Scarred ➵zauren

Chapter 15

"What's she doing here?" I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.

"I'm not sure..can we talk about this later?" Zayn requested.

"Sure," I complied, though I was very curious as to why he was so anxious about it.

I heard Doniya and Walihya mumbling next to me and looking over at the woman. It made me take another glance at her. I didn't know how to feel about the fact she and I sort of looked alike. Did Zayn just have a type or was he trying to simulate whatever relationship they had with me now? He never mentioned any past relationships to me but I knew he sure as hell was going to today, I wasn't going to let it slide.

I decided to text my emergency contact before I let my head get too crazy.

Mani :(

What's the matter Lola?

One of Zayn's exs is here. Tell me something before I go crazy

Girl, don't be extra. That boy is madly in love with you, everyone can see it. How do you even know it's his ex?

He told me!! He was sweating like crazy when he saw her

Did you guys talk about it?

He asked if we could talk about it later

Well then be patient! I'm sure it's nothing, just take a breather okay?

Okay :(( I wish you were here. How are you feeling?

Better, I'll make it to the party tonight. Kev's got a runny nose so Li went to get him some medicine.

My poor nugget :( give him a kiss for me

No way, I'm not getting sick

So rude! He needs kisses

He'll survive!

Lol, fine! Well I think they're starting soon so I'm gonna put my phone away, I'll see you later. Pray that I don't have to beat a bitches ass here!

Oh lord, I will crazy head

Soon after, Zayn had to make his way to the stage and once Ryan caught a glimpse of him up there, his excitement shot from 100 to 100 million. He was seeing someone he already looked up to be honored for being a hero and I knew it meant the world for him to be here.

As the ceremony commenced, Zayn's family gradually broke down into tears and I found myself wiping a few too. I'm the small amount of time I'd known Zayn, I did know that this was extremely difficult. It would be for anyone, but especially for Zayn, who lived his life on the move. Once the ceremony concluded and Zayn made his way off the stage, Ryan ran toward him ahead of all of us and jumped up on him to hug him. By the time we caught up, Ryan had the small metal heart in his hand, carefully examining every aspect of it. Zayn had also been awarded a couple other medals but even Ryan knew the significance of this one.

"Here Z, put it back on, don't lose it!" Ryan handed Zayn the heart and he pinned it to his pocket.

"Thanks buddy," Zayn squeezed Ryan's cheek.

"My baby boy," Trish gushed as she approached Zayn and hugged him fiercely. "Seeing you up there, made us so proud."

"Yes, very well done Zayn. You might have taken some bad hits but you saved your team out there," my dad added in, knowing much about the same duties Zayn's positions held.