Didn't See It Coming

Chapter Thirty-Seven

Chapter Thirty-Seven: the final dream. Part 3

"And that is the last dream I ever had, besides the usual weird ones like flying and other shit like that." I said and they all look at me like I'd grown two heads, though Zayn's expression was unchanged, he just rose an eyebrow at me letting his metallic eyes analyse my every move.

"What happens after that though?" Camille asked her hazel green eyes filled with curiosity,
"What happens after what?" I ask and Alex rolled his eyes,
"Well, that isn't an ending, you left for Oxford right? So what happened to you and Zack?" He asked.

I shrugged.

"We grew up, I guess we kept contact and are still friends he continued dating Tyler and I tried dating but failed miserably."

Margaux scoffed,
"That can't be the end, I mean according to the story, you liked Zack and he liked you back, so why didn't you guys just tell one another and get it over with?" She asked, brushing back her dark curls,
"Because  Zack loved Tyler you see, love is stronger than liking."

Zayn shook his head, his silver orbs scanning over my face before he narrowed them,
"You still like Zack though." He said and I laughed lightly,
"No I don't, I got over that."

Sophie narrowed her blue orbs shaking her head slowly anylising me, I hate that about Sophie and Zayn they both anylised things like thier parents, Sophie stole that skill from Jordyn and Zayn from Adonis.

"No your lying, auntie your what? Thirty-two and your still single there has to be a reason why you haven't ever gotten married." Ares said whilst coming back from my kitchen with a bowl of icecream for both himself and his twin sister Camille.

"I'm not a marriage person." I said blankly and they all laughed, a group of kids were laughing at me i never thought I'd see the day,

"Your such a bad liar." Alex chuckled and I stuck my tongue out at him,
"I'm not lying." I said and Margaux rolled her eyes taking a hair tie off her arm and tying up her long kinky curls,
"Yeah you are, you are a marriage person, you almost married Tina but at last minute you changed your mind."

I sat back in my chair and Amilio cooed as he shifted in my arms.

"Yeah, of course because I figured out that I wasn't a marriage person."

Alex sighed,
"Aunt, it's so obvious, i mean have you ever paid attention to you and uncle Zack's friendship?" He asked,
"He likes you, a lot." Camille said whilst shoving a spoonful of icecream into her mouth.

I took a deep breath,
"Were you guys even paying attention to the story? It was clear that yes we liked each other but niether of us would ever risk our friendship for a crappy relationship that would last a year at best."

It was actually frustrating to have to repeat the same thing over and over.

"Okay yeah you wouldn't risk your friendship, but is it really worth being miserable when you could be happy?" Sophie asked her caramel like eyes boring into mine.

"I'm not miserable."

Wow...great defence there.

"Yes you are, you live alone ethen loads of money and to compensate for your lack of happiness you constantly offer too look after us so you don't feel completely alone." Ares said and I stared at him.

The thirteen year old was right, damn him for being Harrison's son, he's just like his dad always sounding wise when he isn't even trying.

"He's right auntie, it's not that we don't like coming over, in fact I look forward to coming here but your sad, I mean what do you do when you aren't working and we're not here?" Sophie asked and I looked at her.

Why the hell are these kids so smart? They sound like therapists.

"Auntie, I know it was our idea to hear your whole life story and it's a great story but the ending is crappy, you end up lonely, Zack is lonely exactly what was the point of all the stuff you went through if you still don't get the guy?" Zayn asked and I sighed looking over all of them, I hate having to ruin things or even darken moods but this mood needs to be darkened.

"Life doesn't work that way, you can work as hard as you want and end up with nothing. The world doesn't just sprinkle pixie dust over everything to make it go your way, if that happened then there would be two kids more in here with you."

They all fell silent Camille pushed her bowl of icecream towards Aries as Aries set his down, Zayn pulled up his hoodie and Sophie brought her knees up to her chest.

There was a knock at the door, i stood up and openned, Liby, Harri, Ella,Max,Duncan,Jordyn, Annie and Adonis walked in.

"Were they any trouble?" Liby asked and i shook my head gently placing Amilio in her arms, she smiled as Harri went over to Camille, Aries and Margaux.

They left waving goodbye.

Jordyn and Duncan  took Sophie whom smiled lightly at me before leaving.

Ella and Max  took Alex.

Annie and Adonis went to the balcony on phone calls and Zayn stared at me before he stood up and walked over to me,
"Did you ever tell uncle Zack how you felt?" He asked and I shook my head,
"Well then try telling him how you feel, even if it's just a text." He said and there after he did something that shocked me.

Zayn whom has never ever showed emotion, hugged me.

"I hope you can be happy auntie."

He said into my blouse and I smiled down at him.

Annie and Adonis left with Zayn  and once again I was alone.

I cleaned up the sitting room before pouring myself a glass of wine and sitting on my couch.

Zayn's words replayed in my mind.

I took out my phone and scrolled down to Zack.

Skittle Factory:

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Remember when we were nine and you said you had a crush on me? I said I didn't like you that way but I lied . I'm not sure how long I've loved you for but I'm telling you now.
I'm in love with you Zack.
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I sent the message, then set my phone down on the coffee table sipping my wine.

About an hour after I sent the text I got a reply.

Skittle Factory:

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Open your door.
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I stood opening it up to reveal Zack with a goofy grin across his features,
"It took you twenty three years to finally admit that you love me." He said and I nodded,
"I love you too." He said before stepping forward and capturing my lips and there it was the BOOMCLAP.