Enchanted ( Zayn Malik + Ariana Grande / Zariana )

Twenty-Five → Truth Be Told

(( ARIANA ))

After my conversation on the phone with Harry about Zayn dating Perrie, I never replied to any of Zayn's texts nor return his calls.

Yes, I am mad at him. He made a promise to me and he broke it quickly. I know I do not have the right, but I admit, I am jealous.

I've been talking to Harry in secret though. Once Zayn was calling, and it was really tempting to answer because I do miss him, I called Harry after. I asked him what should I do, he suggested me to answer it but I refused to listen to him. He would also mention Zayn's name every now and then but I quickly try to change the topic.

Last week, I decided to block Zayn's number just because I almost answered his call. If you ask me if do I want to answer his call, it's both yes and no. Well, part of me wanted to answer because I do miss his voice and I want him to tell me what's been happening and the other part of me didn't because I still am mad at him.

I also noticed that Zayn was actually sending me DMs in twitter, but I didn't read or reply to any. He's with Perrie, he should stop playing around with me.

So mum and Frankie left me at home today. It's so boring, trust me. And I've got no one to talk to since Lexie left on a trip somewhere out of town.

Today's going to be a lazy day for me then. I decided to watch a movie on my laptop, I chose '13 Going On 30' since Jennifer Garner is one of my favorite actresses.

Three fourth through the movie, my phone started to vibrate. When I saw that Harry was calling, I immediately answered.

"Hi Harry." I smiled to my laptop screen and paused the movie.

"Hey, Ariana. How are you?" I hear him laugh and for some reason, it made me feel happy to hear his voice.

And no, I am not falling for Harry Styles. Harry and I started talking through the phone a lot more often when Zayn and Perrie started dating again, but Harry and I both know that we're just friends and it's going to stay like that. Harry told me he'd always call me thrice a week and he said I can call him anytime if I needed someone to talk to. At the moment, I feel like we are internet friends who met online  and makes sure we keep in touch by interacting with each other through texting or calling.

"I'm good. What about you?" I smiled. If he only knew how happy I am right now.

"I'm great. You know what? I miss you."

"Aw. I miss you too, Harold."

"The boys miss you as well, most especially-"

"Don't you even dare say his name." I knew he was going to bring up Zayn again. But I don't want to hear anything about it. For goodness sake, he has a girlfriend! No one's going to convince me that Zayn still likes me anymore unless there's proof.

(( HARRY ))

Even though the boys and I are in our homes with our family, every time I call Ariana I still try to bring up Zayn's name. I felt really guilty after I lied to her saying Zayn and Perrie are in love. Damn it, this makes me feel like all of this is my fault. Telling her the lie probably made her hate Zayn's guts.

They seemed all "cute" and "lovey dovey"-ish back when we were in LA, but now Ariana doesn't even want me to mention his name. How am I going to tell her that Zayn and Perrie aren't even together anymore and that Zayn went back to LA to find her?

I'm going to make sure she listens this time.

"The boys miss you as well, most especially-"

"Don't you even dare say his name." I heard her say and I pictured how she looks right now in my mind. Maybe she said that through gritted teeth and knitted eyebrows. She sounded mad, but I hope she wasn't.

"Ariana. Hear me out on this, please. There's something you should know."

"What else is there to know Harry? That she's in love with Perrie and he only played with my feelings? Well, I already know that detail! Tell me. What else did I miss about their love story?" She suddenly raised her voice. Oh no, she's angry alright.

"You missed a lot." I answered back.

"Oh, yeah? Tell me about it."

How is she suddenly willing to listen after all my tries? Anyways, thank God she's finally letting me tell her!

"I lied to you. And I'm really sorry." I told her.

"What are you talking about Harry? You didn't lie to me, alas, you told me the truth that they're still in love with each other."

"But that's not the truth."

"Harry." She paused. "You're starting to confuse me. Will you please get straight to the point?"

"They are not in love. It was just a publicity stunt that uncle Simon made them do. I lied to you because I like you and that made me earn a punch from Zayn plus a bleeding nose. But, that doesn't matter anymore, it was just a small crush anyway. But Zayn, he had real feelings for you and I know it. He even went back there in LA to look for you. He tried calling you but you never answered his calls." I explain to her.

It took a while for her to answer, she's probably taking it all in. All I heard through the other line was Ariana's slow breathing.

"Why are you telling me this just now?" She asked.

"Ariana, trust me, every time I try to mention Zayn's name, that's what I wanted to tell you. But you always changed the topic and I never got the chance to tell you until now. And I'm sorry for lying."

"Shit, Harry. I'm sorry, too! I didn't know you were trying to say something. I should probably call him back."

"Yeah. Do that." I say as a smile was now forming on my face. Great job, Harry. You finally told her. I think I deserve a pat on the back for that.

"Okay, Harry. I'll do that when I figure out how to unblock his number. Thank you so much for telling me. Got to go now. Good bye, Hazz." The way I picture her now, she's smiling.

"I'll call you another time again, Ari. Thanks for listening. Bye."

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