A/N: Just a short fic! I thought I would share this to you. Well, as of now (actually since yesterday) our city (and some other cities too) are in the state of calamity, the roads are flooded and if the flood water continues to rise it will eventually enter our house. Classes are suspended. I'll have my first term test tomorrow, and I haven't reviewed yet because it seems that it would be moved to another date because the road to my school and the other students that go to my school have water that reaches their hips, chest or even more than that. Yeah. Extreme, I know. And in the news I see people staying at the roof of their houses, shivering and hungry and in evacuation centers. But the worst thing for me is that I'm just sitting here, inside my room, with nothing to do. Nothing to do but pray and hope that there would be no cases of death or whatsoever. Which is impossible. I admit that life is scary and unfair. It really is. Well, enough for now. Here's the story. =))
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. Just the plot.
VACATION
First Chapter
"Hermione!" Alexa - Hermione's cousin - called with a grin as she saw Hermione exiting the airport.
"Alexa!" Hermione greeted as she finally saw her cousin who was already sprinting towards her. Her cousin enveloped Hermione into a bone crushing hug.
"Welcome back to the Bahamas!" Alexa exclaimed as she spread her arms wide. "Where's Aunt Jane and Uncle John?" Alexa asked as she looked around.
"They're arriving tomorrow. They're still busy working." Hermione said as they both rolled their eyes and laughed.
"I'm so glad to see you again! It's been years!" Alexa said as they started to walk, heading towards the parking lot.
"Yeah! Good thing they've finally set a date for a reunion." Hermione said as she smiled.
"It's a miracle indeed." Alexa said as she grinned. "But at least, even if it was only now, we had the chance to see each other again." Alexa said as Hermione nodded, agreeing.
"So how are you? Your Mum, your dad your - oh! How about Aunt Maria? How is she? And our dear cousins?" Hermione said sarcastically.
"Mum and Dad are alright. Aunt Maria and her dear daughters, Louisa and Louise are fine and still the same as always." Alexa said as she chuckled. "And by that, I mean still annoying like before."
"Alexa!" Hermione said as she tried to hold back her laughter. "They are our cousins!"
"Really, those three women are such a pain in the ass. Ever since they came here 2 days early - saying that they came early to have 2 days of shopping - Dad's pretty much holding back mum from strangling their little necks. They kept bragging on and on about everything. Good thing their suite was far away from ours in the hotel. But one time I accidentally walked in on them putting something green on her face. Eck!"Alexa explained as she made a disgusted face while Hermione laughed. "I'm surprised they don't have a make up store. They have at least 2 bags of make up." Alexa said as she shook her head. "Each."
"Well, if they won't wear make- up, how will they hide their oh so beautiful faces?" Hermione said sarcastically, following Alexa to the east part of the parking lot.
"Good point." Alex admitted. "Good thing your here now. At least I can have someone to have an intelligent conversation with. Or a conversation at all." Hermione just chuckled. "But you! You don't need 'em! What happened?" Alexa said as she gestured to Hermione. "Where did that bird nest you call a hair go?" She asked jokingly.
It is true. Hermione was now a grown and beautiful woman. Her frizzy hair was now long and wavy. She has a great figure all women wanted ; a slim waist, full hips and long legs. She was wearing a lace red skater dress, a leather black body bag, black shoes and black Ray-Ban sunglasses which are now perched on her head, acting as a headband for her bangs. Hermione just grinned at Alexa.
"I don't know. Puberty came in late." Hermione said as they laughed.
"Oh no." Alexa said as she shook her finger. "It's a man right?" Alexa said suddenly while Hermione's eyes widened.
"What - " Hermione started after the moment of shock.
"It is!" Alexa screamed loudly making the other people stare at them in confusion. They then muttered apologies to the people around them while walking away.
"You don't look bad yourself you know." Hermione said, smiling.
"I am still the same." Alexa said as she shrugged. She has shoulder length strawberry blond hair and dark brown eyes which were nearly black. Alexa on the other hand was wearing a green and white striped maxi skirt, a plain cream colored top, a brown body bag and brown flats. "Don't try and change the subject Ms. Hermione Granger." Alexa said with a smirk.
"Oh - " Hermione started but then Alexa gave her a pointed look. Hermione just groaned and sighed. "Okay it is." She muttered.
"I knew it!" Alexa shouted once again, pointing at Hermione. Good thing the place they were walking at didn't have many people.
"Lower you voice." Hermione hissed.
"Sorry!" Alexa said as she gave an apologetic smile. "I just knew it! The look on your face says it all!" Alexa said.
"What look?" Hermione asked, confused.
"Oh you know!" Alexa said with a flick of her wrist. "Tell me the details later." She squealed.
There are really those times where Hermione can't understand her cousin Alexa. But still, she was still her favorite. They then walked in silence, the only noise was the cart's wheels which were squeaking every now and then.
"Well, here's my baby." Alexa said as she grinned, gesturing to the car.
"Nice ride Alex." Hermione said as she smiled at her. Her car was a Ferrari F430 Spider.
It isn't well know that Hermione comes from a very wealthy family and so is Alexa. Hermione's parents like living a simple life and so did Hermione. So they decided to live like that. Well of course, excluding the bit where they attend high class parties and such, they need to attend those because her father's company was well known. Their presence in those parties make differences.
Alexa was in her father's side. Hermione's father has 2 other siblings. An older brother and a younger sister. The older brother was Alexa's father while the younger sister was Hermione's Aunt Maria. Alex's father constructed a five star hotel and now famous hotel in Bahamas. This is where Hermione and her relatives are staying. The hotel was well known around the world, celebrities and high class people often stay at the hotel of Alexa's family.
Hermione's Aunt Maria's business meanwhile was none. Her Aunt Maria had a very wealthy husband who died not so long ago because of an illness so all of his possessions were given to her aunt and her daughters. So since then, they did not need to work because the fortune of the late husband of her Aunt could support them well enough. For at least two lifetimes.
Meanwhile her father constructed a very successful company in London. So in the end, Hermione's father was the most successful in their family and because of his hard work, he attracted another big company. So the company and their company became business partners which made the company of Mr. and Mrs. Granger more known and successful. This was what made her cousins, Louisa and Louise, who are the daughters of Hermione's Aunt Maria, jealous. The both of them are another story.
Because of their jealousy, they tormented Hermione every time they gave rude and very insulting comments about the way her hair is and how she dresses then. But Hermione didn't mind them. She just keeps on telling herself that she is always better than them. Especially in academics. Really, those two are idiots and they are so annoying. The only reason they pass is because they pay their teachers and they brag about everything. Hermione just smirked at the memory of them asking her how to read the time on a wall clock when they were young. Hermione was so deep in thought until she heard Alexa squeal once again.
"It's new. I passed my test you know! I'm officially an Engineer!" Alexa said excitedly. Alexa was more like Hermione. They are both smart, both were Valedictorians. The only thing that made them different from each other - aside for the fact that Hermione is a witch while Alexa isn't- is that Alexa doesn't love books like Hermione does. She prefers movies and documentary films.
"Congratulations Engineer Granger." Hermione said as she smiled, giving her a smile once more.
"Well, enough with the congratulating. Let's go." Alexa said as she finished placing Hermione luggage in the trunk of her car.
"I'm hungry." Hermione said as she rubbed her stomach. "Airplane food is horrible."
"You never change don't you?" Alexa said as she laughed while Hermione slid onto the passenger's seat. "It's a miracle on how you don't get fat." Alexa muttered as she shook her head. "I know a place near the hotel. Is it okay if we open the roof?" Alexa asked.
"Yeah. I want to feel the fresh air." Hermione said as she smiled, while closing her eyes. Alexa then nodded in return before pressing a button in her car to open the roof of her convertible.
"Buckle up." Was the only thing Alexa said as the engine roared to life. Hermione just made sure her seat belt was put while she nodded at Alexa in return, a smile in her lips. And with that, they drove away.
A/N: And another creepy thing is that yesterday, which was the start of the flooding and all that is 8- 7- 12. And I kept seeing pictures and posts on Facebook that says that in the Bible, on Genesis Ch. 8: 7- 12 is about Noah's Ark, about the Great Flood. Scary. But anyways, don't forget to review okay? And to send a short prayer for other Filipinos or just - I don't know. Thank you. Oh, and yeah, I'll try to finish my other stories. I'm so sorry. These plot ideas just keep popping inside my head.