"Why'd you call me here?" Maya asked as she sat next to Zayn on the park bench keeping a healthy distance.
"Maya, I know it's too fucked up now but I've realized how wrong I was," Zayn replied, earnestly.
"That doesn't change what we've done to each other... and to..."
"And to Harry," Zayn finished her sentence. "I'm really sorry for using you like that."
"I know you're sorry, you ain't a bad person, Zayn. But I also have to apologize... I cheated on you."
"I don't mind. We really didn't have a relationship now that I look back. You never loved me and neither did I," Zayn said.
"Zayn, whatever you do, you don't deserve to be cheated on," Maya finally looked into his eyes. He could see her guilt, her apology.
"It's okay, Maya. You and Harry were meant to be from the start," Zayn said and Maya turned white. She clenched her fists and took two deep breaths.
"Are you okay?" Zayn asked.
"I'm fine, it's just that, what you think about me.. and.. Harry... you're wrong."
"It's obvious that you two love each other."
"Love isn't always about meant to be," she said, softly.
"So you're planning on avoiding him for the rest of your life?" he asked.
"I won't have to. I'm moving."
"Back to India?!" Zayn asked in shock.
"No silly! To London. Resuming my next semester there. Once I start there, I'll withdraw my name from U of Bradford," she informed him.
"So now you've reached this level of ignorance that you're running away?!"
"Yes I am! I have to!" she retaliated and Zayn was taken back.
"When are you leaving?" he asked, giving up.
"Tonight."
"What the absolute fuck!"
"Only Lana and G know and I made them swear not to say it to anyone. My flight's at 9. I've gotta rush," she said getting up and so did Zayn.
"Maya, don't run away from love," Zayn tried one last time.
She smiled weakly, "just tell Harry I love him too."
Maya left and Zayn stood there, dumbfounded. He ran to Niall's place where they'll were, including the girls. He violently rang the bell. Niall opened the door and Zayn barged in.
"Harry! Maya! She's going away!" Zayn shouted.
"How'd you know?" Lana asked.
"We apologized to each other and she told me!"
"You guys knew?" Louis asked Lana and Georgia and they looked down, shyly.
"Where's she going?" Harry shot up.
"London. She asked me to tell you something though," Zayn said as he calmed himself down and sat.
"Why is she going to London?" Liam asked.
"She blames herself for everything and she wants us to be happy," Zayn said rolling his eyes.
"When's she going?" Harry asked, expressionless.
"Her flight's at 9."
"She can't... no way.. I'll.. I have to...i can't let her..." Harry muttered.
"What time is it?" Niall asked.
"It's already 7pm," Louis informed.
"Knowing Maya, she's definitely at the airport by now, waiting to board," Georgia said.
In fact, Maya just reached the airport with two suitcases and was getting ready to get one of them checked in.
"Harry, stop her!" Zayn encouraged him, "she asked me to tell you that she loves you too."
Hearing that Harry jumped to his feet and picked up his coat. "Who else is joining me?" he stopped on his way out and all of them got up and ran out the door. They hopped in different cars. Harry, Zayn, Niall and Georgia were in the same car. Georgia kept trying Maya's number and Niall drove like he was in Fast and Furious.
The cars followed them. Maya didn't pick anyone's call. She declined all. She didn't want to say goodbye to anyone. She was getting stressed by the line in the check-in area.
The eight of them reached the airport and Harry asked Lana if she knew which airlines she was taking.
"She didn't tell us. You know Maya!"
"What do we do now?" Zayn asked.
"Let's check the luggage checking line of the domestic flights. We'll find her," Liam suggested.
"That'll take forever!" Louis remarked.
"That's our only option!" Liam countered.
They rushed towards the luggage check-in area but there was a huge crowd. There was no way to spot a relatively small person like Maya. They tried to push through the crowd but that was no use. Harry was frustrated. He didn't know what else to do. He reached towards the help desk next to the area.
"I've to make an announcement!" he said in a hurry.
"Have you lost someone or something?" the lady on the other side of the desk asked.
"I haven't... but if I don't make this announcement, I might."
"Then we can't let you sir."
"She's going away! She cutting me out from her life. She didn't even properly tell me she loves me. Just because a few things got messed up doesn't mean she has to leave! I've to stop her before it's too late!" Harry said, passionately.
"Sir, it's against protocol..."
"Give me one minute, please!" Harry eyes shone brighter than ever and the pain was vivid. There was no power in the world that could say no to those eyes.
"Just one minute."
Harry breathed heavily and took the mic from the side. "Maya Patel!" he called out. The others who were searching stopped to hear him.
They all joined each other at the end of the area and looked at Harry, standing in front of the desk, making an announcement.
"What is this lad doing?" Louis asked.
"Well he's in love," Zayn answered with a smile.
"Maya, I know you're scared but please don't run away. I need you, I want you. You've made me feel happy, safe and comfortable. You made me feel like myself. You made me reach emotions that I didn't know we're in my heart. You make my world go round.You lift me up. You take me to another world. You're the missing piece my soul was searching. After all, you complete me. I've changed so much after you walked in. I've become a better person, not worse. Now that everything's okay, please don't step back. I just need you take one step and I promise the journey will be beautiful. A rocky start doesn't decide the end, Maya, we do. I love you! Please don't go."
Harry finished his speech and everyone had tears in their eyes. The woman turned the mic off and wiped a small tear away, "you're time's over, sir. She's a lucky girl."
"I'd be lucky if she comes back." Harry joined his friends and they patted him on the back.
"You tried mate, you really did," Niall reassured him.
"Yeah," Harry said, weakly. They waited for a minute or two when they heard a voice from behind. "Creating a scene at the airport? How dramatic!"
Harry turned around to see Maya standing there, holding her two suitcases. He couldn't believe his eyes, she was there.
Harry stretched his arms out and Maya ran and jumped on him. She locked her legs on his hip and they kissed like they've never had before.
"I love you, Harry, really," she whispered, still held in his arms.
"I love you too."
"And I had to bring your suitcases from there," sassed Louis from behind. Harry put her down.
"C'mon guys, enough drama, let's go to my place and get some bears," Niall announced.
"Sounds great," Maya said. Niall led the way out and everyone followed. Harry and Maya walked hand in hand and she whispered in his ears, "thanks."
"What for?" he asked.
"This was my childhood dream. In Indian movies, it's a common thing that the dude stops the girl at the airport," she giggled, softly.
"Okay, I need to watch these movies with you, they sound wild!" Harry said, chuckling.
"Great, we start tomorrow!" she declared.
"I love you, you really take me to another world," she whispered, slowly.
"I love you, Maya. You are my world."
The End
Done with Another World. Loved writing this one!
I'm going to start another story soon. It's gonna be an AU centering Zayn. XoXo.