I knew it, I know you

I'll ruin your life

Gracie POV

I stood in the park, waiting for Chris. My thoughts were on Albert and Chris at the same time. I didn't want this life. I didn't want Chris. I didn't want someone like him. On the other side was Mr. Perfectly Fine. Albert. The way he acts and talks to me. I've known him for so little time, and...

-Gracie.- Chris sat down on the bench next to me leaving a little distance between the two of us.'I'm sorry about everything. I didn't mean to look like that. I'm just tired these days.

He takes a breath and looks at me.

-I don't want to lose you, Gracie. You're everything I've ever wanted...

-Are you kidding, Chris?-I interrupt him.-It's not real. This whole thing is PR and now you're acting like it's real. I don't know what to think.

-I know it's confusing, Gracie,- he takes my hand.'I know I care about you and I know I love you. I want to be with you.

I lift my head.

-I don't know. One moment you're good and sweet, and the next you're obsessed and bad.

-I will go to therapy.- He interrupts me.

-It's not just you, Chris. I don't want this. I don't want you.

Chris moved his hand and grabbed my wrist. His gaze turned cold. He began to squeeze my wrist hard.

-You know what, Gracie? If you don't keep this up and hurt my reputation I'll ruin your life. You'll sink where you came from. And I'll make sure no one can recognize you after this. His voice was cold and his tone low so no one else could hear him.

I swallow.

-Good.- I reply.

He drops my hand.

-Chris smiles and lets go of me.

He then walks away while picking up his phone.

I take a breath, my heart skipping a beat. I grab my phone and dial Taylor.

"Pick up... please..."

-Gracie, I just wanted to hear from you. I'm busy and don't have much time, but I wanted to invite you to one of my shows in London.

-Taylor... -I wanted to...

-Gracie, you can't say no. It's mandatory and it's a good chance for you. I'll call you later.

She hangs up the phone, and my eyes fill with tears.

Fuck.