Mistakes

5

Zayn sighed as he looked himself in the mirror. This was it; today was going to determine if he was keeping or losing his daughter for good.

He couldn’t believe Harry was doing this. He didn’t even want Harry to know he was pregnant. Maybe if Zayn hadn’t told him, then none of this would be happening. But now that Harry knew, he just wanted his daughter to have a relationship with her other father.

Harry would be out of the picture, and he and Madison would be living a quiet life together; and he wouldn’t be standing in front of a mirror in a suit preparing to fight Harry.

Zayn had sent Madison to his parents citing he needed some time alone when really he was going to court.

Court.

Zayn was going to court. He was physically going to have to fight for his daughter. He had put away all his money for Madison to go to school only to withdraw it all so he could pay for his lawyer.

The thought had caused a few tears to run down his cheek, but he made no movement to wipe them away. He was broken. Physically and mentally broken.

Zayn sighed one last time as he went downstairs, got into his car, and drove to the courthouse.

“The court recognizes that Zayn Javaad Malik is the sole guardian of Madison Paige Malik, and will continue to have custody of Madison with no visitation rights from Harold Edward Styles. Court is dismissed.

Zayn stood there shocked and speechless. He just won custody of his own child. He was keeping his child, and now Harry had to stay away otherwise he would be arrested.

Zayn didn’t think his day could get any better.

Harry, on the other hand, looked completely and utterly pissed. He thought he had made good arguments, but when you accidentally blurt out that you weren’t around for your child’s life, the jury tends to never let that one slip, so they awarded Zayn full custody with no visitation to him.

He watched as Zayn talked to his lawyer and felt a pang of jealousy. He just wanted his daughter and now he couldn’t even see her.

Life was so cruel.

“Your honor?” Harry asked.

The whole room fell silent. Even Zayn and his lawyer had stopped talking and were staring at him.

“Mr. Styles.” The judge nodded.

“Your honor, I was wondering if Zayn and I could split custody of Madison.” He asked, hoping the judge would agree.

“If you and Mr. Malik can sort things out, then I would change my judgement. You have thirty days. Have a good day, gentlemen.”

Harry turned and looked at Zayn.

Zayn looked scared.