The Fatal Flaw | LT

XLVII

CHAPTER XLVII

December

I know I had to face the inevitable soon.

The check-up earlier at the hospital was just a confirmation, a push that I need to break up with Louis soon.

I stare at the nothingness of my ceiling, it was like me. Empty, empty at the thought of losing Louis but it's for the best. It's for him.

There are millions of scenarios that were playing in my head as I lay in bed. I knew I wasn't going to get enough sleep tonight as the nerves were preventing me to do so, but I needed to. I needed the energy for tomorrow.

I had the urge to ask Harry to come with me but I wanted to do this alone. I want to face him alone.

I wanted to open my phone and text Louis that I was coming over tomorrow but maybe the unexpectedness will be my advantage.

Finally, the deep slumber drew me in as I cried myself to sleep.

-

"Hey, I'm going to Manchester for a little bit but I'll probably be back by noon or a little after lunch." I said to Harry as I stood in his doorway with my leggings and oversized Manchester sweatshirt that I stole from Niall. I put a little effort on my shoes, going for my heeled boots.

It wasn't much but I would be crying whatever may happen, so I needed to be comfortable at least.

"Okay. Be safe, okay? Call me if you need me." Harry said as he walked towards me with a smile. He gave me a hug and a kiss on the forehead before going back to his usual position in front of his TV.

My parents were at work and I purposely avoided them so I won't explain what I have to do. I was still preparing for it and I surely need to tell them by plans, but today wasn't it.

As I hop on my car, the memories of Louis singing in the driver's seat hit me like a tidal wave. Tears welled up in my eyes but I reminded myself that this was for him.

Do you ever notice that when you want to get somewhere fast, time fastens up? But when you're dreading to be somewhere, time slows down?

That's what I felt when I was driving to Manchester, the one hour drive went quicker than I wished as I parked my car in front of Louis' apartment.

"I can do this." I breathed out as I gripped on the steering wheel. "If you love him so much, you need to let him go."

I was prolonging my moment of silence as I sat in my car but luck wasn't on my side when Liam burst out to the door.

He stopped when he noticed my car parked at the side of the street but he did a double take as if he didn't believe that I was there.

I forced myself to get out of the car, slamming the door way too hard for my liking. I flinched a bit at the impact before strutting towards Liam with an awkward smile.

"Hey." I cleared my throat. "Is Louis in?"

"Yeah, yeah." He nodded before giving me a hug. "I'm glad you're here."

Well you won't be hugging me when you knew I was going to break your best friend heart. Of course I didn't say that so I settled on a nod before taking a deep breath and walking towards the door.

I didn't bother knocking and I was glad that no one was around. Zayn's car wasn't at the driveway so maybe he was out with Perrie, either way I'm glad for the privacy.

My knees were shaking as I climb up the stairs to Louis' room. I was surprised I didn't fall.

I just stared at the door for a few minutes before finally gaining the courage to bring my hand up and knock.