Sophia's POV

"Oh my God!"

"You...look..different.."

"By different he means hot! You look smoking hot..!"

"You're nailing that dress."

For the first time in my life I was being showered with compliments. And it was not easy for me to digest the compliments. The unusual compliments.

I looked at the full length mirror in front of me and I saw a different side of me. A side I've never seen before.

My first reaction was 'Move over Miss America, Mama's back!'

Seeing myself in a strapless red dress with black stilettos and makeup was a bliss. This look suits me. I thought to myself.

"Okay guys..." Sam clapped her hands. I was sure she would kill a dozen guys tonight by her appearance.

"Time to leave?" Stella questioned whilst she made a good effort to get her hair on place by one bobby pin.

I walked towards her to help her. "Yeah.. Weshould..definitelyleave..." I said with her bobby pin tucked between my teeth.

We all looked like proper grown-ups. There was no sign of teen high school girls.
That's what Will told us to do.

According to him we were going to make history by getting into that club secretly by a secret path. He knew some guys who were bartenders in that club. As my dad owned the club we were sure if he comes to know about our visit he would not allow us.

So, we had to plan this shit and it seemed hella dramatic to me. While Stella and Sam were so excited about that. They thought it would be fun to sneak into a club secretly.
Wow.

When we were all done I walked to the kitchen to drink some water. I drink water a lot. Whenever I am nervous..I drink water. Whenever I am happy.. I drink water. Whenever I am sad ..I drink water.

I drink a lot.

Dragging out a bottle of mineral water I gulped it instantly and quickly. When I placed it back in the fridge and started walking back to the room my eyes landed on an insanely hot structure.

He was standing in the living room nonchalantly. His one hand digged in his pocket and the other holding his phone by the ear. He was wearing a black shirt along with a black jeans. His sleeves rolled up and his brown hair with some blonde locks made him look thousand times more hunky.

"Sophia?"

Shit. He caught me.

"Umm..hi..!"

How more clumsy can I be?

He muttered something on the phone then walked over to me.

His mouth dropped and he seemed to be completely shocked. "You...you look different.." He said. His eyes travelling my entire body.

"Different....as in?"

"Um.." He scrathed the back of his neck. "Hot. You look hot."

I liked it more when he called me beautiful but hey! He's my crush and I gotta fangirl over his every move.

"Thanks. You look good too." I said. More likely I lied. Cause good wasn't enough to describe him.

"Yeah.. Let's leave, shall we?"

"Sure."

"Guys come! We're leaving!" He yelled.

In five minutes everyone gathered in the living room and we were deciding whose car to take.

"I think we can take Zayn's truck and my car?" Justin asked.

"Okay.." Zayn said.

In no time we were in our respective cars and were discussing about the most discussed topic of the year 'Yanny or Laurel. "

There were arguments and fights but my mind was on one thing. Dad. Why did he hide about his business?

I looked out of the window. We were out from that isolated forest. Back to the city. The city lights were gleaming and everyone seemed so busy in their lives.

There was a weird feeling within me. I felt as if something was going to be wrong.

I flinched when someone tapped my shoulder and turned over to my right to see Zayn's eyes gleaming just like the city lights and his face looked so perfect.

I'm sure Jesus made him on Saturday and Sunday.

"Are you okay?" His voice was so relaxing to the ears.

"I'm good." My light voice was barely visible over the foolish arguments about dumb things.

"Is there something bothering you?"

"I don't know. I'll be fine." I shot him a smile. His concern for me was enough to make me feel good again.

"You sure?" He asked with a small smile.

I nodded. He looked at me for a while as if I'm a puzzle and then his gaze shifted to his phone when it buzzed.

I switched on my phone and stared at some unread messages from mom.

Hey dear! Are you alright?

Are you enjoying there?

I told you to send me your pictures! But you forgot!.!

Whenever you're free send me your pictures. And Sam's and Stella's too.

Lol<3

I smiled at how much of a teenage girl she sounded. I quickly selected all good pictures I had taken by now and sent her. I was kinda used to her lol thing.

She's so modern yet she thinks that lol means lots of love. Maybe I should let her live that way. I know she would call me a liar if I tell her the truth.

"Come bitch! We're here!" Stella pulled my wrist and I almost died when my phone almost fell.

We gathered at the back of the club and everything seemed so filmy. I started adjusting my knee length dress. It's so uncomfortable.

We stood there for like a minute when some guys flashed out from nowhere and approached Zayn.

"You must be Zayn Parker?"

"Yes. And these are my...friends."

"Sure. Follow us."

"That's it? That's the ending? It was so boring! I thought there would be fights, some pistol grabbing and some secret deep talks. It was not what I expected it to be." Stella whined in my ear.

"Seriously? It was not adventurous. At all." Sam whined on my other ear and I felt the urge of stabbing them both.

We walked for like a minute through a dark hall when we finally reached there.

Large crystal balls were dangling and gleaming which were the only source of light for the big dark area. There were a few seats where people were sitting and having their drinks. Everyone seemed so elegant and reserved.

The bartenders showed us our seats and we sat there observing our surroundings.

"It's all so bizarre. I can't believe we're actually here!" Stella whisper screamed.

Yeah. I can't believe I'm in my dad's club. Which according to him is hideous for to us.

"Dude you see that girl? She's so hot!" Justin exclaimed.

"She's nice. But nothing in front of Samantha." Will placed a small kiss on Sam's lips and it was heart melting to see how perfect they looked together.

I looked at Zayn but my heart started to race when I caught him staring already.
He smiled. His smile followed by a wink.

Kill me.

I blushed externally but internal screams were gushing like storm in my chest.

"Do you guys want to have a drink?" Justin asked.

Stella looked at me with a puppy look. Her eyes gleaming with hope and her lips made a pout. Sometimes I feel like her mother.

"Yes sure why not?"

She hugged me so tightly and I had a weird feeling that my dress might have torn.

We moved over to the huge bar which had a logo of 'Drinks' at the top with some neon lights.

We sat there comfortably on the cushy seats and waited for the bartenders to approach us. Meanwhile, I observed my surroundings. This was difinitely not a usual club but a high-end. Majority of the people seemed to be businessman and businesswoman and the others looked as if they had made a deal or something.

Their eyes were glued to each other which indicated that they were tough competition for each other.

"Hey miss.." I turned my head back to see a charming man standing with a bottle of whiskey in his hand.

His dimples looked so beautiful on him and his baby pink lips did wonders to his face. The uniform he was wearing made him look ten times more beautiful.

But Zayn is zillion times better than him.

I decided not to droll over him. I already have Zayn by myself.

"Yes?" Before I could have said anything Zayn questioned him.

He shot Zayn a menacing glare but it didn't work on Zayn. "I was asking her. Which drink do you want?" He looked at me with a playful smirk.

"There are other people too. If you'll continue to check her out we will not get our drinks. So..."

Zayn leaned a little closer to check his name from the badge tucked to his chest.
"Mr Nick Browne be quick with your job."

He looked at Zayn for a while then laughed bitterly. "Relax sir. She's not your girlfriend."

Ouch. His words hurt me on the right place. I looked at Zayn but he seemed normal. Zero effect on him.

"That's none of your business. Just go and get our drinks." He commanded.

I turned over to my right but there was no sign of Samantha and William. "Hey where are they?"

"They just went to play some kind of game. I don't know the one who drinks the most drinks wins. That." Stella said gulping her shots.

I heaved a sign and drank my drink which was magenta colored. Wow.

"Hey I'll be back." Zayn said and left after his phone buzzed.

What is he up with these days?

"Sophia we're going for a bet. You want to join?" Justin asked.

"Which bet? Hey remember we are in this club illegally if anyone comes to know we'll be thrown out. Wait no..they'll call the police!"

"Sshh...don't shout. Nothing will happen. Come on.." He insisted.

"No I'm good. You guys go but be careful."

"You sure?"

"Yes.. I'm not really in a mood to do anything... I'll better drink and watch the live porn." He laughed and then left with Stella.

Why do I feel so low? Everything near me was so overwhelming. Everyone seemed so happy with zero worries in their lives. Including my friends. But what had happened to me?

After watching the beautiful sunset with Zayn everything seemed so perfect but now...I've a weird feeling as if something is wrong.

I walked over to the hug couch and leaned there. Most of the people were dancing and then others were in the corners doing God knows what.

I opened my phone and checked the notifications. I had twenty messages from Hailey.

Hey! James is in hospital!

He was beaten mercilessly by some guys in the middle of the night... It's some matter of police!!!

He is so critical!!!

I'm scared Sophia...!

I was dumbstruck. Should I be happy? Or should I be crying right now?

Well Hailey seemed to be very tensed. Although she had broken up with James but this is human nature. She might be scared. I could understand.

I sent her a thousand messages to calm down and everything will be fine types and closed my phone.

Where is Zayn? He said he'll be back in a while. I was so bored. Live porn wasn't working. Bad idea Sophia.

My eyes were traveling each and every body of the area when they landed on someone familiar. Someone very very very familiar.

He was kissing or more likely eating the face of a lady who was sitting elegantly on the bar table. Due to the dim lights her face wasn't visible.

My world turned upside down. He's a traitor! He could never change. Why did I believe him? Why did my entire family invited him back to our house?

Just when I discovered that there was a relation between us he proved me wrong.

I reminded myself it's illegal to kill these regular motherfuckers.

I started crying. I didn't had any other option. Should I approach him and say Louis you're cheating on us? Or should I simply punch him and run?

I couldn't take it anymore. Without any second thought in mind I gulped all the drinks which were placed on the table. The taste was awful but I continued to drink and it was burning me from inside.

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