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Zayn knew that Billy probably couldn't understand why he didn't seem to want to tell her about his past. In fact, he actually felt like telling her. He just wasn't sure if he could trust her not to go to the media about it. He turned his chocolate brown eyes back to Billy's pretty face. "I'm sorry," Billy said, "But, at least you get to see her on the weekends?" Zayn smiled gently. "Yes, it could be much worse." he said. There was a brief moment of silence between them. "Do you enjoy it?" Billy asked. "The Rock Star life, I mean... it doesn't... get old or... you don't ever wonder about what you're going to do once your good looks fade and you develop such a severe level of arthritis that you can't move your fingers anymore? Or, worse, all the smoking and drugs finally take their tole on your vocal cords?" He listened intently as the woman across from him. He thought about her question for a moment. "I do enjoy it. It's all that I ever wanted." he paused for a moment and then decided to say something that would perhaps give Billy a hint to his former life. "When all that you are told from your parents is that you'll never amount to anything besides for working the land as the rest of your family always has, you tend to want to prove them wrong. So I did. I love this life. I've proven myself over and over again. To answer your question, I really don't worry about if my "good looks fade" or I get arthritis or I can't sing anymore. I have acquired quite a bit of wealth and if I had to I could live the rest of my life off of what I have right now." He was eyeing Billy closely, trying to see what she was thinking. "I think that if you're doing something that you love you shouldn't regret it, no matter the end result." he said softly.

The man had finished his dessert and was now waiting for Hailee to finish. She always seemed to take a bit longer to finish, enjoying the rare treat. "So, do you enjoy working at the hospital? or do you prefer working at the coffee shop?" he asked. Zayn was thinking back to his home again. Maybe he could tell Billy..but..he wanted to make sure that she wouldn't tell anyone. Zayn pondered for a moment. What would be the best way to figure out how trustworthy she was? "So what is your family like? Do you have any siblings? I'm an only child, I'm afraid. Then I met Jay and the twins and they became my second family." he said, smiling at Billy. Zayn had to admit that he did enjoy sitting here talking with Billy. For some reason, he felt like he wanted to get to know her, to spend time with her. This confused him. It made no sense to him why he would be feeling like this. Hailee was now trying to get Billy's attention. "Can you come over to play with me, Ms. Billy, tomorrow before my Mommy comes to get me? Pretty please?" she asked innocently. The girl was quickly becoming attached to the woman. She was smiling at Billy, happy that her Daddy didn't seem to be upset with her for asking the question. Zayn was curious for Billy's answer. He was sure that she'd say no but he would let the woman speak for herself.