Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, Ms. Rowling owns the characters and plot; I only own my characters and this plot. Got it? Good.
Chapter 11
CPOV
It has been less of a day since I arrived back home. I wondered what my father wanted that was so important for me to come home. I got back to my house late last night and really didn't see much of him. I'm currently staying with Mara and Ernie until I get to go back home again.
"You guys didn't get your tuxes yet?" Mara asked us the next day.
"I went with Dylan a few days ago. I am getting ideas so Ernie prepare to take some time off for a fitting and let Bryan know also" I replied.
"Got it mate, so how is Nikki doing?" he asked.
"She's okay, getting some wedding stuff done and work has been driving her crazy lately" I said.
"She doesn't know what's been going on, hasn't she?" Mara asked.
I shook my head and Mara sighed heavily before pouring herself some tea. "You do know that she's going to be mad as hell right? I don't know why you have to keep this from her."
"I'm doing this because if it's just nothing, I don't want her worrying about it for nothing when we got the wedding to plan which by the way, there is going to be an engagement bar-b-queue next month" I mentioned.
"We'll definitely be there" Mara said.
"But seriously mate, as soon as you find out what's going on, let her know, you don't want to hurt her again. You guys are going to be married in a year almost and I don't want this leading up to another breakup again" Ernie told me.
"I agree. Especially if it's going to be a broken engagement. That's worse" Mara said.
"Babe, how can that be worse?" Ernie asked. She rolled her eyes as she sipped on her coffee while I finished up my breakfast and got ready.
I made it to the Ministry on time since there was no little traffic going on. Then again it was in the afternoon still and nothing to exciting was going on. I got inside and was met with curious looks from people. I know for a fact that they were surprised that I was back all of a sudden.
But I really didn't care at this point. All I wanted to know what was going on and how to stop whatever it was happening to Nikki's life. If it's absolute necessary.
I got up to the floor that I worked on and I saw my father outside his office. I walked up to him and he led me into the room where I saw that there was papers almost scattered around in his office.
"Son, I'm sorry that I had to pull you out of the planning" he said.
"Dad, don't worry about it. She doesn't have a clue as to the real reason why I'm here. She only knows that I came back here on urgent business" I assured him.
"Okay then you better have a seat" he said.
That can't be good.
I sat down slowly in the chair while my father sat at his desk. He took off his glasses and ran his hand over his face. I waited anxiously as he was trying to find the words that he was trying to say.
"The Ministry has received notification that Bellatrix has indeed escaped from Azkaban" he said.
"I already knew that" I said a bit stiffly.
"However, her whereabouts are still unknown until a few days ago when supposedly she joined up with the dark wizards and now that they're joined up, they being put into an army" he said.
"An army? For what?" I asked.
"Well, ever since then, the ministry does think that they're for Voldemort's army. We don't know what's he's capable now ever since Dumbledore's death. There is something else but I am afraid to let you know" he said.
"Dad, you know that I am capable of handling it" I said.
"I know but it may affect you so badly I don't know how you would react" he pointed out.
"Just tell me" I said.
He hesitated before he started to speak. I didn't think it would be so hard to tell me. Whatever it was, I could handle it. Right?
Back homeā¦
NPOV
Ugh, another voicemail recording! I shut my phone off as I threw it on the bed in frustration. Getting a hold of Cedric wasn't bad enough, but the manager at the hall called us today and she was lucky enough to give us a little extension on our decision to rent the hall. I want to do it so bad but I can't get a hold of him.
"Why don't you just book it already?" Becky asked me.
"It's not that simple. If I ever did anything behind his back that involves booking a place, Cedric would have my head" I replied.
"Maybe he's stuck in some meeting and didn't hear the phone" she said.
"Probably" I muttered. I didn't know what was going on at his job. It's like he barely tells me anything that's been going on in the few days he was here.
Something was definitely up. First, he was originally going to be here for a week. Then, out of nowhere his dad decided to let him stay for more than a week for helping with the wedding and all. And now, he had to go back home cause of something going on at his job.
It make sense but in a weird way. I'm not too sure how to place my finger on it.
"If only magic existed" Becky said.
"Magic? For what?" I asked. That shocked the hell out of me.
"Well I mean if magic ever existed, which obviously doesn't, then you would have booked the hall like that without any problems. In my opinion, it does look beautiful" she replied.
"Yeah, but I only hope that it'll be enough room when Cedric gets back, that is, if he'll get a chance to call me back" I said.
"Yeah but anyways, I got to jet. I have to meet someone up for something" Becky said. She said goodbye and left in a bit of a rush. Yep, she's definitely planning something regarding to my wedding.
I leaned back on the couch and groaned loudly into the pillow. I laid there for god knows how long until an idea popped into my head. I got up from the couch, went into my room and grabbed my wand. I headed back into the living room and sat down on the couch.
I closed my eyes for a minute and waited until something came to me. I muttered a spell, hoping that it was a right spell and I saw that there was the day of my wedding however everything was booked for that day. I couldn't believe it and I simply wouldn't allow it.
I said another spell and I opened my eyes. I grabbed my phone and waited a few seconds before I dialed the hall's number. I am so bad that it's scaring me.
"Okay Nikki, this is the only time that you're going to do this and it won't be that big of a deal and that it won't come back to you. Hopefully." I said to myself.
My phone started to ring and I jumped. I saw on my caller id that it was Cedric. Finally!
"I've been calling twice by now" I answered.
"Sorry love, I got held up. You sounded urgent on the message."
"Um, yeah well the hall called and they wanted to know whether or not we made our decision" I said.
"Yeah about that I have been thinking and we should go for it."
"Really? But before, you were worried about the pricing" I said confusingly.
"I know but I do want you to have the wedding of your dreams and I have been doing some serious thinking. Let the woman know and hopefully we'll get the place for our wedding. I do want it to be special."
"O-Okay" I said. Who was he and what happened to Cedric. "Is everything okay?"
"Of course, love, nothing you should be worrying about. Just things are a little bit stressed out. I should be home soon. I'm not sure when."
"Yeah well take your time there. And wish me luck on Wednesday. I have that lunch with the old friend, remember?" I said.
"Yeah just catch up and what not. I miss you."
"I miss you too. Crap, got a call coming through. Love you" I said.
"Love you too."
I clicked off the line and answered the other call. While I was on the phone, I couldn't help but wonder that the lunch with Josh is in a few days.
I just hope nothing goes bad. Right?
A/n: Chapter done. Phew, I was writing this and my aunt kept bugging me on wanting to see something on my laptop so I had to hide this for awhile.
I'm not sure when I'll update again. I start school again Tuesday and I'm somewhat looking forward to it. Hence the somewhat part. We'll see how my hectic schedule goes.
Thanks to your patience and support while I was away. It meant a lot to me and now that RL has calmed down a bit, I can try and focus on my stories now.
Stick around for the next chapter. The lunch with Nikki and Josh will commence. Once I get around to writing the chapter.
Signing out for now,
Spikeluver89
