Punk Zayn Series

"You Meet His Family"

Your heart was just beginning to come back down to a normal pace. You had just completed your first fashion show as director and you hadn't taken the time to even stop moving for a solid eleven hours. "The show was great tonight babe," Zayn says, clutching your waist as he leaves a kiss on your cheek. "Thanks," you respond with a big smile and a sigh of relief. "I never knew I could handle so much chaos. I'm not sure how I'm still here."
"This is where you were meant to be, you love doing this kind of thing. How many times have you told me you were ready to direct a fashion show if Sarah would just give you the chance?" You smile at him, so thankful for his support. "I brought along a few people with me tonight. I wanted to show them how great you were." Your eyes widen as he steps back and allows his mother and sister to walk up to you. "You did a fantastic job," his mom greets. "Thank you so much." You certainly weren't expecting to meet family members tonight and your exhaustion was only adding to the uncomfortable situation. "How long will it take you to wrap up here?" Zayn asks. "I wanted the four of us to go out for dinner." You nod and think about his question. "I think I can get away, just let me make sure it is okay with everyone else." You head backstage to get confirmation that it was alright that you end your night early to go out. "Is that his mother?" Sarah asks. You nod as the both of you peek out from backstage. "You didn't mention that she was coming?"
"That's because I didn't know."
"Oh, well that was nice of him to spring this on you. That's his sister I'm assuming?"
"One of them, yes."
"Hmm, well go on and have fun, but make sure you are back in the office tomorrow morning to tell me how it all went."
"Yeah, hopefully there won't be much to tell you," you respond, gathering your things and heading back out to Zayn. "All ready," you announce with smile, taking Zayn's hand. You aren't able to question Zayn about his choice of guest on the to the restaurant seeing as his mom and sister were in the back seat, but you definitely would have a lot to talk about once the two of you were back at his apartment. Once at dinner you realize you would be sharing more information with Sarah than you thought. "So what do you think about Zayn making less money than you?" His mother questions almost as soon as you are seated. Your eyes grow wide as you fumble for any sort of word to answer her question. She sees your struggle and she continues. "I mean, it isn't necessarily a bad thing, but how have you all dealt with the financial situation. Surely you are the one buying most of the things in this relationship." Your shock, you were certain, was blatant on your face. "I'm not sure I have ever really thought about that," you respond honestly. "Oh sure you have, if you are going to be in Zayn's life you can be honest with me."
"Mum," he interrupts, his voice full of force. "Well I can honestly say it has never crossed my mind. We are both happy with where we are in life and in our finances and so money has never been an issue."
"Well I don't believe that but okay." There was only a short break before she continued her questioning. "How do you plan on handling his emotions?" You weren't sure why she had decided to take this moment, after the biggest night of your life, to quiz you on your relationship with her son, but nevertheless you obliged and continued trying to answer, after all she was his mother. "Well, I think he is doing a great job on his own in that area. Of course I am always here for him if ever he needs a little extra help, but I think for the most part he has everything under control." You turn to him with a smile to let him know everything was alright. Not knowing whether or not your answer had satisfied his mother you turn to her still smiling. She returns your gesture as she takes a sip of her wine. Zayn squeezes your leg under the table to make you aware that his mother had completed her questionnaire, at least for now. "I'm so sorry about all of that," Zayn says apologetically once the two of you had said goodbye to his mother and sister back at his apartment. "It's fine, I wasn't expecting to be tested the first time meeting your mom, but it's fine. She loves you very much."
"I wish she would show it in a different way."
"She's your mother Zayn, she can't help it." You turn from the vanity once you notice him starring at you from behind. "What?"
"I'm just so proud of you. Your show was awesome and then how you handled dinner, you were just amazing." You get up from the seat in front of the mirror and walk over to him. "Well what can I say? I had some great inspiration."