The Bet | Zarry | *On Hiatus*

CHAPTER-6

HARRY'S POV:

"Turn left over there. " I instructed as Zayn drove. He didn't really leave me any choice at all and I appreciated the help, As we neared our apartment complex, I can't help but worry about my little sister. She's barely four. I wonder what my mother has done this time for the police and child services to be involve.
"Right there, in that building" I added as I pointed to him the old rundown building.

I ran out as soon as Zayn stopped the car.
"Harry! Wait! " He yelled but I ignored him. I needed to be there as soon as possible. As I neared the entrance, I was stopped by a police officer.
"You can't enter Sir,. This is a crime scene. " A crime scene? What on the earth happened. My heart skipped a beat as I tried to proceed the event.
"I live here! My mom and sister are upstairs!" I argued.

"Are you Mr. Styles?" He inquired. And I nodded. "Let me escort you then. "

"Why? What happened?" So many gruesome images came into my mind as the officer escort me.

"Harry! Wait!" I heard Zayn's voice.
I turned around and he was running towards us. I wonder what he's doing. He already helped me get here, he should just leave.

Since this was an old apartment building, the elevator was not working. The officer guided me until we reach the third floor by that time Zayn was in tow.

As soon as we made the final step, I sprinted my way towards our unit. I saw more police officers at the door our apartment. There were also people in suits.
"What happened? " I looked around and saw a figure lying on the floor covered in blood.

Zayn's POV:

Harry jumped off the car before I even pulled the brake.
"Harry! Wait!" I shouted but I was ignored. He disappeared in instant. As soon as I killed the engine. I also jumped out of the car and sprinted in the direction he ran.

Oh boy, he can run fast. I saw police officer guiding her towards the building. So, I went there. The police officer tried to stop me but I pushed my way in. I just hoped I didn't get into trouble for that.
"Harry! Wait! " I shouted again, he turned his head and continued to walk upstairs. He sprinted again as we reached the third level.

There were so many people on his floor. They door which he entered was being guarded by another police officer. I followed him inside and found other people dressed in suits. Aside from video games my other past time was watching crime series so I deducted that some of them were detectives. I overhead earlier something about child services, I wonder who was that person.

"What happened?" He asked. The moment the people in suits turned around, the view from behind had been exposed. Lying there was a figure covered in blood.

"Mr.Styles?" One of men inquired and he confirmed his identity.

"I'm Detective Paul Simmons and this is my partner Detective Michelle Torres." The man in suit said. "It's not your mother or your sister. " He said before Harry could ask.
"The figure lying there was Edward Cruz, he was a wanted criminal for murder, drugs, prostitution and many more, name it and he had done. "

"What's he's got to do with us?" Harry inquired

"He sought of refuge in your home"

"That can't be! He wasn't here this morning when I left. "

"We know. We raided his known location earlier and he fled here. " The Detective replied.

"What's his connection with my mother?" Harry asked.

"We don't know yet, but we are guessing drugs. We have found a stash of cocaine in your house."

"My goodness." Harry closed his eyes as he absorbed every information.
"Where's my mom now?"

"She was taken into custody for possession of illegal substance."

"Haz!! " There conversation was cut by a small voice. I looked at the source and saw a little girl running towards Harry.

The little girl leaped towards her and Harry braced himself for the impact.
"Haz!! " The girl started crying on his shoulder.

"Shhh.. It's gonna be okay." Harry said, as he comforted the little girl.
"Mr Styles?" Then a woman that looked like in late forties and early fifties came from the room.

"I'm Oliva Smith, the one you talked in the phone. " She held a hand which Harry took despite having his hands full by carrying the little girl.
"I'll cut into the chase, I'm afraid to be the bearer of bad news but this environment was not fit for a child we would have to take her with us."

"You can't take her! I'm already 19 so I can be her legal guardian." Harry lied about his age.

"Hmm. But where will you stay? Your house was a crime scene, you don't have any next of kin or your still in college or university as you are 19 years old only. " The woman said without empathy.

"I have a job. I can provide for her."

"I'm sorry but it was final, unless you can prove that you can support her before someone adopted her then you can take her back. But for now she's coming with us." The woman moved to get the child but Harry fought her.

"No! You can't take her."

"No! Haz!!" The little girl started to cry.

"Officer, if you may?" Two uniformed officers then made their way to the brother and sister. Harry tried to back away but there's no room for escape.

"No please don't take her." He begged but it went into deaf ears. I saw how important the little girl is to Harry. So I knew I got to help.

"Hold on please. " I yelled and gotten their attention. Harry was also surprised on my sudden outburst. I moved towards him and enveloped him to a hug to hide my whisper. "If you love her, shut up and so as I say." He seemed to got it and nodded.

"I'm sorry for that, let me introduce myself. Ms Smith right?" The women nodded.
"I'm Zayn Malik and his fiancé" I lied about the last part.

"My boy was a man with great pride and it hindered me from from helping him, but now given the situation, I believe he don't have a choice anymore. He and his little sister will be living with me from now on."

"I'm afraid that won't do. As I can see you're just a child yourself. How can you provide for them? " The woman argued.

"Have you ever heard of Malik Industries?" She nodded. Then her eyes widened. "Yes, you are correct. I'm second child of the Malik's. If you give me a paper to write, I'll give you my current address and you may visit them anytime. As for work, I really don't have to, everything is already provided for me. You can rest assure that they are in good hands. And if this ease your doubts, here's my ID" I then showed her my driver's license.

"In this case , I think, the Styles shall be living with you. However if our agency made a surprise visit and found out that these are all a sham, we won't hesitate to fire a case against you and take the kid with us." With that, the women left the room.

Harry was about to say something but I cut her off.
"Don't speak and pack your things. " He complied. He went to a room still carrying his little sister.

"What will happen to his mom? " I inquired the detective.

"She'll be booked for illegal possession and will be staying in prison for the night. Then she will be tried based on our investigation. She was so high when we got here, it's evident that she is using. We don't know yet if she is dealing or have information that we can use, so for now, I'll advise you to get a lawyer." I nodded in understanding.

Moments later, Harry came out with a  small suitcase and a gym bag.
"Is that all?"

"Yes" I took his luggages as he carried his sister.

"Let's go home"

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