Burn

chapter 12

When Alyssa woke up the next morning Zayn was gone. She rolled around the bed feeling for his body but there was no one there. She was wearing his favorite 'Express' button up with black lace Victoria Secret underwear. She sat up with her face hidden by her hair.

She got up and went to the kitchen to check and see if Zayn had been cooking again, he wasn't. Zayn had been riding out downtown to C street to see one of his rivals Craig. Craig and Zayn used to be best friends but they had a few mishaps that ended up ruining their relationship.

In the backseat of Zayn's car was the package he had received the day before.

Back at the house Alyssa had just got out the shower to begin her day. She was going to go for a quick jog and figure out the rest when she'd got back. She made her way out to the living room where she say this tall slender dark figure. Her guess would be that it was Zy but the figure had a long ponytail which led her to believe it was a women. She was staring at the window with her hand on her hip, the weird part was that the blinds were closed.

Wh-who are you? Alyssa said.

He didn't tell you, did he? She said to her.

Alyssa just stood there as If she was missing something,

I'm Zayn's wife, Mindy. She said.

Alyssa just stood there in disbelief she couldn't believe the words she just heard. She couldn't believe it, she didn't want to. Zayn never mentioned a wife to her. Hell if he did all that had taken place these past couple of days wouldn't have.

That sorry bastard really didn't tell you did he? She yelled. You might not know about me but I know all about you my dear and he cares nothing about you.

Alyssa's nose began to flare and even though there wasn't the best lighting in the room you could see the reflection of her tear glisten in the little bit of light the crack of the window was giving off. Without even a word she ran off. This was too much for her & she couldn't take it. She ran until she ended up at her parents house.

Meanwhile Zayn had just reached Craig's "hide out" as everyone called it. There were men dressed in all black with firearms to there sides on every corner. Zayn knew he wouldn't leave here without a fight so smartly he had his gun tucked in the back side of his pants. He hid it with his long jacket. He parked his car not to far away from the house & left the keys in so he could have an easy escape. Knowing Craig that would be nearly impossible.

Zayn slowly approached the abandoned house which looked rather dark even in the day time with his hands up. He had to prove to all the guards that he was unarmed. As he made it to the door a large black man stood upon him.

What are you hear for? The man asked in a strict and bold tone.

Zy threw him the package & told him that Craig would love to see what was inside. Without any warning, the guard grabbed Zyan & put his arms behind his back and led him into the house. The last time Zyan could remember being there was when Craig and him got into a disagreement over money.

*************** FLASHBACK

"Zy don't fuck with me you know exactly what I'm capable of. You and Laney are the only ones with my account information and I know my own wife wouldn't steal from me. Where the fuck is my money Zy." Craig screamed.

"You know me better than this but I won't suck your dick and be your little bitch about this." Zyan yelled.

"You leave me no choice Zy, you know I don't fuck around with my money." Said Craig.

Craig slowly whispered into his walker talkie "secure the doors". He began to reach into his suit jacket and Zyan already knew what was coming. Zyan also pulled for his gun. Craig moved closer to him pointing his gun and Zyans face and Zyan did the same.

"It's either kill or be killed" Craig said.

He pulled for the trigger and fortunately for Zyan, Craig's gun was not loaded. Zyan remembered seeing Lanely leave Craig's office with a box of bullets.

They both stood there looking into each others eyes. Zyan wouldn't shoot him, even though he knew Craig wouldn't have any problem doing the deed if the roles had been switched. Zyan put down his gun and whispered in Craig's ear. "Because I'm a loyal friend I won't shoot your brains out right here and right now & if it were up to me I'd be keeping tabs on that wife of yours, that bitch is no good. I'm going to get the hell out of here and you're not going to have any one follow me or anything of that sort or all that money you think I stole will really be stolen." Zyan walked out the doors and fled the area. The last thing he heard from Craig was "this means war."

~~~~~~~~ END OF FLASHBLACK

Walking through the halls of the house he remembered everything being the same. The same old smell and the same old look. The guard banged on the office doors violently and immediately Craig came to the door. "WHAT THE HELL IS IT." he said. His voice quickly dimmed as he saw my face.

"Long time no see my old friend. " Zyan said with a slight smirk.

The guard pushed him into the room and Zyan quickly patted down his clothes.

"I see this place hasn't changed a bit." He said with a smile.

"Who the hell do you think you are coming here like this. I thought I made it clear to you that you aren't welcomed here anymore." Craig said. He appeared very nervous to be looking his ex best friend in the eyes after all this time.

I thought you might want to see this Zy said. He threw Craig the box and without hesitation he opened. In the box was bank papers. It had receipts of a money withdrawal from a women named Mindy, the question was who the hell was Mindy.

"See my old friend I had nothing to do with stealing any of your money."he said.

Craig looked up in surprise, after all these years he finally finds out the truth, the only last thing to do was to find out who this Mindy was.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Without any surprise at the door was Laney the psycho. "Drinks anyone" she said in a soft voice. She made her way over to Craig's desk and stir the drinks with a little straw she had brought in. She then made her way to Zayn and handed him the dark colored drink and did the same to Craug and walked out. Zayn payed her no attention.

Zayn didn't want an apology or anything of that nature he thought they were too young for that, he just needed to clear his name. A real man never snakes out the ones they are most loyal to.

Without giving Craig any time to apologize or whatever Zayn got up and reached for the doors.

"Zy wait." Craig said. "Who the hell is Mindy, I don't know a Mindy." He said.

"That my friend is not my problem, i'll gave you the same advice I gave you before, watch that nasty bitch you call a wife, I'm tired of her coming on to me." Zayn said as he left.

Laney had always had a thing for Zayn, every since high school, she always dreamed about being with Zy but he always turned her down. She would stalk him and find ways into his houses and make claim that they were married. Needless to say the bitch was psychotic and obviously obsessed.

The more Zayn would reject her the more she'd come after him. Laney was the reason Zayn lives where he lives now, he had to even change his license plate. He hasn't gotten any of her stalker letters or packages from her lately and he was clearly happy about it.