Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriend wrote a book about a pop star who threatens to jump off a balcony

Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend wrote a book about a pop star who threatens to jump off a balcony

As a movie lover with a keen eye for detail and a heart that resonates deeply with tragic tales, I find myself profoundly moved by the parallels between reality and fiction in the case of Liam Payne and Maya Henry’s novel, “Looking Forward.” The eerie similarities between the fictional character Oliver’s descent into darkness and the unfortunate events surrounding Liam Payne are chilling.


The unfortunate demise of previous One Direction vocalist Liam Payne, who plunged from a balcony on the third floor of an Argentine hotel on Wednesday, has sparked renewed interest in a book penned by his ex-partner Maya Henry. This book features a scene strikingly similar to recent news headlines coming out of Argentina this week.

In Henry’s novel, “Looking Forward,” which is based on real-life incidents, the story revolves around a character named Mallory who falls in love with Oliver, a member of the famous boy band 5Forward, formed after tryouts for the television show “Star Power.” As the book concludes, published in April, Mallory finds herself back at the London flat she shares with Oliver, only to discover him in the throes of a drug-induced mental breakdown. He’s shouting, crying, and violently striking his own face. At one point, he threatens to leap off a balcony, declaring his intention to take his own life.

Outside, under the dark London night, he weeps shakily, just steps away from the handrail. Beneath it lies the harsh, unforgiving pavement,” Henry pens in her novel. “I stare in alarm as he wavers, looking precarious on his feet, edging nearer to the railing. I sense a need for him to halt, for me to intervene.

On Wednesday, Pablo Policicchio, representative for Buenos Aires’ Security Ministry, stated that Payne had fallen from his hotel balcony. The Times reported that authorities discovered potential drugs and signs of alcohol in Payne’s room. Additionally, the room held damaged items such as a shattered TV screen, according to police. Policicchio further mentioned that the police were dispatched to the hotel following an emergency call about a belligerent individual suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Upon their arrival, they heard a thud and discovered Payne’s body in the courtyard, as stated by Policicchio.

In Henry’s novel, the main character embraces Oliver tightly and draws him into their apartment, but Oliver grows restless, shouting and walking around frantically. He eventually lashes out, punching a hole in the wall, swearing profusely. Later, he grabs an axe and destroys the television. In a fit of rage, Oliver lifts the axe overhead, causing a chandelier to shatter into pieces. Shards of glass rain down, injuring Mallory.

In the story, Oliver experiences a range of intense emotions – confusion, fear, anger, before addressing Mallory with harsh and tender words respectively. He refers to her as a “vixen” in his anger, but later softens to call her his “sugar angel.” He weeps profusely, followed by fainting.

Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend wrote a book about a pop star who threatens to jump off a balcony

In Henry’s book, Mallory rules out contacting the police due to the unwanted media attention it would attract. Later, Oliver’s advisor and psychiatrist, along with a physician and an attorney, visit his apartment. They talk about future treatment plans with a doctor who has sworn secrecy. The lawyer will handle the fallout, including the press, but all apparent leaks appear to have been fixed.

According to Henry’s writings, they’ve put in a lot of effort to help him manage his harmful urges, but it appears he still struggles with issues stemming from past traumatic experiences. The stress of fame and constant work schedule seems to intensify these trauma-linked challenges, causing outbreaks of impulsive destructiveness.

In the book, Oliver first regains consciousness and then becomes sober. Upon learning about his actions, he feels deeply sorry and remorseful. As COVID-19 arrives, the security guard moves in with the couple, safeguarding Mallory from Oliver and keeping Oliver away from himself. This pattern continues until Mallory eventually decides to depart due to repeated instances.

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2024-10-19 02:01

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