Introverted Love!

Chapter 26

Keys turned in the lock and the front door opened with me still holding tightly to the knob. Instead of being pushed back a hand reached around the door and pulled me out. Zack stood with a worried expresion on his face as he manouvered his arm around my waist. I looked behind him to see Lizetta leaning on her car, she lightly smiled at me and I began to piece together how Zack had my house keys. She waved slightly, got in to her car and left without a single word. It stung me so much fresh tears erupted but this time they werent silent, I sobbed like a child.

'Maya...' Zack pulled me into him and held me so tightly that I lost balance and let myself fall into his body. He closed the door behind me whilst still holding me and slowly manouvered me to his house. It wasn't until we were walked through the kitchen door that I realised where we were and what time it was

'It's late if your dad find's out..' I wispered panicked
'He's out of town and will get in tomorrow morning, Zainab's asleep upstairs' he held my hand and led me into the room behind the kitchen where we used to play as kids but was now used as a study. He sat me down on the grey long couch and left the room.
I felt drained from all the crying and leaned back, I had no idea what Lizetta had told him so I decided just to wait to see what he said but before I got the chance my eyes fluttered shut and sleep overtook me.

I sleapt soundly without stirring the whole night, everytime I felt the nerves bubbling up a soft hand would stroke my hair and I would fall deeper into this pool of peace I longed for. The same hand moved to stroke my cheek and the cold sensation of a metal ring aroused me from my dreams.

'Morning..' Zack sat on the floor with his back leaning on a foot stool with one hand by my hair and the other intertwined with mine. He looked solemn and my guilt overtook my fear. I couldn't leave him if I wanted to, looking into his eyes my heart finally settled and I decided there and then I would marry today. I bolted up which took him by surprise.

'I have to get ready' I rushed around the room looking for my bag
'What time is, baba will have noticed I'm not home and what about your dad?' Anxiety overtook me and my breathing quickened, I could feel a panic attack coming.

'Maya...' Zack stood looking at me as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how. After a few moments he settled with
'Are you sure you're ok?' His question caused my breath to slow and my heart began to race for a whole together different reason. He knew, I saw it on his face he was aware of what I was about to do last night and who with and after all that he still came to me and even now he stood before me with only concern in his eyes.
I smiled 'I'm fine Zack' I walked towards him afraid to touch him I reached for his hand and when he placed his in mine I squeezed trying to be as reassuring as I could.

A faint knock on the door made us both jump but luckily it was only Zainab.
'Erm sorry I just wanted to tell you dad called and he's almost home' she looked between us confused.