16 March, 2015

Harry's POV:

"Harry! I am stepping out a bit with Zayn" Louis yelled as he slam the door shut.

"Okay!" I yelled back,sinking into my bed.

I heard my room door open and felt someone ruffle my hair and leave but I was too tired to sit up. I slept on but then in a while my stomach began to rumble and I knew I had to get out of the bed.I pulled on my cotton pants and strutted out of my living room. I opened the door and stretched my arms above my head as I let out a loud yawn.

"About time,mate" Louis smirked.

My sleepy eyes were not able to focus on the group before me.I walked towards them,rubbing my eyes again and again.I plopped on the recliner sofa and looked around.I closed my eyes tight and then opened them.

Shreya was there!

"Hey Harry" She grinned.

"When did you come?" I asked as my lips stretched themselves into a grin.

"A while ago, you were sound asleep when I arrived" She chuckled.

I scratched the back of my neck as I ran out of words.I just looked at her,that face that I had seen only in my mobile screen for a long time now.

"Okay,what brings you here? I know your movie shoot has not yet ended" Liam asked her.

"I think Zayn will have to answer that" She looked at her brother beside her.

"Guys" He cleared his throat and coughed and cleared it again.

"This is going to be so much of fun" Shreya chuckled leaning back on the couch.

"You're supposed to help me" He punched her arm.

"Well guys,this is something sensitive and Zayn here was supposed to tell you guys about it a while back but it has kinda got late" She told.

"Mate,what is it?" Louis asked with his serious face on.

"Guys,I haven't been feeling myself lately" He started "I want to explore myself,I want some time for myself"

"Are you leaving the tour?" I asked him.

"I am leaving the band" He replied.We looked at him in shock.

"Are you sure?" Louis asked.

"Why?" Niall asked.

"Is it because of Perrie or because of me?" I asked.

"No Harry,It is not because of you or her.It is about me.I just couldn't do it anymore.All those fake news about me dating my own sister and all this spotlight.I want a break" Zayn explained.

"Will you come back,Zayn?"Liam asked.

"Honestly,I don't know" He replied and hung his head down.

My best mate was leaving and I can't do anything to change it.Deep down,I knew I was one among the reasons.As the tears blurred my vision,I stood up and left the place.

"Harry" I heard Shreya call but I wasn't ready to face anybody.I locked myself in my room and went into my bathroom and turned the shower on. 

Zayn's POV:

Shreya placed her hand on my shoulder as I looked at my band-mates who looked lost in thought.Their playfulness was replaced with a downcast face.

"I always knew that someday we have to break the band but I never thought you would leave alone first" Niall said as he wiped a lone tear with his thumb.

"Oh Niall" Shreya walked to him and wrapped her arms around him as he sobbed.

"I am not going to ask you to stay,Zayn but I hope you are aware of the consequences.All the best,mate" Liam patted my shoulder and left.

"Louis?" I called.

"I don't know what to say,mate but I will miss you terribly" Louis hugged me.

"I will miss you guys more" My voice cracked.

"Okay crybabies, I have come back after a long time.Aren't you going to take me out and have fun?" Shreya asked as she crossed her arms across her chest.

"Says the lass who cried to us over the phone because the director scolded her for eating on the set" Louis rolled his eyes.

She threw the square pillow at Louis who ducked it. She whined like a lost puppy making us all crack a smile. This is why I called Shreya over, she always knew how to brighten up the gloomy situations.She pulled us all into a group hug.

"Okay,how about we get a Thai massage before Paul hauls us to the airport" Louis suggested.

"Don't tell me he still carries you guys whenever you guys do something mischievous" Shreya laughed.

"Unfortunately yes" Zayn chuckled.

"Okay,you guys go get ready.I will go check on Harry and come" She told us and went to Harry's room.

"Louis,I will come to the massage parlor" I told him and left the room.

I pulled my hood up and stuffed my hands into the front pockets of my hoodie and walked in silence through the corridors.I took the elevator and went to some random floor and found a deserted balcony.I took out a cigarette from my pant pocket and lit it up with igniter.I took a deep puff and blew out air.

I kind of expected this reaction from the boys so it wasn't much of a shock.I wonder how the fans will take it.I took out my phone and dialled the number that I have been dialling since the tour started and placed it on my ear.

"Sorry I couldn't accept your call but leave a message" Diya's voice spoke as the call went to voicemail.

"Diya,I wonder if you would even listen to these messages.I want to talk to you,meet you.The last time we spoke was when Afra's movie shoot started last month.I have made a huge decision.Call me back" I cut the call and put my phone back in my pocket.I took one last puff and threw it on the tile and stamped it.

"I wonder what will Shre say if she saw you smoking" I heard a voice behind me.

"She'll probably kill me" I replied turning around to face Harry.

"Am glad you know that" He chuckled walking towards me.

I smirked slyly as he stood next to me.We leaned on the rail as we watched the garden from there.

"Do you remember all those award functions? We used to always stick with each other rather than fooling around with the boys" He chukled.

"We used to understand each other's awkward positions during the interviews too" I replied reminiscing the memories.

"Golden days" He grinned.

"Mate,I owe it to you for bringing back Afra in my life.I'll always be thankful for you" I told him.

"And I owe it to you for saving my life from your dad" He told me and we chuckled.

"We are cool,right?" I asked him.

"We always are" He pulled me into an one-arm hug.

"Okay! Now it's spa-time!" Three voices yelled making us jump apart.

"You scared us" I told her patting my chest.

They grinned at us innocently as we were dragged to the famous Thai spa.