Author's POV

Aisha got discharged from the hospital the next day. While, Muskaan and Alia were on their flight back to India. Both of them were pissed on Aisha. They knew how badly Zayn and Aisha loved each other, and just couldn't see them separating like this. Alia didn't even talked to her, while Muskaan knew something just wasn't right. She even talked to Aisha about it, but she just shrugged the topic off and started talking about Rohan, unwillingly.

Zayn was still shocked, he never thought their relationship would end so tragically. And just as he described, he thought the moment of love they had that night was just a dream. He even told Liam about it. While Liam was deeply in worry, he felt bad that he knew everything, but he still couldn't tell Zayn, or anyone about this.

Harry was not just upset, but angry on Aisha too. He knew how Zayn felt for her, even before anyone else did. He couldn't believe the fact that the girl, who was so in love with Zayn, felt absolutely nothing for him. But, through his point of view, it wasn't her fault too. He had been rude to Aisha since she 'confessed her love' for Rohan.

Niall, Louis, Sophia and Eleanor thought about the situation as for everyone else including them, Aisha had amnesia, and had developed feelings for Rohan. The four of them tried to talk to her, befriend her. But maybe, Aisha had made up her mind, she wasn't going to come in their lives ever again. She tried ignoring them.

Aisha had no idea what was going to happen after she moved in with Rohan. She just wanted to stay away from him, the way he looked at her disgusted her. But she couldn't do anything, Waliyah was still missing. She had no choice, except for waiting. While Rohan was happy. He had what he wanted, Aisha. He thought he loved her, but in reality he was just physically attracted to her. His attraction affected his mind so much that he would do anything for Aisha to be with him.

All of them were at Zayn's flat right now. Well, not all of them. Harry didn't show up purposely, he was angry, and everyone knew that wasn't going to calm down any sooner. One of them had to meet Simon because of the postponed tour, so Louis and Eleanor left for that work. Sophia had to go to her hometown as her brother had a cardiac arrest. However, she told Liam to stay. She knew Zayn would need someone as Trisha wasn't here.

Liam was with Aisha in the bedroom, helping her packing her stuff, or more like convincing her to stay, making sure they'll find some way, just being the lovely brother he was. But Aisha believed there was no way out. Rohan was just outside their flat waiting for her in his car. Niall and Zayn stood in the living room, close to the entry of the flat. Zayn was relentlessly pacing around the room. He was strong enough to hold those tears back today, but he knew it won't be for long. He knew he would go weak once he saw her, going away from him, forever. The bond he believed would last forever was breaking, and it was hard to digest.

Zayn's POV

I took a last look at the pictures of us, before taking them down. I wanted them to be there on the wall, because they showed the bond we have, we had. I took a shaky breath. I wasn't going to cry. Maybe we were never meant to be.. Maybe fate had found someone else for her, which wasn't me. But... why couldn't that be me?

Unwillingly, my hands took hold of the frame and took it down. I admired the picture for a moment, slightly smiling to myself. The first picture we took together, with that painted wall behind us. The smile slightly grew as I remembered our mess that day, me running around the room to chase her, the almost kiss.

A tap on my shoulder took me out from my thoughts. I turned around and saw Niall, slightly smiling at me. He glanced at the picture, and then at me.

"Just.. taking a last look.." I said, shrugging my shoulders. He raised his eyebrow.

"What are you gonna do?" He asked, gesturing at the frame. I shrugged again.

"Put them in a box, safely. A memory of us.." I said. He gave me an understanding nod. I pulled the box towards me and placed the frame in, unwillingly.

He helped me in taking them down. I saw him looking at a group photo of us and sigh with a slight frown. My lips formed a line as I realised, she shared a special bond with all of us.

She was Sophia and Eleanor's best friend, Niall and Louis' crime partner, Liam's sister, Harry's cooking coach, Lou's lab rat on whom she'll experiment, Paul's 'the most trusted' after Liam, and my..... my everything.

One by one, we took all the frames with our pictures down, leaving the other pictures. I taped the box and carefully, pushed it in the cabinet of couch. I was going to keep them with me.

We waited for them to come out as we leaned our backs on the now empty walls. I left a breath. What am I gonna do now?

"You'll miss her, right?" I heard Niall asking. I gave out a small chuckle and looked at him.

"What do you expect then?" I asked, he gave me a half-smile and nodded. I looked at my front and sighed. I wish this time goes by as slow as possible.

"I know.. We'll miss her too. It was fun touring with her though.. An amazing person and a friend to work with-"

"Wait, wait! What do you mean?" I asked, making him stop. He looked at me confusingly, but then realised something.

"Ah! Shit! You didn't know did you?" He asked nervously. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion and I shook my head. He looked down and scratched the back of his neck. "Ash.. um.. She resigned.. She won't tour with us anymore." He said and looked at me. My eyes went wide.

"Who told you?" I asked, completely confused. He shrugged.

"Liam.. She spoke to Liam about this.." He said. I gulped to hold my tears back and looked down. Atleast she would have been with us on the tour, I hoped that would make her remember. But now, even that wans't possible. Maybe... I don't deserve her..

"You okay?" He asked, keeping his hand on my shoulder. Maybe he saw my eyes tearing up. I rubbed my eyes and nodded. "Zayn.." He called, making me look at him.

He had a nervous look on his face. It looked like he was battling with his thoughts. "What happened?" I asked in a low tone. He looked at me and took a deep breath.

"I had something to tell you.." He said, I gestured to continue. "I know this is not the right time for this.. But I don't know when I'll tell this if I didn't tell you now." He said, making my eyebrows furrow in confusion. He gestured me to wait and searched through his pockets. He took out a small red velvet box. Wait.. he's proposing someone?

I took it from his hand and opened it. It had a beautiful silver ring. I looked at him in confusion. "Care to explain?" I asked, he nodded in response.

"Before, all this mess.." He said and gulped "... Ash bought this.." He added. My heart skipped a beat, while my eyes teared up again. "For you." He finally said and looked down. I took a good look of the ring, which broke my heart again. We were so close to be each other's for the rest of our lives. I closed the box and shut closed my eyes too. This is the hardest thing I'm ever going through, letting her go..

"She didn't forget your birthday that day.. It was a surprise. She was going to propose you that day. Except her, only I knew about it. But, I couldn't keep it with me anymore.. I'm sorry." He said with a cracked voice. Silent tears rolled down my cheeks. Why?

Aisha's POV

I was sitting on the bed, my head held in my hands. I was not prepared to leave him and go with that bastard Rohan. It's been fifteen minutes since my bags are fully packed, but I'm not prepared to face him. This would be the last time I would see him, and I wasn't ready.

"Ash, are you sure you want to do this?" Liam asked for the umpteenth time. I looked at him with blurred vision, making him concerned.

"It's not my desicion, Liam. I have no other choice.." I said as a sniffle escaped. He sighed and walked towards me, taking the seat next to me. I quickly wiped the stray tear.

"When are you telling them?" He said, making me look at him in confusion. "Your family. Atleast tell them.." He said. I shook my head in response, looking ahead in the mirror at my devastated face, with puffy eyes, messy hair and smudged kohl.

"I can't tell them, even if I want to. I can't risk anything. And they're really close to Zayn, they'll tell him.." I answered in a low voice, he nodded in understanding. We stayed in silence for a while.

"Can you promise me something?" I asked finally. He raised an eyebrow. I walked to the bathroom to wash my face. I had to go now. I couldn't stay there forever, can I?

I splashed the cold water on my face some times, hoping it would help my face look more normal. Liam looked at me through the mirror.

"You'll not tell this to anyone even after I leave, not even Sophia. Please.." I said. He squinted his eyes at me. "I know you very well Liam, I know you had a plan of telling them, especially Zayn. And let me make one thing clear, even if I get out of this mess, I'm not coming in your lives ever again. I want Zayn to be happy. Please do this for me.." I said. He looked at me in disbelief.

"Are you kidding me?" He almost yelled. I spun in my place and gestured him to keep it low. "No, really. Do you think he will be happy without you?" He asked in a low voice. I gulped and stared at him for a while, then nodded.

"Yes indeed." I answered in a stern tone, which made him look at me for a while. Then he sighed, and shook his head defeatedly.

I spun to face the mirror again. I fixed my hair and took a deep breath. "I'm ready .." I said unwillingly. Liam gave me a sorry look and walked towards me. We immediately hugged each other.

"I'm sorry .. I wish I could fix this.." he said in a low voice. I left my breath to control my tears.

"Trust me, I wish this too." I said, resting my forehead on his shoulder. "Thanks for everything, I couldn't ask for a better brother." I said through a small chuckle, he returned one in response.

We pulled away and I took my bags. He took them from my hand, giving me a small smile and gestured me to walk.

Slowly, I walked out of the room, not at all ready to see that beautiful face of my love. Once, I was in the same room as his, I lifted my gaze to meet his. I felt like I was watching my reflection in the mirror. Cause, there were two heartbroken, vulnerable people people staring at each other.

I turned my gaze to Niall as my eyes, as well as his teared up. If I cry in front of him, it's over.

"Everything ready?" Niall asked with a small forced smile. I nodded. All of us stayed silent for a while. God! It was hard leaving them .. All of them grew close to me through all this time.

"Won't you give me a hug?" He asked. I broke into a smile and walked into his arms. He gave me a tight bear hug, rocking me left to right gently.

"He needs one too, please.." he whispered to me, making my smile fade away. I hummed in response. I needed Zayn's warm cuddle more than anything and anyone. But then I realised something. If I walked into his arms now, I would never want to leave again.

I pulled away and walked to Zayn. He gave me a small smile, while I resisted my urge to wrap my arms around him, or crash my lips onto his. I took a step towards him and gave him a small peck on his cheek, which just lasted a second or two. I felt him shiver under my touch, making me smile to myself just a little bit.

"I'm sorry.." I whispered to him, looking into his lovely honey eyes. His eyes lingered on me for a moment, but then he turned his gaze away, breaking my heart. I deserve it though...

"We'll see each other again, right?" Niall asked, with a glint of hope in his voice. I looked at him and nodded. But I knew I won't see them again. I doubted I would even be able to survive with Rohan.

I took my bags and mouthed Liam 'stay'. He nodded with a half-smile.


I paced out of the flat, not able to hold my tears anymore. I wish I had that last eye-contact with him. I wish I could melt into his arms for the last time.

I rushed towards the familiar car and opened the backseat door, shoving my bags and myself on the seat and closed the door.

"Oh! Hey there darling !! You are late, weren't doing anything else were ya?" Rohan said with a smirk. I rolled my eyes.

"Drive already..." I mumbled with gritted teeth. My eyes burning with anger, hatred and hurt. I've never hated someone this much. He chuckled and started the car. I wish we get in an accident and die, so finally I'll be free from him.

After some minutes, my phone buzzed, indicating a text. I opened the text, it was a voice message from Liam. I played it an held the device near my ear, making sure Rohan won't hear it.

The first thing I heard was someone's heavy sobs, and some mumbles. My eyes teared up as the audio continued to play.

"I'm sorry for everything.. But it wasn't anyone's fault, if we could turn back time we would fix everything.. Please stop crying. She will surely remember everything, she'll come back to you.." It was Niall for sure. I felt bad for him, he still had hope too. I saw hope in everyone's eyes, but couldn't find it in myself.

"Yes Zayn, we can hope for that.. Or maybe, you were never meant to be.. Maybe you'll find someone better. That will be destined for you.." That was Liam. Poor him, I knew he was trying his best for what I asked for. 

"Why can't it be her?!" I tried to fight back my tears as Zayn's weak voice was heard. There was a huge silence for a while. I was hoping there was nothing more that he said, I didn't wanted to cry. "I still.. I love her..."

Warm tears streamed down my cheeks as the audio ended. I kept the phone beside me and leaned back on the seat. Deep breaths.. deep breaths.. take deep breaths, you'll get over this...

Even with those chants in my mind, my heart lost the battle. I bursted out into tears. My eyes were burning due to all the crying and sobbing in the past days. I didn't wanted this, the pain, the heartbreak. It was getting worse. I had no idea what was gonna happen next. I wish I could disappear right now, and go somewhere were no one would find me.

"Aww.. what happened?" Rohan cooed from the driver's seat. I rolled my eyes.

"That's none of your business.." I spat bitterly. He just gave out a chuckle.

"Well, you are my business right now. You belong to me now.." He spoke in a lustful tone. I covered my arms as I shivered in disgust.

"I'm not anyone's property. And I don't belong to you, get over it." I replied as more tears spilled out. No matter how many times I wiped them away, it didn't help at all.

The buzz of my phone caught my attention. It was Liam again.

From Leeyum

You still wanna leave..?

From Leeyum

Forever?

I choked on my tears.

To Leeyum

I've told you this before.. If I wanna get over him, I need to cut all the connections. And that's what I'm doing.

From Leeyum

Do you wanna get over him?

My heart skipped a beat. I don't..

To Leeyum

I'll be selfish if I said no. But for his happiness, I want to.

With this, I switched my phone off.

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It's been two hours since we've reached our so-called 'home'. The flat was quite big and luxurious, nothing like Zayn's. Zayn's flat had so many elements that made me comfortable and cozy. This flat had art pieces and valuable pieces, just to show the wealth, which made me feel like a stranger. One of the differences between Zayn and Rohan, Zayn doesn't like to display his wealth in his flat.

I'm sitting on the bed of 'our' room. My nose scrunched up in disgust even thinking about sharing the same space with Rohan. I knew it from the very start, that there was and there never could be any 'us'. I made that clear indirectly many times too, but he just didn't understand.

"You didn't unpack yet?! I had a surprise for ya!!" I heard him from a distance. He was out for an hour, thinking that it would make me settle myself here. I had no idea how long I was gonna be stuck here...

"I said something.." He said in a rather harsh tone. But I wasn't scared. I didn't even care now. He had almost taken everything away from me, the only thing remaining was my life. I wouldn't care even if he killed me.

After some time of not replying, I heard footsteps, gradually fading away. I took my phone sim card out and inserted another one. An attempt to completely cut off all connections, even with Liam. He would always convince me to come back, and I didn't want that.

"Ash.." I heard a soft voice, making me look at my front. My eyes softened as I saw Waliyah, standing at the doorway. I left a breath in relief and rushed to her, taking her into a warm hug. She too, wrapped her arms around.

"You're alright?" I asked as I pulled away, looking at her from head to toe. "Please say he didn't hurt you.." I mumbled hopefully. Her eyes brimmed with tears and she shook her head.

"No he didn't.." She said. I hugged her again, just wanted to make sure she was alright, finally. I pulled away as I heard soft cries. I looked at her worried face, with tears running down her eyes. I cupped her face, her bruises had faded away. The only scar left was on her neck.

"What happened?" I asked. She shook her head and looked down.

"I'm sorry.. I.. I messed up everything.." She said in between her cries. I shook my head.

"No.. never.. Nothing's messed up." I answered, making her look at me.

"Please shut up. I know you're hurt, I know he's hurt too." She said, wiping her own tears. Tears welled up my eyes too, I didn't knew what to speak. "Why did you do this to him? To yourself? I am young, but I do understand your love for each other." She said, holding me by my shoulders and shaking them. I looked down and shook my head. She kept on rambling things, but my mind zoned out.

"Waliyah please.. can we not talk about it?" I asked in a cracked voice. She immediately stopped and looked at me in worry. I wiped my tears away.

"I-I'm sorry.. I just.. I couldn't.." She trailed off, but I gave her an assuring nod, indicating I understood.

"So.. what now?" She asked after a while of silence.

"What do you mean?" I asked unsure. She sighed and shrugged.

"When will you get out if this mess?" She asked. I thought for a while and shrugged.

"Who knows?" I replied. She scrunched her eyebrows in confusion.

"Wait, what do you mean by who knows? You're telling them right?" She asked. I immediately shook my head.

"But-"

"I expect the same from you." I said.

"Ash-"

"If you do something without telling me, I will .. I will never talk to you ever again." I warned. She gave me a desperate look, but I resisted it and looked at her dead seriously. She rolled her eyes and groaned.

"No one knows?" She asked. I shook my head.

"Only Liam does.. He'll have to shut up too." I answered in a low voice.

"Why are you so stubborn?" She asked in a mean tone. I shrugged.

"It's good for everyone." I stated. She took her hands in mine, caressing my knuckles gently. Immediately, her eyes teared up again.

"Listen, Zayn loves you.. more than anything." She said. I hated how they were using this as my weakness. I knew he loved me, and I was doing this for him.

"Sometimes, you need to do some things against your will, so you can see your loved ones happy. You're still young Waliyah, you'll understand it as time will pass by.." I said, staring blankly at my lap. But, she seemed pissed on my answer. She let go of my hands and got up furiously.

"You really think cutting off all connections and hiding the truth from him will make him forget you?" She asked through a bitter chuckle, and then shook her head. "You'll always be the part of his story!" She exclaimed.

"Even if I will be .. I'm sure I'll be the worst part." My hands rubbed my arms nervously as sense of insecurity hit me suddenly. I was at a point that I didn't wanted anything. Every option was making me feel scared.

"It's okay if you won't be his favourite part, but he'll still smile wholeheartedly as he'll flip back to the pages you will be a part of .. Mark my words Aisha! No matter how much you'll try to avoid him, he'll always come back on those pages for you.."

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The gif above.. I can't.. It's too cute..

Anyways.. Zayn and Aisha, both of them were going to propose each other, but twist of fate... What can we do?

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