I stared intently at the girl that hugged Niall tightly. No. Was it really- It could not be, right? My intuition could not be right.
Soon after, my heart almost dropped when the girl pulled away from Niall and faced the others including me.
It's- Holly Scadley.
I thought they had broke up a few years ago when Niall went to X Factor? And I remembered seeing Holly's tweets insulting Niall. I thought Niall would have hated her after all that but he just stood upright and smiled.
Holly was wearing spaghetti top and shorts that was really short with wedges. Doesn't she feel cold? You revealed yourself too much, girl.
"Why you did not tell me that you are here in Mullingar? You should have called me! I missed you, you know!" she complained and playfully punched Niall's arm.
Get away from him, b*tch.
"Oh, I'm sorry for budging in just like that. How are you Mr Horan?" She greeted Mr Horan and then the rest, except me.
"Er, who are you?" She seemed to be cold and arrogant towards me. I could totally see that she's just like the other kids in my school. I've got used to that tone of voice and replied politely. "I am an overseas exchanged student. Mr and Mrs Allen are my guardians," I told as I gestured to mama and papa. "I'm Cecelia but you can call me-"
"Oh, ok." She cut me in and turned away.
How dare she just do that in front of Niall and the others! I have not even completed my introduction!
My blood started to boil up but was mixed with embarrassment because I was treated that way in front of them. Oh, just my luck.
"Come over to my place and hang out. It's been so long!" She cajoled Niall and was pulling his hand. Niall was hesitating but Holly kept repeating herself as if she was forcing him to come over to her house.
Argh, I felt like tearing her flesh off. Could she just stop pestering Niall and leave hi-
"Alright," Niall gave in.
What? Niall just agreed to her? How can that be after all the insults she had been saying about him?
Niall then said a goodbye to all of us. He was avoiding my gaze and walked away with Holly. That hurt me so much. Holly tried to intertwine her fingers with his but Niall pulled away awkwardly. I felt as if my heart was being clenched and could broke into pieces anytime now.
It was so confusing.
Why was Niall still being nice to her?
Why was she still talking to Niall after all she said in her tweets about Niall?
And most importantly, are they still together and have they been hiding this relationship from the media?
When I've reached home, I took a hot bath to calm myself. I've been looking over at Niall's window for the umpteenth times and all I saw was darkness. There wasn't any light coming out from the curtain. Obviously, Niall have not came back home. I sighed and I put on my pyjamas. I crawled up to my bed as I pulled up my blanket and started to think all the things that had happened to me.
You know those nights when you just can't sleep, thinking about the things you've had been through? Some of the things keep bothering you that you didn't realise you have been thinking of it for hours. That's what I was doing tonight. I could not sleep when there were lots of things happening in my mind.
Then, I felt this feeling as if something pierced through my heart. Suddenly, I felt my cheeks wet. I cried. I cried more and more and felt my body shaking from the sobbing. Jealousy engulfed inside of me. The way Holly treated me just now must have made me looked like a loser. Pathetic. Holly reminds me the way the people in my school treated me. I felt more hopeless. Without realising, I cried myself to sleep.
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Today, the weather does not seem to be fine. It's gloomy and cloudy. Wow, even the weather harmonizes with my emotions right now. I was getting myself ready for school. It's so nerve wrecking. What if the people in the school are also mean? There were so many what if's in my mind and I could not get rid of it.
I looked myself in the mirror. My eyes were puffy. Why do I always have puffy eyes when I'm going to meet new people? Argh.
For school, I wore sleeveless printed t-shirt with my outer wear khakis colour that has a collar. For the bottom, I wore dark blue skinny jean and my white converse chuck taylor. Yup, I love converse. Basically, I brought two converse with me, white and red, one with the high-cut and the other was the normal one. I put my hair up in a high messy bun. Not to forget to put my light make up on.
I grabbed my backpack and head down to the kitchen where breakfast is served.
Mmm, waffles!
“Morning!” I greeted both mama and papa. They jumped when they heard me. Oops, I guessed I startled them.
“Sorry to make you guys shocked,” I made the guilty expression. “It’s alright sweetie,” mama smiled and patted my shoulder.
I could not even finish my waffle. Each time I tried to swallow, it feels as if it was choking inside my throat. I really wonder how the people in the school would be like.
“Cece, you sure you don’t need a ride to school?” Papa asked putting on his shoes getting ready to leave. I really want a company before setting my foot into the school but I know papa was already late for work. I could not burden him and be selfish so I replied with a nod, forcing a smile.
Fortunately, the school wasn’t really far as mama told. She gave me the directions and it’s roughly 15 to 20 minute walk from here. She insisted to walk me to school but I rejected. I don’t really want to trouble anyone.
While I was on my way to school, I saw someone familiar standing with a girl at the front house door, kissing.
It looked like him but was it?
It could be Niall and- Holly? So it’s true. They were still together. I could not look at what happened and finally looked to the ground.
I felt like the world had just collapsed on me. I know I just met Niall and he just knew me. I just don’t understand why I felt dreary, depressed and upset that I could just break down any moment.
Soon, I was greeted by the rain that was pouring heavily. My tears fell just like the raindrops. My mind was blank and I felt numb. I didn’t know what to do.
You thought he would ever like you? Look at yourself in the mirror.
Just run anywhere as long as you’re not here.
You must go to school. Don’t disappoint your parents.
My thoughts were messed up. Thinking about my parents that always put their hopes high on me, I ran to the direction that led me to school.
-Niall’s point of view-
Holly attacked her lips on mine harshly. I was absolutely bombshell by her actions. I tried to pull away but she was pressing herself hard on me. “Stop!” I made my mind and pushed her away forcefully. “What do you think you are doing?” I screamed at her.
“I still love you Niall! We could still be as happy like before!” She tried to kiss me again but I pushed her hard. “What’s past is past. You can’t repeat history again! You cheated on me before and I have f*cking moved on!” I yelled at her with full of anger. I never thought she would do this. I thought we could just be friends. I have forgiven her and that was why I was being nice. It wouldn’t be a big deal just hanging out with a person that has made me happy before and hurt me after that because I have a new life now. I’ve forgotten about her easily once I had entered the X Factor and met lots of people.
I lied to the media saying that I had to break up with her because I need to focus on my career. It’s just that I do not want people to think that I was a loser that got betrayed by my own girlfriend. I do not want to bring my personal problems up and that would affect my name in the music industry.
“But-“ Before she could end her sentence, I dashed past her. It had been raining since I’ve shouted at her. I was drenched now. Suddenly, I saw a familiar figure.
Isn’t that Cece? Why is her body shaking as if she was sobbing?
I was going to call out for her but she ran away. Did she saw what just happened?
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Imagine Niall did that face to cheer you up!(Look at the GIF)
** Guys! This is the link to the outfit that Cece was wearing! http://www.polyvore.com/casual/set?id=89201400
A/N: Hellooo! Hehe. So here’s an update for the 20 votes! I felt bad for Cece although it’s just a story. Haha. Thank you so much for the previous comments and votes. I really do appreciate it really much. I felt that Wattpad is an escape for me from the real world. I felt like I am in my own fantasy with my own lovely followers and readers. So, are you guys happy that Holly is in the story? Yes no? Haha yes I changed her last name because I don’t want any “Nolly” shipper to attack me XD Do vote and comment to tell me what you think of this chapter! I don’t really know who to dedicate this to because there were too many in my mind. So, I dedicate this chapter to all the friendly people that have been nice to me! I couldn’t name them because there’s a lot! And all the people that have voted for my previous chapter! That’s it then. Thanks!
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Next update will probably be after 2nd August. Sorry for the late update guys! :(