Lifesaver (A Zarry fanfic)

46. Our Last Encounter

Jessie's POV

I woke up to a sharp pain in my leg, wincing and starting to whimper.

"Jessica!" My heart leapt at the voice. I blinked a few times to finally see Zayn.

"Zayn, are you okay?" I immediately started to cry, almost falling off the bed to hold him.

"I should be asking you. I'm fine baby, it was only a little shock."

"I thought you were going to die."

"Why are you so worried about me? You're the one with the bullet wound."

"I was so sure I was going to die, I didn't want Bentley to be alone." I sniffled, watching Zayn's face fall.

"Oh, baby." He hugged me tighter, kissing my face. "I love you, okay?"

"I love you, too." I sniffled, looking past him to see some police officers. "What are they doing here?" Zayn pulled away, holding my hands tight in his grip.

"I came to say goodbye."

"Goodbye?! W-Why?!" My heart started to race.

"I-I killed Kyle."

"But you saved me! Can't they see that it was defense?!" I started to sob. "You can't leave me!"

"There's nothing I can do, baby." He sniffled, holding my face in his hands.

"You can't, you can't!" I cried, "What am I supposed to do by myself? And-And Bentley! He needs his father! They can't do this!"

"We came up with a verdict."

"Verdict? How long was I out?"

"A week..." I gulped, wiping my eyes.

"What was it?"

"I wouldn't be going to jail, but I'm not going home."

"I-I don't understand."

"I'm being sent to a military camp, and then to a base in Pakistan for five years." My hand went to my mouth, letting out a harsh sob.

"No.. No, you can't."

"It's the only way I could learn my punishment and still be able to make you both money. If I went to jail, you and Bentley would have ended up homeless and I couldn't let that happen to my angels. It was either this for five years or prison for twenty!"

"Zayn, I can't let you-"

"It'll go by so quick!"

"What if you don't come back?!" I blurted, a tear falling from his eye.

"I will come back."

"You don't know that! Something could happen and you could-"

"Don't say it!" He sniffled, "Please don't. I'm strong, Jessie. It will be hard being away from you and our wonderful son, but I will fight until the day I get to see you again."

"Jessica?" My dad walked in, holding Bentley.

"My baby!" I shrieked, reaching for him. "Oh, my baby." I cried tears of joy, he was okay. My father placed him in my arms, Zayn starting to sob. Bentley eyed us excitedly, smiling that little toothless smile. We both lit up at our bundle of joy.

"I think it's time for us to go." One of the officers spoke darkly.

"Please, just a few minutes with my son." Zayn begged. The officers sighed, my dad frowning and walking back out the room..

"Zayn, I don't want you to leave." I whimpered, looking at his face. "How can I raise Bentley by myself?"

"You have your parents, your sister, Harry.."

"It won't be the same. None of them are Bentley's father." I sniffled, looking down at our son. "He probably won't even remember you."

"Baby, why don't you have faith that I will come back?"

"I'm scared! It's not that I don't believe in you, it's just the first thing you think of when you hear the word 'military.' I don't mean to sound doubtful, I'm just so scared for you."

"You're the one with the injury and the baby. How do you think I feel leaving you alone, not being able to contact you for five years?"

"I'm more worried about my babies than I am of myself." My hands grazed his cheek. Zayn scooped his son into his hands, leaning back in his chair to lay him on his chest.

"I love you buddy." He sniffled as he kissed his small head.

"When-When are you leaving?"

"Next week." I nodded, laying myself back on my bed. I whimpered at the pain in my leg. "You okay?"

"Yeah.." I sniffled, looking to the police officers. "I hope you're breaking up a family. All he did was protect me and killed a criminal who has done nothing but harm women. Whoever made the decision to take him away from his son is beyond the most stupid and inconsiderate human being on Earth." I cried, pulling a pillow onto my face to muffle my cries.

"Jessie-"

"It's time to go, Malik." The officer spoke deeply. Zayn sighed and placed Bentley in my arms.

"No.. No, please-" He dug in his pocket, grabbing my hand.

"Please, never take this off again." He slid the promise ring back onto my hand.

"I won't." I cried.

"I love you so much, baby. I love you both and I will be home soon." He kissed my lips so lovingly, being suddenly yanked away. I expected him to lash out on them but he just watched me as he left the room, waving at me. Once he was out of sight, I let out a small cry, looking down at Bentley.

"Jessica?" Patty walked in, sitting beside my bed. "I was so worried about you, honey." I nodded, just caressing my baby. "They wouldn't let me operate on you because I was so panicked and-and scared. I have never been so out of it."

"It's okay." I sniffled, looking up at her.

"After they gave you a transfusion, they ran some tests on you. I'm sorry I couldn't bring myself to say this infront of Zayn, but you're pregnant." My eyes widened at her words. "Have you guys been-"

"For the past few weeks, yes. Oh my gosh, Zayn.." I cried. "Please tuck in my baby in the nursery if that is okay." Patty took Bentley with a frown.

"I'm really sorry, sweetheart. Please try and get some rest." I nodded as she walked out the room, my father walking in. I slightly smiled at him.

"Hello baby girl.."

"Hi daddy."

"How are you feeling?"

"Heartbroken, terrible."

"It'll get better. It's not the end of the world, darling. You have all your friends and your mother and your sister. Harry would love to help you, I guarentee."

"I c-can't.."

"Why not?"

"He still has feelings for me! Staying at him and Cynthia's flat would be awkward. They don't need two babies crying in their house." I sniffled. "I'd rather stay with you and mum, or Payton." He frowned abd rubbed my arm.

"You'll stay at Payton's then." Why didn't my own father want me around?

"Ok daddy.."

"I love you, darling."

"I love you, too, daddy." He kissed my forehead lightly before exitting the room. I was left all alone to cry.


As you may have guessed, this book is ending. There will be three more chapters. I hope you enjoyed the ride of Zayn and Jessie! I'm already way ahead of you on the sequal, so no need to worry. Have a nice week, babies :) Don't forget to comment and vote!

I, also, have a Liam fanfic I have been working on. If you are willing to wait for the sequel, please use your time to read it. Thank you :D