Breaking Point

21. Truth

Gwen P.O.V.
I knocked nervously on Calum's door, looking down at my phone nervously. The door swung open to reveal an angry Mali-Koa.
"What do you want you little bitch?" I was about to go off at her when I realized that I kinda deserve that.
"Where's Calum?" I asked, ignoring her comment.
"Not with you. Leave. You've hurt him enough." Before I could do anything, she slammed the door in front of my face. This whole situation is fucked up. And now I can't even fix it. I frantically texted Calum, but he didn't answer. I felt the tears forming in my eyes as I knocked on the door again.
"Just let me talk to him!!" I yelled, before breaking down. I sobbed and sobbed until I finally caught my breath, and ran home. Why couldn't her see that I don't love Michael.. Why can't he see that his own sister is lying to his face about he own god damn girlfriend??? If that's what he even thinks of me anymore. Honestly I just wish he would just listen and see what the truth is. I turned to see myself staring back. I looked a mess, my mascara running down my face and hair tousled. I stared at myself for a second. I played with a price of my hair and sighed. I need a change.

I walked out of the hair salon happy as can be. I had taken some of my savings and put it into getting my hair dyed and a nose ring that I now have. My boring brown hair is now half pink and purple and I love it. The little diamond stud in my nose tops it all off. I looked at myself in the mirror one more time before waking out with a stupid grin on my face. I was making my way to my car when I heard a gasp.
"Gwen is that you??!!" I turned to see a shocked Kayla.
"In the flesh." I took her into a hug as she scanned me up and down.
"Why the sudden change???" She asked, pointing at my hair.
"I've always wanted to change it up.. And today was a shitty day so I decided to change it up."
"What happened?" She asked, sitting down at the bench next to us. I sat down next to her and sighed.
"Long story a shirt Calum has a bitchy sister who is trying to ruin our relationship and totally lied to him about what I was doing the other day and then he saw me with a guy and thinks I cheated.... But I never did and never would. And now he believes her." I found my eyes watering on their own but I but my lip to make the urge to cry go away.
"That day is shitty.... But I have an idea." She thought for a second and I nodded for her to go on.
"Well.... His band is playing at this party tomorrow night, at Lauren's Grill and Bar. I say you show him what he's missing out on."
"Good idea... I'll do it. Wanna drive there together?" She nodded and I smiled.
"Ok... So wanna come pick out a dress with me?" She jumped up and pulled me with her.
"Yes!!!"

It's already the night of the party and its an hour away. I brushed out my hair and grabbed the dress me and Kayla picked out. I was surprised that I even look ok in it. It is a pretty tight black dress with a low front and only stripes on the back. I put it on and looked at myself in the mirror. Kayla was right, I do look hot. I grinned at myself before heading to the bathroom for my makeup and hair. After a while of experimenting I decided to settle on a bold smoke eye and curls for my hair. I was truly proud of my self by the time I finished. I only had five minutes so I ran down stairs and threw on my high heels.
Seconds later I heard a car beep and I grabbed my bag from the kitchen and locked the house behind me. I strutted to the car dramatically and raised my hands in the air a I walked.
"How do I look?" I asked, posing.
"Amazing!!!!!! Calum's gonna feel bad." She laughed and started the car. She was wearing a white low cut tight, long sleeve crop top with a cute floral skirt. The car ride was really short as we sang to ATL for some inspiration music.
"We're here" Kayla announced as she pulled up. I nodded and got out of the car as memories flooded back in. Ashton and me forcing Calum to leave, dragging him to the park... I shivered and blocked them out as we made our way into the bar that now looks like a club. When we walked in, I instantly spotted the stage set up. I motioned to it and Kayla nodded. As we made our way slowly to the stage, we received multiple whistles and shouts. But I just rolled my eyes and carried on. Since they were five minutes from playing, we were able to get front row. After a while we were just mindlessly talking with the beers that a group of guys gave us. And without us realizing, the mic came to life as the area filled with people. The stage filled quickly with the four boys. When my eyes finally landed on Calum, my heart ached. His eyes were a little puffy with bags under his eyes, and he just looked miserable. As the intros went on, no one noticed. Maybe it's because I spent so much time with him, that I can tell when something up. But this time I know what's up. I looked away from him and to Luke who was placed in the center of the stage.
"Ok everybody! Our first song with be She Looks So Perfect!!!" Everyone cheered as the song began. I sang along sometimes but I couldn't keep my eyes off of Calum. I haven't even realized two songs passed before Luke's enthusiastic voice came of the speakers again.
"This past week has been a tough one for the band. But when we get mad at each other or hurt, there also comes inspiration. And we want to share these songs with you guys. The first one is Gotta Get Out, followed by a... Special one named Everything I Didn't Say" Well he was right about the tough week. I mean I've been ripping them apart. I watched as they started off Gotta Get Out.