Obsessive Secrets

Chapter 18

Daniella's POV

Ash has drifted off to sleep and I can hear his light snores. I can’t sleep. I was excited to see Ashton and I was excited to be able to close my eyes without worries again but I feel like now, that will never happen. I stare at the white ceiling and tune my ears on the sound of the fan going round and round and round making a small clicking noise. I stare at my cell phone and watch the blue notification light blink on and off. I swing my feet over the bed slowly so that Ashton doesn’t feel the movement and I grab my cell phone. I get up softly and I walk outside into the hallway, so that the light from my phone doesn’t wake him. I unlock it and I stare at the call log. 2 missed calls from Peter. 3rd missed call answered at 11:30 P.M. 11:30 P.M, if Peter was in L.A. that meant it was 9 o’clock for him. I turn my head both ways and look down the long hotel corridor. I tiptoe over to Michael, Luke, and Calum’s room and I press my ear against the door to see if they’re awake. I don’t hear anyone or anything and I see darkness coming out from the cracks of the door. Good they’re asleep. I look down at my phone and I stare for a few more seconds at the call logs. I walk down to the end of the hallway and I sit down on the window sill so that both my feet are bent upwards and I lean my head against the glass. I force myself not to look out the window because I knew if I did I would see how high up I was. I take a gulp and I feel my stomach begin to knot up. What the fuck am I thinking. That’s it...I'm not. I click the call button and with each ringing noise my stomach knots tighter and tighter. After 5 rings I hear the click of someone picking up and I hear Peter’s voice.

“Daniella?” Peter asks softly and I can hear his voice shake and I hear the sound of wind rushing by. He must be driving.  He sounds afraid and cold.

“Peter. What the hell do you think you’re doing?” I say harshly.

“I don’t know what has gotten into me...I-I don’t know what’s wrong with m-”

“I can tell you what’s wrong with you. You sexually harass me, break into my boyfriends house, and police are looking for you. You’re a criminal Peter.” I say. There is a silence on the other end of the phone.

“I’m not a criminal. I’m just...I’m jus-”

“You’re just what Peter? Are you going to give me this whole you’re just scared and confused shit? Cause I know you aren’t scared and confused Peter. I know you. And that’s not like you Peter. Guys like you don’t get scared and confused. Guys like you make others feels scared and confused.” I say with a strong force in my voice.

“Did I make you feel that way?” Peter asks gently, too gently.

“What?” I ask.

“Did I make you feel scared and confused? You know when we were together?” my heart stops when he said ‘when we were together’, I can’t even imagine a time when I was with someone other than Ashton and every time I am reminded that that person was Peter it sickens me.

“Well-”

“Because last time I checked you wanted to be with me because you felt scared and confused...and lost. You wanted me to help you. You wanted me to make you feel wanted.” Peter says and I hear the acceleration of the car. I take in a deep breath.

“I never said that.” I snap.

“You never said it Dani but everyone knew it. I knew it. Ashton thinks he knows the real you but let’s face it princess there are things from your past you would never tell anyone. Things only I can tell.” Peter’s voice is soft but angry.

“What  the hell are you trying to say Peter?” I ask.

“I’m the only one who really knows you, all of you, so why don’t you leave Mr. Perfect boy and come be yourself again with me.” Peter’s says evilly.