Daddy Malik ( A Zayn Malik Fanfic )

Awkward Meets & Texts

*Zayns POV *

I stared at the girl in front of me, I watch as she repeated my actions, then turning back to the fruits to act like she didn't hear or see me. I guess she didn't remember? Nah, I'm sure she does. But I'm not gonna interfere if she didn't want me to. It looks like she moved on, and had a baby. She's probably happy. My attention wanted to turn away, but I didn't. I examined her appearance. She still had pale skin, a slender figure, her hair was shorter and she had a baby. I went to focus on Lux, but one thing made me take a double look at her. She was wearing a strapless dress, making it very easy to reveal numerous bruise marks. All over her arms. Was she being ...? Abused ? Without thinking I left my cart, walking up to the pale girl, and observing them.  They were very noticeable. "Wha-what are you doing ?!" She exclaimed loudly. "S-sorry. I'm so sorry....Rosie." I apologized, standing there awkwardly. I watched as her breathing increased, her eyes scanning the isle. "I-I'm sorry." I repeated, withdrawing my hands and slowly walking back to my cart. My attention still focused on her, watching as she continued her search in the fruit section, sending me glares from here and there. The final time she caught me staring she huffed loudly and quickly turned her cart around to leave the isle. My mind ran with so many thoughts, should I stay or should I catch up. I was tempted to go, but my gut told me I should just stay. "Zay, nanas!" Lux shouted from the cart. I looked down at her, then to the section where the bananas located. Continuing my shopping, I grabbed the bananas and headed into the next isle in search of Lou. But my mind couldn't stop thinking about her.

*Rosie's  POV*
After paying the cashier, I quickly pushed the cart thru the exit, taking Emma out and putting her on the ground so I was able to remove and hold the bags. "Mama!" She squealed, tugging on the hem of my dress "Yes, baby girl?" I asked taking out the last bag and looking down to her. "Lookies!" She shouted pointing forward. I looked up, watching as a group of young lads gathered across the street. "Hawwy!" She exclaimed happily. Shit. "Um, uh not now baby, cmon lets head home and get dinner started." I replied grabbing her small hand in my free one and began heading down the other block. Small whines escaped her mouth as I pulled her along. "Hey! Rosie !" A voiced shouted loudly. Fuck. I pretended I didn't hear it, quickening my pace. I was stopped when Emma stopped in place, turning around to where the voice erected from. Her face lit up, a big smile appearing on her face. A sigh left my mouth as I tried to convince her to keep moving. "I thought I recognized a familiar cutie." A masculine voice said cheekily. I turned around, my eyes landing on the curly headed lad. "Hey, Harry." I said lowly. "Hawwy!" Emma shouted once more. His attention focused to her, smiling and kneeling down to her height. "Hey cutie." He said smiling brightly at her. She quickly engulfed him in a hug, taking him by surprise. But he didn't mind, as he wrapped his arms around her and lifted her up. "So where are you two beautiful ladies heading?" He asked directing his focus from Emma to me. "Just home." I replied trying to not be rude. "Hey, me and the boys were just heading back to the flat, would you like a ride?" He asked pointing back to the group of boys across the street. "Oh no, that's okay Harry. Our flat isn't that far." I responded. "No Rosie, cmon. It'll be faster and you won't have to carry all of those bags along." He added trying to convince me. I mean it would be easier but I didn't wanna get in the car, with him. Cause knowing if all the boys are here then Zayn is more than surely to be riding with them. "No it's okay Harry. I'm sure. Come on Emma lets go." I said cocking my head in the direction of home. Harry had given up, placing Emma on the concrete floor. "No!" She whined as I went to turn. "Come on babe, we gotta make dinner." I said sternly. She stuck out her lip, crossing her arms over her chest as she stood in her spot. "Now Emma. Uncle Charlie's gonna be home soon and he'll want to eat." I gritted through my teeth. She looked up from me to Harry, walking over towards my side. "Bye bye Hawwy!" She said excitedly. "Bye Ems, bye Rosie." He replied looking up at me. "Bye." I replied quickly, turning down the block with Emma on my heals. Eventually we ended back at the flat, where I sat outside for a good ten minutes struggling to hold the brown paper bags and attempt to pull out my keys. "Need help?" A voice asked sarcastically. I turned around to see Charlie chuckling as he watched me struggle. He walked up the walkway, stopping in front of me. "Need help sissy?" He asked grinning as he turned to unlock the front door where both him and Emma instantly headed inside once it was open. "Oh yeah it's totally okay I have these!" I shouted from the doorway as I tried shutting the door with my foot without dropout anything. Managing to shut the door, I made my way into the kitchen, plopping all of the bags into the counter. "Thanks dickwad." I said turning to Charlie whom was sitting at the island enjoying himself a cup of orange soda. He didn't reply, instead sitting there smirking as I placed all of the groceries away. "So what's for dinner ?" He asked waltzing into the kitchen to place his cup in the sink. "I was thinking pasta, yeah?" I asked leaning on the counter waiting for a reply. He nodded, "sounds good." He responded smiling as he headed out of the kitchen.

*
Dinner was made and set on the table in the dining area. "Emma, Charlie. Dinner!" I yelled from the dining area. The soft pitter patter of feet made its way near me. I looked down to see Emma standing near my, looking up at me with a huge grin. "Where's uncle Charlie?" I asked as I picked her up and placed her in her booster chair. "He's sleeeeeeeeeping." She answered, dragging out her words. "Really?" I asked as I placed food onto her plate. She nodded while grabbing pasta strands from her plate. "Well I guess it's just you and me then." I responded, sitting next to Emma as I placed food onto my own plate.

*
Dinner was finally over and Emma was on the verge of sleep as I cleaned up. Once I finished the last dish I shut off all the lights and headed upstairs into Emma's room. I slowly opened the door to the bright pink room, peering over towards her huge bed. I watched as she tiredly played with her stuffed animals. "Ready for bed baby?" I asked coming in and sitting on the edge of her bed. "Bath?" She asked placing her stuffed animals to the side. "It's late baby, tomorrow morning." I replied looking at her clock that read 9:37pm, motioning for her to lay down. She nodding without hesitation, waiting to be covered. I stood up from my spot, pulling the covers over her. "Night baby girl." I said as I kissed her forehead. "Night night mumma." She replied as I headed towards the door. I turned once more before I shut the door and light. Emma was already in the process of sleeping. Smiling to myself I shut the light and door, heading into my bedroom. I waltzed into the ensuit bathroom, washing up and removing my clothes to toss into the hamper. Shutting off that light, I headed towards my duffle to grab a tee and pair of underpants, slipping them on quickly and climbing into bed. Once I was covered and I switched of my nightstand lamp my phone dinged. A grunt left my mouth as I turned back around, picking up my phone to read the message as I squinted my eyes at the brightness.

From: Harry<3
Hey Rosie. It was nice bumping into you today. I hope you and Emma got home safe. We should set up a play date.

I smiled mentally, going to hit the reply button till another message popped up.

From:Harry <3
For the kids! Not us. Ha. The kids.

I laughed once more, but out loud this time.

To:Harry<3
Lol me and Emma are safe home. Thank you. And yeah we should, Emma would love that.

I sent, holding my phone knowing he would reply fast. And just like I said I was pulled out thinking when another ding came in.

From:Harry<3
Ha okay sounds good. And so would lux. And me ;).

I smirked at his cheekiness, hitting reply for the last time.

To:Harry<3
Lol okay sounds good. Good night Harry :).
I sent placing my phone back onto the night stand and turning over. I couldn't help but smile to myself, I really need to change his contact name, I thought to myself as I dozed off slowly.

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