Lacey

I smiled happily at the magazine in front of me. On the front cover was a large photo of Harry and Skye walking in the London streets. There was a zoomed in photo on the bottom right of Skye’s hand highlighting the ring. The boy’s management had done a statement yesterday stating the rumours true. The smile on Harry and Skye’s face was enough to light up mine.

“That really is a big ring. They look so happy though.” Tamzyn said leaning over my shoulder to stare at the magazine. I agreed wholeheartedly. I flipped through the pages to find the page centred on them both.

A knock at the door caught my attention. I glanced up to see Edmund standing in the doorway awkwardly. I sat up quickly.

“Would I be able to talk to Lacey alone?” Edmund asked Tamzyn. She glanced at me before nodding quickly and leaving the room. I watched her go before looking back at Edmund, confused. I shuffled over and patted the spot next to me on the bed. He joined me and sat right on the edge looking very awkward.

“Everything okay?” I asked him pushing the magazine off my lap.

“We need to talk about something.” He started. I nodded at him to continue.

“I’ll admit I’ve been suspicious before but I’ve pushed my suspicion away until now.” I stared at Edmund confused as to what he was talking about. “But then you went to Paris and well I can’t ignore it anymore.”

“Ignore what Edmund?”

“I’m confronting you with this in hopes that you will stop this now. If it happens again I will be forced to end this.” Edmund gestured between us. I looked at him in shock.

“What?” I asked shakily.

“You will no longer see Mr. Malik.” Edmund stated, looking me directly in the eye. I gaped at him for a moment as my body froze and my heart clenched. A sick feeling in my stomach grew as I realised that he knew. He knew about me and Zayn.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about?” I tried to act innocently. This didn’t help the situation as Edmund instantly stood up to tower over me.

“Do you take me as a fool Lacey!” I shook my head quickly. “Then don’t treat me as one!”

I stood up quickly as he began to pace the room.

“I have let you continue with these foolish activities believing that eventually you will stop and see sense. You don’t have a future with that boy. He cannot provide for you like I can. His future isn’t stable like mine is. What kind of home will you have with him when he is barely there? You’re parents will not approve of him like they do me.” Edmund stated, stopping in front of me. I stared back at him devoid of all emotions.

“I believe you have this rebellious attitude out of your system so I now expect you to carry on being a dutiful fiancé until we get married in six weeks. It’s time to stop being a child and grow up. I expect better from you from now on.” Edmund said, his voice quietening at the end before he approached me. I froze as he placed a hand across the back of my neck and pulling my head forward so he could place a kiss against my head.

“I don’t like being embarrassed Lacey. Your stunt to Paris with him has been covered up. But there will be no more seeing him. I’m asking you as your future husband.” He left the room as I slowly sunk back onto the bed. He knew. Did my parents know?

“Lacey?”I glanced up as Tamzyn walked back into the door holding two drinks. She quickly placed them down on a table before heading over to me, wrapping an arm around me.

“What happened?” She asked softly.

“He knows. He found out about Zayn and me.”I told her quietly, still trying to process everything that just happened.

“Oh Lace. I’m sorry.” Tamzyn tried to comfort me. I shook my head.

“The worse thing is that he treated me like a child. He told me he expected better of me now. What am I 5?” I growled, growing angrier at his words. “Who the hell does he think he is?”

“You’re fiancé and soon to be husband.”I shot Tamzyn a glare.

“Whose side are you on?” I mumbled grumpily.

“Yours of course. Always yours. But don’t you think this thing with you and Zayn has gone far enough. I mean you had your fun Lace. But you’re supposed to be married in a couple of weeks.” I knew she was trying to reason with me. But it wasn’t working. I couldn’t just say goodbye to Zayn. It didn’t work that way. It certainly wasn’t that easy.

Somewhere between the time I first slept with Zayn and the Paris trip, Zayn had become a constant in my life that I was okay with. And I certainly wasn’t ready to say goodbye to him yet.

I loved the feeling I got when I was around Zayn. I loved having my stomach flutter every time he would touch me, or look at me. I loved having my heartbeat increase by just the thought of him. He knew me and understood me better than most. I understood him in return. Our relationship was easy because we fit together so easily. When I was with him I didn’t need to try to be better or do better. I was enough for Zayn. Just me.

“I love him.” I told Tamzyn simply as the realisation crashed over me. I loved him, it was that simple. Tamzyn’s eyes widened next to me. “I love him Tam.”

“Now sweetie. You think you do. But it’s just a crush. You’re just doing this for your last bit of freedom.” I shook my head at her.

“No, it’s not like that Tam. He gets me. He gets me so well. And he makes me happy.” I grabbed her hands as a large smile split across my face.

“But what about Edmund?” Tamzyn asked slightly souring my mood. I rolled my eyes at her.

“Who cares about Edmund Tam! I love Zayn. I love him. And I’m okay with that.” I squeaked to her bouncing on the bed slightly. “I should tell him!”

“Woah, woah not now. Okay you can talk to him later but you have a dinner with your parents to get ready for.” Tamzyn said pulling me back onto the bed. I let myself be pulled as I landed on my back. I couldn’t keep the large smile off my face.

“I love him.” I whispered to her softly. Her face looked worried slightly before she sighed and placed a kiss on my forehead.

“Yes sweetie, you love him.” Was her reply.

Notes

I feel drama brewing :)