I find myself talking about him so much in the present tense …

I dont even feel the need to correct myself because thats part of my healing journey, Cassidy said.

Cassidy left Argentina four days before Payne ultimatelyfell to his deathfrom a third-floor balcony at his hotel in October.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 21: Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy attend the Grand Reveal Weekend for Atlantis The Royal, Dubai’s new ultra-luxury hotel on January 21, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal)

Liam Payne and Kate CassidyJeff Spicer/Getty Images/Atlantis The Royal

We were just full of love, and I never would have expected [his death] to occur.

The time since has been a mix of good and bad days, Cassidy said onLorraine.

It is really hard.

…I am trying to do my best.

I have my better days, I have my harder days.

But Im surrounded by such a great support system.

They had a happy goodbye, he said.

He wanted to marry her.

Two days before he died, he asked me if I wanted to be his best man.