Flashbacks (ZARRY AU)

PART 20

Harry hadn't been going to Green eyes since he planned on making Zayn a suit. He told Zayn that he has a new client and that the dress is urgent so Zayn understands that. He didn't know that Harry's making all these excuses or white lies because of his surprise for him. He also kept his self busy with the new painting he's making.

Zayn had been thinking, since Harry and him are actually dating, and even have mutual understanding with their feelings, isn't just right to ask him to be his boyfriend? Like officially become a couple? Zayn smiled at that thought. It would be nice if Zayn calls him his boyfriend.

Zayn was in the middle of mixing new colors when Louis knocked on his open door of his office "Hey Mate, we have a client" he said as Zayn looks at Louis and nodded his head "Will be right out" Zayn answered as he put down the brush, take off his apron and tidied himself before coming out of his office. He went to the counter where Louis' at "He's over there" Louis pointed at the big painting hanging on the wall near the entrance as Zayn gave him his thanks and proceeded to the person who's intently looking at the sea painting Zayn made.

Zayn slowly walked towards the man who has brown hair, broad shoulders, and seems like he's taller inches from Zayn "Hi, I'm Zayn...the—"

"This painting is quite interesting" the man barged in, pointing at the canvas "The colors used. Blues, greens, pastels" The man added "You painted this?" The man now look at Zayn's way and he's more like Zayn's age. Zayn also stared at his brown eyes that looked gentle yet intimidating at the same time "Yes, did that years ago back—"

"They say paintings are the reflection of the soul of the artist...do you believe in that saying, Mr. Malik?" Zayn was stunned, this man don't let Zayn finish his sentences, how rude! "I truly believe in it. That's the only way an artist can let his emotions out" Zayn answered as the man nodded his head "I can feel—" the man raise his hand and formed a circle in the air "—sadness and betrayal in this..." he continued as Zayn's heart thumps. You see, Zayn painted the sea concept way way back when he was still searching for Harry. He was devastated and depressed that he put all of that feeling and emotion through art.

Zayn intently stared at the man "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name?" Zayn said as the man slowly shifted his body and face Zayn "I'm Liam" Liam? Doesn't ring a bell. Liam also looked at Zayn, studying him from top to bottom and when his eyes met Zayn's, he smirked "I don't know what you did to him that he suddenly became head over heels for you, but I'll make sure that I'll get him back" Liam said as Zayn was confused "I'm sorry?"

"He's mine. Harry's mine" Zayn's ears perked hearing Harry's name from Liam "Excuse me? Sir, who do you think—" Liam gave out a chuckle as Zayn glares at him "Harry belongs to me...and no one, not an artist can take him away from me" Liam continued as Zayn's hands form into fists "Harry belongs to no one...I don't know who you are but I'm not going to let you put your hands on him" Zayn answered as Liam smirked "Oh poor boy, I already put my hands on him...." Liam answered as Zayn's body stiffened "I was first before you....so I'm asking nicely, get away from Harry before things will get messy" Liam gave a weird smile as Zayn controls himself not to punch this man

"Now be a good boy and stand down, okay?" Liam stepped closer to Zayn and patted his cheek "I know you'll do what's best for Harry....and that's giving him to me" Liam gave a wink before stepping back and fully leaving the gallery. After Liam left, Zayn gave out a breath and he felt his body gone weak. Liam's intimidating look made his knees go wobbly. He could've defended Harry, he could've answered back to that man. He could've punch him right there....but no, all he did was stare at the man and letting him claim that Harry only belongs to him.

Zayn frustratedly sighed, he thought he has changed, he thought he's not like what he was back in high school but judging from what happened now, the old Zayn is still the new Zayn.