Chapter 16

Zara's POV.

"Hey Sasha! How are you!", I cheered into the phone as soon as she picked up the call.

"Hey dear! I'm great! How are you? And how is everything back home?", Sasha said from the other side, as her tone turned from happy to worried within a second.

"Well it's all good now. No divorce now!"

"Really? Well I need the details!"

"Sure girl! I have my flight in two hours, I'm just leaving for the airport!"

"Yay! Come soon babe! I missed you!"

"Me too Sasha! Well see you soon! Bye!"

"Bye bye! And have a safe flight!"

"Thank you! Bye!"

I hung up the phone and kept it in my pocket.

"Zara, all ready? You packed up all your stuff properly?", Mom said as she walked into my room.

"Yep! All done!", I squealed.

"Thank you so much for coming here! If you hadn't been here, your Dad and I wouldn't have been back together.", Mom almost cried as I pulled her into a hug.

"It's okay Mommy! I'm always here for you both!", I wiped off the tears that fell from her eyes.

"Thank you!", Mom kissed my forehead and gave me a smile.

"So I gotta leave now, where's Dad?", I asked Mom, trying to look out of the door to catch a sight of Dad.

"He's outside, getting the car ready.", Mom answered.

"Okay!", I smiled.

I picked up my suitcase and walked outside to the lawn.

"Bye Zara, take care of yourself sweetie! And give me a call when you land okay?", Mom said from behind as I made my way to the car.

"Okay Mom! Take care and have fun with Dad!" ,I teased.

"Of course!", Mom winked.

I gave her a hug and quickly walked to Dad to keep my suitcase in the back of the car.

"Here you go! Let's go then?", Dad smiled.

"Yeah!", I smiled back and crawled into the car.

Dad started the car and I waved at Mom giving her a flying kiss.

Mom waved back and kept doing that until I was out of sight. I'll miss her.

I relaxed in my seat and took a deep breath. I can't wait to see Zayn and Sasha.

Dad turned on the radio and I hummed to the tune.

Within 10 minutes Dad was pulling into the parking lot.

Dad stopped the car and I climbed out.

Dad handed me my suitcase as we made our way to the entry gate.

I kept my suitcase on the floor as we reached there and gave Dad a tight hug.

"Thank you so much for coming home Zara, you have no idea what u've done for use."

I smiled, " Come on Dad! How many more times will you say that!"

"As many times as I can! Thank you!"

I rolled my eyes and Dad left out a chuckle.

"Okay I'm going now before you thank me again! Bye Dad!", I hugged him again.

"Bye sweetie! See you soon! And do take care of yourself okay?"

"As you say Daddy!", I chuckled as I pulled away. Dad kissed my forehead and pur his palm on my cheek.

I smiled at him and turned to walk towards the gate.

"Bye Dad!", I waved at him as I entered the gate.

Dad waved back at me and tried his best to hold back his tears. Parents get so emotional when children go away from them!

I should have been feeling the same but my excitement to see Zayn was much more prominent!

Zayn's POV.

"Really? Yeah I'll come with you!", I cheered into the phone as Sasha told me that Zara was coming in the evening, and she was going to pick her up from the airport.

"Okay Zaynie!!"

"Can you stop calling me that??", I rolled my eyes.

"Never!", Sasha chuckled.

"Okay bye!"

"Bye, meet me at the college gate at five okay?"

"Yeah done!"

I hung up the phone and jumped from end of the room to the other.

Zara is coming!! I just can't wait to see her!

I was dancing when Liam walked into the room and his jaw dropped to the floor seeing me do that.

"What the hell are you doing mate?",he laughed at me.

I stopped dancing and laughed with him. I'm acting like a little kid who just got a chocolate!

"Uhm, Zara is coming in the evening, and I can't wait to see her!", I jumped with joy again.

"Woah! I'm really glad to see you so happy Zayn! It's been a long time since I saw you like this!", Liam smiled.

"Yeah mate! Everything's changed since the day I first saw her.", I chuckled.

"Haha! I can see that! Well the lads are waiting outside. We're going for lunch to Nandos. Let's go!"

"Okay! Let's go then!"

I picked up my phone from the bed and followed Liam.

....

"Sasha what's the time for the flight arrival?", I asked Sasha as we stood at the entry gate waiting for Zara to come out.

"Uhm, I think the flight has already landed. She must be on her way out.", Sasha said as she checked the time in her watch.

"Okay!"

I tried to sound as calm as I could in front of Sasha. I haven't told her how I feel about Zara till now. And I won't even do it anytime soon. She won't be able to keep it just to herself for sure.

"She's here! ", Sasha screamed with excitement as she pointed to the gate. I followed her gaze.

There she was. Looking more beautiful than ever.

Her brown curls ran down to her belly as she pushed them forward.

Her outfit fit her body, making her look slimmer than she actually was. I stared at her with longing.

It was so good to see her. Even though she had been away for hardly two days, they felt like two weeks to me.

"Zayn? ", Sasha spoke bringing me out of my thoughts.

" Yeah? She's here! ", I gave her a smile.

I was trying so hard not to jump with joy. This is way too difficult.

Sasha frowned and shook her head, turning her gaze to Zara.

She doesn't know we're here to pick her up, she'll be so happy!

I continued staring at her when she looked in the direction we were standing, and her eyes met mine.

She gave a broad smile and rushed towards us.

I can't wait to wrap her in my arms, but unfortunately I can't do that in front of Sasha. She's already doubting on me for sure.

"Sasha! Zayn! ", Zara screamed with joy as she was a few steps away from us.

" Zara! ", Sasha said in the same tone and ran to hug Zara.

Damn, I wanna do that!

" It's so good to see you! ", Zara squealed.

" Same here sweetie! I missed you so much!, Sasha said as she pulled away.

I was standing at my own place, waiting for her to come to me.

Zara's gaze shifted to me as soon as Sasha pulled away and I waved at her.

Why do I wanna cry right now?

"Hey Zayn! ", Zara cheered as she came close to me.

She spread her arms, waiting for me to hug her.

I grinned and wrapped my arms around her.

I missed this. I missed her smell. I missed her warmth. I missed those brown curls, brushing against my cheek as I hugged her. I missed her.

She pulled away and gave me a smile.

"Thank you for coming guys! ", Zara said, looking at me and then to Sasha.

" No problem hun! Come let's go! It's almost six! ", Sasha told her.

She nodded and all three of us started walking towards the car.

" Wait I'll carry that. ", I said to Zara as I took the suitcase from her hand.

" Thank you Zayn. ", she smiled at me.

I smiled back as we started walking again. Her palm brushed against mine, but she put it on the other side immediately.

I could see her smiling from the corner of my eyes.

I wish we could hold hands right now. But that's not going to happen.

I put the suitcase in the back of the car as we reached there and Zara and Sasha climbed into the backseats.

"Wait! Wait! One of you has to sit in front! I'll look like a driver otherwise! ", I said to both of them as I crawled into my seat.

I really want Zara to sit next to me.

" I'm not moving bro! ", Sasha winked.

Zara looked back and forth between me and Sasha. It was obvious that she had to sit in the front. And I love that.

" Okay, I'm coming! ", Zara smiled at me.

I smiled to myself and waited for her to get settled.

" Let' s go now! ", Zara cheered as she got settled in her seat.

I nodded with a slight smile and started the car.

It's quite a long drive to the college, so I turned on the radio and increased the volume to the maximum.

(hey guys! :) long chapter for you all! Hope u guys liked it! Well the next chapter is gonna be a really important one, so dont miss it! :) vote comment share plz :) love you all xo)