Hidden Talents

Chapter 2

Zayn's POV

After detention I came home finding the house empty. Which is a relief. I didn't go to the cafe because it was kinda like a summer job but I still help out and get paid from that. Marie told me to get some rest. I need all the sleep I can get. He will come home around 6. So I will have to make dinner around 5. Today because I'm feeling oddly happy. I will be making spaghetti and garlic bread.

I'll just get a head start then I hear my phone ringing. "Ello? This is Zayn Malik. Vas Happenin."

"Yes. This is from the Bradford hospital. Your father, Yaser Malik, has been in a car accident recently. I can't tell you details right now. When you get here. The doctor will tell you. Thank you for your time. Goodbye." The phone call went dead while I'm stand there in shock.

I quickly called the group as in Josh, Perrie and Jade, my only real friends. "Guys. Meet me at the hospital asap." Then I was out on my motorcycle on my way to the hospital. I would've told them to pick me up but after that accident when I was younger, I don't think I can ever step foot in another car again. Imagine you seeing your mom bleeding infront of you, not understanding whats going on, you're in pain and there's so many bright flashing lights. I always have nightmares about that night. It's all my fault.

When I get there I ask the lady at the front desk, "I'm here for Yaser Malik, my uh, father. Can I see him?"

"Not right now. He's in surgery." She replies.

I sat down on the uncomfortable hospital chair, hugging my legs and crying softly. I hear the door being opened but I ignored it. Suddenly I was pulled onto a lap being hugged.

"Awe, Zaynie. What happened?" I hear Josh's voice in my ear.

I looked up at him and stared into his eyes debating to tell him. All I can say was "Yaser. Surgery," then put my head back down on my knees.

I was being rocked back and forth. Perrie and Jade had to leave because they had stuff to do while Josh stayed with me. Once again, I hear the door open but ignore it.

But I hear a familiar voice "What's up with Malik?" Louis whispers.

"I don't know, family loss or something." Harry whispers back.

"Yeah but....never mind."

"Come on. We need to check my grandmother out. But we have to wait. She can't come out til like and hour or so."

"Malik? Is there Malik here?" the lady's voice said.

"Right here." Josh told them for me.

"Hello. I am Dr. Manuely but you can call me Dr. M. So as you heard that Mr. Yaser Malik is in surgery. Don't worry. It's just a leg surgery and a minor head injury. He will be kept here over night. Tomorrow morning you can bring him home. He can't walk with his leg so he has to stay home and he can't do anything. The best thing for him right now is to rest." I nod, processing all this information. "I also found some alcohol in his system. Can you explain that to me?"

"Uh. H-he is an-n a-alcoholic." I told him.

"Is he an abusive alcoholic?"

"What. No no. He would never." I say a bit fast.

"Okay okay. I was just asking. And you haven't had your doctor check up in a while. I can check you up in a few minutes and you'll be fine." he says and walks away

"J-Josh. C-can we go-o home? I-I-I don't like i-it here." I ask Josh with tears in my eyes

"Ssshhhhh. It's okay. You will be fine." he whispers in my ear leading me with his hand on my back which I flinched at it. He lead me into a doctor's office. Josh wouldn't let him check anything under my clothes. I was terrified. Josh picks me up bridal style and walks into the waiting room then asks, "Zaynie. Do you want to stay the night?" I nod looking at him with my half-lidded eyes tiredly.