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."
"I refuse. I'm already in a committed relationship and not ashamed of who I am. Why do I need to parade around with some broad to get promo? I'm sorry, but fuck that." Zayn says, pissed that they even pitched him that idea in the first place.
"Zayn I really do appreciate your sincerity because I never wanna make you do something you don't want. I've been there and that's why I broke away from that. But I want to make you a successful singer and make you bigger than you imagine yourself. You didn't play those gigs in small coffee houses and parks to not end up showing the world what you're actually capable of. Besides you wouldn't be dating a female, you'd be dating a male model." Drake says, wincing a bit at Zayn's reaction.
What. The. Fuck.
"So you're gonna let me be out, but I can't be out with my actual boyfriend? Wow. I don't know what to say. Who even is this dude you want me to date?" Zayn says, still evidently perplexed.
"He should be here any minute, he just texted me saying he's outside." Louis says looking at his phone.
"He's actually here?! You guys really are putting me on the spot, huh?" Zayn says in an annoyed tone.
Drake shrugs but looks guilty as Louis does too.
Zayn knows Liam will never agree to this so he really doesn't know what to do.
"Ah look, there he is" Louis says, breaking the silence.
"Sorry I'm late" the person says, and looks intently at him.
The first thing Zayn notices is that the guy has long curly hair and is wearing unbelievably tight pants. He's also got on some sort of black and white print shirt and he really does scream model.
He has a very posh accent though, and Zayn hopes he's not some sort of stuck up rich kid.
The dude takes a seat besides Louis and looks at Zayn.
"I'm guessing your Zayn?"
Zayn nods at him.
"Well, I'm Harry. And if I'm being honest I'm just as nervous and scared about this as you are"
Zayn sighs and bites his bottom lip.
"You seem like a nice dude Harry, but I've got to think about this first. I'm already in a committed relationship and I don't know how my boyfriend will take this."
"And that's totally understandable" Drake says, interrupting him. "Just take your time. We've adjusted our timeline and pushed back the album as well as your single. Views is out in two months and your single will be out in four so I want to hype you as much as I can before hand. Think about it please."
Zayn gives him a tight smile and gets up. "Nice meeting you Harry" he says and quickly exits the room.
He passes by Noah again and gives him a wave.
Finally once he's outside he decides to call Lauren for advice.
The line rings and rings and as he's about to hang up he hears a faint "hello?"
"Hey Lo, how are you?"
"Zee! Hey dude. I'm great just at home chillin with Mani. Wanna come over?"
Zayn ponders the offer and says yes to Lauren.
"Yay, okay. I'll see you here"
Zayn hangs up and then opens his messaging app.
| To: My Darling
|
| Im going over to lauren
| and mani's house see
| you later babe .
|
He receives a quick "K" as a response that makes him roll his eyes. Whatever.
He needs advice and Lauren is the person he needs to see. Hopefully she helps him sort out his thoughts.
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I UPDATED FASTER THAN USUAL!!
any thoughts on this chapter??
no lie zarry is my guilty pleasure
i also missed writing about my babies lauren and normani so they'll be back in the next chap!!
thank you for reading ❤
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