Zayn POV
After two weeks…
“The court hereby sentence you, Ryder Gabriel, to life imprisonment for murdering Xavier Gabriel. And also, for attempting to kill Zayn Christopher by removing his car brakes which caused him to lose a friend, Violet Caleb” The judge declared which made his Mum to wailed uncontrollably.
“And you, Thomas Owen, this court sentence you to life imprisonment for the murder of late Christopher Nolan- your best friend, as stated” The court continues.
Thomas wife and his two children busted in tears and I just gave them a hard stare- Fools.
The judge pause to stare at William.
“William Winters” The judge called.
“You ought to die according to the law because you were once a hardened criminal, a hired assassin at that” The judge says.
I heard a soft whimper behind me and I turned to see Flora and her mum crying already.
Flora met my eyes and look away instantly.
She has been like this since the day she found out about her Dad, she left my house and warned me never to come looking for her.
“But I won't do that because according to your lawyer, you also helped by digging the hole Thomas Owen was hiding” 
Reid tapped my thigh and I sat properly again.
“And by confessing your crimes, according to the court law, your punishment would lessen” The judge said.
“I hereby sentence you to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor” 
Outside the courtroom…
“Hold on, Flora” I ran behind her, and she finally halted her steps.
“Why are you doing this to me, Flora?” My voice croaked.
“Why don't you wanna talk to me again?”
“Why have you been avoiding me for the last few weeks?”
She turned around.
“And what mouth do I have to talk to you, Zayn?” She adjusted the little bag on her shoulder.
“My father murdered your parents, tell me, what else would you think of me?”
“That's gibberish… I don't give a f**k about that, ain't thinking of any kind of sh*t, all I want is you Flora” I said huskily, and I watch as tears welled up in her eyes.
Her mum walked up to us.
“Then will you forgive my Dad?” She asked seriously, tears already dropping from her eyes.
My stomach tightened as I swallow my saliva.
“You can't?” She let out a small hysterical laugh.
“Fine then”
“From today, there's no more us Zayn”
“Please I'm begging you for the last time, don't come looking for me, forget all about me, forget all about Flora and forget about us” She said calmly and with one last look, she marched off and her Mum follow behind her.
And for the first time in my life, I felt what heart broken truly means. I felt my heart already dropped to my stomach as I watch her walk away.
“Flora” I mumbled.
“Flora”
A hand was pressed to my back in a comforting manner, and I can tell from the fragrance it's Reid.
Several Years Later…
 Flora POV
I stare out from the window, with my elbow leaned on the window sill- enjoying the slow drive.
Several years have passed, and I've become the best version of myself. I'm now the lady I've always wished to become.
I graduated from college few years back and with the support of my Mum and brother, I manage one of the famous Jewelry store in the city.
Oh… You're wondering who my brother is?
Well, It's David.
According to his story, He's an orphan and Dad'd saw him wandering aimlessly on the street years ago. He grew interest in him and took him in.
David is the current managing director of Dad's companies- Dad believes in him and he never fails.
And Mum, she's into freight and forwarding agency.
Quiet stressful, isn't it?
But she never listened, she would always say she prefers not to grow old so soon, says a fifty-old woman.
I chuckle softly at how she looks whenever we had an argument about the issue.
“Good morning ma'am” my personal assistant greeted with a slight bow, proceeding to collect my purse.
“Morning, Grace” I replied cheerfully, handing out my purse to her.
We both strode towards my office.
“You've a visitor ma'am,” She said as we stand before my office.
“I can't remember I fixed an appointment with anyone” I grimaced lightly.
“Who's it?”
His image popped in my head.
“Don't tell me it's Liam?” I rolled my eyes.
Liam was a good friend of mine back then in high school, and our friend still continues. But at times, it feels like he's stalking me. Well, it's obvious it's because he actually wants something- something I'm still not ready for.
You're not ready for, or you're actually waiting for, someone? My subconscious mind mocks and I cleared my throat.
“Is it Liam?” I asked, seething.
She shook her sideways sharply.
“It's not Sir Liam, ma'am,” She replied politely.
If not Liam,
Then who?
No one would come see me without a prior notice or an appointment.
“He's waiting for you in your office” She said, pointing a finger at my office door.
I nodded shortly and collected my bag from her.
“You can leave”
She bow again and sauntered off.
I breathe out softly and bent the doorknob.
I walked in slowly and met with a figure, watching out from the window-backing me, though.
Who could it be? I thought within myself.
“How've you been, princess?” The person asked, still backing me.
That voice… That voice… I know that voice.
It's the only voice I've been longing to hear again.
He slowly turned around, and my purse fell from my hand as my heart hammered in my chest.
Oh my goodness…
Am I imagining things again?
He offered an adoring smile and my heart beat skip.
He's looking rakishly handsome, he's more like a greek god.
His hair is combed backward, neatly.
He's clad in a white t-shirt, the two upper buttons are unbuttoned, revealing some of his tattoo- I gulp.
My eyes raked down to his feet, and he's wearing a black suede shoes with a burgundy trouser- looking responsible ever.
"Za..yn?” I choked out.
He winks.
“You missed me?” 
Oh my… That voice.
“Zayn!” I exclaimed and ran to him.
I wrapped my hands around him as I stayed in his arms with my face buried in his chest, pouring my eyes out.
“I missed you so much, Flora” He said in a sincerity tone.
I sniffed and stood properly to look at him in the face.
“Is this really my Zayn?” I pressed a hand to his cheek and he chuckled out as he held my two hands, staring intensely into my eyes.
I tiptoed a little to his height and engaged our lips into a hot and passionate kiss.
A lot could be told through the intense kiss, but I'm sure it tells how much we missed each other. We kissed for several minutes, and none of us is willing to break the kiss.
“You still won't tell me where we're heading to?” I asked him for the third time.
“It's a surprise, princess” He said with a smile glimmering on his lips.
The same thing he keeps telling me since we embarked on this unknown journey.
I leaned on the window on the passenger seat as I watch him drive with all joyous- it's obvious.
He hasn't changed one bit.
He still looks like that same Zayn I used to love and that I will always love, but a bit older, though.
“You're distracting me” He laughs quietly.
“Distract you, how?” I possum.
“You know yourself, sweetheart” He glanced at me and smirks.
I gulped and nudge his arm playfully.
“Why?” He laughs as he faced the road again.
“You're feeling uncomfortable, huh?” He sneered.
“You like that?” He winks at me.
“Will you stop doing that already?” I scolded. “Anything for you, Tinkerbell” He winks again, and I rolled my eyes.
We came down from the car and I look around the whole environment in total bewilderment.
It's the prison yard.
Zayn held my hand and made to walk inside,, but I held him back.
“What are we doing here, Zayn?” 
He just smiled and tucked the loose strand of my hair at the back of my ear.
“Relax, Flora” He hushed me, and we continued walking.
I sighed softly.
Well, I can just seize this opportunity to see Dad after Zayn showed me his surprise.
•••
I sat beside Zayn in the visitor corner- still wondering what his surprise could be.
He places a hand on my thigh, I look at him, and he winks.
Oh, God.…
“This man will be the death of me soon”
He muffled his laugh and I cocked an eyebrow.
“What?” 
“I heard that”He said, and I look away, embarrassed.
“Here he comes” Zayn says, and I turned my head to see Dad walking in well-dressed, I mean not as a prisoner.
I sprang on my feet.
“Dad?” I called in surprise.
He smiles at me.
“So bad my daughter was too occupied to even forgot the date of my release” He said with a rueful smile.
“I'm sorry Dad”
“ Mum and David are not in the state, we already planned to come pick you today, so I completely forgot today is the day” I explained bitterly, and he just smiled.
“I understand, sweetheart” He said.
I walk closer and hug him tight.
“I'm happy you're back”
“I shouldn't miss out in the hug, right?” I heard mum's voice and my eyes popped as I quickly disengage from the hug to see her standing beside me.
“Mum?” 
“Hey! Let's hug, your scolding can wait” She rolled her eyes and hugs Dad.
“Me too” I heard David's voice.
Him too?
“You guys are something, aren't you?” I knocked him slightly after we disengaged from the hug.
I turned to Zayn.
“But how come he knows about this?” I asked, referring to Zayn.
“I told him” A familiar voice says from behind us.
I turned to that direction to see Reid walking in.
My eyes bulged.
“Reid, is that really you?” I asked him happily as he now stood close to us.
“Yes, Flora” 
I rushed to him and hugged him like the old times.
“I missed you, Reid” 
“And I missed you too, pumpkin”
After exchanging of pleasantries, Reid cleared his throat.
“After Zayn and I returned from London last two weeks, I met with David- it was fortunately,, though. So, we'll come up with this little surprise” He narrated.
I look at everyone's faces, seething.
“Smile, princess” they all chorused which earn a small laugh from my mouth.
Funny.
“Flora” I heard Zayn called, and I turned to him.
And I watch as he slowly went on a knee, causing everyone to gasp.
“What are you doing, Zayn?”
“Just get up” I murmured, diverting my eyes everywhere.
“I would like to remain like this” He grins as he talks.
“I'd thought I would never feel complete ever in my life again after I lost my family” He began.
“But you know what?”
“You came into my life and complete me, you made me view the world in another way I never thought it existed. I went to other parts of the world, but I couldn't find someone like you, Flora” My heart gladden as smiles cover up my face.
“You're all I want, Flora”
“Please be my wife” He stretched out a ring box to me, he opened it and a very pure diamond ring dazzle inside the red box.
“Whoa” Everyone exclaimed, including a few people outside the prison that has already gathered to watch the scene.
I already lost my voice,, so I just allow the tears rolled down my cheeks.
“Say yes!” The crowd screamed, but I just stare down at Zayn, whose face is pleading really hard.
I sniff.
“There's nothing greater than getting married to the man of your dreams” I paused.
“I will be your wife, Zayn” I screamed excitedly, and I heard the crowd cheers.
Zayn rose to his feet and as expected, he collided his lips with mine and which I welcome, gladly.
A year later.
I yawned loudly as I squinted my eyes open.
The ray of the sun reflected on the ceiling.
My eyes widened- it's morning already?
I raised my head and discovered I was lying on Zayn's chest- unclad.
I stare at his face as he sleeps with great affection- he looks like a kid with his lips partly opened.
My cheeks heated as I remember the numerous make out we had before we finally slept off last night.
I place a hand on my big, round belly. Even at this, Zayn still manage to have his way with me- so spoiled.
 I feel honored I'm the only one he wants, Zayn never gave me any reasons to doubt him. He's the definition of that perfect husband any lady would wish for.
My eyes landed on our lengthy wedding picture frame on the wall. 
Yeah,
We got married three months after he proposed to me in the presence of my family. I smile widely.
That day was one of the biggest days of my life.
Sincerely,
I won't deny the favor of God that he bestowed upon me and my family- things has been really going well and all thanks to Lord.
My husband has really made it within the past years.
He owns the famous 'Irisflor' boutique, known across the nation.
 I was glad he kept to his promise.
I twisted my lips.
“Irisflor' was a combination of Iris's- his late sister name and my name; so cool, right?
And Reid, he's still not ready to settle down with a lady. 'Marriage is very stressful' I rolled my eyes at his common words. But lately, he has got his eyes on Grace- my personal assistant. 
Well… I would be glad if they could make things happen.
Grace is such a good and smart girl.
David got engaged with the woman of her dreams two months back- I'm happy for him too.
And I'm thrilled to tell you that, mum and dad are happily one again. 
They're both anticipating the arrival of our baby.
Aunt Marigold sought for mum's forgiveness and which she gladly did- they're friends again.
I look down at my belly with great love- it's a baby boy,, and I'll be due for delivery next month.
Oh, no..
My mouth watered, craving for ice cream again.
I look at Zayn, and he's still sleeping so soundly- Good.
I crept out of the bed and picked my red nightie from the floor- I wore it and picked my cellphone on the nightstand.
Furthermore, I settled on a stool as I place the bowl of ice cream on the round table in the kitchen, grinning like I won a prize.
Yeah… It's a prize.
Zayn mustn't catch me licking ice cream this early, the Doctor had said I take too much of ice cream that I should limit it and Zayn has been monitoring my movement ever since, but I can't just control my craving for it lately.
“You're not taking that, Flora” I heard his rough voice as I made to scoop the spoon of ice cream into my mouth.
My shoulder dropped.
He was awake all along?
He walked into the kitchen,, but I just look away, blinking my eyes rapidly- I'm going to receive a scold this morning.
He collected the spoon from me and carried the bowl of ice cream away.
“But Zayn…” 
He turned to me swiftly.
“There's no but, Flora” He cut in, rudely.
“How many times do I have to tell you that you're not taking this thing anytime soon?” He scolded, clearly pissed.
Water gathered in my eyes and I willingly let them roll down my cheeks.
I stood up with my phone and walked out of the kitchen.
“Flora” I heard him called, but I just wipe my tears as I headed to living room.
I settled on a sofa and dialed Dad's number.
Zayn smiled at me as he walks to where I am sitting.
Dad picked up at the second ring.
“Hi, sweetheart” He cooed, and I wish he was here.
“Dad” I cried.
“What happened, Flora?” He sounded perturbed.
“It's Zayn, Dad”
“He doesn't love me anymore” I weep the more. I heard mum laughs distinctly at the end of the phone.
Zayn also laugh.
“You don't mean that, Flora”
“Tell me, what has he done?” 
I sniffed back my fake tears and speak up.
“He doesn't allow me to take ice cream, and even yelled at me” I bickered, and I could feel him muffling his laughter on the phone.
“It's for your own good, sweetheart” Dad tutors and my eyes glowered at grinning Zayn.
“You know the Doctor had said…”
“You don't need to remind me, Dad” I cut him short.
“Bye” I hung up on him.
Zayn sat on the armrest of the sofa I'm sitting on, and I pushed him away- he laughs and came closer again.
“You can't stay mad, your baby, right?” He giggles as he held my hand, making me stand on my feet.
An idea struck me and I smile within myself.
He sat on along couch and sit me down on his thigh.
He nuzzles my shoulder blade, causing goosebumps to rise on my skin. Furthermore, he caresses my left b**b.
Oh my…
“Zayn” I moan softly.
“F**k”
“I'm hard baby” He grunts, making me lie gently on the couch.
“Zayn” I yelped suddenly.
“What's it, Flora?” He asked, alarmed as he quickly stood up, trying to make me sit.
“My back!” I screamed in anguish.
“Hang on… I guess you're due already”
“Let me get the car key” He said impatiently, and I almost laugh at how he look right now.
He made to rushed upstairs.
“Zayn, my legs!” I shouted in pain, and he rushed back to me.
He grabbed my legs and I busted in laughter, covering my mouth with my palm.
“Got ya!” I raised my thumb up and winked.
His eyes gleamed as he watches me in disbelief.
“You pranked me?” He looks like he's going to cry.
“That was a payback, dear husband” I stick my tongue out at his rueful face and laugh again.
“What a hard game, wifey,” He said as he carried me up in his arms. I just smile, feeling myself badly.
“Now, I'm gonna f**k you until dawn” I stiffened in his arms as he climbed the stairs.
“That's your punishment for tricking your husband” I wriggled in his arms, and I'm sure my cheeks have become crimson.
He looks at me and shook his head.
“You like the sound of that?” He asked huskily, but I just covered my eyes as he opened the bedroom door with his leg.
I really can't get enough of him.
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THE END.