Ch. 20

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We just got to the arena but they have to go straight into rehearsal. I brought the book so I can add some final touches to it.

I really had a lot of fun designing this and I hope he loves it

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I really had a lot of fun designing this and I hope he loves it.

I need to figure out what he's going to wear. The team already set everything up and gave me many options to choose from. I just decide on a button up shirt, a white shirt, and some black jeans. That should do. Once I lay the clothes out, I start working on the book. It looks amazing!!

I finally finish it then walk out to go watch them. I end up standing at the back of the stage. They're done and I see Josh walking towards me and he looks like he's on a mission.

"Hey, Josh! How did-" I'm cut off by his lips slamming on mine. I don't move. I feel like I'm frozen.

When I finally regain some sense, I push him back and slap him.

"You ass! I'm with Niall!" Right as I say that, I hear a door slam. I already know he saw. Dammit...

-Niall's POV-

After I hand my headset to one of the techs, I walk off the stage so I can find Rea. I'm so excited for tomorrow. And tonight's concert.

"Hey, Alex, have you seen-" I swear I stop breathing. I see her. But she's kissing Josh. Wow... of fricken course. I quickly run to the dressing room before anyone sees me crying. God how could I be this stupid? Of course she would find someone better and more attractive. Does she even love me? Has she just been playing me this entire time? I don't know what to think. I hear the door open but I already know it's her so I don't bother turning around.

"Ni-" I cut her off.

"Get out. You're fired and we're done." I seethe. I'm more angry now that she's in the same room as I am.

"Niall, just let me explain. I pushed him away and slapped him." She says. Yea ok.

"I don't believe you. I knew you liked him, you whore. I'm so stupid to think you actually loved me. You're just like Hailee!" I scream. I can hear her crying but I turn around anyways. I almost feel bad at the sight but I stay strong. She ruined this. She begins walking towards me and pushes me on the couch so she can walk passed. She digs in her bag and pulls out some book.

"If I didn't love you, why would I make this? Fuck you, Niall." She throws it at me then storms out of the room, taking all of her things with her. I throw the book to the side and rub my face. I feel so stupid!

"Want to tell me what just happened?" I turn my head and see Alex with her arms crossed.

"She kissed Josh. Then tried to make it seem like it was on him and she didn't kiss him back. She threw this at me then left." I hold up the book.

"You're such a dumbass... open the book. You may be surprised with what you see."

-Andie's POV-

I grab a taxi to go back to the hotel. I can barely see straight from my tears. I'm so angry. Angry and Josh, Niall, and myself. I feel stupid. How could he not believe me? I've never lied to him since the day we met.

When I get in the hotel, I run to our room and quickly pack my things. He wants me gone, so I'll leave. I book a flight to Milan. I'm fired so I can go anywhere I want. I miss my family anyways. They all moved to Milan earlier this year. I miss Nonna's cooking anyways. The flight doesn't leave until tomorrow morning so I have to go downstairs to book a room for the night. I can't get into Alex's room but I want to be alone anyways. I get into my new room and immediately start crying even harder. He called me a whore. He said I was like her. How could he? Josh literally ruined it all. I should've slapped him harder.

I hear my phone going off but I don't want to answer it. I don't want to deal with him. He's the one who broke my heart.

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I must have fallen asleep because it's now dark outside. I check the clock and it's 2:30. They'll be back by now. I flip my phone over. There are several missed called from Alex and Lewis but none from him. I'm not surprised. He's too stubborn. I text Lewis and Alex to tell them I'm still here and what room I'm in. 10 minutes later, they both show up at my door.

"Hi..." I let them in.

"What happened? He told me a version I really don't believe." Alex says. I sigh and we sit on my bed.

"I was watching them rehearse and Josh came running off the stage. He kissed me. I immediately pushed him away and slapped him. Niall saw but not when I pushed Josh away. I ran after him and he told me to get out and that I was fired and we were done. I asked to explain and he called me a whore and said I was just like Hailee. I grabbed that stupid book I made him and threw it at him before running out. I booked a flight to Milan. Please don't tell him where I'm going. I doubt he'll care anyways." I sigh and wipe a stray tear.

"I'm sorry, Andie. I told him to read it but he hasn't. I wish you wouldn't leave." She says.

"I need too. I'm sorry." I whisper.

"Don't apologize. We'll make him see." She says. I just shrug and get up from my bed. My flight leaves at 5 and it's already 3am.

"I have to get going. I'll let you know when I land." I hug them both.

"I'll talk to him." Lewis whispers in my ear.

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