Her Secret Best Friend || N.H.

Chapter 21: Heated & Hatred

Hey honey bunches! I'm so sad. Emblem 3 aren't going to the finals and I literally cried for an hour straight and my sister and my parents were laughing at me and I was just bawling my eyes out into my pillow. Here's chappie 21.

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Melanie's POV

I sat down, the boys, Dani, and El waiting for me to start my story.

"When I was younger, we were the perfect family. Mum, Daddy, Ashton and me." I say, finding myself smiling bitterly. "Little did Ash and I know was that behind closed doors, our family wasn't perfect. They'd fight for hours and hours at night but the second they walked out of there, they acted like nothing ever happened."

"Wow, that's something." Dani said, sadly.

"Yeah but I'm not done yet." I say, smiling a bit. "When I turned 7, my parents found no need to hide it from us anymore. They fought right in front of us and I would hug Ash and we'd cry. One day, things got really heated and their fight got physical. My dad had practically threw my mum across the room and Ashton tried to run to her rescue." I say, my voice cracking.

The boys knew what was coming next and their faces began to pale.

"And he hit him. Hard. My mum called the cops and they asked him to leave and he left without hesitation and Ash and I being so young tried to stop him, despite what he did." I sigh. "But after that, we never heard from him again and honestly I will never forgive him. Not now, not ever." I say, feeling the anger rise in me.

We say there, silent for a bit as the others took in the story.

"I'm sorry." Zayn said, quietly.

I laughed bitterly. "I'm not. I swear if I ever see him again I'll kick his ass."

He nodded. I sighed.

"You guys, it was nice hanging out with you. I better get home and start finishing my homework." I say, getting up and plastering a fake smile on my face.

They all got up with me, smiling, their eyes filled with sympathy.

"Well just remember that we're all here for you Mel." Harry said, hugging me.

"Yeah, if you ever need us, you know where we live." Louis said creepily as I hugged him.

I laughed, hugging the rest of them.

"Thanks guys. It means a lot." I say, grabbing my bag that was still on the floor from yesterday.

I walk to the front door, everyone close behind me.

I turn to say goodbye one last time.

"Boys I'll see you soon and Dani, El we need to do something soon." I say, grinning.

"Definitely." they say in unison.

"Do you need a ride?" Niall asked me.

I smiled and shook my head. "Thanks but no thanks. I only live about two blocks away."

"Okay, bye Mel."

"Bye guys."

They closed the door and as soon as I rounded the corner, I ran. I needed to get home.

I needed my big brother.

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Ashton's POV

I sat at home alone, watching the football game. Mum was out, but then again, when isn't she?

I sighed wishing Mel was here but I was happy that she made new friends. Especially when it's her favourite boy band in the world.

I sighed. I really needed to get a girlfriend and some friends instead of hanging out with my sister and her best friend.

Just then my phone buzzed.

Open the door. Mel x

Finally she was home. I quickly jumped over the couch and opened the door to my younger sister, standing there, out of breath and sobbing. She immediately jumped into my arms.

I hugged her back instantly, my brotherly instincts kicking in.

I sighed knowing my sister only cried for two things, over boys and I instantly became mad knowing exactly what this was about. Dad.

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I love this chapter even though it's sad because Ashton plays his big brother role and they've been through so much together as siblings.....awww that makes me think of my brother......I miss my brother now. Excuse me while I call my brother and act like a big baby. Love you guys. x