I AM IN LOVE WITH ZAYN'S GIRLFRIEND

Stockholm Syndrome

Nia's POV

Talking to a stranger about how I felt made me feel better, lighter.

Nathan had to leave so we just exchanged numbers and promised to stay in contact.

I liked the guy. There was something about him which made me trust him naturally even though I had met him like twice. Hmm..maybe I was turning into a Disney princess. Falling for someone at first sight.

I froze. Falling? Where did that come from?

I shake the thought and leave the cafe.

It is Saturday today and I have a holiday. I own a boutique and one of the advantages of having one's own business is flexible working time and holidays. I have two more people with me, Lou and James who help me out and as I had no intention of working today, I gave them a day off too. They are the closest friends I have.

I have no clue where Zayn is. He hasn't been replying to my texts. Maybe he is busy with some last minute interview.

My house is nearby so I decide to walk. I enjoy walking. It gives me some 'me' time.

Without any coherent thought, I keep walking just enjoying the cool breeze.

My phone rings and the song 'they don't know about us' starts playing.

I love that song. It is my caller tone for Zayn. It is just so apt for us.

I take the call.

"Hey where are you? You aren't home,are you? I called you like a million times", he starts off worried.

" Good morning to you too and no I was at the cafe but now I am walking back home. About to reach. Where are YOU? No contact whatsoever. "

"Well I am sort of busy and I actually have to go but I was worried about you so I was just checking on you. Anyways got to go. Miss you. Bye."

He hangs up.

Woah! That was abrupt. I don't think much about it and take out my keys to open the front door.

I have an independent bungalow thanks to my doctor parents. They wanted me to have a luxurious home even if I couldn't afford living a luxurious life. According to them.

I get in and lock the front door. Living alone has made me extra conscious.

As I am about to turn I feel a presence behind me.

Before I could react, the person wraps their arms around me capturing me and I am glued to the spot.

I think of a hundred scenarios. I could shout. I could try running away. I could try hurting him with the little self defense I do know.

However, I could barely move. I was frozen and didn't know what to do.

"I forgot to say I love you", said my uninvited visitor.

Zayn!

" You scared the shit out of him", I say turning around in his arms.

"Haha that was the plan. I wanted to see what would you do in the face of danger and apparently you'll do nothing." He raised a perfect eyebrow clearly disappointed.

"Hey..I was about to react ok. You didn't give me enough time", I fire back defending myself.

" Oh ok..well you will be the perfect person to go to after a catastrophe happens and not during it", he kisses me before I could reply.

I miss this. I miss him. I don't get a lot of time with him. But even in the few moments that I do share with him we laugh, we fight, we love, we cry and go through all the emotions of life. Because according to him life is a roller coaster and we should enjoy the ride!

We walk into my living room and I notice the dining table is decorated with flowers and my fancy crockery that I use on only special occasions.

The lights are dimmed..giving a romantic atmosphere to the whole room.

I turn to Zayn in surprise and he has a mischievous smile on his face.

"What is all this?" , I ask completely taken back.

"A surprise my lady" , he starts off in a very old British style like one of the characters in a classic book.

I laugh.

"I know I don't give you a lot of my time and unfortunately I can't help that. So though I am a terrible boyfriend usually I wanted to do something to gain some brownie points with you", he informs me with a child-like innocence.

" Awwwww that is soo damn cute Zayn" I go to him and pull his cheeks. I know how much he hates it.

" Do NOT call me cute lady" he warns me.

" Really? What if I do? What is that you can do?" I smirk.

"You are so gonna regret this Nia", he starts walking towards me.

Suddenly his phone rings. He ignores it at first but it rings again. He glances at the caller's name and stops.

" I got to take this. Saved by the Bell darling", he walks out of the room.

I start assessing the food on the table and take a bite sneakily here and there.

After sometime I hear shouting from the other room. I go into the room finding Zayn sitting in the bed with his head on his hands.

"All ok babe?" He jerks his head up..not realising when I had entered and I can see his face has gone completely pale.

I get worried and walk to sit next to him.

I wrap my arms around him and ask him again, "Everything ok Zayn?"

He looks at me and gives me a small smile.

"An unwanted problem has come up in LA. I have to go. But I will be back soon."

He has to go again? But he just came back. I was supposed to have him for me for the next few weeks. But seeing the look on his face I know it is something serious. So I don't give voice to my complaints and swallow them back.

"Sure. Take care of it and then we can spend time together. I will be waiting for you right here", I give him my biggest smile.

He smiles back. This time giving me a genuine smile. " I love you", before I could reply he kisses me.

But the kiss is hesitant like he is not sure he should be doing it. It gives me goosebumps but for all the wrong reasons. Zayn is confident if not anything.

The kiss warns me of an ominous future and I don't like it a bit.