Why Try

Part 14: I don't want to go

a/n: the uk might go on lockdown, 🕺 and sry for mistakes

Cameron's Pov:

I woke up by a loud ringing, which was my phone again. I slowly open my eyes to adjust my eyes to the bright light shining in through the cracks of the blinds. I look down to see Ariana sleeping peacefully on my chest, her lips slightly parted and her hair set messily across her face. Her arm laid on top of me as mine wrapped around her protectively.

"Aren't you gonna get that?" She speaks, taking me by surprise since she looks like she was in a deep sleep.

"Oh yeah." I forgot about my phone, I was distracted by her. Like always.

I reach over to my bedside table, one arm still wrapped around her petite body. I roll my eyes at the caller, 'Unknown'.

"Who is it?"Ariana asks with her croaky morning voice.

"Louie." I lie, she nods and places her head onto my pillow as I get up to walk out the room.

"Oh, you answered this time!" His voice invaded my ears and I instantly cringe.

"Yeah, what do you want."

"Hmm I'm not like that attitude, baby." I cringe even more at the nickname.

"The package should arrive in 5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. and now!" As soon as he finished his sentence, there were loud knocks on my door.

"Don't be late." Was the last thing he said before ending the call.

I sigh and put my phone into my pockets, I was already sick of this.

"Hey Ari, I'm gonna go to the store real quick." I say to Ariana but I quickly realise she's asleep, hugging onto my other pillow. She must've been tired.

I change into a hoodie and put the hood up, hoping I wouldn't get noticed by any paps.

I launch downstairs and open my front door, and I'm welcomed by a medium sized cardboard box.

I pick it up and it has a sticky note attached to it,

Package must be delivered before 9am. Do not open and do not be late or images will be leaked. When at location, knock on door 4 times and leave package behind the plant.

I scoff and look around, of course he was going to use those images against me. It bothers me because I don't know if Ariana would want those images out to the public yet, our privacy invaded like that? Hell no.

I flip the box around, trying to find the address but it's not put on there. The fuck? How am I supposed to deliver this shit with an address?

Just on cue, my phone dings and the devil himself messsged me with the address.

1281 Hollow Road.

Probably some rich kid who wants some drugs or some shit.

I get into my car and search up directions to the address, I hope it's not some crazy crackhead that'll kill me. It was just 8:40 and it says I'll be there in about 15 minutes.

Once I arrive, I take a look at the house. It's huge, white and very modern. My guess was probably right. I make sure no ones watching me before I get out and jog to the door. I look for the plant pot and neal down before placing the box behind it, making sure it's hidden. I get up and as I'm about to knock on the door, it swings right open.

"Oh shi-" I cut myself off when I see who opened it. It was a little girl, holding tightly onto a dark brown teddy bear. She looked about 8 in her  pink clothes, she stared at me with dog eyes.

"Hello." She waved. "Uh, hi." I didn't know what to say. "Are you my daddy's girlfriend?" She asked. My eyes widened. "Um- no." I awkwardly chuckled, shuffling back a little so I can escape this moment.

"Yes you are."

"Girl, I'm far from being your daddy's girlfriend." I chuckled and walked closer to my car.

"Eva!" I heard a woman yell from the house. "Is daddy back from work already? Why is the- Oh hello." The woman soon appeared from the house. She looked just like the little girl, but she was wearing an apron. So her dads... cheating? Great to know.

"Can I help you?" She politely asked. I quickly thought of a lie, "Sorry, got the wrong house."

"Oh it's okay, come on Eva. Dads going to be home soon." She spoke to her daughter, signalling her to go inside. She obeyed and just as I was about to walk into my car, I heard her call for me.

"Hey! Everything's in this right?" She whisper yelled the last part. "Uh, I don't know. I just delivered it." I shrugged and she nodded before going back into her house.

Today was... different.

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I arrive home fairly quickly, wanting to be home with Ariana.

I get a call from my manager, Tom or Thomas same thing, why was he calling me? Our relationship... could be better but he barely ever lets me do what I want. I had to beg him to let me have this mini break, though I know it won't last much longer.

"Hello?" I ask.

"Hey, Cameron. I got some news." He days with some emotion in his voice.

"Whats up?" I ask and unlock my front door. I walk into the kitchen and see Ariana making breakfast. I walk up to her and hug her from behind, she rests her head onto my shoulder

Arianas Pov:

I decided to make some breakfast for me and Cameron. I didn't know where she went, I gotta ask her. She's been acting different, she's been jumpy, wearing makeup (I can see right through her, she's lying about wanting to try something different.) I think it might be memories from... there. I didn't want to ask her much, not wanting her to get more upset. Even though she told me what had happened, I want to know if she's okay. I want to know how she feels.

"Now?" She questions into the phone. I can't make out the exact words the person on the other end is saying.

"I can't Tom. You know I can't."

Oh, she's talking to him. That shit head never lets her do anything she wants. She walks away and sits on the kitchen stool by the island.

"Are you crazy?!"

"No.. I don't want to go." I turn back to her in confusion, she's staring into nothing and she listens to his orders.

"Fine.. When?"

"For fucks sake." She sucks in a lot of air and puts her head in her hands.

"Fine, whatever." Was the last thing she said before hanging up.

"You okay?" I ask, she looked up at me and nodded her head.

"What did he say?" I sit next to her and she sighs while I rub her back.

"I have to go on tour..."

a/n: should ariana die?