Until forever

Chapter Five

Zayn closed his eyes, lost in the song. The lyrics poured out smoothly — words he had written alone in his apartment at midnight now echoing back at him.

“ I’ve never had fame, nor am I a man of great wealth. My pocket may be empty, but listen to what I have. To steal your heart. All I have is this song…….

He smiled midline and opened his eyes when he heard the crowd cheer loudly.

“To make my beloved mine. All I have is this song. This song. When the rain falls, I’ll shelter you in my heart. You’ll want for nothing, because I’ll love you that much ……..

The cheers from the crowd gave him more motivation, and he continued singing with passion.

When he hit the final note, he closed his eyes and sang with so much emotion that it touched the crowd. The silence that followed was intoxicating. Then the crowd erupted, applause like thunder breaking the night apart.

The concert was finally over, Zayn exhaled, happy that he did it. He shoved his hands into his pockets and came down from the stage. He looked towards the crowd one last time and he smiled.

He found a small bar and walked inside, he needed to cool off.

“ Give me your hottest drink, “ he said to the bartender.

“ Got it” the bartender replied.

Minutes later, his drink was ready, and he sat down, sipping his drink when a voice interrupted him.

“ You killed it out there”

He turned and found Kelvin standing behind him.

“ But bro, we’re a crew, and we have to stick together.” Kelvin continued. “ And they say, alone we can do so little, together we can do so much…..

“ Don’t patronize me,” Zayn said, not letting Kelvin finish. He gulped his drink in one go and stood up at the bar to pay for his drink. Before he could do that, Kelvin interrupted and paid for his drink.

Kelvin signed. “ Just listen to me, man. Look my father sends money for my studies, Buh I blow it up on our studio sessions. My dad thinks I’m clearing my final exams Buh I’m here clearing your mess. Please don’t blow it up for all of us.”

“ Get lost, Kelvin,” Zayn said walking away.

Kelvin fumed with anger. “Get lost? You get lost! You know what? It’s over Zayn Idris. You and me. It’s over! You hear me? He said and walked away.

Kelvin stopped halfway when he heard a sound. He turned and saw Zayn punching the wall and breaking anything that came to his view.

Kelvin was stunned. “Why the hell are you hurting yourself, man. Why are you so angry?” Kelvin signed. “Okay, fine I’m sorry. Don't be so childish. Just stop.

Zayn stopped and looked at him. “ Why are you even here? You want my attention right? Just say whatever you want to say and get the hell out of here.”

Kelvin signed. “ Zayn please listen up. An opportunity has come. And we’ll need you. We have to do this as a team. So please come back will you? And please promise me you’ll behave yourself and not start any fights.

Zayn sighed.” What opportunity are you talking about?”

“ You’ll find out tomorrow. Just come to the Field behind Buzzlist by 9 tomorrow and you’ll see. Bye man. Kelvin said and left Zayn standing.

Zayn sighed. Maybe he’ll go and find out tomorrow. And with that, he walked outside, got on his bike, and zoomed home.