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a/n: i know a lot of you aren't happy about the last chapter and how fast Zayn forgave Liam, but you've got to remember Zayn is way too in love and can't accept that Liam isn't perfect like he once thought. it's definitely a toxic relationship, coming from the POV of someone who just can't let go of the only person they've ever loved. so i hope you guys understand. and btw the plot will keep developing and hopefully you enjoy it. 
                          
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The day had finally come where Zayn was going to have the important meeting with Drake and Louis. They apparently wanted to suggest something that would benefit his career so he was definitely interested. 
                          
He arrived to the location which happened to be an old studio that Drake uses when he's in London.
                          
Zayn enters the building and smiles at Noah, Drake's main producer. He can't wait to work with him since he's a producing genius. 
                          
Zayn heads into the room where he sees Louis and Drake discussing another business deal. He clears his throat and captures their attention. 
                          
"Zayn!" Drake says enthusiastically as Louis mutters a "hey what's up" while reading the papers he was in the middle of signing. Zayn sits down on the chair next to Louis as Drake is sitting across them. Zayn still can't believe he's signed to the label that his favorite artist owns, this is just a dream come true.
                          
He sits awkwardly waiting for Louis and Drake to finish up their business talk.
                          
He feels his phone buzz, so he pulls it out to find a text from Liam. 
                          
|  From: My Darling 
|
|  hi zaynie dont mean to bug u 
|  just wanted to tell u how much 
|  i love u 
                          
Zayn smiles to himself and is about to respond when he hears someone clear their throat. He looks up to see both Louis and Drake staring at him curiosly.
                          
"What's got you all smiley? Did lover boy send you a nude?" Louis asked in a teasing voice. 
                          
"Shut up Lou" Zayn said, turning red. Only Louis would embarrass him in front of his idol.
                          
Drake chuckles and tells Louis to chill.
                          
"Anyways Zayn, how are you feeling today?" Drake asks him.
                          
"I'm pretty good, thanks man"
                          
"And how are you feeling with the way we've planned your career out so far?"
                          
From what Zayn knows, he'll be featured on Drake's upcoming album and will be on his single "With You".  After the single dies down a bit then Zayn's first solo song will drop and the label has high expectations. 
                          
"Yeah I'm pretty comfortable so far. Although I'm guessing you're about to tell me something I didn't know" Zayn says, feeling the mood in the room shift.
                          
"Look Zayn" Louis starts out, "the truth is we know you'll be successful. You're bloody talented and all, but we'll need something else to bump your career up. And I know you're gonna have to think this one through, but we wanna put you in a fake relationship with an up and coming model"
                          
Zayn stays silent. He's clearly shocked by what they've been planning. How could they? He's already got a boyfriend who he loves dearly. Why does he need a fake one?
                          
"Nope. Absolutely not" Zayn says, refusing this offer.
                          
"We're gonna need you to think about it thoroughly Zee. A fake relationship could boost your career and make it sky rocket. We'll get people talking about how cute you two are and we'll get your fangirls excited. Believe me, this shit works."