Catfish

Chapter 5

"I'm gonna go," I quickly ran out of that restaurant without looking back. I can't be in there with him. Famous or not.

Lucky for me I got a cab quick. I texted Ashley and told her she can stay and I'll meet her at home. I wasn't going to take anymore of that. I literally wanted to break down then and there but I didn't want to do it in front of a snotty can driver.

I paid the old man and got out once we reached my apartment building. I ran to the elevator and up to my room. After I shut the door behind me, I lost it. I cried for what seemed to be hours. Justin holding my thigh was the worst feeling ever. It didn't feel right, I don't want anyone touching me like that.

I wanted to call Liam but I knew he'd be sleeping right now. I got on our instant messaging site and left him a message for when he woke up.

Dcp1006 : Liam babe, please answer once you wake up. I need you...

I slumped down in my chair and wipe my tears. I went back to my room and changed into something more comfortable. I threw on sweatpants and a sweatshirt. I pulled my hair back and went to the kitchen. I heard a sudden ding from my computer. I ran back to the desk and Liam had replied.

LPayne10 : I'm up baby, what's wrong?

Dcp1006 : Just tell me that you love me and that you don't want to leave me. please..

LPayne10: I love you Dani. More than anything in this world. No matter how far we live from each other, you are so close to my heart. I never want to leave you. I will be with you soon babe I promise <3

Dcp1006 : When?

LPayne10 : Soon love. Soon.

Soon.

I just want to see him now. I know he can't skype and I know the days I will be able to go to London, he won't be there because of a gig, but I want to see him. I look through his profile pictures and admire is beautiful smile. His adorable brown eyes and the cute birthmark on his neck. He doesn't have many pictures but these are enough.

I don't respond to his last message. I just want to sleep and get this off my mind. I can't handle everything that's been going on. I shut off my computer and lay my head on the desk.

"Why me," I cry.

"Danielle," I hear Ashley's heels walk over to me. I don't even bother to look up.

"Hey Danielle, what happened over there?"

"You know why I left," I scoff.

"I'm sorry." she sighs.

"You don't need to be sorry," I say and look up at her with my blood shot red eyes.

"Oh my goodness," she pulls me into her arms and I begin to cry again. She strokes my hair with her hands and I hug her tighter.

"I want Liam," I cry into her shoulder like a child.

She doesn't say anything but I can already tell the expression she has on her face. She's annoyed but doesn't pester me about it. She understands I love him, but doesn't think he is the person I think I am talking to. I know he is and I know Liam would never lie to me.

"Danielle," she says.

"I know what your going to say," I cut her off, "but I don't want to hear it."

"But Danielle, I don't believe he is who you think he is," she unlatches away from me.

"You don't know him," I defend.

"Neither do you! Why are you so naïve?"

"I am not. I know him. I've been dating him for a year now," I almost shout. She's really getting under my skin.

"Online! you've never seen his face," she argues.

"It doesn't matter! I don't need to see his face to know how I feel about him. And if you're going to keep trying to tell me he isn't who I think he is then fine, don't bother talking to me," I march away from her and slam my bedroom door.

I know Ashley means no wrong but I can't stand her always telling me Liam is an imposter and he's probably some weirdo. But why would some weirdo keep this up for a year now. I've talked to Liam on the phone before and he doesn't sound like a weirdo or a bum. He sounds like adorable and his age which is 19. About to be 20 in 2 months.

I just really need to see him. I can't bare the distance any longer.

Text Message From: Liam <3

*Hey babe, I hope you are ok. Um I can't fly in this week. I've got another gig and interview..sorry. I love you*

I didn't even bother to reply. He's always busy with his "band". Maybe Ashley was right. What if he isn't who he says he is?