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Chapter: 2 The Proposal
As Hermione followed Draco into his all too familiar vast circular office chamber she spontaneously threw her handbag on the side lounge and started pacing. Draco however, only leaned on the edge of his desk and watched her pace in a misconception that this will be over soon.
Hermione's pacing reached a critical level as she started muttering and shaking her head incoherently. Draco rubbed his forehead with his hand as he interrupted her internal struggle. Not a wise action but he was damn tired by now and ready to even take down a troll if it meant he can retire this Friday evening early.
"Granger stop." His body was postured in the signature stance of impatience. But he maintained his voice at a normal level. "Are you going to fill me in anytime soon?"
But to his surprise she turned to face him calmly, eyes closed.
"We need to get married." She finally opened them.
Okay, so by now nothing surprised Draco especially if you look at Draco's quota that day. Like the conference with Mr. Burk for starters, and then him attending Potter's Wedding celebration and now not mention being trapped in his own office. Yeah, nothing can hamper him now.
So he went with it.
"Pray tell why?"
"Okay," Draco crossed his arms over his chest. "So let me get this straight, in short, you want us to get married for a couple of years to throw our friends off our scent they have been picking on us for being single?"
"Yes."
Draco exhaled slowly and reclined in his leather chair.
Their eyes met and consent that passed through them was almost amusing.
Throwing their friends off from breathing down their necks continuously could mean less stress.
Two can play this game. Literally.
"So," He begin "now we just need to come up with a reasonable excuse as to 'why?' and 'how?'..."
"We just decide to no longer keep this 'office romance' a secret" Hermione replied in a clipped tone, making fake quotes in the air.
It seemed like it was taking all Draco's willpower to not roll his eyes. "Then a timeline-"
"We get hitched next Saturday." She said simply. "Christmas holidays" she shrugged carelessly "the company will be closed so we don't have to come up with an excuse of our absences."
Draco smirked. Fate has given him one hell of a wife. (Even if only for a few years)
A/N: There! Chapter 2! And if you have a couple of free seconds then pls let me know what you think oh this? Remarks and love considered equal!
Stay awesome and enjoy!
-K
