Levirate [Haniaal/Zarry]

Chapter 23

A/N: Hi. Sorry for the long wait. RL is hectic. I am not sure if I like this chapter but here goes

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Harry's life has become so busy over the weeks since reuniting with Fai. He has constant lunch dates with all his old friends and has become more active on social media. It feels like he has lost out on so much and he has had so much fun catching up on everybody's lives, it beats sulking over the unfairness that is his life.

Since the dinner, Harry has had an internal battle with himself regarding his relationship with Zayn. Can Zayn be trusted? Is Harry letting him get under his skin? He has found that his stupid keeping score game is not as annoying anymore, it is actually quite funny if he is honest with himself but on the other hand he cannot help but wonder how often Zayn talks to Yaser and what do they talk about. These thoughts scare him a lot and in fear of being played, he has decided to try and limit their interactions. Most of their communication happening on paper since Zayn keeps a note pad on the kitchen counter so that they can each note whatever it is that is needed in the house for whoever decides to go grocery shopping. Zayn has mostly stayed out of Harry's way, going to the office during the day and spending the evening in his room. Harry sometimes wants to ask him to sit in the living room with him when the silence in the house is too much but he himself has caused such a wedge between them that it would be awkward to start the conversation now. At least his friends reduce the loneliness during the day, it is the night time that is difficult. M

Today he has his 26 weeks prenatal visit and is very excited for it. Grabbing his bag and other necessities, he makes his way to the car leaving early to spare time for breakfast on the way. He is about to drive out when he gets a text from Dr Corden reminding him of the appointment and his imposed ban of driving due to his size and health concerns.

"Shit. Shit. Shit" curses Harry in realisation that he had forgotten about the ban. He quickly calls Jeff who indicates that he has a meeting with potential maternity wear fashion house that are interested in collaborating with Harry and when he offers to cancel it and drive him, Harry quickly says "No. No. Don't cancel. We need the collaboration. I will just call an uber or something". Cursing more, he makes his way back to the house for some breakfast and problem solving.

Zayn is sitting on the breakfast bar eating cereals when he walks in. After a quick greeting, he goes to the fridge and pulls out the fruits he had prepared for his lunch and sits on the couch munching on them. He fidgets as he tries to think of people to call. His friends all checked in on social media in random countries and he cannot think of anyone else. He could ask Zayn but his pride would not let him. His thoughts are broken by Zayn's voice asking him if he is not going to his pre-natal appointment. 

"I am. Dr Corden has banned me from driving"

"Do you need a ride? I can take you". Harry turns to look at him and he is instantly annoyed by the grin on Zayn's face.

"No. It's fine. I will walk" Zayn is about to laugh but he is surprised by the serious look on Harry's face. "You are joking right?" asks Zayn as he makes his way to the couch opposite the one Harry is sitting on. 

Feeling really annoyed by his helplessness and Zayn's unnecessary comments, Harry bitterly responds "Not everyone finds humor in everything like you Zayn" and stands up to walk away.

Zayn slouches on the couch and turns on the television and replies "Okay then Harry, wear comfortable shoes. It's a long way from here. And with that big belly, it will take even longer" Harry glares at him and turns to walk away towards the door. Once he's outside, Zayn pulls his hair roughly in frustration and grunts loudly. Harry really knows how to get him worked up.