The One

Chapter 48

Since Friday I been thinking about Zayn none stop. I just can't quite believe he is here. That I just saw him again. I gave Zayn my number and told him we needed to meet up. I had to lie to Jake that I was going to an appointment and to not accompany me. Jake can't know nothing about my ugly past.

Zayn texts giving me the place address he will be at and tells me the time. I grab my purse and keys and head there. I arrive at the destination, a small café place in Manhattan.

I come inside and spot Zayn at a table in the corner, a pencil in his hand and a coffee cup in the other. I walk up to him.

"Hey," I say with a smile on. "Is Perri here?"

"No, she's working. Sit down."

I take a seat and order a decaf coffee.

"So what you wanted to talk about?"

About everything Zayn!

"Just of how you been? And why did you leave without letting anyone know."

I've been good. And why I left? Lets see because I told the girl I wanted that I loved her but she didn't give me any chance and I didn't give up I kept trying but it wasn't enough I guess," Zayn says looking at me directly into my green eyes.

I take a big sip of my coffee and use it to not answer.

"I had nothing else to do there so I came here, were I met Perrie in high school and went to some art program. Then I started dating Perrie and she's a wonderful girl. I love her and she loves me too, honestly I have everything here and I am now happy."

I stare into Zayn's eyes and watch as his eyes glow, and I can see behind that smile that he is actually happy here and with Perrie.

"I'm sorry Zayn, it took me long to realize my mistake. I choose Harry over you and that was a bad move."

"Its ok at least you stayed with Harry."

"I'm not with him at all, i'm dating Jake the guy who was with me at the art gallery."

"What happened to Harry? I thought he was here with you."

"No, i'm here just with Kendall."

"How's Kendall?"

"Good she is a model, and is also busy with her university classes."

"That's great."

"Yea, Harry was a mistake."

"What happened?" Zayn asks.

"Long short story, I really don't want to talk about it right now sorry."

"No it's ok," Zayn says placing his hand over mine to console me.

I drink coffee after coffee until I feel pretty full.

"I loved you Ariana but once I met Perrie I knew she was the one, and anyways we don't belong together. You are a wonderful girl, amazing, intelligent, any guy would be lucky to be with you. You are just not the one I belong with."

Time passes by and Zayn has to leave because he has to meet Perrie after work. I thank Zayn for meeting me and drive back to home.

As I am in the car I think about how my life would have been if I would have chosen Zayn over Harry. My life would be more calm, Harry's plan would have not work. I would be with Zayn happily and Harry would be miserable because his plan didn't turn out how he wanted it.

I walk up to the apartment and open the door. "Oh shit! Jake you scared me," I say as I see Jake already standing in the door.

Jake has set up the table and made a delicious looking meal. He is so thoughtful.