Torn

Chapter 25: Heartbreaker

*Ariana's POV*

When I woke up I realized Justin had left and my phone was glowing, meaning that I had a new message.

I looked at the message preview, and it said the message was from an unknown number.

I hesitantly unlocked my phone to see it wasn't a text, but a video.

I swallowed hard. I didn't know what to expect from a stranger, but I clicked on it anyways.

*Caitlin's POV*

I had been up all night waiting to see if Ariana had replied, or even read the message.

But there was no luck.

That is, until this morning.

There was no reply, but the footage was short so I don't see what the hold up is.

Oh, wait... Yeah I do see. I can only imagine the amount of pain she's in. It's obvious who and what the video is about. She's probably heartbroken.

Somehow, that gave me hope and satisfaction. I guess the thought of having Justin back to myself made me feel secure, and security is surely what I need.

*Ariana's POV*

All I could see was a blur (from my tears of course).

The moment I saw and heard the video, it felt as if I had been stabbed repeatedly in my heart. It felt like a 100 pound weight was just sitting at the pit of my stomach.

It wasn't just the thought of what happened... but the meaning.

And it was on our anniversary too.

So, is this supposed to mean he's lost feelings for me? That he's been in love with someone else this entire time? Does it mean I'm the only one who actually cares about this relationship?

I don't get it. Just when I thought everything was going perfect, I fall back down again where I started.

Where did I start you ask?

Hurt. Broken. Depressed. Alone.

Those four words I listed will never leave me, they always find their way back somehow. I hate the thought that one word will never make that list.

That word is happy.

I can never be happy for too long, something gets in the way, always. I guess I have to just accept it, because there's nothing I can do about it. That's what hurts the most.

*Justin's POV*

I woke up early to go to the studio.

Somehow, tragic situations turn out to make the best songs.

Who knew?

All I could think about was getting the song going, then getting back home to see Ariana.

She always brings a smile to my face, but I suddenly realize I just bring tears to hers.

I feel a sharp pain through my chest at the reality of how much I hurt her, and she hasn't even faced all the flaws I've made.

I know I'm not good enough for her, obviously. I just don't... I can't let her go, no matter how hard I could try to.

She makes me complete. I couldn't live without her.

I pulled into the driveway and jogged up to the front door. When I unlocked it and went inside, I realized all the lights were still off.

"Ariana?" I called.

I heard a sniff and someone shuffle upstairs.

I went up each step quietly until I got to Ariana's door, which was closed. I opened it as slowly as possible without making a sound.

I saw her laying on her stomach, still in bed with the lights off.

I heard faint cries that made my heart shatter to pieces.

"Ariana?" I whispered quietly, even I was almost convinced I hadn't spoke.

I heard one last sniff before a muffled, "What?" that sounded almost aggressive.

"A-are you okay? What's wrong?" I asked and sat on the bed next to her, beginning to rub her back.

She pushed my hand away quickly. "Don't," she warned, "touch me."

It felt as if I couldn't breathe, my chest and throat kept tightening.

"Baby-"

"Stop it! Quit doing this to me. You can't lead me on, only to hurt me repeatedly Justin." She began to raise her voice. "Is this some sort of joke to you? A game? It's like a pattern that never ends, and I'm sick of it Justin. Sick of it." She yelled, her voice rasping from the amount of emotion she was putting into it.

That's when I realized what she had found out. And that was my biggest fear since it happened.

"I wasn't thinking, I- I didn't know-" I began, but was quickly cut off.

"Just shut up." She spat, clearly disgusted with me.

"I didn't think-" I started, my voice cracking.

"You didn't think what Justin? You didn't think I'd find out? Huh?!" She yelled, tears rushing down her cheeks.

"I- I'm sorry." I choked out.

She wiped her cheeks feverishly and stormed out of the room, slamming the door hard behind her.

I rushed out of the room and downstairs, but soon noticed her car was gone. She was gone.

And honestly, I don't know when or if she's going to come back.

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