Different Sides Of Us (Sequel to Hired For Malik)

Chapter Twenty Four

Lindsay's Point Of View

A heavy knock came from my door, and I groaned in protest while pulling the covers up over my head. My legs were twisted in the sheets, only having my left leg sticking out of the side to keep part of me cool.

Whoever it was that had just knocked barged into my room and started jumping on my bed. Peering out from under the comforter, I saw that it was Eleanor. Glancing to my side, Stephanie was leaning against a wall with her phone in her hands. 

About a minute later, Eleanor had finally calmed down and pestered me to get out of bed to get ready for shopping. Stephanie explained that she had an expresso bright and early at around five in the morning. No wonder why she was this hyper. Dragging my body out of bed, I hit the showers as soon as possible. Only taking thirty minutes to wash, dry my hair, and do my makeup.

Laid on my bed was a nice, casual outfit. An outfit that I would havee picked. It was empty in my room finally, leaving me to my own privacy. The attire consisted of high waisted jean shorts and a ramones tank top along with a few necklaces that probably belonged to the girls. Slipping them on, sandals were provided. Sandals that I hadn't packed. A fast knock sounded from the hall and I grabbed all that I needed to go shopping. My purse, phone, and sunglasses. It wasn't all that much.

Twisting the knob open, I spoke quickly,"Sorry it took me so long to get ready." After shutting the door, I spun around to meet the girls. But my eyes were met with a cold stare with ice blue ones. It was Perrie.

"What's up with you and Zayn?" She said between her gritted teeth. As I was about to respond, my phone buzzed and I took it out of my back pocket ignoring Perrie's glares. Eleanor had texted me that her and Stephanie were downstairs in the lobby. Placing it back in my purse, I started to walk down the hall towards the elevator with Perrie hot on  my trail.

"I said, what's up with you-"

Pressing the down button angrily, I crossed my arms,"I heard you the first time. Nothing is going on between us, we're just friends. You should trust Zayn well enough, he's a great guy." The elevator sounded open but I paid no attention.

She stuck her finger in my face,"Aha! So you do feel something for him!" 

Rolling my eyes, I stepped backwards into the elevator slowly and held my left hand up for her to see,"I'm engaged, bozo." Someone chuckled behind me and it turned out to be Zayn. My eyes widened and I managed to stifle my laugh as I felt my cheeks burn. Perrie on the other hand, pouted her lip and grabbed Zayn's arm roughly, pulling him behind her. Who knows how much trouble he was going to be in for this.

Stephanie was waiting in the lobby, where Eleanor was no where to be in sight. My confusion was clear to her because she shrugged her shoulders and handed me a coffee. 

Only about five minutes later did Eleanor appear, with a small bag in her hands. She started apologizing almost immediately,"Oh gosh. I didn't know you would be here so soon. I mean, I saw Zayn go in the elevator so I thought I would have had some time to buy this bracelet I saw in the gift shop." We were now walking the streets of LA, admiring the beautiful day.

"Why would you think you would have time just because Zayn went into the elevator?" I spoke after taking a small sip of my coffee. It was surprisngly very good.

She pushed her hair back behind her shoulders,"I don't know, it just seems like you two have been getting really close all of the sudden. Maybe he'll break up with Perrie." She was joking, I know that. But for some reason it made my stomach feel like it was bottomless. It was like my heart was beating inside of my throat. 

Changing the topic, I pointed to a nearby fabric store and we scurried off to find some materials for my photo shoot. We scurried off across the street and entered the small store. A bell rang above us, and so many aisles were lined with different linings and cloth. I had everything I wanted for each boy written in my notes on my phone, so I pulled that out before looking.