Forever Starts Now | Z.M.

Unexpected Guests

I've never been so into somebody before

And everytime we both touch

I only want more

Nikita's POV

Just like the past few days, I had expected to wake up to Zayn's sleeping form next to me, but weirdly today was not such a case.

The spot next to me was tidied up, pillows not even ruffled. It was as if he hadn't even been sleeping there. But, how could that be? I wasn't exactly an early riser either, but still managed to wake up before him. And moreover, just like the last couple of days of our sleepover, even last night we had managed to stay awake talking into wee hours of the morning.

Maybe he woke up early somehow, and was taking a shower now. Could be!

I slowly dragged my feet off the bed and towards the washroom. My hair definitely needed shampooing and a cut too. It was getting way too long; maybe I could head out later in the day to some salon nearby? I'd have to ask for Waliyha for recommendations though.

I don't let the water run too long, finishing my shower as quickly as I could. Dressing up casually in a tee and a pair of leg hugging jeans, I exit my room, towel still rubbing on the roots of my hair.

Climbing down the stairs, as I head towards the hallway, I am met with disappointment once again. Zayn was to be found nowhere in sight, the only occupants in the living room being Waliyha and Kabir.

"Hey lazy bum!" she greeted grinning my way "Look who's finally awake! Even Zayn woke up earlier than you!"

I waved my hand at the both of them before sitting down on the love seat at the corner of the room. Did I mention that they were sitting on the same couch and very close to each other? Guess it slipped my mind, being that it was too occupied in Zayn.

"Where's he? He isn't upstairs and I don't see him down here either."

Is it me, or do I sound a tad bit desperate?

"He went out a while back, said that he'd be back before lunch."

I frowned. Stupid weird vacation sleeping habits! Can't believe I had sacrificed being graced with his presence, only because of my sleep! I'm never sleeping again. Unless of course, when I'm sleeping with Zayn.

And that is spoken in a total literal sense. That wasn't meant to be dirty at all. But seriously, what is wrong with me? I'm on the weirdest frequency today. I should get some food in my system, being in love is definitely messing with my brain.

"I'll grab something to eat." I stated pointedly towards the kitchen before walking off.

I picked out an apple from the fruit basket, before lounging myself down atop the kitchen isle.

I have been so used to Zayn's presence the last few days that him not being here today, was actually affecting me quite a lot. He has been such a sweetheart, taking care of me and just everything.

Actually not only him, there was Kabir and Waliyha too. The three of them have been complete sweet hearts. Even though at times, they have treated me like a complete baby, making sure I eat, sleep, and rest on time, if it wasn't for them, I'm sure I wouldn't have recovered this fast.

Can't believe I hadn't even thanked them properly! I should do something for them. All three of them. Maybe I cook like a big meal for them? And since there were still a good couple of hours before lunch time, I could totally pull that off!

I rushed towards the kitchen, taking multiple things out of the pantry at the same time. I just couldn't think of a specific menu at the moment, I'd have to just go with the flow I guess. As I placed the vegetables, the chicken and rice on separate pots over the stove, I had inkling I was forgetting something.