Love Me Like You Do - A Zayn Malik AU

Chapter Thirty-four

"What a terrible news. Everything he would have achieved." My father says with a sad expression. "Terrible, especially for Deliah." Jonathan and Catherine Mikeals have passed away in a car crash.
I feel so sorry for the family. "Where will she be living?" Rose asks mother. "I don't know, dear." She says. We are going to visit Deliah, who is at the house where they live.

I have on a blue dress, black heals and a grey jacket. Max (the chauffeur who replaces Devon since he is on holiday) drives us. The door gets opened by Deliah. We get inside. "Our condolences, dear." My mother says as Deliah starts to cry. They all comfort her.

"I have put some things that I would like to keep in some boxes." She says. "My uncle will clean out the rest." She sniffs. "If you would like out help, you can call us." Father says. "I have called with Zander and he would help you with the last few financial things." He tells her and she nods.

The king and queen arrive. When they have condolence   her, it is Zayn's turn. He embraces her and rubs her back. "We have talked to your uncle. He agrees with us that you can move into the palace."
In my mind, my jaw drops to the floor. Did she really just say, move in to the palace?

"Mother, really?" Zayn asks trying to remain calm. "That is so kind of you but I can not take that offer, your highness." She says. "Dear, it is not a problem." Trisha says as she is not trying to force her but still sounds kind. "Thank you, that means a lot to me."

We have arrived at home. Deliah will be moving into the palace. Some the waiters, servants or workers will be moving home or will be going to the palace as well.

She will be living in the palace. I call Emma for some advice. I feel really bad for her, pity her but I feel like there already is competition with her and Zayn. How will it be with her living in the same building. "I heard it from Niall. He is totally making it up to me since he is back from Ireland."

"Em,what should I do?" I say. "Nina, Zayn is with you and they aren't even together." She says making her point. "I know but what should I do?" I ask her. "Stay yourself." She says. I hear her smile even tough I can't see her. "Okay." I say with a sigh. "You are truly the best." I say. "Love you too." She says. I laugh.

I look around my bedroom to see that it is a mess. When it is this message and have a lot on my mind, it isn't jut cleaning. It is cleaning to get my mind of it.

When the room is very clean and tidy. I walk downstairs towards the office. Tomorrow I have the appointment with Renee de Bruin. I lay down the files. Wednesday, I have the open day at the university. There I have to show some designs.

"I am so sorry, I can't do anything about it. She is moving in after the funeral." Zayn says rushed when I exit the office. We are standing in the hall. I say nothing and run towards him to give him a tight hug. He rubs my bag. "When is the funeral?" I ask him. "Thursday at two O' clock." He answers. "Okay." He lets go, cups my face and says: "I love you, Nina." I smile and give him a kiss.

"Look just because she is moving into our palace, does not mean that she will be the queen." He says with a smile as he holds on to my hand. I smile.

His phone goes off. He groans and stands up to pick up since his phone is on my desk.

"Fine, I will be there in 10 minutes." He says after a call that took a long time. "Princess, I have to go." He says with an irritated look. "I will call you tonight. Okay?" I nod and he kisses my cheek.

When he has left, I get a message from Mason.

Coffee at The Coffee Bean?

I smile.

Sure, I will meet you there at five x

I look at my outfit and then take a grey blazer with me. Outside, there stand a load of paparazzi.

Nina, look this way?

Are you aware of the passing of Jonathan Mikeals?

Come towards us

Can you answer some questions?

How is your relationship with Zayn?

As quick as I can, I unlock my car and quickly drive of as I get inside.

I arrive at The Coffee Bean and lock my car. I walk inside and wait for Jared to arrive. "Hey." He gives me a hug. "You okay?" He questions. "Just had a big group of paparazzi in front of my house.

He nods. "Do they also know about your little passion moment with Grayson?" I laugh. "What are you talking about?" I ask him. "Don't act like you don't know." He says with that annoying smile which makes me roll my eyes. 
"Look, the first time since our break up, stuck on an island, worried, tired and missing our boyfriend/girlfriend."

I sigh and sit back in the boot. "Why am I even telling you this?" I move closer to him. "How do you even know?" I ask him. "Grayson told me when you guys arrived back in London." He explains. "Of course he did." I mumble under my breath. He chuckles when the waiter comes over to our booth. "What can I get you two?" She asks.

"A Cappuccino for me." He says. "And for me a Caffé Mocha, please." I say with a smile. "It will be right there." She says. A girl comes over to our booth. "Can I have your autograph?" She asks with a smile. "Sure." I say and sign her piece of paper.

"How are you feeling about the fact that Deliah will be moving in with the royals?" He asks. "It is not my favourite thing." I answer. The waiter comes back and sets out our orders. "That will be £6,50." She says. Jared gives her a note of £10. "Keep the change." He says with a wink. She smiles. "Thank you and enjoy the rest of your evening."

"How are things with you and Faye?"  I ask him curiously. His hand goes through his messy brown hair. "I don't know." He says at the same time that his phone goes off which makes his screen light up and say: Faye. He looks at me with an innocent smile. "Dinner at my place?" He asks and I nod exited.  

The weather is pretty cold. Jared lives just around the corner of this cafe so I leave my car at the cafe. The walk to his house is a five minute walk. 

We go with the elevator. We have arrived at his apartment. The walls are made of brick. He lives here with Nathan. We sit down on the white couch. He goes to the 'food home delivery' app and then looks at me. "Chinese or Mexican?" He asks looking on his phone. "Chinese." I say. 

"Thank you, okay." He says and hangs up when he is done speaking. He walks info his kitchen and makes back inside the living room with two bottles of wine. "Red or white?" He asks with a smile as he holds up the bottles. "White wine." I say and he smiles. "I could have guest that." He says and pours it in to a wine glass. 

The food arrives and we start to eat. Nathan walks in. "Hello, Nina." He says with a smile. "It is nice to see you again." He says and I greet him back. He leaves to his room and we continue eating the delicious food...