The Painter | L.T [A.U]

Eighteen

~Melissa~

Louis and I were in my room watching some tv.

"Harry came to my place yesterday," Louis remarked. "Really? What happened?"

"He just visited, that's all. We talked for a while. That's why I didn't answer your call. But, it made me feel guiltier about you breaking up with him for me," he sighed.

"We can work this out. Trust me," he added. I smiled and I leaned on his shoulder.

"I'm doing it soon," I said. I've been thinking how I'm going to tell him.

~Harry~

I called Jenna. I asked her if she was with Melissa and she said no, again. Melissa is up to something, and I'm going to find out.

"Harry, did you hear what I just asked you?" Gemma asked.

"What? No, I didn't, sorry."

"I asked if Melissa is coming to eat dinner."

"No, she can't." I got up from the couch and grabbed my car keys.

"Where are you going?"

"Find out what Melissa is up to," I said and slammed the door. I ran to my car and quickly drove out.

I quickly pulled up in Melissa's driveway and got out right after the car stopped.

I sped-walked to the front door and before I knocked, I ran my hand through my hair.

The door opened to reveal Toni standing there.

"What's up? Come in," he said. I walked in. "Where's Melissa?"

"I think she's in her room-"

"Okay," I said and made my way up to her room. I opened her door. I saw Melissa leaning on Louis in her bed while watching TV. They didn't even notice me.

"What the hell?!" Louis's eyes widened and Mel quickly got up.

"Harry, this isn't what it looks like," Melissa said.

"No, I know what it looks like! You chose him over me! I invited you to have dinner with my family and I, but you said you had plans with Jenna! I called Jenna and she said she didn't have plans with you! You ditched your boyfriend for this.... my friend!"

"I-"

"Why? Why did you do this?"

"Harry, Louis and I are just friends."

"Sure. He is my friend, too but I don't choose him over you! You know what? Why don't you continue with your perfect night."

"Harry," Louis started. "What?" I spat.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean for this to happen. I never knew you had asked her in the first place, I came to her house."

"Im not blaming you," I sighed. "What about Jenna? You clearly said you had plans with her but she said you didn't!"

"We did, but they got canceled."

"Bullshit. I called her after I dropped you off! She said you didn't and you're lying to me! She said you have plans on Sunday to go shopping! Not today!"

"Harry, can we talk about this later?"

"I'll be back," I said and stormed out.

~Louis~

"I'm sorry about that," Mel muttered. "It's okay. But why did you lie?"

"I didn't want to hang out with him and his family shortly before I would dump him."

"Oh."

Mel and I were in silence for quite a while.

I couldn't stop thinking about how everything would go. How would Harry take the break up? What about Mel's parents?

My phone rang and I looked at the caller ID. It was my mum.

"Who is it?" Mel asked.

"My mum. Can I go to the balcony and talk there?"

"Yeah."

I walked outside and answered the call.

"Hey, mum. How are you?"

"I'm okay. How have you been?"

"Fine. Noah said he's moving to Doncaster with me."

"That's great!" I could tell something was off.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes, I am," she sighed.

"I know you aren't."

"I am. I just wanted to check up on you."

"Well, thanks. But please tell me what's wrong?"

"Fine," she sighed. "I can't pay Fizzy and Lotties' school fees. They've risen so much! I think they're gonna have to drop out. They won't be able to attend the next school year," she said and I could tell she was about to cry. They really want to go to college and have a career. My mum wants her to go to college and follow their dreams, and I know they both will be very, very upset if they have to drop out.

"What about Daisy, and Phoebe?"

"Their fees stayed the same. Good thing I don't have to pay until school starts but, I also have to pay for their school lunch, and I still have to pay the hospital bill from when Ernest and Doris were born."

"How much is the bill?"

"Well, because they are two, it's $2,567. I might have to work over night as well."

"Don't worry." I was going to give her the money Mr.Fuentes had given me for painting his house. They need it more than I do.

"What do you mean? I can't just forget about it."

"I'll call you back later, okay? I love you." I ended the call. I walked back to Mel and told her,"I have to go. I'll see you soon, okay?" She nodded and I left her room.

I walked downstairs and Toni and Harry were in the living room talking.

"What are you doing here? Your job here is finished and there's no need for you to be here!" I turned around to find Mr.Fuentes standing there with his arms crossed waiting for an answer.

Yep, he sure hates me.

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(A/N) I actually enjoyed writing this chapter!

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