Chapter 2 – A Never Wilting Bloom – Waking Up
"Huh?" I said as I stirred from my slumber. "Oh look alive everyone, she's woken up." said a young male who through my blurry eyes looked like very much like a mini version of Lucius. "Good morning Jezibella, feeling better?" he asked inquisitively. "I'm fine. Wait where am I?" I inquired. "Why we're in Malfoy Manor. The name's Malfoy….Draco Malfoy. I'm guessing you slept well?" "Why yes I have. Now Draco, how exactly did I get here, I don't remember a plane or boat?" I asked. "Why Apparation of course." Draco said with a smile, as if explaining something to a child. "Apparation lets the said person go from one place to another with a pop." "I think our guest is hungry, Draco. Why don't you take Jezibella down to the kitchens for some breakfast?" said Lucius interrupting my gaze from Draco's handsome features and soft grey eyes.
Draco then pulled me from the settee that I had been laying on for God knows how long, and out through the door. We raced through various halls and down a spiraling staircase. Eventually, after minutes of racing through twisted corridors of the Manor, we reached a door that lead to the kitchens. Almost instantaneously after Draco knocked, the large wooden door was opened by an odd and inhuman creature, about the size of a small child. "Draco, what is this thing?" I asked in disgust, trying not to stare at the repulsive little creature. "It's a house-elf dear Jezi; house-elves have worked for wizarding families since the 12 century. They do everything and anything you want them to do." He said with a chuckle. "Like cooking and cleaning or laundry, well you get the idea." "I don't know about you, but I think they're freaky beyond belief." I said in a strong tone "So do most people, but they are extremely helpful. What would you like for breakfast Jezi?" "I would like a spinach omelet and some peaches and crème please." I replied with a smile
Spinach omelets were the only way I would eat eggs, and peaches and crème reminded of the pleasant mornings I had eaten breakfast at my grandmother's house, after I had spent the night. Draco nodded, and then repeated my order to the nearest house elf, which then ran, and told the even littler elf at the stove what I wanted. Then, he lead me through to stained glass French doors, out into a small park, to a gazebo in which there sat a small table, two expensive looking dining chairs, and silver wear sets for two. He graciously pulled out my chair for me and I sat down. "So, Jezi tell me about you." Draco said. "Well, I have lived in New York since before I can remember, however I was adopted from an orphanage somewhere in Britain. My adopted family was the Masons, and they had two older sons before they adopted me. I've attended Madison Avenue Preparatory since I was 13 years old. I absolutely love visiting Central Park. My favorite color is emerald green and I love the smell of lavender and fresh balsam trees." I replied somewhat out of breath. "Tell me have you been in a past relationship?" Draco asked, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. I was so flustered; I didn't even notice that a house elf had set down my food.
"I find that question quite personal. I hardly know you, Mr. Malfoy. Back in America we would such a question impertinent and improper. But as improper as it may be yes I have dated one guy before I left New York and I didn't enjoy it." I replied with a face of shock "I'm sorry I didn't wish to cause you anymore distress than you've already had. Do tell me was he rude to you?" he asked "I don't know. I think he got annoyed that I kept drifting off into space every time we went out on a date." I replied "I think he shouldn't have had any reason to be annoyed. If you're drifting off, it's his fault for boring you to death." Draco replied "Thanks, but I think I'm the one who made him bored. So what's on the agenda for today?" I asked with eagerness "Well first we're going into Diagon Alley to get you a wand and since your birthday is so close, and mother reminded me that we're holding you a coming out party, that we need to find you a dress." Draco replied "Oh ok well then I better go get ready then." I said
Draco and I left the kitchens shortly after and headed back to my suite. He dropped me off so I could freshen up and change. "My suite is right across the hall from yours and down at the end of the hall is the library if you ever get bored." Draco said "Thanks." I replied closing my door I went straight to the bath the water was infused with lavender and vanilla oils. After a long luxurious bubble bath, I headed to my walk in closet to pick out my outfit. I finally found a pair of Juicy Couture medium-wash skinny jeans and an emerald green v-neck tee. I decided to pair the ensemble with a pair of dark grey ballet flats and some silver hoop earrings. I put on some mascara and some eye shadow. I swiped on some mauve lipstick and some .JUICY perfume. Then I headed out the door to where Draco's chambers were to grab him so we could our exciting day. I knocked on the door and when he opened it he was gob smacked and speechless. Today was going to be interesting.