princess diaries

twenty-three

zayn immediately gets trampled when he walks through the door. he smiles before bending down and hugging his girls.

belle had been the one to cling the most. because she was older than the others she understood why her parents left but she was also the clingiest.

"miss you, baba."

"miss you too, baby. so much! how was staying with gran and dadi?"

belle shrugs her shoulders. she definitely had his personality. she was quiet most of the time unless she was around her parents.

zayn kisses the top of her head. "we'll talk later, hmm?"

belle nods her head as he spots his mom and mother in law. he walks over to greet them with hugs and kisses.

"the girls weren't any trouble?"

"you know they weren't. how is my baby?" anne asked.

"he's happy! obviously he miss being home with the kids and i but, he's so excited to be back on stage in front of the fans. i love watching him dance and act a complete goof."

"that's good! as long as he's happy. how are you, baby?" trisha kisses the top of her sons head.

"im excellent mom! i got your text. are you two sure you wanna head out tonight? you know you're more than welcome to stay for a few more days." zayn shrugs his shoulder.

"better not. your sisters are already going out of their minds with me being away. wali is close to due date as well. i wanna be there for the birth of my first grandson."

"and gemma needs me as well."

"how is my niece doing?" zayn asked anne. gemma had her baby six months back. they kept updated with one another and even given tips to her.

"she's great! she's so cute. looks so much like gem did when she was a baby."

"can't believe she's six months already. and wali will be a mom soon too. both my little sisters being moms are surreal. when did they grow up?" zayn shakes his head in disbelief.

"i asked the same thing about you, baby. my little sonshine being a father of six. where did the time go?" trisha hugs her son tightly.

"we better get going, trish." anne states.

she hums before hugging her son goodbye. anne follows her as she kisses his cheek as well.

"princesses, gran and dadi are leaving. come say bye."

the girls all run into the room before hugging their grandmothers. when they leave zayn plays with his kids for a bit.

after dinner and bedtime he makes sure the little ones are all sleeping before walking into his eldest daughters room.

zayn lies beside her after she scoots over to give him room.

"wanna tell me what's going on, baby?"

belle shrugs her shoulders. zayn frowns. "you know you can tell me anything, hmm? come on, baby. i know you're getting older but don't shut me out."