Harry's POV

It's been two days since Aisha is in the hospital. The fear amongst us was increasing as the time was passing by. It was like a part of us was being taken away. Louis, Eleanor, Zayn and Trisha stayed with her at the hospital yesterday.

It's 8:43 in the morning right now, and I'm on my way to the airport. Aisha's parents, Muskaan and Alia are arriving today. I'm scared to face them. I called Alia yesterday, she was not even able to speak.

We haven't met each other since Aisha's birthday party. Yup, the night since we made out. I have been questioning myself since then, do I like her? But that was not important right now.

I made my way into the airport as I reached. I was in disguise, careful enough that no one would spot me. We did contact Simon and told him everything about this, he agreed to postpone the concerts. In all, everything was fucked up, all because of that asshole Rohan.

I walked towards the family as I spotted them. All their faces were dull, worried. Last time I met them, they were all bubbly and happy. But the situation was total different right now.

I hesitantly hugged her father. He hugged me back, with a pat on my back. "How was your flight?" I asked. He gave me a half-smile.

"Better than the situation right now.." He answered. I knew he was trying to lighten the mood, but it wasn't his fault. Nothing was helping right now.

We went to Zayn's flat first. He wasn't here, but I had his keys with me. I helped them settle their luggage. Muskaan broke down into tears as she saw the photos of Ash and Zayn on the wall. The pics made me tear up too. It would never be easy to see our best friend struggling for life. Ash was my best friend too, but she and Muskaan had their bond from the past decade.

We left for the hospital after a while. I insisted them to rest for some time, but they didn't listen to me. Afterall, they were her family.

We walked towards the room. They decided to stay in the hospital today, while I came to take Zayn with me to his flat. I knew he won't be stable on his own.

I opened the door and let them in. I saw Zayn sitting beside her bed, holding her hand. Lou told me that he hasn't moved from this position. Maybe he didn't even sleep. His eyes looked tired and blood shot red, but he was wide awake hoping some sign from Aisha.

I stepped out and closed the door of the room. I leaned on the wall beside the door, and rubbed my face with my hands as tears started forming. It pained to see them like this. This was the first time I was seeing Zayn so weak and vulnerable. When he confessed to me that he was falling for Aisha, I thought it would end up like his other relationships too. But I was wrong, their bond was way different than any of his relationships. They still had a long way to go, and I believed that they would.

The door beside me opened and Alia stormed out of the room. I watched her as she angrily walked towards the chairs and sat down furiously. She hid her face in her hands, while leaning her elbows on her knees. I could hear her sniffles.

I sighed and walked towards her, and slowly sat down beside her. She took a deep breath and looked at her front. She definitely felt my presence.

"Are you okay?" I knew it was a stupid question, but I still asked. She just looked at her front and nodded.

"I'm fine... Why would I not be okay? I know she's my sister, but I still hate her.." She tried saying in a stern tone, but her voice crack was audible. She couldn't pretend more than that.

"Ok then.. You should leave maybe." I said in monotone, but playfully. She looked at me angrily, and then looked at her front again.

"No.. There should be someone.. to.. to take care of the others. Ya'll are emotional brats.. All of you are crying.. like there's no hope left.." She said with right amount of hate in her voice. I felt bad, she was angry because we were crying like Ash is not gonna come back. We had faith, but we are human afterall, we tend to cry in such situations.

"So.. you are angry at us?" I asked. My eyes already had tears, because maybe I knew her answer.

"No.. I'm angry at my bitchy sister. She can't just leave me like this! It's.. It's not fair! Can't she see that all of us are worried?" She almost yelled and started crying. And my answer was right. I rubbed held her by her shoulders, trying to calm her down, but I too, ended up crying.

She hugged me tight and sobbed on my chest, while I rubbed her back comfortingly. She may say she hates her sister and doesn't care about her, but she loved her to death. "Please tell me... she's gonna.. be okay... I can't..." She said heavily breathing.

"Have faith. She loves us, and she will be fine.. I know." I said hopefully, but even I didn't know what was going to happen. We just had two days left. Hopefully, she'll show some progress..

"I'm gonna go to her.." She said once her cry died down. I looked at her.

"You gonna be alright?" I asked. She wiped her tears and nodded. I placed my lips against her forehead. Why is my heart beating so fast?

"Thanks Harry." She said. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"For what?" I asked. She gave me a small smile.

"For staying by me." She answered. A smile lingered my lips too. My gaze went into her dark, beautiful eyes. They always captivated me.

"I would always..." I replied. We stayed like that for a while before realising what I just said. We slightly moved away from each other once we realised. I mentally facepalmed. Not the right time, Harry!

She slowly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I.. I should get going.." She said stuttering as she looked at me. I nodded and gave her a small smile. She got up and went in. I took a deep breath and looked up. Why do things between us take place so awkwardly?

The door opened again, and this time, Zayn walked out. He walked to the other side of the hallway and leaned against the wall, wiping his tears away. He was like this from the past three days, not sleeping enough, not eating enough, crying again and again. We were concerned about his health, but he wasn't ready to listen to us.

As I decided to go and talk to him, Aisha's dad walked out. I didn't had the courage to see her family's faces after confronting her condition. Her dad looked devastated too. But he still kept the courage and decided to talk to Zayn.

Zayn stood straight once he saw him in front of him. "I.. I'm sorry." He said in a defeated tone.

"Why? What happened?" Her father asked.

"It was my fault. I couldn't protect her.. I should've been aware.. I should've taken care.. I should've-"

Her father hugged him before he could continue. Both of them had tears. "Stop blaming yourself, son. She's in front of our eyes because of you. Stop saying it's your fault." He said.

"Yea Zayn.. It was not your fault. You're the one who saved her." I said as I got up and walked towards them. They wiped their tears away. They didn't meet many times, but their bond was amazing. Her father gave me an appreciative nod, his eyes had still tears. Afterall, he was watching her daughter suffer.

He left as Alia called him inside. It was just me and Zayn in the hallway. I held his shoulder, making him look at me.

"Come on.. we should leave now. You are here since three days. You should rest for a while. I'll come back after dropping you." I said. He looked at me like he saw a ghost.

"Are you serious? Do you really think I will leave her alone?" He asked in disbelief as he gave out a bitter chuckle. I knew his answer.

"You need rest, and I'm here." I replied. He shook his head.

"I'm not going anywhere. I'll be here by her side till she wakes up. And I don't want any arguments." He stated. I rolled my eyes and nodded.

"By the way, her family is going to stay here today. I tried convincing them, but they won't listen." I informed, he nodded in response.

"You should get going.. They said don't crowd too much." He said. I gave him a nod.

"Do you need anything?" I asked, he shook his head. "Sure?" I asked again. He nodded. I turned to go, but faced him again. "If you need anything, just call me. You know I'm always there for you." I added. He smiled at me and nodded.

"I know. Thanks." He answered. I smiled at him and made my way out of the hospital. It was good that we convinced the hospital authorities to make the hallway private for us. Gladly, no reporters, paps or fans found out about it. I didn't had any idea how would the public react to this. Fans absolutely adored Ash and her relationship with Zayn.

Sophia's POV

I took a bite of the sandwich in front of me, unwillingly. I wanted my best friend back. Three days, she hasn't moved. I was losing hope. Every time I decided I won't cry when I see her, I failed miserably. The sweet memories we spent would flow through my mind. She was an amazing girl, full of life, pleasing and what not. She was the friend that one could adore for their whole lifetime.

I looked at my front as Harry cleared his throat. He gave me a slight smile. "I know its hard, Sophia. It is, for all of us." He said in somewhat hoarse voice. All of us were mentally exhausted by crying. I nodded.

"I'm just.. worried." I stated and looked at the sandwich blankly. I don't even want to eat it.

We startled a bit as Liam sat beside me frustratingly. I kept my hand on his and gave a light squeeze.

"What happened babe?" I asked. He looked at me and sighed.

"Zayn isn't listening to me. I asked him to take some rest, but he keeps denying." He said in a defeated tone. I leaned my head on his shoulder.

"Did he eat anything?" I asked, looking at him. He looked at me and nodded.

"I had to force him.." He answered. I sighed and nodded. 

"I'm worried for him, guys. Have you looked at him? He hasn't slept in four days." He said. I bit my lip and thought for a while. He really needed some time out of this situation. Everything that happened in these days had tortured him mentally, physically and emotionally. He was like my brother, and I couldn't see him like this.

"I'll go talk to him.." I said after a while of silence and got up.

"You think he'll listen to you?" Harry asked, making me shake my head in response.

"Not sure? But I can try.." I replied. They gave me an understanding nod.

Zayn's POV

As time passed by, I found myself more nervous, more scared. Three days passed by, there were no movements. I didn't wanted to lose hope, yet I found myself losing hope. Her health wasn't improvising at all. I really loved her and I just couldn't let her go. I'd be devastated. There was no Zayn without Aisha.

I had her hand in mine all the time I was beside her. Every now and then I'd lean my forehead on her hand. Every now and then I'd kissed her hand, caressing it. Every now and then I'd lean down and whisper things to her, telling her how bad I craved for her love. I needed her. I wanted my Aisha back.

The one who made me fall for her sweet little features. The one who managed to make me happy when no one else could. The one who blabbered about her memories continuously till she felt sleepy. The one who kissed me good night and cuddled into my arm, making me feel like home. She was the one, and I loved her. I couldn't lose her.

"Zayn.. You should take some rest." Sophia said as she entered the room. I gave her a slight smile.

"How is everything at my flat? Is her family doing okay?" I asked. She rolled her eyes, because I didn't reply to what she said.

"They are good. Trisha and Doniya are there with them." She answered. I nodded and looked at my beautiful girlfriend again, waiting for her to wake up. I could stare at her all day long, actually that was exactly what I was doing from the past three days.

"You didn't answer me." She said. I looked at her with a bored expression.

"You really think I'm gonna leave her?" I asked. "For your information, I'm not." I replied coldly. It was when I realised my eyes had tears. I quickly wiped them and looked at Aisha. I wanted her to wake up and jump in my arms, telling me how much she missed me, telling me how much she was worried, kiss my face repeatedly till she was assured that I was fine. I told you before, and I'll tell you again.. I needed her.

"I know Zayn.. But you haven't left the hospital from the past three days.. you do need rest. You should go home. Me, Liam and Harry are here." She said again, giving my shoulder a slight squeeze. I shook my head again and tears streamed down my face

No! I have to be strong for her. When she wakes up, she has to see a strong person, who was waiting for his love. Who was ready to protect her from every single danger. Who would love her like there was no tomorrow.

I looked at her and leaned in. I couldn't keep my eyes off her gorgeous face, which held softness and tiredness now.

"Babe.. Come on.. Wake up, please. You know? I have a surprise for you. I've been waiting for so many days. I want to admire that ring in your finger, when I ask you to be all mine.." I gulped as there was no response. "Please love.. I want the whole world to know that you are mine forever. I want to give you all of me." I whispered again, more tears rolled down my cheeks. No I can't get weak! She'll come back.

"You know it right.. Cause all of me.. Loves all of you.." I sang through a shaky voice. Sophia rubbed my back as my tears turned into light sobs. I kissed her forehead.

And that's when my hand sensed a slight squeeze. I looked at her instantly, I knew she responded. I swear!

"She.. she responded. She fucking responded.." I said looking at Sophia, my voice barely above a whisper. Her eyes widened in shock. She is okay.. She is fine. I am going to have my love back!!

Our heads snapped at the monitor as the rate of beeps increased. She started breathing heavily. My heart started beating rapidly.

"DOCTOR!!" I yelled with all the strength that was left in me. I didn't care if it was a hospital. I wanted Aisha to be safe and healthy. The nurse entered with the doctor.

"She responded!" I exclaimed. He nodded at me and started leading me towards the door.

"No! I'm not going anywhere!" I shouted. But Sophia dragged me out of the room. "Sophia! Why did you do that? Ash moved! She can wake up any time!!" I shouted at her. She hit my arm, really hard.

"First of all, stop freaking out. I'm happy too but this is a hospital. And secondly, let the doctor do his work. She'll be good soon and we'll take her outta here." She said, trying to calm me down. I took deep breaths. Atleast I knew she was fine, but it was making me impatient. I just wanted to see her.

"What happened?" Liam asked as he and Harry walked towards us. I looked at them with happy tears.

"Ash responded.." I said. Their faces lighted up.

"What? When? How?" Harry asked in disbelief. I nodded.

"Just some time ago, the doctor is inside." Sophia answered. I couldn't even think how happy I was. It was really unexpected, but expected too. I knew she would respond to me, she loves me.

Harry called Alia, Liam and Sophia informed other people from our group, while I stood there, waiting for the doctor to come out.

"Mr. Malik?" The doctor asked, I looked at him and nodded. He gave me a smile. That's when I knew she was fine.

"She is alright, and out of danger. You can meet-"

I made my way into the room before the doctor could complete. My heart skipped a beat as I saw her, trying to sit properly on her bed with the help of a nurse.

I grinned widely as she made eye contact with me. Her eyes were bloodshot read, as if she had cried. I rushed to her and took her into my arms. Happy tears rolled down my cheek. My love was alive and safe, in front of my eyes. I pulled away and cupped her face immediately, kissing her face. I looked at her contently and placed my lips against her. The giddy feelings were back in my stomach. Finally, I will be able to confess my love for her, again. Finally, I will propose her. I'll spend the rest of my life with my love, with my Aisha..

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Aisha is out of danger!!

So, maybe.. it's a happily ever after story

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Or is it?

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