The Contract

Curiouser and curioser

When they got off the phone with each other the time was only around eight PM. Harry had just left his best friends loft which Zayn was so thankful Liam called him after the fact.

Zayn removed himself from the bed and got dressed. His phone ringed with a message from Liam with his address.

The older lived in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea meaning the richer neighborhood of central London. Zayn lived about 25 minutes away in the North borough of Islington.

Before Zayn lived there he had an apartment right in the middle of the city. In due time he was finding it hard to get to his classes at London Metropolitan University which was in the neighborhood of where he lived now, having meetings at the agency then going to fittings, photoshoots, and runways all over the city.

He talked with his parents about moving closer to his campus after a few months. After some convincing they finally caved and moved him into the loft right down the street from campus. This neighborhood was a very up and coming spot. A far different vibe than Liams neighborhood.

He texted a quick thumbs up back to Liam then made his way out the loft. It being a Friday the streets were lively. Tons of his class mates and peers celebrating break in the bustling bar hopping neighborhood.

He lived so close to the scene which thinking about it now made him kinda sad. He wished he let loose a little and lived that typical college phase. He knew that now more than ever his life would be vastly different.

He's only been in the area a couple times for some dinner parties at his parents friends places. It was definitely the more quiet and reserved residential places in London with everyone being fairly wealthy. Liams luxury townhouse came into view as he parked. With a quick "Here" he texted Liam.

Liam didn't respond though so Zayn began to bounce his leg anxiously. What did he want to talk about? Anytime they "talked" it led to an argument and Zayn was growing tired of Liams attitude. He was so stern and demanding.

After a couple minutes of sitting in his car he decided to try the door. As he walked to the front door he took in the building. It was lavish. It felt like he was on a vacation. How was this even a neighborhood inside London. He was so use to the hustle and bustle of the city that this contrast was mind blowing.

He rang the door twice and knocked. To his dismay there was still no answer. He scanned his phone again but still not a message back. Lastly he tried the door handle and it opened. He hesitated to just let himself in like this but then entered anyway. After all Liam invited himself in his place earlier.

He walked in then went wide eyed. The interior was sleek and dark. It was Definitely more modern than his place. The scent in the air was overwhelming. It smelt like a cross between The cologne "Fierce" by Abercrombie, and "Mahogany Teakwood" by Bath and Body. Total man smell he cringed.

"Liam?" He called out but no answer came back. He turned the corner of the hallway entrance and came into view of the stairs. He looked up and wondered why Liam needed this much space. This place had to be at least four levels.

He heard some faint music from above and the curiosity got the best of him. The second floor was quiet. Another living space accompanied with a powder room and guest bedroom.

The next floor was where the music was coming from. He called Liams name again but still didn't receive a response. He followed the music down the hall and until he came across an open room converted into an office space. He entered, flipped the switch, and saw tons of memorabilia hung up on the walls.

The first picture he came across was of a baby Liam. He's seen these pictures many times growing up. He couldn't help but smile at how adorable he was. The next couple were family photos even some with Zayn and his family in them. The next was of Liam in private school on the football team.