What If (Liam Payne) {After plot twist} (HIATUS)

Nine

Warning: May contain suggestive language!

Liam's POV

As I watch the building swallow her, I adjust my weight behind the tree. I look around every now and then to see if anyone is watching me lurk awkwardly.

*flashback*

Although the weather is all sad and cloudy,I planned to go jogging from early morning because I don't have courses on Saturday. Plus, Tessa was still asleep when I woke up and I couldn't take her not talking to me anymore. It was hard enough not to wake her up to hear her voice knowing she's free today. So instead of freshening up and relaxing, I ended up thinking and overthinking the whole thing. I found myself jogging in a familiar area. I shook my head to finally realize I'm wandering near their ex apartment.

My thoughts started fueling and my need for a drink was ignited only to be dismissed the moment I saw her car pull by the side of the road. Before I know it, I'm sneaking peeks from behind a tree. She seemed hesitant at first as she stood in front of her car, in her dark outfit, not doing anything. Then, she started taking baby steps and eventually disappeared into the building.

*End of flashback*

I don't know what came up to my mind so that I follow her. Well I probably do. Tessa and I haven't talked a word, even a complete sentence to each other for almost a week. At first I thought it was because of our busy schedules and her work. But then, I noticed that she didn't have coffee with me in the mornings and she locked up in her room straight when she came back home. She even looked thinner than she already is.

I, on the contrary, am getting fat. It's partly because I am stressed but also because of drinking. I freaking don't know why I'm stressed. I've been ignoring my homework lately and I grew nervous, being evoked by the slightest of things. I can't even explain why I'm drinking. I've drank for four or five times this week. I can't even remember.

The moment she entered the building I felt disappointment crawling under my fingertips. I was outrageous and melancholic. My hands fell loose as if they were detached from my body. I knew what she's feeling, what she's going through. I wanted to run to her and hug her so bad, and tell her that I am here for her. But I'm not Harry. She only needs that goddam Harry. Only him. it's got to be Harry. I don't know why she's still hanging on him. All he's done is hurt her all the way through.

As I am overthinking and getting enraged over my own thought, the girl wearing black jeans and a grey sweater appears before me. I rub my eyes to check if I'm not just hallucinating.

Tessa ran out of the building, her phone in her hand and the other one in flying behind her. Barely breathing, she leaned her head on her arm on top of the car, facing the floor. Dark smudged tears began to rain and low sobs follow. I could still her whimpers even though it was drizzling now. Her phone started ringing, but she just ignored it. She didn't even lift her head to see who it was. Her sobs rise again and I feel a thorn ball forming in my throat. She was hurting. She is in so much pain. I know it. Tessa does not normally pull her hair in a messy bun and dress like this. I need to do something

Her hands clench into fists and she starts pounding on the roof and her cries are now louder.

This is it. This is my chance. I should make my appearance now, she needs me now more than ever. She will be relieved to see me despite the fact that she was feeling uneasy around me lately. She will run into my arms and I will hug her and tell her that she will be okay.

God help me.

I make a step forward and start dragging my feet towards her. On the exact same moment, a figure appears, running from the building towards her. I find myself again behind the fucking tree.