Zayn POV
I couldn't help but stole glances at Flora from the front mirror.
F**k,
How could she look so pretty without any makeup?I almost cursed Reid for buying that kind of dress for her, it's too revealing and hugged every part of her body, which brought out her perfect curves.
“Reid, many ladies will be attending the party, right?” I heard Flora's voice from the back seat.
Reid laughed and looked at her from the front mirror. “Of course Flora, you'll meet a lot of them,” Reid replied as he turns on the radio with one hand.
I wonder what made them so close.
“Zayn” Reid called, I tilted my head to face him.
He glanced at me and took his eyes back to the road.
“You're silent” he says, I huffed
Fool,
does he expect me to interrupt their chit-chat?I switched my eyes to the front mirror and caught Flora staring at me.
Swears, I fel
Flora POVHe stares into my eyes, and I couldn't help but do the same.What's he doing here?“Uhm… Hi Ryder,” I pulled away from his grip.“What are you doing here?” I asked him as I adjusted my pink gown.He smiles, “I guess Zayn brought you here,” he says while looking elsewhere.A short silence fell in, I sighed before speaking up, “How's my mum doing?” I decided to break the silence.“She's doing pretty well,” He replied almost immediately.I stared at him for a short while.“You didn't inform her that you've found me already?” I bit out.He took one step closer.“I'm just trying to respect your decision Flora, I believe you'll come home anytime soon” He says and offered an uneasy smile.His gaze remains on my face and I gulped.He removed the loose strand of hair from my face and brought his fa
Ryder POV“Are you okay?” Sage asked, worriedly.I've been darting my eyes around looking for Zayn, but I can't find him.Then who brought Flora here?“Ryder?” I heard Sage voice again, I roll my eyes. “I'm okay, man” I turned to him and told him. “You don't seem so to me, you've been looking around like you're searching for someone here since you returned from the restroom,” he pressed on.I seriously don't want to tell him I've found Flora already, and I hope he won't bump into her here.I took my eyes back to the audience and something caught my attention.It's the young old man that sent me away earlier- whispering into someone's ear.Hold on…It's David.I scrutinized him for a while, so I wouldn't be mistaken.He's clad in blue tuxedo looking responsible as ever, although I was not really bother about the fact that he's here, he mi
Flora POVReid and I stepped into the silent living room.We still don't understand why Zayn would leave the party without informing us. “Let's go check his room,” Reid suggested, and I nodded in agreement.We ascended the stairs quickly and walked faster in the hallway. “Zayn” Reid called as we approach his door room.He bent the doorknob and walked in.I sighed softly and also walked in after him, why do I have the feeling that something is wrong?I saw him on his bed, wrapping a bandage around his arm. I looked down to see a First Aid kit in front of him. Was he okay?Reid sat next to him on the bed and examined his arm. They both stared at each for a while and then, Zayn nodded.Oh…I'm lost.“Are you okay now?” Reid asked with concern laced in his voice.Zayn nodded and looked in my direction.He met my gaze, I watch his face for a while
Zayn POVI couldn't help but laugh at how cute she looked when trying to hide her disappointed look.She glances at me and crumpled her face, like I've gone crazy. I sat upright.“What were you expecting, sweetheart?” I tease. She rolled her eyes before walking towards the table in the room to carry the tray.I watched as she walked back to me in the bed and places the tray in front of me.“You should eat already” She says bluntly, I chuckled. “Then we should eat together,” I told her mildly, staring at her face.“I'm not hungry” She folded her arms while looking elsewhere. “Uh mm… If it'd been Reid, you wouldn't say no to him, isn't it?” I asked her with a wry smile.She looked at me with widened eyes and grumbled softly. “What… What do you mean?” She stuttered.I shook my head and picked the bread.Thank goodness she was kind enough t
Flora POV“Do you think you're good enough to go out now?” I asked him tenderly, examining the faded wound.He chuckled. “You're the reason I stayed home this long, Flora, look at it…” he urges me, but I just folded my lips.“ It's fine now, so I can now go out” He added, and I put on my sad face immediately.I walk back to my seat and entwined my arms.I watch as he put on his jacket- he turned to me on the couch in his room and smile.“No Flora, don't give me that look” He warned as he buttoned his jacket sleeve.He strode towards me and crouched in front of me.“I'll be back before you know it, darling,” he winked at me.I bite my inner cheek to stop me from blushing.“You are awful at hiding that, you know” he told me, but I just stare on- I'm pissed at him right now.I just don't want him to leave my side, not wh
Flora POV I couldn't help but grin very hard as my gaze remain on myself in the mirror. I looked down at the dress and smiled broadly; I trailed my fingers around the shimmering glitters plastered on the bre*st area-It's so pretty. But the problem now is that this dress stops at my mid-thigh, and Zayn has not been approving any short dresses since we got here. If I'm not mistaken, this is probably the eightieth dress I'm trying. I looked at myself in the mirror again and frown, but a smile replaced it almost immediately when Zayn image popped in my head- he's so sweet. He makes me feel so special around him.When he'd returned home last night, I was really pissed at him for coming back late. But the way he chose to apologized last night really got me, I mean, one would think I'm his wife. He further told me that his promise would be revealed today, and here we are. “Flora” I heard a familiar voice from outside. That's Zayn.
Zayn POVHer charming smile is one in a million, that smile alone is capable of stealing my last breath- I can do anything to see her smile always.What she's turning me into these days is what I still find very hard to understand, and I'm sure she's not even aware of what she's doing to me, I've turned to a moron.I'm always at her beck, and I'm so glad.I feel so fulfilled each time I made her smile.“Are you even listening?” Her voice jerked me back alive and I smiled. “Of course, baby,” I told her, smiling at how cute she looks when she frowns.She rose to her feet and I made her sit on my legs, still smiling. “What was my last statement?” She asked, sternly.Uhm…I scratched my nape as I sought what to say. “Fine… I wasn't listening,” I confessed and pulled her to myself before she would do something silly.“What were you thin
Flora POVI had a deep thought about what Zayn told me throughout that night, and I'm going to act towards it- so I'm going back to my mum's place today.Although, I might just pay her a visit and leave soon because I can't afford to lose Zayn, not anytime soon.He's become my addiction, my strength, my antidote, and believe me, I feel it would be better not to leave his side.“Can I come in, Flora?” I heard his cool voice from outside and my smile grow wider-My chuckle trigger is here.I glance at myself one more time in the mirror and adjusted my yellow mid-thigh gown.I put on my slippers and gleefully run towards the door.Not only that, but I bent the doorknob and behold the guy behind my constant smile.He's clad in a black T-shirt, which makes his muscular frame bulge; I swallowed very hard, resisting the urge to trail my fingers around his packs.I took my eyes back to his face, his h
Zayn POVAfter two weeks…“The court hereby sentence you, Ryder Gabriel, to life imprisonment for murdering Xavier Gabriel. And also, for attempting to kill Zayn Christopher by removing his car brakes which caused him to lose a friend, Violet Caleb” The judge declared which made his Mum to wailed uncontrollably.“And you, Thomas Owen, this court sentence you to life imprisonment for the murder of late Christopher Nolan- your best friend, as stated” The court continues.Thomas wife and his two children busted in tears and I just gave them a hard stare- Fools.The judge pause to stare at William.“William Winters” The judge called.“You ought to die according to the law because you were once a hardened criminal, a hired assassin at that” The judge says.I heard a soft whimper behind me and I turned to see Flora and her mum crying already.Flora met my eyes and look away
Flora POV“Come back here Ryder” Reid mimics Aunt Marigold, and we'll erupt in laughter.“You're not nice, Reid” I told him amidst laughter.“I never claimed to be” He shrugs.I rolled my eyes.We just arrived home from Gabriel's mansion.It's really a great day, I must say.I'm so happy Ryder is eventually behind the bar.Now I feel Violet and Xavier would rest in peace.“And what could she be smiling at?” Zayn asked beside me, nudging my arm.I chuckle softly and turned my head to look at him.“Thank you so much” I told him sincerely, and he arched a brow.I smile.“I knew you wanted to kill Ryder with your hands” He rolled his eyes funnily.“I'm glad you know that princess, but it's nothing- anything for you” He said with so much love, but I just smile as we stare at each other eyes.I'm sure some seco
Zayn POVI unfolded my hands on my chest and breathe out softly.Flora's mum just finished narrating everything in details and believe me, my heart became softened a bit towards William.He looked to my side and smile like he heard my thoughts.“I'm sorry about everything” I apologized sincerely, staring at the center table in the sitting room.“It's fine Zayn” William says, standing on his feet.“I'm sorry as well” He added as he stands close to me.I stood on my feet and we both shook hands.“Well… You really have to be sorry because it's not like you've any other choice” Reid said.“Except if you're letting Flora go” He added, flatly.“Don't even go there man” I cautioned.I took my eyes to where Flora is sitting.“Flora and I stuck together, so we're never letting each go”Flora cheeks flames and I w
Flora POV“You really won't tell me what it is?” Zayn says.I covered him with the duvet properly and sit close to him on the bed.He just had his medicines and I changed his bandage. The Doctor had instructed we should always change it both in the morning and night and under no circumstances must he misses his medicines, so he would recover speedily.He stares at my eyes intensely, I blinked my eyes and look elsewhere.Reid had told me not to say anything to him about Violet's death yet and seriously, I don't know how to tell him things because I feel like Violet saved Zayn's life.“The doctor said you need excess rest, Zayn” I reminded, and he just scoffed softly.“Where's Violet?” He asked again.I sighed softly and smile down at him.“Reid will answer that” I told him and stood up from the bed.“Goodnight Zayn” I leaned down and pecked his cheek.He crumpl
Reid POVI pulled up in the hospital garage and stepped out of the car. I walk towards the hospital entrance but to my surprise, I saw William walking out of the hospital with a guy I recognize following behind him.He also stopped walking immediately he saw me.What's he doing here? I thought as we both stare at each other.Some seconds passed,He looks away from my figure and walk away with the guy following behind him.What was he doing here?I watch him until he hopped into his car and drove out of the garage.I shrugged and finally find my way into the hospital.****I walk into Zayn's ward and my lips curved to a little smile. Flora and her Mum are sitting very close to Zayn's bed.I must say Flora looks so happy as she stared directly at Zayn's face, I'm glad, though.I cleared my throat to announce my presence and they both look up with a bright smile on their faces.“Morning aunt”
Flora POVI paved the reception frantically with numerous thoughts running through my head.The doctor has been with Zayn for the past one hour, and he's yet to tell us something about his state.“Your worried state won't help Flora” Mum say as she walks after me.Dad and David already left for some urgent work.“Then what should I do?” I turned to her and asked, tears are forming in my eyes.“Let's just hope for a better result, I believe they'll be fine” Mum assures, tapping my back tenderly.I look at her and forced a short nod.“You need to go home and have your dress change” Mum said after a brief silence.I just shook my head sideways- I'm not leaving Zayn. “Your dress is stained Flora” She said again. Dad also said the same thing before he left, but I do not care.I placed my head on mum's shoulder,still waiting for the Doctor- I c
Flora POV“You still have some queries to answer Stella” Dad says from the back seat.“But I would like us to return from this trip first” He added, and I glance at them from the front mirror.Mum's face has turned sober already.Uh mmWe're going to resolve everything later but now, I'm feeling ecstatically happy.I really can't wait to see my good bad guy again. I chuckled softly.'Good bad guy'But I don't understand why I'm feeling a bit anxious, perhaps it's because it's been months I saw him.“You really like him, don't you?” I heard Dad's voice. I smile and turned to him from my seat beside the driver- David's is the one driving, though.I knew he's referring to Zayn.“Yes Dad” I answered truthfully.He smiled wryly.“But why don't you like him?” I questioned curiously. He laughs and leans his back on the seat.I sighed an
Violet POVI settled in my car and brought my phone out of my clutch.I dialed Zayn's number,it rings for some minutes, but he's not picking up. “Damn!”I redialed it and he's still not picking.What do I do?Yes!Reid.I quickly checked through my contacts and found his ID.GreatHe should know where Zayn is.I dialed his number and thank goodness he picks at the second ring.“Hi Reid”“Hello who's this?” He asked and I almost roll my eyes.He doesn't have my contact.“This is Violet” I told him.“Where's Zayn now?” I asked him impatiently.“Zayn clearly warned you to stay away from him, isn't it?”“You don't need to remind me, just answer my question” I half yelled.“And what if I don't?”“Zayn's life is in danger, you fool!&rdquo
William POV“I'm sorry, but I need some water,” She says, staring down.Suddenly, remorse started eating me up.Maybe I shouldn't have talked to her in such a manner, but I couldn't help my anger.My eyes were glued to the table with everything running through my head.“Mum” I heard Flora call out.I raised my head.“Flora” Stella also called and my eyes dilated.What's going on?Flora rose to her feet at once and I watch as Stella ran to where she's standing, checking every part of her body.“Oh, gracious Lord… it's really you” she exclaimed and snuggle Flora into her arms.“I missed you so much darling” Stella cries, stroking Flora's back.“I missed you too Mum, and I'm deeply sorry for causing you so much pain,” Flora says, tears rushing out from her eyes.Stella disengaged from the hug and smile widely at Flor