Things Fall Apart {Haylor}

Chapter 15

TAYLOR'S POV

"S- stop calling me."

"I like to see you scared babe.."

I swallowed and took a shaky breath.

"Don't call me babe..I- I'm married."

The person chuckled and sighed.

"Oh my sweet little Taylor...you're not going to be for long."

"W- what do you mean?!"

"Bye baby..."

I wanted to press on for an answer but before I could say anything, the person hung up. I shakily ran my fingers through my hair. What did this person want from me?

"Taylor?"

I turned around to see Harry standing at the door, with a worried expression. He walked closer to me and held my hand.

"N- no...nothing's wrong."

"Calm down Tay I didn't even ask if anything's wrong."

I rested my head on Harry's shoulder and sighed. He wrapped his arms around me while I closed my eyes. I've been so stressed out recently...the person has been texting and calling me nonstop. What the fuck does he want?

"Who were you texting babe?"

I froze and let out a forced laugh.

"Oh it was...uh..Selena."

"Tay I'm not dumb..who were you texting? You seemed really anxious after you read the message."

"Uh...it was...my mom?"

I said in more of a question. He sighed looked into my eyes.

"Really Taylor? That's the best you could come up with? Why are you being so secretive about this?"

"I'm not being secretive about anything."

He frowned as I looked away, not wanting him to see through my lie. But he already knew I was lying and cupped my cheek so I was looking at him.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong.."

"Stop lying to me Tay...please."

He pulled me into a warm hug and I shook my head.

"I told you nothing's wrong. Stop talking about it."

Just then my phone buzzed again and I looked down to see that it was from the person. Again.

"Wait...who's this- You're cheating on me?!"

"What?! Harry I would never-"

"Then who are you texting?!"

"It's...my..f- friend."

He sighed and crossed his arms.

"You're still lying to me? We promised not to keep secrets from each other!"

"I know but I can't tell you!"

Tears of frustration streamed down my face and I furiously wiped them away. If I told Harry about the calls and texts I get, the person would definitely do whatever it takes to hurt him. I didn't want Harry to get hurt because of me. I needed to keep him safe.

"I- I can't tell you..."

Harry turned away from me.

"You're up to something. Tell me Taylor. Who is that?"

"I- I told you..it's one o- of my friends."

"STOP LYING TO ME!"

Harry exploded as he flung his arms around and glared at me with dark eyes. I flinched and hid my face in my hands. I haven't seen Harry this mad before...other than the time when he was drunk. Harry ran his hands through his hair, trying to calm himself down.