Writing Music ( A Zayn Malik love story)

The One

Brad and I are escorted to a table where we find Lori and Zayn already seated. They stand up to greet us. Lori and I both laugh as we realize that we are wearing the same dress.

“You look good in that dress Carla,” Zayn says.

I swear I see a glare come from Lori’s eyes. I am guessing that she is not too happy with Zayn’s compliment. Brad wraps his arm around my shoulder and pulls me close to him.

“We have two lovely ladies with an excellent sense of fashion. Don’t you agree Zayn?” Brad asks.

For a moment Brad and Zayn stare each other down. I am conflicted about who I want to chose to win. Being near Zayn again I feel my heart racing but I also now have the memories of Brad, of his love. I am not sure who is the one, a part of me is telling me to chose Brad but I feel a pull towards Zayn.

The irresistible pull I have towards Zayn has always been between us. I only fully realized it when I kissed him. That pull has not really strengthened or weakened, it has been a strong bond since the first day we met. I thought that it was our friendship but I now know that it is more than a simple friendship.

“I love your dress Carla. I was thinking of buying something like that. What do you think Zayn?” Lori asks sharply.

Zayn remains quiet, I can tell that there is something bothering him. Since he does not say anything the four of us sit down at the table. Brad and I are sitting on one side of the table with Lori and Zayn across from us. The waiter comes and takes our orders. Once he is gone we start to talk.

“I am sorry about the X-Factor Zayn. I thought you and the guys were really going to make it, especially after I saw you perform.” Brad says.

I look at Zayn, I realize that he was looking at me. He turns his attention to Brad.

“It was difficult for me and the boys but I can promise you that One Direction is not completely gone. Simon said that he would try to see if he could get a record deal. Speaking of them, Liam and Louis told me some surprising news. Congratulations on your book Carla. Or shall I call you Cora?” Zayn says sarcastically.

“Oh my goodness Carla! Why didn’t you tell me about getting one of your stories published?” Lori asks surprised.

I feel myself blush a little. Distancing myself from Zayn has kept me away from Lori as well. I just wish that I could go back and stop myself from making that kiss. If I never kissed Zayn then I would not have the feelings I would have for him. We could be just friends.

“I promise you that you all will get signed advanced copies of the book.”

I figure that maybe bribing Lori with a free copy will make up for neglecting to tell her about the book being published.

“How will you be able to sign the book? Louis and Liam told me that you were using a different name.”

I turn and face Zayn, my heart racing as I look into his eyes.

“I did not lie to them, I may not be able to sign my real name but I can still use my initials. I decided to use the name Cora Bound or C.B.”

“That was a clever idea Carla,” Lori says. “I can’t wait to read your book.”

The food is served before we can say anything else. Brad starts the conversation again.

“Do you two have any plans for the holidays?”

“I am just going to have a quiet dinner at home with my family.” Lori says.

“Me and the boys are having a special dinner with the rest of the X-Factor contestants. Kind of like a big going away party.”

I knew that Brad and I were just going to have a dinner at my house with my mum.

“What about for the New Year? Are any of you going to do anything special?” Brad asks.

They both shake their heads no.

“Why don’t the four of us have a party?” He asks.

“Sounds good with me. I feel like I haven’t been at your house in ages Carla. Why not have the party at your place? I am sure your mum won’t mind.” Zayn says as he flashes his one-of-a-kind smile. I would do anything he asks if he smiles at me that way.

I am speechless but I realize that I am nodding my head yes before I am even thinking of an answer. I guess that the truth is though it hurts me being around Zayn knowing I can never be with him, the empty feeling I have when I am not near him hurts the most.