Enchanted ( Zayn Malik + Ariana Grande / Zariana )

Twenty-One → Day 1 In LA

(( ZAYN ))

When I got out of LAX, I got a cab and asked him to bring me to the hotel where we stayed before. I got there and I checked in.

Before unpacking, I sat on the bed and tried to make plans in my mind. Should I try calling her? Should I go to her house? Oh wait, I don't know where she lives. But I still have to accomplish something while I'm still here in LA.

My phone vibrated so I pulled it out of my pocket. I had a lot of messages and missed calls. All of them were from the lads and Paul. I'll read those later. I went through my contacts and tried to call Ariana.

I felt happiness when I heard the familiar voice say 'hi', but sadly, it went straight to voicemail. I didn't know which words to say but I tried. " Hey, um, Ariana. This is Zayn. Please call me when you get this because I really need to talk to you."

After it was sent to her I started to unpack my things. I only brought one suitcase and one back pack with me so I think unpacking will be quick for me. The suitcase was already half empty when my phone started ringing on top of the bed. I let go of the shirt in my hands and ran to my phone.

My body started shaking when I saw Ariana's name on my phone. I quickly pressed answer and said a shaky greeting.

"Zayn?"

"Ariana. How are you?" I managed to say.

"How am I? I'm feeling really great, Zayn. The guy I really like, who also told me he liked me, started dating his ex again. Don't you think that's just perfect?" She stated. God, she sounded so bitter and cold. Like, the bubbly and giggly Ariana was all gone.

"That's what I wanted to explain." I said, walking to the window to see if the weather outside is fine.

"I don't want to hear any of-"

"I went all the way back to LA for nothing? Is that it?" I cut her off before she could end the call.

"You're here?" She suddenly asked, sounding surprised.

"Yes, Ariana. I came back for you. I came back to explain everything." After saying those words, I hoped that she would agree to meet with me somewhere.

"Zayn, why?" She questioned in a soft tone.

"I want to see you again and I want to explain to you what's happening." I replied, crossing my fingers.

"Where are you?" She seems to be asking a lot of questions now.

"The hotel we stayed at, I checked in. Can I meet you somewhere around the area?" And now I get to ask a question as well.

"Um, I don't know. I'm not feeling really well and I can't go outside." She mumbled.

"I'll come over, then. Text me your address."

She ended the call and sent me her address via text message. I changed into a clean shirt and locked the door. Maybe I'll just finish the unpacking later. I went inside the elevator and pressed the button to the lobby floor. When the doors opened, I looked around if there were a lot of people. Since there wasn't much, I walked speedily to the exit. I felt lucky when there was already a cab outside. I went in and showed the driver Ariana's address, he started driving me there and I just couldn't wait to see Ariana.

The cab stopped and when I looked out the window I saw a house, it was big and they had a lot of flower plants in their front yard. I stepped out and paid the driver. I walked towards the door and I was thinking twice if I should knock already. There was nothing else to do so I knocked, I stood awkwardly outside and waited for someone to open the door.

The door slowly opened and Ariana revealed herself. She did look sick, her hair was messy, she was in her pyjamas, and her skin looked pale. But she still managed to look effortlessly beautiful, like she always do.

"Hi." I greeted. She just tilted her head to the side and signalled me to get in.

I walked inside her house and observed my surroundings. I sat on their white sofa and she sat on a chair across me. She stared at me and breathed in. "Say what you got to say."

"Well-"

"By the way, get straight to the point." She cut me off. I think she's mad at me.

"Okay. Perrie and I were only fake dating. Management made us do it for publicity so that Perrie's girl band will get more exposure." I carefully explained.

She was silent, she had her eyebrows scrunched and she had her lips slightly apart. I couldn't tell if she was confused, amused, or not believing what I said. "Are you telling the truth?"

"Of course, Ariana. I don't want to lie to you. You can even ask uncle Simon because he's the one who sent me here to tell you." I smiled.

"Really? Why? How did he know?" She's being so loquacious. But of course, I have to answer her questions.

"I told him." I replied.

And she stayed silent once again. She was beyond speechless.

I wanted to ask her if she was okay, but then, she spoke. "I can't believe it, Zayn. You went through all that trouble for... Me?"

"Yes. And what Harry told you were all lies. Perrie and I never fixed things between us. I just don't like her that way anymore. I like you."

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"Sir?" Someone shook me by my shoulders and I woke up. I fell asleep? What the fuck?

I looked around and I'm still in the cab. Was I dreaming? Shit, I thought I was going to be able to fix things with Ariana.

"We're here, sir." The driver told me. I nodded and said thanks as he pulled out my suitcase from the trunk. I paid him and checked in the hotel.

I didn't like the fact that it was just a dream. It needed to be reality. I'll make these five days in LA worth it. I went to my room and started unpacking. I had several missed calls from the lads, just like in my dream. And I'm hoping that the part of my dream where I get to fix things with Ariana happens in real life as well.

Like I did in my dream, I tried calling Ariana. And what do you know, it went to voicemail.

"Hi, Ariana. This is Zayn. I want to talk to you. Um, please let me know when you get this. Bye." I said calmly and threw my phone on the bed. I took a deep breath and went back to unpacking my stuff.

A few moments passed, I found myself holding the shirt in my dream that I suddenly had to let go because Ariana was calling. I became alarmed and watched my phone on top of the bed. I waited for it to ring. Sadly, it didn't make any sound.

Disappointed for not receiving the call, I carried on with what I was doing. Maybe she'll call later.

I have finished all the unpacking, yet there was still no call from Ariana. It was already getting dark outside and my progress on this 'mission' isn't even close to 5%.

Now what the hell am I supposed to do?

guuuYYYSSSS GUYS GUYS omg i'm so so sorry for not updating in almost two months. i've been busy with school.  :/ BUT, Christmas break is almost near so i promise to update as much as i possibly can. happy holidays to all you lovely readers. ily all. oh oH BTW! THANK YOU SO fckING MUCH FOR GETTING ENCHANTED TO 20K READS! it's unbelievable. tysssm for making that happen. im not even a good writer. lol. anyway, tell me what you think about this crappy chapter in the comments. lovelots♥. xx -chedi