Well I hope you all are enjoying this fic so far! I'm proud of it. I'm going to be leaving on vacation for a few months, and that's why I'm always updating as soon as I can, so I promise, you'll have the entire story in a week or two, its not so long. Anywho, I hope everyone's doing well! Enjoy and thank you for the reviews!!
"Did you know Ron was dating some woman that works with you?" Ginny asked. Jade stared at Ginny who waved her hand in front of her sister's face.
"What? He's dating Samantha? You've got to be joking!" Jade said feeling upset that her brother nor Samantha told her about their relationship.
"It's true. The morning I was coming back from Hogwarts, he was snogging her outside our home. Of course I told him to spill right after, but yeah…he's dating her." Ginny said.
"So you're saying that she saw the Burrow? She came over to meet him?" Jade asked.
"More like pick him up for work. What a pathetic bloke. He couldn't pick her up so he told her to come and get him." Ginny said giggling.
"He lied to her you know, the first time he met her, telling her that he had a sports car, made himself look rich just to impress her." Jade said seeing Ginny gasp.
The doors opened and Draco walked in looking smug. "I have the perfect idea." Draco said. Jade snorted. "Just what the hell was that about?" he asked.
"Well Malfoy, with all due respect, your plans never get us anywhere." Jade said.
"I think I have a better plan, but you might not like it." Ginny told Draco who looked interested.
"Why wouldn't I like it? Trust me Weasley, I would do anything to free myself from the likes of you." he said.
"Fine, here goes something. Now here's my plan. You," she said pushing him to the window. "Stand here." Ginny said.
"And then?" Draco asked.
"Then you lean over. Lean over, that's right, further more." Ginny said.
"I don't see where this is getting me Weasley." He said. Jade stood up, curious as to what Ginny was up to.
"Then I push you!" Ginny said. Jade burst into laughter and Draco shook himself away from her and walked as much as he can away from her.
"I don't see what good it'll do me." He said.
"Malfoy, Malfoy, Malfoy, always thinking of yourself. You don't know how happy Jade, your parents, this world and even I will be when you're gone." Ginny said clicking her teeth.
"Gin, calm down, Malfoy, you were here to say something?" Jade asked seeing him glare at Ginny for a while.
"Yes I did before this cow came into the way. Why couldn't your Mum just throw you away? Why are you even alive? You're like a different type of breed or something." He said.
"The type of breed you are referring to Malfoy, are humans, you know the nice and considerate beings that have a gift up here. Tell me, as an outsider, how does the human race look like to you?" Ginny asked.
"As a Greek God, I say that the human race can do much better without wenches like you." he said smirking.
"Time out you two! Malfoy can you actually tell me what you're here for?" Jade asked seeing him shrug.
"If you tell her to shut that hole in her face, I'll talk." He said.
"Very-"
"Ginny, ssh." Jade said putting a finger to her lips. Ginny rolled her eyes and gave Malfoy a dirty look.
"Now, regarding the missing money, I want you Weasley, to tell Mother that you stole from our company." Malfoy said.
"What?!" Ginny and Jade yelped.
"Malfoy, you must be out of your mind! I'll lose my job, I'll lose my respect from everyone and I'll never get a job again!" Jade said seeing Malfoy shake his head.
"I'll cover for you. Remember what my Father told you? He's indebted to you and he wouldn't have you on the streets anyways because you…helped." He said the last part in a hushed voice.
Jade didn't want to agree to the plan. "I can't hurt your mother…she'll get hurt. She trusts me Malfoy." Jade said.
"Hello? Why are you concerned for her? She's my mother, not yours. I hope you know that this is a marriage contract, if she doesn't hate you, then she won't throw you out of my life! Then we'll be stuck together! Is that what you really want?" Draco asked.
"Of course she doesn't. But Malfoy I'm warning you, if your mother sends Jade to Azkaban, I'll accompany her." Ginny said.
Draco scoffed and rolled his eyes. "Of course you will. Then I'll be in peace." Malfoy said.
"That's exactly it, you'll rest in peace. When they catch me for murdering you, then." Ginny said.
"You better-"
"Shut up. Oh goodness I'm so nervous, what if your mother does send me to Azkaban? I can't go there! I never stole anything from the company!" Jade said seeing him click his teeth.
"I know you didn't, but my Mother wouldn't send you to Azkaban anyways, she has a heart." He said.
"Fine. I'll do it." Jade said after careful consideration.
"What? Jade!" Ginny went to say.
"Ha! You can grow some balls now and play with them. Until then, we'll be back." Malfoy said clearly looking delighted. He opened the door in front of him and Jade followed him to the study. They stopped in front of the light oak door and Draco knocked on it. They heard Narcissa permit them to enter and they did. Jade looked at the soft lavender study and saw Narcissa wearing matching robes, wearing her golden spectacles.
"Hello children. It's such a pleasant surprise to see you two together." Narcissa said smiling at them. The way Narcissa lovingly smiled at them made Jade want to run out of the study and hide under her bed.
"Jade wanted to tell us something." Draco said seeing Narcissa's gaze shift to Jade.
"Yes sweetheart?" she asked. Jade crossed her arms and cleared her throat, trying to look invincible.
"I wanted to tell you Narcissa Malfoy, that I am the one that stole 330,000 Galleons from your company." Jade said bravely. She looked at Narcissa and found it difficult to find an expression, perhaps she didn't hear her.
"Pardon me?" Narcissa asked.
"I was the one that stole from your company." Jade said.
"I knew it! I knew it! I gave you all the love in the world, but it never satisfied you so you stole?! You were the only one I loved, the apple, no, the kidney pie of my eye! Why? You know what, don't answer that, I am throwing you out of the house, better yet, Mother what do you have to say about this?" Draco asked.
Narcissa stood there, in tears, trying to compose herself. She crumbled the paper in her hand and balled her fists tightly. "Why…how could you do this Jade? How could you do this to me?" Narcissa asked.
"Mother, you said so yourself that whoever it was, you'd throw them out of your life." Draco said. Narcissa shut her eyes and a trail of tears made their way down her cheeks.
"Yes I have." She said. Draco grabbed Jade's shoulder, who looked like she was about to cry also. They made their way to the door but the door opened, revealing a tall and slim man in beige robes and a brown top hat.
"Good afternoon Mr. Malfoy." The man said taking his hat off, revealing his jet black hair.
"Do I know you?" Draco asked his hand still on Jade's shoulder.
"You do not know me but I know you very well. Is this your wife?" he asked looking at Jade who could hardly smile.
"Not anymore in a few minutes." Draco muttered.
"Madame Malfoy, are you all right?" the man asked with concern. Narcissa gathered up tissue and shook her head.
"Horrible Charles!" she said.
"Let's get out of here." Draco told Jade.
"You shouldn't be Madame Malfoy, we found your culprit." Charles said.
Draco and Jade stopped in their tracks and Narcissa sobbed harder. "Oh yes, I know, I know." She said.
"I'm sure you know very well who it is. Bring Lavender Brown in men!" Charles said towards the door. Draco and Jade moved as two big men with identical bushy mustaches made their way with a very thin and frail Lavender Brown.
"Lavender." Jade said. The very attractive woman turned to Jade asked her eyes widened.
"Blimey JADE! You're here! Please tell me you're here to save me!" Lavender said. Narcissa, who was confused out of her mind asked Lavender if she was the one that stole from the company. "Yes! Yes I did! But please Mrs. Malfoy! I promise to pay back every Galleon! Please don't send me to Azkaban! Give-me-a-second-chance!" she said jumping as the Aurors twisted her hands tightly behind her. "Ow!" she howled.
"Jade, why did you lie to me? Why did you tell me that you were the one who stole from the company?" Narcissa asked. Jade looked at Lavender and then at Narcissa. She went to reply but Lavender cut in.
"You came here to save me?! You're such a sweetheart Jade! You've always been a friend since Hogwarts!" Lavender said.
"Take her away." Charles ordered.
"Wait! Wait! Mrs. Malfoy please don't send me to Azkaban! I'm too young! I don't even have kids! I want to get married!" she shrieked.
"Relax! You're not going to Azkaban. You're going to do community service for a while until you've repented." Narcissa snapped. Lavender, who was greatly relieved started to yell in happiness.
"Yes! You're such a good woman Narcissa! Thank the God above; thank Merlin, Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Salazar Slytherin and Helga Hufflepuff for a woman like you! Oh Jade, thank you for being a good friend! Malfoy…you've always been an arse to me." Lavender said cackling.
The men carried her out and the doors shut, leaving Jade, Draco and Narcissa alone again. "I was so hurt today…it hit me today, right here." Narcissa said pointing to her chest. Jade looked down and forced herself not to cry. "I knew something was wrong. I couldn't accept that you would do something like this Jade. I know you're very noble, but Jade, there are just some things where a person should realize his own mistakes and not have other people to endure them." Narcissa explained gently.
"I'm so sorry." Jade said. Narcissa embraced Jade tightly and let her cry.
"And you, you should know your wife better than anyone else in this world. How could you have doubted her even for a second?" Narcissa asked Draco who turned pink in embarrassment.
"It won't happen again." Jade promised.
"All right, go on now; it looks like you need a nap." Narcissa said letting go of Jade.
"Let's leave shall we? Bye Mother." Draco said opening the door.
"Bye children!" Narcissa said.
Jade and Draco walked down the hallway and Draco's rant started. "Why can't things go the bloody way I want?" he asked furiously.
"Because you're an idiot. They were bound to find out who the real culprit is you dolt! And what is wrong with you and being so overdramatic?! You are the kidney pie of my eye? What the bloody hell is that? It is so unromantic! Imagine telling someone you're the kidney pie of my. Kidney pie of my bloody eye, it's not even cute! It's disgusting!" Jade said.
"Hey…I happen to like kidney pie." Draco said thoughtfully. Jade gave a frustrated sigh and left him in the hallway by himself.
The next day, Jade worked on business with Narcissa.
"I just need you to write him a formal letter about-" Narcissa stopped as the doors opened in her study. Draco walked in with a briefcase.
"Here are the 10,000 Galleons you've requested for that studio down payment." Draco said.
"Good, give it to Jade." Narcissa said pointing to Jade.
"Me? Why?" Jade asked.
"Because I trust you dear. Store it in a safe place and when I request them tonight, you hand it to me." Narcissa said and Jade nodded. Draco handed Jade the money and Jade got up to leave.
"I'll start on that letter Mum." Jade said. She walked out and turned around to see Draco following her. "Yes?" Jade asked seeing him round on her.
"That briefcase you're holding is our one way ticket out of this marriage from hell!" he said excitedly.
Jade held the briefcase close to her and stepped back. "What crazy idea are you planning now?" Jade asked.
"Don't give this briefcase to Mother. Tell her that you've become overwhelmed with greed and that you want this money all to yourself. Then she'll hate you and throw you out. I can see nothing going wrong with this. You just simply don't hand her the money." Draco said.
"Can I ask why I'm always the villain and you're the innocent victim?" Jade asked seeing him smirk.
"You can ask Weasley; of course you can, but don't expect an answer from me…because you're not worth it." He said throwing his head in the air and walking down arrogantly. As much as it annoyed Jade, she let out a small giggle thinking how silly he looked.
Later on that night, as everyone gathered around for dinner, Narcissa asked Jade about the briefcase. Clutching the fork and knife tightly in her hands, Jade looked up at Malfoy who nudged his head towards Narcissa.
"It's for that new studio we're going to purchase! The lawyer is coming shortly after dinner to collect the money and-"
"Sorry Mum, I won't be able to give you the money." Jade said cutting into Narcissa's words. Narcissa stopped and shook her head.
"Why not? Is there a problem?" Narcissa asked.
"Yes…I just won't give you the money." Jade said.
"Because…" Narcissa asked.
"Because the studio is obviously used for illegal gambling and tradesmen. Why else wouldn't she give it to you?" Lucius asked. He picked his wine glass up and swirled it around.
"What?" Narcissa asked seeing Lucius nod.
"It was all over the evening news. It was the only thing businesses were talking about." Lucius said.
"I don't understand. The studio is an illegal gambling area and for trade? How come I never knew?" Narcissa asked.
"I thought you knew darling. Everyone found out this afternoon when it was busted today." He said as if it was the most obvious thing walking around in front of them.
"Oh my goodness! I was going to get arrested for buying the studio! If I had given the lawyer that money…I would have been in deep water! Our company would have been in deep water!" Narcissa said.
"Oh dear God." Draco mumbled, placing a hand over his face.
"Oh my poor Draco. Don't worry dear; we're going to find another place for shoots. Oh but this is shocking! Thank you Jade, thank you Lucius." Narcissa said. Lucius turned to Draco, puzzled at Draco's behavior.
"You ruined my plans. I was so close to kicking her bloody arse out. You just had to tell Mother that Jade was only protecting her." Draco said as Narcissa chatted with their lawyer.
Lucius chuckled. "Draco, I'm sure there are other ways you can kick her out. You're always thinking of ways to ruin us in the process. Can't you think outside the box? It seems as if things are getting worse for you and better for Weasley." Lucius said.
"I doubt she's having any fun with this." Draco said.
"I hate this place! I hate this place; I want to go back to Mummy!" Jade screamed into the pillow as Ginny patted her head.
"Malfoy and his good for nothing plans. I understand what you're going through." Ginny said.
Draco peeked into their room and glared at Ginny's comment. "At least I have the ability to think. All you do is sit on your fat arse and think of ways to insult me." Draco spat.
"Who in the world was talking to you Malfoy? I was talking to my sister, you nosy twit." Ginny said.
"What are you here for again?" Jade asked looking up. Draco shrugged.
"I just wanted to insult you before I go to sleep. Have a bad night!" he said leaving before Ginny threw a metal object where his head was a few seconds ago.