Starstruck | C.H

31. F*** You

I on the other hand was sat at the edge of the seat, ankles crossed, sat up right and constantly cracking my fingers out of nerves. My eyes trailed to the clock on the wall, and it felt like time had frozen I had been here that long.

There was a click and the door to Chris' office opened. He stood there, arms folded. He didn't even have to say anything. Calum and I stood up simultaneously, glancing at each other briefly. I felt like I was at school and had been sent to the principles office for misbehaving. And trust me, I know that feeling. I wasn't the most willing student.

I walked in first, taking a seat, and Calum sat next to me. I did notice he scooted the chair closer to me. 

Chris took his time taking his seat. Fairs to him though, I don't blame him, I've waisted his time too.

"So, care to explain to me when this happened?" He asked, leaning on his desk.

"It-" I started to talk but Calum held his hand up to stop me. 

"This hasn't got anything to do with Sophia. You honestly thought bringing a beautiful girl like her into my life wouldn't make me fall for her?" Calum said in a 'duh' like tone.

I blushed slightly. 

"Calum. I thought you were that broken and messed up that no one would ever change you. My aim with Sophia was to use her as a way to bring you back to your old ways. Which she has apparently done more than that. I specifically said no romance." I looked at Calum and he grew angrier every word he spoke.

"Just-" He started.

But there was anger filling inside of me too, "Calum. Let me say something please." I looked at him and he nodded.

"You mean to tell me, I was only being used as a pity project for one of your clients and you never had any intention to keep me on afterwards." I said in disgust. I can't believe this.

"Well, I always thought you were talented Sophia but you're nothing special. I was considering a possibility of keeping you on, but to be honest you're just not what we're looking for." He said smiling.

Was this douche being serious? Calum and I both stood up at the same time. Anger was evident in both of us.

"You are a dick! I want off your management right now. And not just me, the whole band! There is no way in a hell we'd want to be under your control after you manipulated and treated Sophia the way you have!" He said pointing his finger in Chris' face.

"It's completely unprofessional, and you know what. Fuck you and this stupid probation." I snapped and turned on my heels. 

Calum was close behind me as we left the room and power walked to the lift. Once inside we looked at each other and we burst out laughing. 

To be honest it wasn't really that funny but what was funny is I don't think either of us was expecting me to react in that way.

"I can't believe you said that." Calum laughed, wiping his tears.

I grinned, "me either." 

We both calmed down and I let out a sigh. Calum grabbed my hand. "I'm so sorry this happened to you. I promise I'm going to do everything I can to find someone to take you on and work with you. You deserve to be recognised for your incredible talents. And trust me when I say, you are more than special, Chris has always been a puny bastard who only cares about getting his own way. You're one of a kind Sophia." It felt like we should kiss but instead I pulled him into a hug. It felt right, being here in his arms. I didn't care that he outed us, in fact I'm glad he did. This way I wouldn't have to be disappointed at the end, but now I have time to just relax and spend the rest of the summer with Calum.

Suddenly a memory from yesterday popped into my head. 

"This is stupid, putting someone I care about, who I love out there putting them in a vulnerable position is ridiculous!"

I pulled back slightly, "Yesterday you said you cared about me and that you loved me, is that true?" I felt nerves settling into my stomach as I waited for a response. 

Calum sighed, "I know one thing is certain, I am falling madly in love with you, and I am certain I have the capacity to love you in the future." 

I wasn't disappointed, his words were soothing. I'm glad he didn't simply say 'I love you,' because it was definitely too early for that, we weren't even official. But he was right, I completely agreed with him.

AN

Hope you enjoyed this part! Sorry it's not that long.

But aw aren't they cute!

- Liv x