HAVEN

Chapter 20

"Haven!" Ricky yelled , I grunted and faced him, panting for breathe.

"For the last time, jump higher! You're going to run into Melissa and ruin the damn show!" He yelled and I rolled my eyes.

"Don't roll your eyes at me" he shouted loudly and everybody's attention was on us. I squirmed under the disapproving looks but didn't say anything knowing I would get into more trouble.

"Cat got your tongue?" He mocked and gave me a disgusted look. I lowered my head and scoffed.

"I thought so, again!" He instructed and walked off the stage.

I walked to my spot beside Louis and waited for the familiar tune.

"Are you ok?" Louis whispered, I nodded. He smiled faintly.

After another hour of agonizing training, we were done.

"I will see you guys on Monday, no later than 8" Ricky instructed, eyeing me. People started to scatter off soon after.

"He hates you" Louis laughed, picking his stuff up and placing them in his ruffle bag, me doing the same.

"He is a dick" I grunted

"True."

We walked out when my phone started buzzing, I picked it up and it read Liam.

"What's up Li?"

"It's Harry." A low voice responded

"Where is Liam?" I responded, stoping in my tracks. Louis gave me a questioning look.

"He is right beside me" he answered and I rolled my eyes.

"Ook?? What do you want?"

"Liam needs to tell you something, he is really nervous because you tend to be somewhat of a bitch" Harry laughed and I heard Liam scold him in the background.

"Just hand him the phone" I said coldly.

"Harry! Hand. Him. The. Phone."

"Fine but don't be too hard on him"  muffled noises could be heard in the backgroung but I could'nt figure out what they were saying. I tapped my foot anxiously and told Louis to go ahead and head for the car.

"Ven" Liam's voice rang in my ear.

"Just tell me, what happened? Did you get a girl pregnant or something" I giggled

Silence.

"You did you lit_

"No no I didn't!" He rushed

"So?? What is it?"

"I'm having my engagement party next Tuesday " he said quietly. Why is he telling me this now. It's less than a week a way.

"Oh. How come you're telling me just now?" I whispered, disappointed. Liam didn't offer an answer.

"Liam, are you still there?"

He cleared his throat and mumbled a yes.

I closed my eyes shut and stood straighter preparing myself for what's coming.

"Tell me please"

"I'm so sorry" he muttered and I could feel myself getting anxious.

"Just tell me, I bet it's not even that bad" I scolded playfuly, my voice echoing through the small hall Where I was standing.

"My mom wasn't going to attend the party if you decide to show up " he rushed, mumbling the last part.I didn't offer an answer, just lowered my head trying to hold back the tears.

"Haven?"

"Haven, I'm so sorry! I don't even know what I was thinking,"

"I love you so much, I'm so sorry! Please say something" he begged and I could hear him sniffling.

"It's ok" i whispered

"No it's not. I'm sorry. Dad showed her how immature the whole thing was and everything is ok now."  I laughed bitterly. Of course he did.

"Sorry Li, can't make it" I laughed, tears pouring down my face.

"What? But why? I'm sorry ple_

"I will talk to you later. I got to go" I hung up and shoved the phone back in my duffle bag. I wiped my face with the back of my hand and started heading for the car. So what? I don't care, I repeated in my head in hopes I would actually believe it.

The drive was fairly short. After exchanging goodbyes, I started making my way to my apartment. The second I walked in , I could feel the familiar burn in my throat as my eyes began to water, I can't believe he would pick her over me.
I walked to my bed and plopped on the mattress, burying my head in the pillows and screaming at the top of my lungs. Muffled cries could be heard all through my apartment. I covered myself with the thick duvet, not bothering to take off my shoes. I curled up my body and closed my eyes shut in hopes of getting some rest.

"Liam! Congratulation!" I greeted, walking into the small hall where the ceremony was held. My hair was pulled up and I was wearing my favorite dress.

"Haven, you look beautiful" he engulfed me in a hug, I smiled and retuned it.

"Haven!" I looked back to face my mother.

"Mom! You look great" I praised and she gave my hand a little squeeze.

"So do you, just like always." She smiled and pinched my cheek.

We went on with our conversation, joking and laughing away when someone grabbed my arm harshly and twisted my body around. I turned to face the figure to be meet with the lustful eyes of Tim. My body shook and I tried to pry his hand off but it wouldn't budge.

"Liam! Help!" I screamed loudly, he turned and smirked at me.

"Oh come on Haven, it's ok. He is not going to hurt you" he mocked and then laughed loudly. Tears welled up in my eyes and I tried to reach for Liam while he just shrugged me off and walked away.

"You're coming with me!" Tim growled and pulled my body to him. My eyes were still wide open as I stared at the spot where Liam once was. He left me.

"No!" I shrieked "let me go!" My cries echoed through the arena. People looked back and smiled at me while Tim dragged me away.

"Liam!!" I cried loudly as I tried to grasp into something.

"Liam please come back!"

Nothing.

"Mommy" I whispered as we disappeared into darkness.

(A/N: This chapter was fairly long, I hope you enjoyed it. Vote/comment and Thank you for reading my story! Stay awesome xoxo)