Chapter 9: When A Stranger Comes

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ZAYN

The roar of Madison Square was deafening as we held hands in one final bow before closing the show. The lights were bright ahead almost blinding me and I was sure it did the other guys. We were all psyched and although Louis and Liam were a bit stilted about the compromises they had to make ultimately they both agreed. I was glad I didn't have any relationship right now.

"Thank you Madison Square!" We all chanted one last time.

The crowd cheered happily again and the five of us headed back stage. The crew was just finishing packing the equipment and we wordlessly headed back to the end of the hall where our dressing rooms were in. Tomorrow we would head back to London in a private plane and land there by mid morning.

"I can't believe we actually did it." Liam pushed open the door and we all hustled inside. Each of us crashed on the couch and exhaled from exhaustion.

"Madison Square Garden." Niall whispered as if testing the words in his mouth.

"I know, when we were up there it was-" I sighed and shook my head in amazement letting the statement speak for itself.

"Yea, but tomorrow we have to head back to London." Harry said hoarsely.

"Way to pop the bubble curly." Louie muttered across the room. Since the couch was only a four person couch he opted for the beany bag on the far wall.

"Have you talked to Eleanor lately?" Liam asked.

"Yea, Eleanor understands. She always does besides it's her midterms she needs to focus." Louie said.

"What about you and Danielle?" Harry asked Liam.

"Wish I could say the same with Danielle." Liam exhaled.

Before any of us could comment there was a knock on the door. All of us were tired and getting up would've required much effort. Louie sighed and since his chair was on the wall close to the door he only had to extend his hand to twist the knob.

"You boys should probably head to the hotel." An assistant said.

We all groaned but got up and went out the door. As I was walking out I caught sight of a slight movement out of the corner of my eye. The figure seemed familiar with her brunette hair and same petite figure.

"Caroline?" I called out. I broke of the line and jogged towards the girl. She was doing something with her hands probably fixing the wires she was handling. The other boys called for me but I ignored them.

"Caroline?" I said again and the girl turned around. Much to my disappointment she wasn't Caroline my heart dropped and so did the corners of my mouth.

"I'm sorry I thought you were someone else." I muttered and backed away.

The lads were waiting for me with quizzical expression in their eyes but if they had any questions they didn't ask me since it was a bit private. Management advised us not to date anyone especially someone as high profile as Caroline Dagenham. She was already in a lot of paparazzi fiasco as it was. I thought I'd forgotten about her but it turns out I was wrong.

"Here we are." Louie excitedly opened the car door and jumped inside. The moment the door closed behind us the car lurched forward.

"Zayn, who was that?" Liam asked.

"Nothing, I just thought it was somebody else." I muttered.

"Someone like Caroline Dagenham?" Harry teased and everyone groaned.

"Zayn you can't do that!" Niall said.

"I know-I know, I just thought it was her." I said lifting my shoulders. The boys shook their heads.

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