I sighed as I looked through the crowd waiting..hoping to see my best friend and boyfriend of almost three years Liam in the crowd of the people gathered around the gallery. It was almost time to unveil the finished products of my art for the new Hamilton Museum and he wasn't anywhere. I nervously adjusted my purple pencil skirt and flipped my Dark brown long wavy hair I heard the Museum curator Mr. Havred clear his throat into the mic sending a signal for everyone to be quiet. I was quite nervous honestly. But I had to be strong. He introduced me and I stood up to say a few words. “Hello everyone. Oh my gosh. I can't believe how many people showed up. Its quite an honor to be here presenting my work. Although I'm only sixteen I must say this is an amazing opportunity to be here in London and be up her presenting the thing I love to do best, my artwork.” I said smiling. Cheers and applause erupted echoing throughout the building making me smile even wider. I stayed for a while later and by the time it was 11pm I knew I had to be home. I was actually living with Liam instead of my mother because he understood me and my artwork than anyone ever could. Or so I thought. When I got home it was dark and Liam was probably in bed. I was in tears. He didn't even care enough to come and support me...So instead of going up to our bedroom I slept on the couch so I didn't bitch at him. I was woken up at 4am by a loud banging on my door. I yawned and opened the front door surprised at what I saw. Harry and Louis were holding a drunken Liam up trying to support him from falling flat on his face. “Oh my god!” I half-said half-screamed. “H-Heyyy Hell-lennnnn!” Liam Slurred. Louis and Harry stood there impatiently until I realized they were still standing on our front porch. “Put him on the couch boys. Thanks so much for watching after him.” I said shaking my head sadly. I knew now...Liam and I were done. It was his choice as well as mine. If he couldn't care enough to keep his promise. That was it. He didn't get another chance. Not to mention he stayed out drinking! He didn't even bother to tell me how he felt. Or if he didn't want to go. He could have said something! I shook my head in frustration. I went upstairs to grab a suitcase and started throwing all my clothes in it. I was going to go live with my mom, back in Toronto. Liam climbed the stairs and saw me packing everything away. “Wha? Helen no! Don't go.” He pleaded. I decided to test him. “Liam do you like me?” “No” Do you want me to stay?” No. “Would you care if I walked away?” “No” I shook my head not believing this. I grabbed my suitcase and headed out the door not waiting to hear what Liam Said next. “I Don't like you. I love you. I don't want you to stay..I need you to. And I Wouldn't care if I walked away. I would die” He whispered.
******************************************The Next Day*********************************************
I was in one of the waiting areas at the London Air Terminal waiting for my 2 o'clock flight to start boarding. I yawned and pulled out a Vampire Academy Book, attempting to read. I was lost in the book and its plot until I heard Liam's voice on the speaker. “Attention Helen Holik. Please report to the Service desk. I repeat Helen Holik Please report to the Service Desk.” I rolled my eyes when an older lady next to me nudged me. “My dear. Let me give you a piece of advice. Go to him. He's obviously a keeper to care about you so much that he is trying to keep you with him. I'm just saying don't do something too hasty because you don't want him to be the one that got away. I've learned the hard way.” She smiled a sad smile. They called the flight I was supposed to board and I was in line. I was thinking about what the old lady had said, then I realized something. Today was our Three year anniversary! I might be a bit pissed but I wasn't that much of a bitch! I rushed out of line leaving the people behind me wondering. I ran as fast as my feet would carry me to the Service Desk. When I got there Liam was no where in sight. I frantically hoped he hadn't left. I pushed past the two people in front of me ignoring the dirty looks. I was out of breath but I still tried to speak in coherent sentences. “The man..Who was just here. I need to know where he went. Please!” I pleaded. The lady gave me a knowing glance and simply said, “Here's the speaker love.” I grabbed it and switched it on. “Attention Liam Payne, I love you Please Don't leave. I repeat Liam Payne I love you and Please don't leave” I handed the lady back her mic and she smiled. “Do you really Love me Helen?” I heard a voice say. I turned around to come face to face with Liam. Instead of responding I crashed my lips to his. He swept me off my feet literally, his arms found their way around my waist while my arms snaked around his neck and He picked me off the ground just holding me there while we kissed. When I pulled away I looked him straight In the eye and said, “Of course I Do Li...Always have, always will.” He smiled and set me down. I heard a chorus of “Awe!” and “Thats so romantic!” I whirled around to face the crowd that had gathered, giving them my award-winning smile and then I heard them gasp. I wondered what happened so when I whirled around to face Liam again I almost fainted. He was down on one knee and holding a tiny velvet box. My hand flew up to my mouth in Shock. “Helen. I knew the second I first saw you at the book signing in Toronto, that I needed you. When I signed my number on the inside of your book I hoped you'd text me. That night when you did. I freaked out and did a happy dance in the tour bus earning grins from all the boys. I never met someone who could change my life like you've changed mine. Will you do me the honor of Being Future Mrs. Payne?”[Ahah. See what I did there? ;D] I smiled and nodded. He slipped the ring on my finger and I was finally happy. Whenever we had our doubts about our relationship the old lady's words echoed in my mind. “Go to him. He's obviously a keeper to care about you so much that he is trying to keep you with him. I'm just saying don't do something too hasty because you don't want him to be the one that got away. I've learned the hard way.” So I never let him go

Notes

Here you go my dear. Hope you like it! <3 (=
~Linzie~