Chains

Chapter 33

"So you're avoiding me now"

I groaned internally as Maluma entered the bathroom,shamelessly invading my privacy. It couldn't have been a more inappropriate time to question me about my recent attitude towards him, but it was undoubtedly the best chance he had to get me alone with him. I scowled at the see through glass that the shower was made of as my bare body very much in his sight.

I rolled my eyes at him causing him to hiss his teeth in response. Before I knew it,he slid open the shower doors and turned off the tap before stepping inside with me. My eyes widened at his actions as backed away from him to increase the space between us.

"What exactly did I screw up now,Lou?" he questioned with a hint of annoyance in his voice.I was about to go off on him but then I remembered that I had no proof that the accusation was true. I let out a small sigh knowing that I had to say something to him if I ever wanted to wash this soap off of my body.

"Neymar told me some things about you,ok. " I said,deciding that being straightforward was the best way to go in my predicament. I watched as his jaw clenched and he leaned his hand against the glass door.

"So instead of asking me about it you decided to ignore me?" he asked,squinting his eyes as he tried to comprehend my logic. I knew deep down that my actions were wrong,but when he said it I was immediately overwhelmed with guilt. I was so use to cheating accusations being true that my mind went into an automatic defense mode. I sighed loudly as I bit my lip and looked him.

"He said you were cheating on me" I said,not bothering to give an answer to his question. I watched as his brows furrowed and his lips morphed downwards into a frown. He was no longer seething anger but I could tell he was still a bit ticked off.

"And you believed him?" he asked,inching closer towards me.  On impulse,I backed away even more until my back was pressed against the shower glass,leaving me no room for personal space. Once he got no response from me he sighed and shook his head. He cupped my cheeks with his hands and brought my face closer it his.

"I would never cheat on you,Lou. I love you too much to hurt you" he said,circling my cheeks with his thumbs. I looked down but then he lifted my chin up so that I would look at him."I'm serious ,Lou. Check my phone,ask my friends,check the security cameras around the house.I wouldn't dare do anything to hurt you guys" he said as one of his hands made its way to my stomach."Please,you have to believe me.I can't stand having you hate me,I can't lose you"

To my surprise,I watched as a small tear fell from his eye which made me regret ever believing what Neymar said. I regretted not having any  faith in him despite trusting someone who had no problem with deceiving me in the past. Before I could respond he wrapped his arms around my bare skin and pulled me closer towards him for a warm hug. 

"I'm sorry" I mumbled into his chest as he rocked us back and forth."I'm sorry for not trusting you and over reacting" He rubbed my back then pulled away so that he could place a small kiss on my lips.

"Its ok baby" he said,offering me a small smile.I gave him a strained smile in response then looked down. 

Despite assurance of being loyal paired with my guilt for not trusting him, the thought of him cheating on me still never left my mind. It still haunted my memory and prevented me from forgetting about the situation. 

The thoughts consumed my mind to the point where I knew I needed a release. I needed someone else's opinion about the whole situation but I wasn't going to bother my sister with my problems,at least not yet. Instead,I found myself at the familiar apartment complex that I once called home.

"My babies"

I chuckled a bit as Zayn's lips came in contact with my cheek followed by my tummy. Despite Maluma's hatred for him,he had undoubtedly become my bestfriend and was here to stay.

"I haven't seen you guys in ages" he said as he led me towards his couch.I rolled my eyes at his exaggeration and took a seat.

"I saw you two days ago Zayn."He followed my actions and gave me a small pout.

"Do you know how long two days are?" he asked,flinging an arm around my shoulder as he crossed his leg.I rolled my eyes once more then let out a long,drawn out sigh ,making him raise his brows questioningly. 

"What's bothering you now" he said,turning towards me.I shook my head as I figured out how to start the story.I went as far back as to explain to him my history with Neymar then what he said at the baby shower about Maluma.

"So you think the asshole's cheating,eh" he said,a knowing smile on his lips. I squinted my eyes at him and furrowed my brows.

"Do you know something I don't?" I questioned him to which he chuckled and shook his head.

"No but assholes are gonna do what assholes do best" he said,making me nudge him playfully.Its safe to say that their the hatred towards one another was mutual.No matter what Maluma did,may it be good or bad, Zayn's hatred for him increased.

"I seriously need you're opinion,Zayn" I said,hoping that he would put away his personal hatred for him and help me to make a rational decision about this."He said he didn't do it,so why is it still haunting me like this?"

Zayn sighed,knowing that I was being serious. I knew it pained him to think of Maluma in a good light but I had to know his honest opinion on the situation.

"So you're believing the scumbag who lied and cheated over the asshole,has a clean record so far? he questioned,raising his brows at me.

"But that's the thing, I don't know if he truly has a clean sheet. I mean he says he does but my trust issues aren't helping the situation." I said,running my fingers through my hair. I watched as he took out his phone and began to scroll through it.

"Well then lets find out" he said,smirking as he raised the phone to his ears.I furrowed my brows at him as he waited in silence for a few seconds before greeting the other person on the line.

"Asshole,its been a while" my eyes widened in horror as I realized just who he was talking to. I tried my best to grab my phone away from him but he secured it tightly against my attacks.

"Zayn,don't" I hissed at him in a whisper,hoping that Maluma wouldn't hear me. But Zayn blatantly ignored me.I made one more attempt to take his phone away and surprisingly,I succeeded. I quickly ended the call and placed the phone under the seat behind me. "What the hell were you thinking" I questioned,still mortified.

"I was gonna tell him I had proof of him cheating then see if he'd crack" he said plainly,shrugging his shoulders. I stared at him in disbelief before realizing that his plan was actually a good one.I looked back at the phone that at him,trying hard to decide on whether or not I should let him try again. But despite my curiosity, I decided against the idea.

"You're no fun" he said,frowning."But you're right,he shouldn't be the one we're pestering" he said causing me to raise my eyebrows. He rose from his seat and stretched his hand out for me to take it.

"Let's go question your scumbag ex"