Muse (Zayn Fanfiction)

Chapter 9

We were driving up to Zayn and Aleena's family cottage where I would also be staying. I was going to meet their other cousins too. Harry was supposed to join us but he was going to come a few days later because he had to meet his family first.

The drive was beautiful. The sky was crystal clear except for a few wisps of clouds. A thick layer of snow lay on the ground, it had probably been snowing last night. There were pine trees bordering the road. We soon seemed to be entering a small, quaint town. Zayn drove past it towards the outskirts. We entered a driveway which led to a beautiful rustic French chateaux whose roof was covered in snow. It looked like a set straight out of a movie.

"Wow, this is gorgeous." I said with my eyes wide. "I've always wanted to retire and design my own little house away from the cities and the hustle bustle."

"it's not gonna be this quiet for long.." Zayn said.

"Wait I thought everyone's already here." I said.

"Yeah, some of them are already here. But few others are coming in later." Aleena said.

"Wait.. How many cousins do you have?"

"A lot." Zayn and Aleena said in unison.

"Am I crashing some family reunion or something? Is it ok for me to be here?" I asked.

"No, it's fine.. Really. We're allowed to bring friends and Harry's going to be here in a few days too." Zayn said.

"How are we all going to fit in here?" I asked.

"We've got another house right opposite here so some will be staying there" Aleena said, she took her bags and walked in.

"And if it's still too cramped you could always share with me." Zayn whispered and picked up his bag along with mine and walked in casually Leaving me standing there with my mouth agape. I was awestruck. I was not used to people being so unsubtle.

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Dinner was a fun event, I had just met with all of Aleena and Zayn's cousins. They were of all age groups. The youngest was about 15 and the oldest looked to be around 25. They had a big family and every single one of them seemed to be close to everyone. I seemed to be the only new friend here, but they were all so nice to me. I couldn't help but remember how close me and my sister used to be.

"Ron, pass me the chicken please." Aleena said snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Oh, yeah sure." I said passing it to her.

"You're being really quiet Ron." Aleena said looking at me.

"Nothing, just lost I thought." I replied to her.

"Watcha thinking about?" Aleena asked me.

"I'll tell you later.." I said.

I'd never told Aleena about my sister. And I knew I had to tell her sooner or later, especially since she and I were so close. I usually never spoke about my past. I'd learned to shut it out. But it's always there, deep inside of me.

"Okay mystery girl.." Aleena said.

"Huh? What did you call me?" I said. Mystery girl? As in Zayn's mystery girl?

"Mystery girl." She said.

"Why?" I asked her.

"No reason." She said shoveling more food into her mouth.

I turned to Zayn, talking to one of his cousins animatedly. And I couldn't help but wonder...

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