Because she made me believe (ZAYN MALIK)

Arrival - I

Dedicated to Zaynsbabez

Song for this chapter : Nelly Furtado - Powerless

ALLANA'S POV

Louis and Eleanor's temper tantrum show had left us muddled. I may have known them for a short span yet I can vouch that the couple who exited the suite a few minutes ago is completely in contrast to the couple I was introduced to a few months ago. Louis is an energetic, vivacious boy blessed with a smart mouth and an uncanny sense of sarcasm whereas Eleanor is the gorgeous girl-next-door extremely polite and cheerful with a flair for wooing people with her unique brand of charm. As individuals they are polar opposites yet they complement each other in a peculiar manner making them an ideal couple.

However the drastic changes in their personalities and relationship in the past one week had compelled us to wonder, to draw varied conclusions on what had gone wrong with both of them. I found Louis's accusations towards Zayn unjustified as Zayn had never diverted his attention from his friends or work to focus solemnly on me. He is one of those few men, capable of maintaining an impeccable balance between varied aspects of their life.

" I am unable to understand Louis's indifference towards me and Allana. Do you guys agree with him that I have been careless about our friendship ?" Zayn asks Niall , Liam and Harry.

" No Zee , there is something else bothering Lou and he is just using you as a punching bag to pour his frustration." Harry says running a hand through his curly hair. " If anyone has been distant lately , it is him not you . He seems agitated over something and El seems on the verge of a nervous breakdown."

"We cannot help them unless they willingly tell us regarding their troubles. Maybe he doesn't approve of Zayn and Allana's relationship despite not having a valid reason to do so but what about the rest of us ? He is barely speaking to either of us." Liam says in a worried tone.

" El and him have been fighting like cats and dogs . A few days ago Eleanor returned back to the hotel in wee hours of the morning. Louis had no information pertaining to her whereabouts. He threw a fit when she came , both of them were yelling their lungs out at each other." Niall says grabbing a beer from the mini-fridge in the room.

"How do you know about this?" I ask him inquisitively.

" I had an early workout session with Mark. Besides they were loud enough for the whole floor to hear them." He says.

"Ni do you remember the day ? I mean can you recall when this fight happened." Zayn asks Niall , his expression turning serious.

" I guess Monday morning , we were still in Lisbon." Niall recalls.

"Why didn't you tell anybody else ?" Liam asks him , his eyebrows furrowed.

" Harry had passed out after a night of heavy drinking , Zayn and Allana had a date I guess the night before . As for you and Soph I had come to your room but nobody opened the door. It slipped my mind later."

" I should have a word with Lou and clarify his misconceptions." Zayn says getting up from his seat.

" No Zayn . Louis is not in the right frame of mind at the moment. Trying to talk to him right now is similar to adding fuel to the fire. Giving him space for a few days is viable." Liam advises Zayn , who reluctantly agrees.

" Soph I think you should talk to El. She is the closest to you amongst all of us." Harry tells Sophia.

Sophia's forehead creases , biting the inside of her cheek she says , " I tried Haz , quite a few times to be honest . Eleanor mistook my concern for her . She told me to shut my trap and get off her back."