Too Young

2. Please Forgive Me

~February 8th, 2014~

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When I dialed her number, she answered after two rings.

"Zayn! Is everything at the hospital okay? I'm really worried," Perrie asked me with a scared tone.

"Everything is fine, I guess. However you take the news," I mumbled.

"What is it then?" She asked.

"I'd rather you be here in person when I tell you," I sigh. She agrees to come to hospital and she hung up the phone. I shoved my phone back into my pocket and made my way back to Dr. Montgomery. "When do you think I could bring Evelyn home?" I asked him. His smile that was previously on his face went away.

"That is the life or death situation I was talking about Mr. Malik. Your daughter has a heart problem as I previously said. We need to preform an open heart surgery within the next 6 hours in order for her heart to work properly," He explained to me. I felt pain in my chest and looked at Evelyn. Her chest is moving up and down rapidly and a nurse came over to tend to her. I looked back at Dr. Montgomery and sighed.

"Can you do it right now? I want Evelyn to be better and safe at home as soon as possible," I said running a hand through my hair. Dr. Montgomery nodded.

"You'll just need to fill out some paper work and things," he said to me now.

He left the room and came back with a stack of papers and a pen. I hurriedly filled out the paper work and wrote out a check for the surgery. When I finished I looked at my baby. One of the nurses was taking the sticky things off of her body and applying new ones. Evelyn just moved her arms around a bit, but didn't open her eyes or anything. I smiled when my phone buzzed in my pocket.

Message Received from: Perrie xx

Babe, just got here. Will you come out and get me?

To: Perrie xx

Sure. Be out in a sec.x

I told Dr. Montgomery where I was going and he nodded his head. I rushed out of the NICU and hurriedly made my way to the lobby where I saw Perrie in sweats and a hoodie with a beanie atop her short, blond hair. She smiled when she saw me and I gave her a small smile in return. She walked over to me and kissed my cheek.

"So, wanna tell me what's going on?" she asks me. I sigh and run my hand through my hair as we made our way through the hallways.

"I-I don't really think their is any good way to tell you. You'll hate me forever," I mumbled. We reached the double doors reading "Maternity Ward" but she didn't seem to notice.

"Zayn, even if you killed someone I would still love you. Nothing would make me hate you," She said to me taking my hand. "Just get straight to the point and tell me," We walked into the NICU.

"I have a daughter," I whispered. She turned to look at me.

"W-With who?" She asked with tears in her eyes. I wiped the tears that escaped her eyes and looked at my feet.

"Her name was Lauren Opal. I met her at a club when you and I got into a huge fight around eight months ago. She had long brown hair with brown eyes and she was really small. I-I was really drunk and we-well, you know. I didn't know she carried my baby for eight months until today. Lauren passed away while getting a C-section and my baby," My voice cracked and I wiped some tears that escaped my eyes, "Was born four pounds eleven ounces with a heart problem. They are going to give her surgery now. Perrie I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have done this to you. I love you with all my heart and I get it if you leave me right here, right now. What I did is unthinkable and-" I was cut off by a pair of lips on mine. Perrie pulled away.

"I am mad Zayn, but I love you enough to know that I know we can get through this; together," She said. I kissed her forehead and she smiled. I led her over to where Evelyn was lying in her incubator. Nurses were surrounding her, getting everything together before surgery. "She is so tiny," Perrie whispered. I nodded and smiled at my daughter.

"I got to name her," I told Perrie. She smiled at me and took my hand.

"Whats her name then?"

"Evelyn is her first name because it suits her, Opal her middle in honor of her mum and of course Malik for the last name," I said smiling.

"That's just perfect," Perrie said.

"Mr. Malik, would you like to see your daughter before we take her to surgery?" One of the nurses asked me. I nodded my head frantically before walking over to them.

One of the nurses picked up my child very carefully, then placed her in my arms. She felt as light as a feather as I held her.

I smiled down at her in adoration. I gently kissed her forehead and handed her back to the nurse. They then whisked her away and I already knew that this would be the longest wait of my life.

*4 hours into surgery*

The doctors told me that they started Evelyn's surgery at 4 o' clock sharp. Now it is almost 8 o' clock and I can't help but pace around the room. Perrie left about an hour ago to buy baby things. I stopped pacing when I felt my phone buzz in my pocket.

Message Received from: Nialler ;*

HEY ZAYN! At Nandos with the boys for breakfast. Want t meet us here?

To: Nialler ;*

Can't @ the hospital right now..

In a matter of two minutes I got a response from Niall.

From: Nialler ;*

WHAT? WHAYY? We will get this food t go and be there in a few. Be in the waiting room!

To: Nialler ;*

Will do.

I sighed and sat down in one of the chairs in the waiting room. I started tapping my foot and became impatient again.

Why is it taking them so long? Do surgery's like this usually last this long?

I laid my head back and my eyes slowly closed. I didn't realize how tired I am. For what seemed like five minutes I was being woken up.

"Zayn, wake up sleepy head," A familiar Irish accent said. I opened my eyes to be greeted by Niall, Harry, Louis, and Liam.

"Why are you here mate?" Liam asked me. I sighed and started to explain everything to them. And I mean EVERYTHING.

"Wow, that's a lot to take in. How long has your daughter been in surgery?" Louis asked me when I finished. I checked my phone and it is now 9:34; I groaned.

"About five hours now. I'm worried, do they usually last this long?" I asked.

"I don't know, but we will wait here with you. Right boys?" Harry asked enthusiastically. They all said "yes" and I profusely thanked them.

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Another hour went by slowly and finally I saw Dr. Montgomery walk over to me with a smile on his face.

"The surgery was very successful Mr. Malik! We are sure that Evelyn will make a full recovery and you'll be able to take her home in three weeks tops," He said when he reached me.

I smiled and hugged him. He was taken aback, but then chuckled.

"Thank you so much. When can I see her?" I asked now, pulling away from the hug.

"Well we took her out of surgery about fifteen minutes ago, so maybe in about forty-five minutes," He said to me. I nodded and smiled when he walked away.

The boys all gave me hugs and we started chatting on how we were going to spoil Evelyn.

I'm just glad she is okay.

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