Love Me Like You Do - A Zayn Malik AU

Chapter Forty

This morning I decided to go horse riding. Hamilton and I galloped in the garden instead of the normal place. I give him a pat when I am done and then give him a carrot. I brush him, then take off the saddle, the headset and hang them up on their spots. I smile when he sniffs my hand.

When I am all done, I walk back to our house. The familiar smell hits me and it makes me smile. I take a shower, decide to wash my hair and shave my legs and where it is needed. I then turn the warm shower. I wrap one of the light link towels around me.

The outfit that I pick out a white/black patterned dress. It has a black belt around the waist. I match it with black ankle boots. I match my pink bow ring with it.

There is are some famous fashion designers coming to a fashion fair. Renee de Bruin will be there as well. It will be held in 'The Rose garden' hotel.

Mother smiles when she walks downstairs and sees me. We are going together.

We have arrived. The hotel is decorated with silver and gold balloons. On every stand there is another designer shown.

We walk around the fair and I smile at my mother. She nods towards Renee de Bruin who is approaching me. "Good morning, Nina." He says. "Good morning, sir." I say politely. "I have good news for you." He says and I make sure I listen carefully as I hold in tight to my portfolio.

"A client has asked me to find somebody that has so much talent that she can make six designs." I smile exited. "In four weeks. Fully worked out." He adds and my smile drops. Four weeks for six designs fully worked out. "Is there something wrong?" He asks me with a strict tone and unsure expression. I have designed six items before but never a deadline of four weeks. Normally I will have a deadline with more time. "No." I hear Jacobs voice. "Nina is really excited and honoured to get this chance." He smiles as he nudges me against my arm. I smile. "Yes, I am very happy with this option." I say. "Is there a theme?" I ask him. "No, just try to do your best."

I sigh. "Thank you very, Jacob." I say as he walks away. "Yes, without me he would already walk away and leave." He says. I play with my fingers. "What is wrong?" He asks. "It is just that I don't know what he expects." I say as I put a piece of hair behind my ear. "I can just come up with a normal pair of dresses this has to be perfect." I say. "You are very talented so please just give it a try."

I sit in my office and sigh as I have my sketch book in front of me. I draw one line and it comes out very messy. After half a hour I still have nothing on the paper except for the line. I get a coffee out of the machine but still can't come up with ideas when I am done drinking.

I get up and sigh as I walk over to the window. "Thanks to you I have four weeks of creating six pieces without any inspiration." I say annoyed. "Thanks to me?" Ally her voice asks. I can really slap myself for that. "I am sorry." I say. "It wasn't meant for you." I say and smile.

She sets down the tea in front of us as we sit on the couch. When she has heard the story, she laughs. "Well, I guess Jacob did what was right." She says and I look over at her. "Without his help you would be not be designing six pieces and would be super pissed at anybody for not helping you out when you messed up when he asked you." Why is she always right? "I am not creative at all but is there something that makes you happy?" She asks. "Friendship, love, nature or family?" She lists. I look over at her. "I think that If you mix those things in to one bit you will get something beautiful." I look at her and smile.

"What are you doing here since it is Sunday?" I ask her when I am a little happier. "I lost my wedding ring the other day and couldn't find it at home so I thought that I would find it here. "I smile and walk over to the bookcase to get the ring that means a lot to her. "I found it on the kitchen table the other day." I say. "Oh thank you so much." She says so thankful. "I know how much it means to you." I say with a smile.

When she left, I head towards my bedroom and check go through my dressing table drawers.

When I have found what, I am looking for I sit down in my office downstairs. I pick up the piece jewellery with the turquoise, blue and silver necklace that my mother gave to me. I have it in my mind perfectly but when I set the first line on the paper, it is not really working out that well.

I sigh and drop my head in my hands to think. I smile when I have the best idea. I tun on some music and then get everything I will need for my plan.

I mop the floor, clean the shelves after taking everything out of the bookcase and my desk. I change the whole decor of my office. I move my favourite white couch around to the other wall and throw my fluffy pink and silver sequin pillows on it. I put some pictures of my family, friends and Zayn on the shelves of the bookcase.

I smile proudly and feel good about the result. The very last thing I do is change the outfits on the mannequins in the office.

I make a cup of tea and then start over again. In no time, I have a beautiful dress and feel the need to make another one. I make a dress inspired by favourite colours of Rose and I. The dress will be a hot pink dress with a diamond detailing around the collar.

When I have made some more things like bags and some more dresses. The family and I decided to have dinner in the hotel. I grab my bag and already head there to meet them in the restaurant...