Running Out Of Time

Chapter 14

Ameera's POV
I was scared. Really really scared. Knowing the person who did that to the car was still after me. Zayn had left already after he read the message saying he was going to make a call. I just nodded. I dragged my feet upstairs to the room. I was frustrated. Even frustrated was an understatement compared to how I was feeling now. When I got up to the room. I plopped on the bed and just stayed on the bed staring into space. I heard the door open, I turned around and saw it was Zayn.
"Hey, how are you? "he asked." I don't know, I mean how do you expect me to be " I replied." I didn't mean for it to come out like that. I am sorry "I said feeling guilty." No, it's okay. I understand a bit of what you are are going through. If I were in your shoes, I would do worse " he said." Thanks " i said. Why was he being so nice.
" Uh, Really, why am I being been so nice? "he asked looking hurt. Oops." I didn't mean to say that loud. I am sorry " I replied looking down. He started laughing . I looked up at him." Why are you laughing, our current situation is not a funny one by the way. You know right? "I asked. He didn't reply me, he just kept laughing." Seriously? "I said already getting pissed.
" I am so sorry, but I couldn't help it. Your expression was remarkable, and I was joking. And I am not that much of a beast you know. "he said . I narrowed my eyes at him.
" So why did you come up? "I asked." Can't I come to room anymore? "he asked. Though I knew he was joking." Not exactly. But you said you were going to do something "I said." Well, I came up to check on you and tell you something "he said." And what would that be? "I asked." Oh, I wanted to tell you I had doubled security around the house. There are now cameras everywhere in the house, and the security men has also doubled. You also need to tell me if you are leaving the house. " he said. I nodded." Hmmnn, so are you cool with it " he asked rubbing the back of his neck." Yeah of course. And thanks " I said." I told you to stop thanking me. I already said it's my job. "he said." Okay, I have heard you "I replied and smiled ." I'll be in my work room if you need me " he said as he closed the door behind him and left the room.

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Zayn's POV
I couldn't bring myself to tell her the full details of what we found. She had enough to worry about already. I didn't want to add more to her plate. I thought as I picked my phone to call James. I needed more information.
He picked on the second ring. "Good Evening sir" he said immediately he picked. "Good Evening James, how is the investigation going?" I asked. "Not well enough" he replied. I sighed. "So any more information?" I asked. "No sir. I'll notify you when I get any information" he replied. "Okay then, bye" I said and hung up. I raked my hand through my hair. I needed more information. I went out of my office and headed up to my room to get a good sleep. I yawned. It's been long I got one though. When I got to the room, Ameera was asleep already but this time with the pillow demarcation. I chuckled. I guess she forgot because of all that was going on. I couldn't blame though. I smiled to myself as I put off the lights and closed my eyes.

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Ameera's POV
When I woke up the next morning, I felt relaxed a bit, but not before I felt a hand on my body. I turned around and saw Zayn beside me. I screamed. Don't blame me, it was reflex. "What is it Ameera, why are you shouting" Zayn asked half sleeping. "Your hands are on my body, can you kindly please remove them? " I asked . He chuckled and he complied. I got up from the bed and headed to the bathroom to freshen up for the day.
When I was done eating breakfast,I decided to just watch TV, since I had nothing else to do. As I was scrolling through the channels to pick one to watch, I heard a deep voice behind me. "Need any help" Zayn asked. I was startled, and the TV control fell from me hands. "Seriously?" "I said turning to face him, my hands on my hips, glaring at him. "Stop glaring at the small boy. You know he didn't mean to scare you" he said giving me a puppy dog face. "You know I can't fall for that. I have had years of practice" I said as I snorted. "I know you fell for it" he said and winked at me. I shook my head and turned around before he saw me blushing. I heard him chuckling as he went to the kitchen.
When he got back, he sat on a sofa beside me. I kept my eyes glued to the TV, not giving him a glance. "Are you really enjoying this" Zayn asked breaking the silence. "Not really, but I don't have a choice" I replied still looking at the TV.
"Do you wanna play a game? "he asked." And what game would that be? "I asked looking at him now." 20 questions "he replied. I looked at him thoughtfully for a while before I replied" Sure".
"Okay, so I go first. What's your best colour? " he asked." that would be purple and black "I replied." Yours? "I asked." Grey and white " he replied." Well that explains a lot "I mumbled." Huh, what did you say?" he asked. "Nothing, nothing" I replied. "uhhn, really, you know I heard you right?" he replied. I scoffed. "Fine, I said it. What do you wanna do?" I asked. He smirked before he replied. "Nothing. Let's go on with our game" he said. "So what is your best food? " he asked. "My special dessert I made for you before, but as I told you, it doesn't have a name yet. You know we could make a name for it together" I replied.
Before he could say anything more, his phone rang. "I'll be right back, I have to get this call" he said as I stood up and went upstairs, I guess to his office.
After some few minutes, I went upstairs to Zayn's office to see what was keeping him long. When I got to his office, he had his back turned to me. I moved closer and tried to get his attention. Before I could get to him, my eyes caught something on his table. There was a file with my name on it. I looked up at him, and he still had his back turned to me, so I took my opportunity. I picked the file up and opened it . what I saw made me pause. "ya Allah" I gasped as Zayn turned to look at me.

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I kept a picture of zayn and Ameera. Just to make the story a bit real. This is the first one, so tell me what you think of it . I'll keep more pictures as we proceed. Thanks guys.
Teeharh xx