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zayn's getting ready for work again. he didn't come home in time to spend dinner with everyone, nor say goodnight. liam watches him silently in the doorway of their bedroom, observing. liam hasn't said anything about zayn's late work nights, hasn't even thought to bring it up. he's understanding. although he's not in the business himself, he knows how hard it can be, how time consuming it can be. this career is one of the many that can make it impossible to maintain a relationship, spend time with family and friends, or even take the time to focus on one's on health.

liam and zayn have always made it work though. it's the reason why their marriage lasted this long. zayn was flexible at the beginning of his career. took vacations when he needed, took a hiatus from the spotlight when they had adopted the kids so that he could be here with his family, and even sometimes brought liam with him when he had to travel far away. but now that his career is at its peak, he's getting more deals, he's putting out more music, he's making more money, and he's gaining more fame.

coincidentally, that meant he had less time to spare.

that didn't bother liam. at least, before it didn't. he wanted zayn to continue doing what he loved, no matter what the cost was. that was his dream, and he shouldn't have to throw it away for liam's feelings. but there are just times when liam misses him so much, it gets hard to focus, and he starts overthinking. he supposed this is one of those times. it was so sudden, too. one moment zayn is telling him about how his album is nearly complete, and how he'll be home more and the next, he's rarely home at all. it was a little confusing. liam didn't know what to make of it.

but he never questioned it. zayn's management could be a pain in the ass most of the time and make everything complicated. zayn complained about it all the time. he always opened up and shared everything that went on in the studio and with his team. but he's quiet now, a little distant. liam can't help but wonder if there was something going on that he didn't say.

now liam trusts zayn with every fiber of his being. zayn would take a bullet for him. he would die for him and their kids without a second thought. liam never had any reason to doubt him, nor does he now. yet he can't help but dwell on what zayn has going on that's taking up some much of his attention, at such an important time in their lives. then again, maybe it was his management making him jump through hoops. it was a never ending loop when it came to them.

liam exhales softly.

"you dropping them off today?" liam asks, cutting into the silence. zayn nods.

"yeah. i have a meeting, and i'm going past there anyway." zayn replies, grabbing his stuff. liam tilts his head.

"hopefully to discuss potentially releasing the album now?" liam comments.

"maybe, it got postponed until further notice." zayn says causally. liam's eyes almost bug out, a small frown stretching over his lips.

"what do you mean, postponed? i thought they were finally closing in on an agreement?" he says in confusion. zayn shrugs, as he puts on his shoes and stands up straight.

"well, plans change." he replies, nonchalantly. when normally, something like this would have zayn fuming. now he's just...okay with it? with the continual delays and uncertainty? liam's beyond confused, and curious as to what's going on. perhaps he was just bottling up all his feelings and pretending it was okay. but liam wouldn't know, zayn didn't say anything. it didn't seem like he would any time soon.