TAINTED | Zayn Malik

Chapter 56| Let's have...

I headed back to my room quickly, ignoring the glances from Zayn's crew down below as they walked past the balcony.

When my door closed behind me I sighed in relief to myself before placing the box carefully on my bed, the detailing was quite beautiful that I barely wanted to open it. But I know he went out of his way to pay for it, with intentions on me wearing it tonight. I bit down on my lip to control the smile that wanted to fight it's way onto my face, although it was too much.

The idea was still adorable, I've had expensive dresses before due to my mother forcing me to wear them. But this was so much different, it wasn't like he wanted to change me. This was as if he thought I deserved more than what I got from anyone, but I had enough...

I shook my head at that before walking into my bathroom and turning on the shower, I removed the large t-shirt and jumped inside. Ignoring the cold water as it sprayed me heavily, soaking my entire body. I washed myself throughly before getting out, I didn't wanna take a long time getting ready. He was kinda antsy, whatever he worked out must've been important to him. His nerves were out of wack from what he done today, and since he was using him free time to be with me. I wanted it to be special, and that included being a good sport and going out. Even if I wanted to stay in; I turned off the shower and wrapped a new fluffy towel around my body that Helga must've put up this morning. I walked out the bathroom, opening my bag to search for some undergarments to wear.

I sat on the bed with the bag in my lap when my phone beeped twice, I hesitantly put the bag to the side. I reached for it and looked down before sighing in relief when I saw it was just an update on my cycle app that I installed. Now that I was pretty much on a physical intimate relationship with Zayn, it was ironic that my cycle would start very soon after that. It was just another reminder that I had bad luck, after laughing to myself about that I choose the borderline granny panties just to be safe for tonight. Once I was done I fixed my hair, this time putting it in a low bun with my bangs swept to the side, curling it right just a few inches under my cheek bone. I did the bare minimum when it came to make up, seeing I didn't have much time so the usual was gonna have to do.

I walked towards the box after that was done, opening it slowly and pulling on the ribbon. After that was off, I removed the lid and pushed the wrapping paper back. A gasp escaped my lips as I seen not just an ordinary dress laying there, but a vintage plum dress with pink detailed threading on it. The dress was gorgeous with the usual silk fabric, I would've picked it up if it wasn't for the medium-sized black case laying on top. I picked it up and pulled back the latch while opening it.

My mouth dropped in shock as it glistened in the light, sparkling as if everything was illuminated. I felt tears come to my eyes as I picked it up in hands to inspect it carefully, it was the real deal and I felt so intimidated that I almost didn't wanna put it on. But it was so gorgeous that I was sure it completely the look.

I walked towards the mirror with it in my hands before placing it around my neck, clasping the back. The necklace hung low enough to show, but it wasn't any ordinary thing. It had diamonds and crystals all around, I felt like this was something I shouldn't wear out the house. It seemed to only be good for having it on a display in my jewelry box at home. But I realized that now I didn't exactly have a home, it was just places I was staying at in between. My apartment was out of the question now, so I wasn't sure on what I was gonna do once Zayn handled everything.