Holding Me This Way n.h

Chapter 26

* Niall's p.o.v. *

Anger.

The only feeling running through my mind and body. Maybe mixed with a little bit of confusion and sadness. How could this have happened? How does someone just change in such a short period of time and then gain the power to win someone back after abusing them for years? That just wasn't right.

"Why couldn't you have told me before I brought you back here? I should have left you there with the man you fell for." I couldn't stop the words that came from my mouth.

I froze, looking over at her. Her expression changed not into anger, into hurt. It seemed as the color drained from her face, and you could see the pain in her eyes.

"No, Liz. I didn't mean to say that. I did not mean that." I said quickly, reaching for her but she just pulled away.

"No. It's alright. If that's really how you feel, I'll go back. It's safer for Diana anyway. I don't know how she's doing." She said.

Diana? What?

"No!! I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to say that. I don't mean it. I would not leave you with him ever. Just because he didn't hurt you in the time you were there doesn't mean he wouldn't." I said.

"It's okay. I know how you can get when you're angry." She said softly.

"That's no excuse. I'm so sorry, princess." I said, pulling her into a hug.

She hugged me back tightly, letting out a sigh. "We need to stop doing this. It kills me."

"Same here. I agree. Enough of this." I agreed, kissing her forehead.

"Who's Diana?" I asked her, fixing her blonde curls that grew since the last time I saw her.

"She was working for James. One of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She was so lovely. I hope that he didn't hurt her. I don't think he's home yet though." Liz said, smiling at her thoughts but I then watched her beautiful smile disappear.

"If he did, I would have to jump in." I smirked, making her giggle.

* Liz's p.o.v. *

"Can we go to Liam's? I asked Niall, looking over at him.

"Of course, love. I feel kinda selfish because I didn't even tell anyone you were okay." He said sheepishly, a cute blush rising to his cheeks.

"Don't be. They will all figure out I'm okay today." I smiled.

We got to Liam's flat and knocked on the door. I couldn't contain my excitement. I was practically bouncing up and down, waiting for him to come.

He opened the door and I smiled. "Surprise!"

"Liz!" He pulled me into a huge bone crushing hug. "H-how?"

"Well. You can thank Niall." I grinned, looking behind me at the smiling, proud Irishman.

"You found her? You two are back?" He asked. "Just come in. I have many, many questions."

We ended up discussing everything over tea, because Liam was very curious. I was overwhelmed by questions and so was Niall.

"Why didn't you call anyone while you were there.... with your cell phone?!" He asked me.

"Do you think I'm stupid or something?! I would if I could!" I said.

"So, what to do now?" Liam asked.

"I'm just relaxing because I can finally breath without stress or worry." I smiled, leaning into Niall, sighing.