Once Again

TIO

(Zayn's POV)

I wrap my arms around Taylor tightly and she rolls over and rests her head on my chest. She's fast asleep, so peaceful...so beautiful.

I watch her as she sleeps. Slow shallow breaths leave her nose and she has a slight pout on her lips. Her long soft hair fanned out behind her.

I run my fingers through it gently and I think. Taylor almost lost herself today. I know that she thinks it's not a big deal, killing Mariana.

But it is, she would end up hating herself or worse she would shut down. I know we need to do it but honestly I would rather Harry do it.

Taylor needs to stay herself because she is perfect. She is a wonderful mother and wife. Without her Olivia and I would be lost.

And honestly, I don't give two fucks about what Harry needs. I would much rather him or myself to kill Mariana. Taylor doesn't need the burden.

I sigh and gently move Taylor into the center of the bed. She wines and snuggles against the pillow. I bite my lip and then rub her face gently.

"Sorry love." I stand up from the bed quietly and walk over to the crib. I look inside to see Olivia laying on her side sleeping just as peacefully as her mother.

I stroke her cheek gently and smile. "Sleep peacefully baby girl." I slowly slip on some black jeans. I remove my shirt and toss it into the hamper.

I make sure that they are both still asleep. I watch as Taylor lays on her side, hair fanned out long legs sprawled over the blanket partially light snores escape her body.

I slowly grab a Olive green shirt out of the closet and slip it on my body. I grab my black leather coat and then run a hand through my hair.

You're fucking stupid to do this Zayn...yeah I know leave me alone. I battle with my conscience. I start to leave the room when I hear moving from the bed.

I turn around and Taylor slowly lifts her head up. Her hair falling on her face gently. She looks around and holds her head. "Zayn?" She pats the bed and then looks up seeing me.

She looks at me puzzled. "Where are you going?" I smile gently and say, "just have to go to work early love, go on back to sleep beautiful."

She frowns and then lays down. "Do you need me to make some food for you?" She goes to get up but I speed to her silently and lay her back down.

"No, no I'm fine love...really, just go back to bed yeah?" I smile gently and she sighs. She holds my neck in her warm hands and then says, "at least go get some coffee babe, you'll be so tired."

I nod and say, "okay, I will." She smiles gently and then leans up and kisses me gently. "when will you be home?" I frown and say, "I'm not sure." She nods and then says, "don't want to be late...I love you."

She smiles gently, I smile back sadly and kiss her again. "I love you too beautiful." She lays back on her side and I move her hair out of her face.

She smiles and closes her eyes. I leave a kiss on her cheek then leave. I close the door gently behind me and sigh.

You just lied to her face...dick, yeah I know I'm a dick. I speed down stairs and grab my keys. I slip on my black combat boots and the leave the house quietly.

I lock the door behind me and then walk to my car. I get in and sigh, I start it and then back out of the drive way. I can't believe I lied to her face...

"I can't believe you did either." I snap my gaze to the side and glare. "How the fuck did you get in my car?!?" Mariana shrugs and she says, "it was unlocked...I'm surprised you didn't notice with your vamp sensing and shit."