The Scandal (Zayn fanfic)

Chapter 15

"... my father was diagnosed with cancer. I couldn't take it. The fact that my father wouldn't live for long, he probably wouldn't see me graduate, have a family or anything. I was very close to my dad. Seeing him in pain was the worst thing ever."

"He died three months after he was diagnosed. It was the worst thing that could ever happen to me. But he died a good death, his right hand with my mom and his left hand with me and my brother just sat next to him. I will always remember his last words 'be brave kids, make me proud even if I'm not by your side the whole time, I don't ever want anyone to push you around. Have faith, and be strong' " I was crying so hard. "My dad was to precious for me to loose. You know something Zayn? You don't understand the value of things until you loose them." I remember the pain like it was yesterday. I could also see the pain in Zayn's eyes.
"So, ever since then, it became my job do be bold, be brave. And I also thought about how hope is the only thing stronger than fear. I built muscle and got a tougher look. I stopped being shy and started talking. I want to be something in life, something my dad would be proud of" I wiped away a the tears by my eyes. "Im sorry I'm being so emotional" I said.
"You shouldn't be, love. You just made me love you even more, you inspired me today to not give up, always stick up for my people." Zayn said, and I smiled.

"I hate telling people that story, it makes me so weak in front of them."
"It's alright to be weak sometimes "
I wipe my tears away.

We continued talking about the weirdest things ever, and then our food finally came.

"This is really good" I say
"Yeah, it is" Zayn replied. "Do you have any homework?"
"Ugh yes I do" I say "the math I dread"
He chuckles "Don't worry babe, I'll help you finish it"
"Thank you so much" I smile at him
How on earth did I get so lucky with him?