David called Maddy the next morning, but she didn't pick up. He began to panic, until she sent him a text.
Maddy: Sorry i'm getting my hair cut
David: I'm really sorry about last night, I promise i'll make it up to you
Maddy: It's ok, you're allowed to have business calls, I overreacted lmao
David felt a wave of guilt for lying to Maddy. He almost came clean via text, but then decided against it, thinking it would ruin everything. He also felt guilty for Maddy saying she overreacted, when if anything, she probably under-reacted. He was holding a secret from her, which made him afraid to even see her out of fear that she would continue to realize that something was up. After all, she had already caught on after one night of David "acting weird". David did what anyone who wanted to not look shady while doing something that was, well, shady, would do and made plans with Maddy he knew he would cancel.
David: Can I come over tonight?
Maddy: Yes (:
David: Nice smiley
Maddy: I learned from the best
David felt terrible doing this to Maddy, but he genuinely did have to meet with his manager that night. At least i'm not going to Liza's. He thought.
Maddy was in line at target when she got a text from David.
David: Jack needs to meet again tonight, i'm so sorry
Maddy locked her phone and put it in her purse, deciding not to waste her energy right now. She did what she always did, and decided to clear her head before responding to David. She left target and went home, changing into workout clothes and going for a run. When she returned, she unplugged her headphones from her phone and sat on the couch. She felt better, and responded.
Maddy: It's ok, just keep me posted, ok?
David: Will do
David didn't text Maddy for the rest of the night, or the entirety of the next day. I can't be that mad if i'm not texting him, either. Maddy thought to herself, as she went to sleep. The next day she texted him.
Maddy: Hey
David: I am so sorry, I was so busy yesterday
David: this week is going to be really busy for me
Maddy: The whole week?
David: Yes
Maddy sat for a second before deciding to pry deeper for her own sanity
Maddy: Is everything ok?
David: Yeah, why?
Maddy: Because we've hung out almost every day and talked every day since we started seeing each other, you never cancel plans and you've cancelled twice... I'm not saying you're not allowed to i'm just saying this isn't like you
David: I know, just trust me, ok?
Maddy: Can you give me like, any details on anything?
David: This week i'm just doing a lot of filming and editing, and this is the week I have to go to Chicago and NYC
Red flag. Maddy thought. David always edited at her house, or invited her over while he edited at his. It had never kept them apart before, but text wasn't the best way to discuss.
Maddy: Can we talk on the phone later?
David: Yes, i'll call you later, ok?
Maddy: Ok
Sure enough, David did call Maddy at around 10pm. The conversation was hardly productive, as Maddy could hear David typing on both his phone screen and his laptop throughout the entire conversation while giving her brief, one word answers. All she had gotten out of him was that he had to travel this week, one for a brand deal and one to help a friend from home with a surprise.
"I'm gonna go to bed, i'll talk to you later" Maddy finally said, after David didn't respond to one of her questions and typed instead.
"Goodnight" He responded
"Goodnight" Maddy said, locking her phone
She had a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach that something was wrong.
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The next chapter is the last, might post it later today idk
