Until I found you

Part 4 " The broken heart"

Zayn's disheveled appearance showed his hair in disarray. After running at full speed, he finally reached the tea garden spot. Panting heavily, Zayn entered the small cafe. It didn't take long to spot the person he was looking for. Yes, Jennie  was there.
As Zayn moved closer, he stopped in his tracks. Jennie wasn't alone. She was with Kio, one of Zayn's friends. But what was Kio doing here with Jennie?
To find out, Zayn moved a bit closer and saw Kio holding Jennie's hand and laughing heartily. Seeing this, Zayn couldn’t believe what he understood. How could he distrust someone he has known for so long in just one glance? No, no! There could be some misunderstanding.
Zayn stepped forward to talk to Jennie.
Seeing Zayn, Jennie stood up, visibly shocked.
-- Zayn, you? What are you doing here? And why didn’t you tell me you were coming? (Jennie)
-- Why? So you could stop Kio from coming? (Zayn)
-- What’s this, Jennie? You told me you and Zayn had broken up. Then what is he doing here now? And why is he talking to you like this? (Kio interjected)
Zayn was taken aback by what he heard.
-- Breakup! Jennie, did you tell Kio these things? (Zayn)
-- Zayn, please listen to me. (Jennie)
-- But Jennie… (Kio)
-- Kio, I’ll talk to you later. It’s important to talk to Zayn now. I want to clear out the things. (Jennie)
Jennie took Zayn by the hand and led him to an empty street. This alley was familiar to Zayn. During school days, he would often come here with Jennie to have ice cream together.
Even though it was almost seven in the morning, the street was empty.
Letting go of Zayn’s hand, Jennie said,
-- Zayn, I have something to tell you. (Jennie)
Zayn said nothing. Jennie began again,
-- Zayn, I know after hearing everything, you might think very badly of me. But what can I do? I am human too! I couldn’t bear the monotony of our relationship anymore. So I started dating Kio. And you know, after mingling with Kio, I realized his vibe matches mine perfectly. Gradually, our relationship deepened day by day. I know I have betrayed you, Zayn, but what could I do? If I had told you everything, you might have done something rash, and I was scared of that. That's why I told you about the pressure from home to get married, hoping you would leave the relationship on your own. I am really sorry! Sorry for everything… (Jennie)
Jennie lowered her head, perhaps crying. But Zayn? He stood like a stone. His eyes were moist, trying to control his anger by clenching his fists. Zayn was always calm and quiet, so anger was rarely seen in him. But as they say, everything has its limit!
-- Do you love Kio? (Zayn)
Jennie said nothing.
-- Answer me! Do you love Kio? (Zayn shouted so loudly that Jennie flinched)
-- Maybe it’s my fault. I can fight with the every person who likes you but not with the person whom you like. Perhaps there was some deficiency in my love. But I’ll request one thing from you.
Don’t love anyone else the way you ‘loved’ me because not everyone can bear this kind of pain.
Take care. Goodbye.
With that, Zayn didn’t wait another moment. He stormed off from there.
If he stayed a moment longer, he might not have been able to control himself.

The sky was heavily overcast. Despite the cold, a light drizzle started.
Zayn was sitting on the bench, staring at the sky.
A few boys were playing in the muddy field, their faces covered in mud and smiles.

The rain was intensifying.
-- Maybe it’s true that not everyone finds love
And not everyone can love.
I think I have both within me!
Saying this, Zayn smiled faintly. The child within Zayn perhaps wanted to cry like a child. But if he cried, Zayn might not be able to hold himself together. But do emotions ever heed anyone?
Zayn lowered his head and sobbed.
Holding his head in both hands, Zayn continued crying.

The tree above was soaking wet too.
Maybe the rain was helping to hide the tears.

In the distance, someone’s cellphone was playing a song:
"Why didn’t you smile like the sun
Didn’t you love me
Even if my days ended, you never came.
Today is the birthday of my melancholic heart
It’s hard to stay quiet
Even the raging river seems still to you
New mornings touched your forehead
Even if you go far, it’s true you are mine
Only mine..."

Zayn stood up on unsteady feet.
With shaky steps, he moved towards the street.
Zayn was crossing the road absent-mindedly. Suddenly, hearing the sound of a car, he looked to the side and saw a car approaching fast. But Zayn's legs seemed paralyzed.
Suddenly, someone pulled Zayn away with force.
Due to the sudden pull, both Zayn and that person fell to the ground.
Through his teary eyes, Zayn saw a vague silhouette of a girl. There was a look of panic on her face.
-- Are you okay?
The girl asked Zayn. But before Zayn could say anything, he started losing consciousness. Before the girl’s image could become clear in his mind, Zayn fainted.

To be continued...
Written by- Porna