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CHAPTER 10 - More Than This

CASSY POV

I woke up with the worst headache I have ever had in my entire life. Harry was right, like always. I’m still under his covers when I heard the door open.

“Good morning, headache?” I heard him walk in with a tray of food. “I think it’s a given.” I said sitting at the bed now, “I made some toast, oj, and tea. The usual.” he sat beside me and started to eat with me. “You know, you’re the best person ever.” I said, taking another bite of the toast. “I know, you don’t have to remind me all the time, Cassy.” he laughed and somehow I felt good for a while. Even though there were still a lot of questions in my head.

ZAYN POV

I’m so confused. I need to talk to her. I can’t just sit here and not do anything. I got to clear things up. I went to our old house and rang the doorbell. I didn’t want to just barge in even though it’s still technically my house. Cassy still lives here and I don’t want to disrespect her like that. I rang the doorbell again waiting for her to answer but she didn’t open the door. Is she that mad at me to not let me in? I wonder. As I was about to get back in my car, I saw Harry’s SUV coming.

“Zayn?” he said opening his window. There she is. “Hey. Hi Cassy.” I casually waved at her but she didn’t even acknowledge me. “Let me just park.” Harry said, and I went out of the way.

“What are you doing here, Zayn?” he asked me, I saw Cassy getting out of the car and went straight inside the house. “I just want to talk to her.” I explained. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.” Harry mentioned. “We both need to clear things up, Harry. I don’t want to waste any more time.” I ended and ran up the driveway and into the house I once shared with her.

“Cassy? Cassy?” I looked around to see where she was. And when I went upstairs I saw her in our old room, packing. “What are you doing?” I asked, even more confused now. “I’m just here to get all my things.” she answered without looking at me. “Why are you leaving?” that’s a stupid question, I should punch myself. “I don’t have time for stupid questions, Zayn. I’ll leave the key later. You can do whatever you want with your house after I leave.” she sounds so stern and cold, I’m not used to this. “Cassy, can we please talk first?” I pleaded, sitting at the end of the bed facing her and the closet. She stopped, looked at me and said. “What do you want to talk about? The fact that you left me? The fact that you didn’t explain why you did? Or the fact that you lied about getting a girl pregnant?” I froze. I have no idea how she knew about it. I was just about to tell her everything. Everything. “Cass, look, I’m sorry. I’m really sorry.” I started, I couldn’t think of other things to say but apologize to her. “Fuck, stop apologizing! I don’t need your apology! I need the truth Zayn! I deserve the truth!” she shouted at me, I can tell how hurt she is, I am the worst person to put her through this. “I... I just wanted out.” I explained, “You wanted out? Do you even hear how fucked up that is?” Yes, yes I do. “I don’t know what happened but I felt like we weren’t growing together anymore. We fight about the smallest things and I just, I didn’t have the courage to tell you that I couldn’t do it anymore.” I looked down the carpet, trying to hold back the tears. “You’re messed up, Zayn. You threw everything we’ve built. And you didn’t even think I was worthy enough to know the truth. You had to lie to my face just so it would be easier for you to leave me. I hate you.” she stormed out.

CASSY POV

I ran out as fast as I could. He just wanted out? What kind of reason was that? My heart ached so much it felt like it’s about to explode and my eyes won’t stop crying. I’m even more broken now if that’s even possible. I was still running, down the stairs, and out the door.

Harry caught me with his arms and I lost all the strength my body had.

“Take me away from this place, please.” I said in between sobs. He didn’t say a word. He just carried me away from the home I used to love that is now just a memory of all the lies. A relationship based on lies with Zayn.

HARRY POV

She hasn’t stopped crying since we got here. I don’t know what to say to her to make her stop. I heard everything. I heard how Zayn just didn’t want to be with her anymore. I heard the worst excuse to break up with someone. I heard how he lied on top of the worst excuse just so he could get out. I heard how broken Cassy is. I felt how hurt she is. And I can’t do anything about it. I want to console her, tell her everything will be okay. I want to let her know he’s made the biggest mistake of his life by hurting her, by leaving her. I want her to know how beautiful she is and how she deserves someone that can love her right.

“Harry.” I heard her whisper my name. “I’m here.” I assured her. She pulled me close to her and cried even more in my arms. “Shhh.” There’s nothing much I could say or do right now. All I could offer is myself. I know being here with her will not erase everything she’s feeling right now but I know it’ll somehow help to make her feel that she’s not alone in this. And that I am with her on this because I love her and I will still be here after she’s healed.