Finding My Dad

15) you cant run from problems

ZAYNS POV

I don't understand it, I really dont. Gianna refuses to eat, I don't know what to do. I've tried so hard to be a good dad and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I want to be the best dad ever for her and i can't even get her to eat, a necessity that every human has to do to stay alive. I'm so frustrated and angry that I left. Gianna doesn't deserve me, she deserves someone much better, more capable of taking care of her. what do I know? I'm just some stupid kid in a boyband, I guess I'm not cut out to be a dad yet.

I let a tear fall down my cheek, a tear of regret and sorrow. It is so hard having a 13 year old daughter I've only known for a month or two and have to take care of her after she's had such a hard past. I want to be the one to give her whatever she wants, to be her father, not just another man in her life who she won't remember.

As I drive I call the only person I can think of to go to my house and sit with Gianna. someone who can take care of her.

"Hello?"

"Hey, it's Zayn" I say trying to sound normal

"Hey, what's up?

"Uhm, it's kind of a long story, but I stormed out of the house and I'm scared to leave Gianna there by herself, can you go check on her? sorry if it is too much to ask..." I say mumbling

"Yeah, sure, anything I should know before I talk to her?"

"It was about her eating habits. I'm sure she'll explain. I'm so sorry for putting you in this position, I'll call someone else if you don't want to deal with this..." I say quickly.

"Man, it's fine. We're in this together, it's not a problem, I'll be right over"

"Thank you so much"

"Where are you going Zayn?" he asked

"I'm not sure, I just need to clear my head."

"Ok, don't be out too late."

"I wont, thank you." I said while hanging up.

The thought of someone else taking care of Gianna makes me want to break the windshield with my bare hands, but I know that right now, all that poor girl needs is someone to be there for her. and I am in no state to give her what she needs. I need to calm down.

One or two drinks won't hurt...

GIANNA'S POV

I sink to the floor holding my knees, trying not to sob. trying to remind my self that I am ok, that my dad loves me, I made the right decision by coming here. but I think he just walked out on me. I weigh the outcomes in my head and I'm not certain where he went or why he left, but if he did walk out, he wouldn't leave all his stuff, and he couldn't get away with it because he is in the most popular boy band, anyone would recognize him. the words 'I give up' keep replaying in my mind. was I too much for him to handle? did he not care enough about me? my thoughts were interrupted when the door knob jiggled.

My stomach lurched and I got nervous. I was hoping to see my dad walk through the door saying he was sorry, but what I got was just as good.

Liam walked over to where I was sitting on the ground with Niall close behind. I looked up at his eyes and he said "C'mere Gia" while holding his arms out. I reached forwards and was picked up off the ground. I wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. Liam's big muscular chest seemed to swallow my petite body.

"Wanna tell me what happened?" he asked while bringing me to the couch. I nodded and told him everything. throughout my explication Niall seemed to be taking it all in as a surprise, but Liam didn't have the same look of shock on his face. "babe, I think you need to eat. it is time to become a new girl, with a new life. you left your old life behind for a reason, it's time to start over. which means leaving old habits in the past." Niall said. I looked at him and nodded. easier said then done Niall. "daddy called me and asked me to come here to be with you, he does love you Gianna, he just didn't want to do something he would regret, daddy just needed some time." Liam explained. I nodded my head in understanding even though i don't completely understand. if he wanted to be the father he said he wanted to be, he would have stayed here with me and dealt with the problem, not run away from it. Right?