article_snippet: After Zayn was spotted cosying up to Essex girl Lauren Richardson, causing speculation Zayn had cheated on Perrie, a source told The Sun newspaper: 'Zayn can't cope with Zayn private life being scrutinised to this level.
article_snippet: And now fresh reports claim that Zayn had actually 'handpicked' Lauren out of a crowd while partying one night in Thailand.
article_snippet: The incriminating picture: Zayn publicly apologised after being pictured with Zayn arm around Lauren and told Zayn fans, 'I'm sorry for what it looks like' Making friends
article_snippet: : Lauren wasn't the only person Zayn took pictures with
article_snippet: but Lauren is the only person he was spotted holding hands with .
article_snippet: Speaking to The Sunday Mirror, he said: 'Lauren said Zayn was a lovely guy, and Lauren'd been back to where they were staying –
article_snippet: Lauren said each of they had a suite to they, and Lauren was allowed to take a look around and even messed around in the pool. '
article_snippet: Lauren said Lauren had given Zayn Lauren number but didn't expect to hear from Zayn again and had enjoyed hanging out together –
article_snippet: it sounds like Lauren just had a great time.'