AceShowbiz - Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has been grieving his tragic death in Argentina, where he fell from a hotel balcony. A close friend of Cassidy has revealed that she felt like she was in a "hostage situation" with the singer while in Argentina.

Cassidy had initially planned to stay in the country for a few days, but Payne persistently begged her to remain. She extended her trip several times, but ultimately felt she had to return to her own responsibilities.

"She can't leave, or else who knows what will happen? And if she leaves, what will he do?" Cassidy's friend said. "But she has other responsibilities, other things that she's supposed to be doing."

Cassidy agonized over her decision, fearing that Payne might turn to drugs if she left. She wondered whether she could have prevented his death by staying longer. However, she eventually realized she could no longer delay her departure.

Payne's death occurred just a few days after Cassidy left Argentina. According to a police report, he had a mixture of drugs in his system at the time of his death, including crack and "pink cocaine." Authorities believe he spent his last hours with two prostitutes and that a dispute over payment may have triggered a breakdown.

Cassidy has since shared on Instagram that Payne had written her a note expressing his intention to marry her within a year. She wrote, "Liam, I know we'll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned. You'll always be with me."

Cassidy's account of the events leading up to Payne's death highlights the complex and tragic circumstances surrounding his passing. The loss of such a talented artist has deeply affected his loved ones and fans worldwide.