, the sound sound of an incoming Skype call disrupts me from my infatuation with the chick flick I’m currently watching.

Clicking the answer button 9 heads appear, and I cautiously monitor the screen to make sure Harry isn’t in any of them.

“Lia are you crying” Zai shouts, and I nod, but quickly reply.

“Not because of him! I’m watching The Notebook.”

“Ahh that always gets me.”

“YOU’RE WATCHING THE NOTEBOOK WITHOUT ME YOU BITCH!” Dana shrieks, and gives me a pouty look.

“Hey! No name calling Dana” Danielle quickly chimes in.

“Hi El! Hi Lia! Hi everybody. This is all like one big family gathering !” Louis smiles, greeting everyone on Skype.

“Just without Harry of course.” He adds, and I feel my heartbeat race at the sound of his name.

“LOUIS! Shutup!” Niall shakes his head, while stuffing his face with a burger.

“We all just called to see how you were. I know it’s all been a lot on you. So we just wanted to let you know we all may stop by sometime next week!”

“Who on earth are you talking to Louis?” A raspy voice adds in, and I almost jump off my bed.

“LOUIS END THE SKYPE CALL NOW.” Zai shrieks, and I just sit here fumbling to get myself to end the call.

“Is that Lia..LIA..WAIT DON’T” And my fingers press the end call button.

Cursing to myself, I let out a loud sigh. Happy that I didn’t have to have that as our first encounter. Well I hope we don’t ever have another encounter.
My phone slightly buzzing beside me.

I’m sorry sweets, didn’t mean to upset you in any sort of way. Didn’t think he’d be up while we all talked. But we’ll all see you next week.

Will Harry be coming?

Unfortunately, but he doesn’t know we’re coming to see you. We’ll try and avoid any encounters okay? I missed you already, and again I’m sorry. We’ll call you when we arrive okay?

Sounds like a plan. Thank you for apologizing.

After pressing send, my phone starts to ring, and it’s caller I.D is no one other than infamous Harry Styles. Immediately ending the call Louis’s name shows up, and I answer in hopes that Louis could tell Harry to fuck off.

Hey Lou please tell Harry to stop calling me. I’d appreciate it.

But no one responded. I could hear someone breathing, but no response.

Louis I can hear you breathing into the phone, just tell him that…. Tell him that these past few days have been hard, and I don’t ever want to hear from him anytime soon. Or ever, if he’s that lenient.

Lia..please speak to me. My heart nearly stopped beating, but before I could do anything he added.

Please it was a mistake, she kissed me and please Lia. I miss you, and I’m sorry. I want to see you…let me explain. Please…Lia…please. Please.

Staying silent…I silently hoped he had thought I’d hung up. Tears rolling down my cheeks, I could still hear him breathing on the other line, and knew that he knew I was still there. As much as I wanted to end the call, I just couldn’t, I want to hear his explanation. Maybe it’d help me move on.

Sniffling lightly so he wouldn’t be able to hear it I muffled a low “explain”

I…this isn’t right doing it over phone. I want to see you, and let you know that I didn’t cheat on you. It looks like it but…media always takes thing over the top. I would never cheat on you. You mean so much to me Lia. You’ve been so normal to me. You’re everything I’ve been searching for and i… I just can’t lose you. His voice cracking as he whispers I love you.

S-stop. Harry. You didn’t even make the effort to at least explain it to me before it aired nationwide, making me look like the idiot. I thought you were different Harry…and I just can’t believe you when you say you love me. I can’t.

Lia…please..Let me just see you. I can explain. Please just a few minutes alone.

Fine…Paris next week. Call me then..

Quickly ending the call, and tossing it aside. I was afraid of next week. Terrified was an understatement.

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