𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐍 ➥ 𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐄

showcase

The girls and I started getting ready. We were so stoked that we got to go first. We had to make this count. I was in a good mood and then I got a phone call.

It was Jonnie.

"Hey Jon, what's up? The show is about to start." I heard sniffling on the other line. It was Cat sobbing and Jonnie crying, "Jonnie?"

"We can't come. Dad-dad-I cant even say it. Perrie I'm so sorry but he killed mom." I hung up.

My heart dropped
I stuttered
I was crying
I fell on my knees.
I went to my dressing room and started to-

"Perrie,"

"No. I don't think I can perform Jade."

"Why not! We're counting on you! We'll fail! I-."

"Jade! Stop. I'm not going out there!"

"WHY PERRIE?! We worked so hard for this and now you're just cutting us off! Not coo-"

"Jade. My dad, he-he killed my mom." I shouted back, "you know how hard that is for me? Do you?!"

"I'm so sorry. We'll explain everything after the show to our teacher. It's fine." Her eyes landed on the razor I was holding.

"Perrie!" She hugged me and I didn't resist. Instead I dropped the razor and started falling down to the floor with blood dripping out.

*

We were practicing our song and we just heard a faint scream. Liam and I went to check it out. Jade was crying and Perrie was lying there lifeless.

"Jade? Jade?! What happened?" I started to shake Perrie up and then I saw a pool of blood in the corner.

"Zayn. Go get the nurse." Liam cradled Perrie in his arms and Jade sat there on the floor crying her heart out.

"She's going to be okay right? She had to be. I barely know her but I can't even imagine what life would be without her." Jade sobbed stroking Perrie's hair.

I came back with the nurse and the brought Perrie to a room so they can bandage her up.

"I talked to Ms Hart. She said we could perform last." We walked to the room where Perrie was being held and we all stood by her side.

"How is she?" Liam asked the nurse.

"Darling, it seems like she cut herself more than once. There are scars everywhere on her body. Bruises covering from head to toe with makeup. And so much more harm in her body. There's a lot more injuries. You have to rush her to the hospital right after. I'll leave you guys here." Mr Jenson reassured that Perrie'll be okay.

Her eyes started fluttering.

"Where am I? I need to go home. My mom died. My dad. Oh that bloody fucking scumbag! I'll kill him! ILL KILL HIM!" Perrie said as soon as she woke up. Anger lighting her soul.

"Perrie, calm down. Your body still needs rest. And we bandaged up your wrist." Jade said pointing to the white cloth over her wrist.

A few minutes passed by and Liam followed Jade out to get ready for the showcase.

"Zayn," her ocean eyes met mine, "can you please not tell anyone about my situation. And make sure this word doesn't get around. Please."

"Per, I cant assure that. I wont do that. Everyone needs to know."

"Zayn! Don't you get it? I'll be even more affected by this. I'll be teased, taunted, and bullied even more. So please just don't tell anyone. I'm begging you."

"Perrie," i looked at her state, "I'll make sure this doesn't get out."

She ran up to me and hugged me. A part of me needed her.

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." Liam came in the room and we separated.

"Well, we should get going." Awkwardness flashed everywhere in the room.

"Zayn, we're up next."

Perrie took her place in the audience.

Front row.

I was surprised she was able to come, considering her condition. And front row? There were seats open? Now this performance really has to be something.

I looked at Perrie that whole time. Her blush can be seen from a mile away.

We wrapped up the song and she got up from her seat to meet up backstage.