Hanging Tree

Chapter 44

Violet

I stayed on the roof a little longer until I finally made my way in. Am I going to be able to handle being away from Calum? My head started to hurt from the thinking I've done and I decided to call it a night. I texted Cal a short message telling him I was going to bed and also encouraging him to take the shot. Who am I anyway to hold him back from his dreams?

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I woke up the next day a little after noon. I'm amazed that my mom allowed me to sleep in this late. I mean usually she would wake me up at around 9. But today, it seemed exceptional and I wonder why.

I decided not to ponder on it and just let it slide. I got out of bed and got into the shower. Once I was out I checked my phone and noticed that I recieved a text from Cal.

Cal: Good morning, beautiful. Me and the boys decided to give this Alex guy a shot. We've decided to arrange a meeting this noon. I'll talk to you once we're done, okay? Have a great day, babe.

He had sent me this text at around nine in the morning. Since its past noon now I guess he's already in the meeting. I decided not to text him back since I didn't want to disturb him.

I left my room and made my way downstairs. I hadn't really got anything planned for today but I do not plan on just lazing around. I grabbed a fruit from the fruit basket and started chewing on it.

"Morning, Violet," I heard Eliot say from behind me with his morning voice.

"Morning. Did you sleep in too?" I asked him as I passed him a fruit.

He nodded and took a bit off his fruit. Why did mom allow us to sleep in? Where is she anyway? But to be honest, I didn't really care.

"So where did you sneak off to last night?" I asked Eliot as I took a seat on one of the stools.

"Somewhere."

"Where?"

"Somwhere that you shouldn't be bothered about."

"And why is that?"

"Because I said so."

"So, where did you go?" I chuckled when I heard Eliot groan.

"Why do you want to know?"

"Why are you being so shady?"

Eliot just rolled his eyes and finally decided to answer me. "Out with a friend."

"Who?" I asked.

"If I answer that question then you tell me why Calum was in your room last night."

Holy mother of god.

"Wh-what?" I stutterd as a smirk formed on Eliot's face.

"You heard me, Violet. I knew he was in there."

I knew my face was pale right now because I thought no one knew. I thought me and Calum were good at sneaking around.

"Why didn't you tell on us?" I asked.

Eliot sighed and answered. "As much as I don't trust that kid, I trust you. And I know you wouldn't allow him to do something stupid to you. And if he really makes you happy then I guess I should just leave you to it."

I smiled and thanked him. "So are you going to tell me who you went out with now?" I asked just to send him over the edge.

"Piss off," he showed me the finger and made his way upstairs again. I laughed and ate the last few bites of my fruit while making my way upstairs.

I really wanted to do something but I didn't know what to do. I planed on calling Niall and Liam out but then I remembered Liam mentioning something to me about visiting his grandparents or something. He invited me and Niall but I couldn't make it because of my parents.

The only other person I could think of was Zayn. We haven't said a word to each other ever since the day my mom caught us both in my room. I didn't even get the chance to thank him for telling me what really happened with the whole Calum thing.

I don't know if Calum is fine with me hanging out with Zayn considering the fact he likes me. But Zayn didn't remember a word he said to me so I guess it was just something meaningless he said when he was drunk.

I grabbed my phone and decided to text him, asking him if he was free to hang out. He replied that he couldn't leave the house because his parents left him alone with his sisters and asked if I wanted to go over to his place. I replied him, saying that I'll be at his place in about ten minutes.

Since I already had a shower, I just changed my clothes and did my hair. I knew if I told my mom I was going over to Zayn's house, she would kill me. I told Eliot to cover up for me while I was gone. I didn't exactly tell him I was going to Zayn's house, but he didn't need to know that.

I was actually excited to spend my day with Zayn and his sisters. His sisters are the sweetest and I wondered how is Doniya.

Within minutes I was already pulling up at Zayn's driveway. I made my way towards to door and before I could even knock, the door swung open and there stood Safaa, smiling up at me. Her small arms wrapped around my body, pulling me into a hug. I chuckled lightly and hugged her back. "Hi, Safaa. How are you?"

"I'm fine, Violet. What about you?" She pulled away and smiled.

"I'm fine, too," I answered her. I looked up to find Waliyha and Doniya standing at the door, smiling at me too. I smiled back at them and pulled them both into hugs too.

All four of us made our way inside and that's when I realised Zayn wasn't around. Before I could ask the girls anything, I heard loud footsteps descending the stairs. Of course it was Zayn. He had a pair of sweatpants on with a white T-shirt. His hair was down and messy, which he obviously looked good in.

"Hi, Violet," he smiled as he made his way towards me. I smiled back at him as he wrapped him arms around me. Well there has been lots of hugs today but I'm not complaining.

"So what are we doing?" I asked, looking at everyone. I really hoped the girls joined us too because I would love to get to know them more.

"A movie!" Safaa practically screamed.

"What movie?" Zayn asked as we made our way towards the hall. Safaa just shrugged and sat down on the couch.

"What about Jurassic World?" Waliyha asked.

"Alright sure," Zayn said as he started setting everything up. I took a seat on the couch next to Safaa and eventually Zayn joined me. Waliyha and Doniya sat on the other couch.

Through out half of the movie, Zayn got a call so we decided to pause the movie. "Hello?" He answered. "Yes. I'm Zayn," he said as he walked away.

About 15 minutes passed and Zayn still hadn't returned. "Is he okay?" Waliyha asked. I was just about to go check on him when he came back. His face was pale and his eyes were red. His cheeks were tear stained and it was clear that he was crying.

"Zayn. What happened?" I rushed towards him.

He looked at me then his sisters.

"Dad got into a terrible car accident. He didn't make it," his voice cracked as he said those last few words.

Note// Ayyyy new chapter. Sorry it took me so long to update. I'll try to update more often now. BUT 1.64K READS. WHAT EVEN IAKEOSKXOKWKFE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO READS HANGING TREE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. ILY ALL. OKAY BYE.