The Downfall [h.s]

Chapter 40;

Holly's POV.

I was relaxed. Martini on one side, book in my hand, miu miu sunglasses on, body covered in sun lotion. It was hot.. Extremely hot compared to London right now.

I sat on a sun lounger in Portugal smiling at the sea. My nose was just about heeled now, the bruise on my ribs from where I was pushed into the door handle almost faded.

I'd been here four days, three days left. I tried not to think about home, or anyone. My phone was off during the day, I'd turn it on before I went to sleep to find apologetic texts from Harry but I'd sworn to myself that I wouldn't reply, not while I was clearing my head.

I couldn't because, he wasn't there.

Eleanor and Gemma tried to get in contact too, I'd sent them both a text saying I was out of the country and I'd see them once I was back, not trusting anyone enough to tell them where I was in case they slipped it to Harry. I knew if he found out he'd fly out.

"Another?" The cute bar tender offered.

"No, I'm okay thank you." I smiled.

He nodded taking my empty martini glass away whilst I carried on reading my book and soaking up the Portuguese sun.

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Harry's POV

I didn't know where holly was and it was driving me insane. I knew she needed space, I knew she needed time to figure everything out but I was going out of my mind.

I'd rang Eleanor, Gemma, even Sophia to see if anyone knew where she was but they too weren't told about her location.

I performed on a television show then went to a radio show, after that I was driven to a photoshoot which was followed by a magazine interview. The entire time my mind was else where, thinking about her, what she was doing, where she was right now.

"Any word?" I sigh carrying in some Chinese for myself, Gemma and Isobel later on that night.

"Nope, I really don't think she wants to be found at the moment," Gemma sighed setting out a plate for us both and a Minnie Mouse one for Isobel.

"I know, it's making me crazy."

"She.. sent me a photo of the sea, at least she's somewhere hot.."

"What sea did it look like? Did she look as if she was in America or-"

"It was just of sand and sea Harry, pretty much like many beaches around the world, I couldn't tell you which one." She rolls her eyes.

I was being crazy. Not having contact with her was driving m crazy.

Gemma laughed a little, swirling some noodles around her fork.

"What?" I frown. "Why are you laughing?"

I forked some chicken and noodles onto my plate as she shook her head

"I just find it funny how you're acting, you're going crazy because she's not contacting you.. a little hypocritical don't you think? Now you know how she felt all those nights when you were LA and hadn't bothered to look twice at your phone."

Her words hit me strong. She was right, so right. I was getting a sweet taste of my own medicine, this must have been how she felt all of those times, it made me open my eyes, made me realise why she got so angry with me, I couldn't see it and I treated her so badly.

"I think I'm losing her Gem," My fingers combed my hair, appetite gone.

Gemma looked at me, her eyes not really revealing any emotion. "I think you might have," Even though I knew I was in the wrong, and i wasn't looking for sympathy her words still hurt.

I swallowed looking down at my food when my phone vibrated.

Holly: Back in England. Need to see you, come over tomorrow.

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A/N:

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The cover for The Wakeup Call has been posted along with a little quote. Not long until this book is finished and that one is started! Yay..

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