Liar, Liar

Chapter 30 : I Don't Hate You

Ella's POV :

I took the bottle of water from Jake's hand and chugged it down. 

"Thirsty?" Jake laughed. I punched him in the arm.

"I'm scared as h*** right now. I don't think I can do this." I said pacing back and forth. We were in the dressing room in the studio. 

"Yes, you can. You're here now Ella, no going back." He said. I looked into his eyes, he was worried, I could tell. But he was trying to cover it all up. 

"I don't know." I whispered and ran my fingers through my hair. Jake pulled me into a hug. I buried my face into his chest. I felt like I was going to cry, but I didn't want to. I wanted to suck it up, be strong for once. 

"C'mon let's go." Jake said. I looked into the mirror one more time and fixed my hair. He grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the room. There were people running around everywhere trying to prepare for the show. I took at deep breath.

In only minutes, my secret would be out in the world.

Everyone would know the real me.

Jake and I pushed through the crowd and found the couch where we were supposed to wait. I was the last person to be interviewed. I wonder who the other person is. Hopefully a famous person. I would love to meet someone famous.

"I'm going to go to the restroom. I'll be right back." I said getting up. I walked over to a man whose back was to me. I tapped his shoulder.

"Excuse me but where are the restrooms?" I asked. The man turned around and I saw a familiar face.

"Paul." I said breathless. 

"El-" I cut him off and hugged him. I missed him so much. We were so close, and we never got to say goodbye. I pulled away from the hug.

"How've you been?" I smiled.

"I've been doing just fine, thank you. How about you?" He asked.

"I've been doing alright." I said. He just nodded I could tell he was concerned.

He cleared his throat. "So, to answer your question, go down this hallway and it's on your left." I nodded and walked away. I stopped in my tracks.

"The boys. If you're here.. They are too, aren't they?" I said turning around. Paul's facial expression changed.

"Yes,  they are also getting interviewed today." He said.  I nodded and started to walk again.

"Of course they are." I mumbled.

After I used the bathroom, I literally ran back to Jake. I was not taking my chances to run into one of them. I sat down next to Jake and put my head in my hands.

"What's wrong?" He asked. 

"What do you think?" I snapped.

"No.." He said shocked.

"Yes."

"They're her-"

"Yep." 

Jake just shook his head.

"Everywhere I go, Jake. They show up. And of course they just have to show up on probably the most nerve racking day of my life." I said quickly.

"Ella, I don't think it's a bad thing. Maybe it's a sign." He said. I didn't reply to what he said. Because guess who I saw in the corner of my eye?

I turned my head to see them more clearly. They were all talking to Paul. I caught Harry's eye and he smiled warmly at me. I put my head down. Jake's hand grabbed onto mine.

"Stay cool, they're coming." He whispered. I just shook my head back and forth. Jake tightened his grip on my hand. I felt a hand on my shoulder. I slowly raised my head and looked up.

I saw Harry, Liam, Zayn, Louis, and Niall. They all smiled at me, but Niall had a worried look in his eyes. 

"Hey guys." I said quietly. They all sat around me and Jake.

"You doing ok?" Harry asked. I just nodded my head.

"Listen, Ella. We just wanted to say we're so proud of you." Harry said.

"You are?" I said breathless. They all nodded in response.

"And we know it must be really overwhelming, plus with us here even more. We don't want to make you worried." He said.

"You guys do know I don't hate you, right?" I said slowly. 

"Yeah, but you don't exactly like us-"

"Yes, I do. I have just been different lately, you guys know it. And I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you, I really am. I'm trying to get better now." I said.

They all stayed quiet.

"Ella, can I talk to you in private?" Niall said. I opened my mouth to reply but was interrupted by the stage director. He told the boys they had to go on now. And they were gone. 

I sighed. "Are you going to talk to him?" Jake asked.

"I have to, I need to clear things up." I said.

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Authors Note :

Hey guys, sorry it took me so long to update. I've been busy with the family. Guess what's coming up? MY 13TH BIRTHDAY THATS WHAT.  Yeah, no big deal. It's just IN SEVEN DAYS. 

Uh, so yeah. More is coming. Again, this story will be over in the next couple of updates. 

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~Sam