The Way Things Work

Chapter Forty One

Sarah let the coke for Liam slip from her hands as Niall stood behind her. Liam broke away from Danielle as she stumbled off, back onto the dance floor. The tears pricked Sarah's scared eyes as Liam gaped in total shock. 

"Wait, Sa-Sarah."

"Get away from me."

"Please." He grabbed her bicep as she attempted to pull away.

"How would you feel if I kissed someone else?"

"I would be heart broken-"

"Good." She whirled around as the very tips of her hair brushed Liam's reddened cheeks as she tossed her lips onto Niall's. Niall stood motionless as Sarah moved her lips against his.

"That's it!" Liam yelled in anger. He grabbed her arm tightly as he stormed out of the club and back down the street. Both of them had tears in their eyes as the mindlessly paced back to the complex.

"Liam, l-let go! You're hurting me!" She whimpered but he failed to hear as he was deep in concentration. "L-Liam!" She called slightly louder as they got into the elevator.

"What?" He growled.

"You're hurting me!" He quickly released her arm and the deathly look in his eyes softened.

"I'm so sor-Sarah! Wait!" He called as she ran out of the lift and down the hall. She fumbled with the key and dropped it and slid her back down the door. Her word were engulfed but sobs and replaced by tears. "Sarah." He breathed out as he touched her arm, causing her to flinch. When she moved he cautiously moved her sleeve to reveal a fresh bruise around the tip of her arm. "I'm-I'm so sorry, please don't leave me. I love you."

"I love you too." She whispered as she pulled him close. He picked her up and unlocked the door. He walked in and set her on the bed. 

"I swear that I was walking back when she kissed me. She was mumbling about revenge and then kissed me."

"I believe you. I'm so sorry Liam."

"Me too Sarah."