Catfish

Chapter 6

Today is Liam's birthday. He was supposed to fly in today but he canceled on me. Again. He said he had another gig somewhere in Dublin and an "interview". I was really excited and had been excited about seeing him but it doesn't surprise me anymore that he can't come to California because of this "band". That he's in. He seems to be always having gigs at the wrong time. I mean, how well-know is his band anyway? If it was a big famous band, I'm sure I would have heard of it. I'm sure Liam isn't famous like the stars here. He would have told me if he was. I'm sure of it.

I jumped out of my trance and into the shower. It was rest day. No rehearsals or anything. Pure peace and bliss tonight. The hot water really relaxed my muscles and I felt much better. Yesterday was not my spot and I'm glad I left before Justin thought of doing anything else. I hate famous people and how they think they can get any woman they want. I am not that girl that get with all these stars, even though I'm surrounded by them at all my gigs. Most of those ones I've background danced for are either girls or married. I've never experienced anything with any of the famous people I've met like I did last night with Justin. Especially since I'm in a relationship.

After my shower I got dressed and texted Liam. I'm sure he's rehearsing.

To Liam <3

*Happy Birthday Babe! I love you, I hope you have a wonderful day even though you won't be here..*

I don't regret the text. Maybe he will feel bad about not coming and reschedule a trip and visit me. I know I sound desperate to see him, but its been a year since this online relationship. I just want to be able to have a stable and normal relationship. I want to meet him face to face to discuss the future, if I even have one with him.

I got a pretty quick reply back from him.

From: Liam <3

*Thanks Babe :) I love you too.*

Well. I guess it didn't get through to him. I finally decide on sweatpants and a JawBreaking t-shirt after overthinking this whole thing about my plans with Liam. I leave my phone in my room and head out into the kitchen.

"Morning," Ashley greets as she holds a cup of coffee I hand.

"Hey," I say and grab a bowl from the cupboard.

"Are you still upset with me?" she frowns. I shrug and poor the cereal and milk into my bowl.

I take in a spoonful and cherish it. I didn't even eat last night because I left so soon.

"Danielle," she sounds upset because I'm not talking to her. Good. What she said last night wasn't necessary on
my part at least.

"I don't want to talk about it," I play with the flakes in my bowl not looking up to her. I'm upset because of what she said last night and what Liam told me about not being able to come.

"Look I'm sorry. For everything. For trying to get you to actually get with Justin and talking bad about Liam. I can see how much you actually care about him that you got angry with me," she sighs and walks over to the sink.

I take in another spoonful as she continues, "and because you turned down Justin Timberlake for him!"

"Yeah well," I finish the food in my mouth, "I'm a loyal person. I would never leave Liam for anyone famous. Plus you know how much I despise the all the famous people."

She lightly laughs. I feel her come behind me as she hugs me tight.

"You still mad?" she lays her head on my back.

"I guess not," I laugh.

"Yay!" She lets go and claps her hands together.

I roll my eyes and finish my cereal. Ashley didn't wash her mug so I wash it along with my bowl leaving the kitchen clean. She's not a bad roommate. She's very clean as well and we can both be messy at times. She's tolerable.

"Oh my goodness!" She gasps.

"What?" I dry my hands on my sweats.

"My show! I didn't watch the new episode," she says panicking.

"What show?" I ask. Ashley watches a lot of TV. I'm not really into watching it.

"Catfish."

"Catfish?" I snarl, "what's that."

"It's a show about people who date online and these two guys, Nev and Max get emails everyday from people with online relationships who want to finally meet they're online love. They help them find out who they're talking to and get them to meet up," I almost think she's joking and making fun of me.

"Are you fooling me?" I raise my brow.

"No! I'm serious," her voices raises a bit, "come sit and watch."

"No thanks," I laugh, "I'm gonna go clean my room." I walk away into my room and fix my bed. I finish and add the last small fuzzy pillow on. I sit on the edge and decide on texting Liam.

* I hope your day has been good. Hope everything's well. I love you.*

I don't get the immediate reply I expected like I got this morning, but I let it slide. He's probably at rehearsal or that "interview".

"Danielle!" Ashley screeches.

"What?" I call from my room.

"Liam!" she shouts. Liam?

I speed walk to the living room where she's located on the couch.

"What do you mean Liam?" I ask.

"There!" she points to the TV, "that's him! He's on the TV!"

I get closer and notice the tall beige haired, brown eyed, beautiful smile from the internet. But how?

What is this? Is this a joke?