A/N: Thank you for the lovely reviews. I've read one particular review and that reader gave me an idea for another fic. It's a great idea and I'll try to put it into writing…but I'm not promising anything yet.

Chapter 25

I can't tell Blaise what Astoria just told me. I don't know how my friends became friends with Hermione nor do I know how much they talk with one another. If I ask Blaise, I'm sure it would reach Hermione in just a fleeting second and it would cost me ever knowing the truth.

Draco dusted himself and took a step away from the fireplace.

So what am I doing here? Should I ask Blaise? Should I ask him not to mention anything to anyone? Blaise has always been my best friend. I know he would never betray me. I know he would tell me the truth.

He walked deeper to the Zabini Manor to a long hallway.

What if Astoria was telling the truth?

Has he been cheating on his relationship with Hermione for a few months now? He did cheat on his past relationships before. What difference does it make now?

Now he felt worst than ever. He wasn't only hurting Hermione now but he's been hurting her for months. How could he do that? Sure, he could do anything he wants but to cheat on his fiancée? Something is definitely off but what Astoria said sounded more like him. He really needed to talk to Blaise.

Astoria claimed that she knew me more than Hermione. What does that even mean? Should I allow her to prove her point?

Draco opened the huge double Oakwood doors to the library. "Blaise."

Blaise placed the newspaper he was reading down on top of his desk and glanced up at him. "What took you so long to reach the library?" Blaise knew it was Draco because he placed a magic spell around his manor to know who among his friends are in his home.

"I was thinking…" He shifted from foot to foot. "Where's Pansy and Carlos?" Carlos is Blaise and Pansy's son.

"They are asleep. It is late already." Blaise said slowly as if he was talking to a child. "I know something is bothering you Drake, so spill."

Draco took a seat on a single couch. "You're my best mate, right?"

Blaise nodded slowly.

"And you would tell me the truth."

Blaise nodded.

"And I could trust-"

"Just spill it Drake. I do need some rest too you know."

Draco gave out a loud sigh. "I've been with Hermione for a long time, right?"

Blaise nodded once more. "Yeah. Why?"

Draco scratched the back of his neck. "Did I-" He paused. "Did I ever cheat on her?"

Blaise raised his brows and snorted. "This is what it is all about?" He gave a short laugh and stood. He took a bottle of scotch and poured generously on two glasses. He gave one to Draco and then took a seat across his friend. "Draco, the bottom line is this…you are madly in love with Hermione. You guys split up for almost a year and a half and you've dated other women but no one could ever replace her. No. One. You saw her again after a long time and you tried to win her back. You've succeeded, you know. You had her back. You are jealous of everyone who ever talked to Hermione. Hell, you even had a fight with Andrew."

Draco sat upright. "I did?"

"You did. Andrew courted Hermione when you guys split." Blaise waved a hand. "You shouldn't be asking me this. If you want any clarity, you should ask Hermione yourself." He took a sip from his glass.

"So, I never cheated on Hermione?" Draco asked again.

"No. I know you would never cheat on her. Even if you did, I know you would've told me." Blaise placed his glass down. "Where is this all coming from?"

Draco downed his glass. "Nothing. I just want to know that I have a clean slate."

Blaise raised his brow. He knows Draco was hiding something. "Sure. Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Draco shook his head. He placed the glass down on the coffee table and stood. "Nothing more. Thanks Blaise. I'll see you around." Without looking back he left the library and flooed back to his flat.

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I think I should just forget what Astoria said. I know Blaise. Blaise would never lie to me. I should trust his words more than Astoria. I should trust Hermione.

The following morning, Draco went back to his office and started to work. He got his new car and he drove it smoothly and with ease. He wasn't like any other people who had an accident and gets traumatized. Maybe it was the fact that he doesn't remember the accident that made him drive that way.

Everyone greeted him and asked how he was. He even received a call from his parents. They were out of town and send their regards to Hermione. Hermione called him too and told him she's on her way to a photo shoot. She asked him if she could pass by later and he said she could. He could hear her smile over the phone. He never thought that was possible.

Hermione is okay. Draco quite enjoys her company. However, he can't point out what he feels for her right now. He knew he loved her. He just doesn't know if he could love her the same way he did before. Based on Hermione's stories, he seemed different. He isn't sure if he's comfortable to do the things he did. He is an ambitious man. He is hard working, focused and really not into commitment. How did things change? How did Hermione change him?

He heard a beep from his office phone. "Sir, your meeting with Mr. Heindrichs is in five minutes."

He pressed a button. "Okay, I'll be there."

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"Are you excited?" Ginny grinned at her friend while setting up their equipment. They could see the models getting their hair and makeup done. The dresses looked fabulous in person than it did in the portfolio. It is obvious they were made with expensive cloths and jewelries.

The setting was in an old castle. It really has this romantic, sophisticated vibe that would definitely fit the design of these dresses. Hermione made a mental note to herself that she would go back to this place and take more photos, without the models, without the glitz and glam.

"For the photo shoot or for Draco?" Hermione giggled and tested the lighting with her camera.

"Both." Ginny finished setting up and brushed her hands.

"Then my answer is 'Yes'" Hermione grinned. She can't believe Draco agreed to see her later. She better finish this shoot quick so she could see him as soon as possible. She could ask Ginny to take over during lunch. She cooked lunch for Draco, his favorite spaghetti and meatballs. There are also three red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, which she baked. She made a fondant which looked like Draco and placed it on top of the frosting. One cupcake has a face of Draco smirking. The other he was smiling. The other he was frowning. She placed it in a metal container which she placed a spell where it could keep it warm. She could drop by in his office to give his lunch then go back to the shoot, finish, and then she could meet him again after work. "I'll pass by to his office later at lunch. Is that okay?"

Ginny nodded. "Of course it's okay. He's your fiancé after all."

Astoria smirked when she overheard their conversation. She darted towards their direction with another woman.

"Hermione, Ginny." She gave them an air kiss and plastered on her winning smile. "This is Violet, one of my co-designers for these lovely dresses."

Violet shook their hands. "It's nice to meet you both."

"So, shall we start?" Astoria clapped her hands. She waved at an assistant and the models walked towards them.

Hermione directed one beautiful Italian woman and began their shoot. "Okay, that's it. Lovely. Now don't tilt your head too high. That's it."

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Hermione checked her watch. It was almost lunch time for Draco. She prepared the lunch she made for him and placed it on a paper bag. She was about to leave when Astoria called her over.

"Hermione? Where are you going?"

"I'm just going out for a while. I'll be back soon."

Astoria was just an arm away from her. "I'm sorry but we should redo a shoot. The lighting was awful and it didn't flatter the dress."

Hermione pointed at Ginny. "Ginny could handle it. She knows what to do."

Astoria placed her hand in front of her. "No. Ginny would continue her work and you could just do this tiny little shoot with the model again. We could finish faster if both of you would do this shoot at the same time."

Hermione looked at the paper bag she was holding. "But-"

Astoria looked down at the paper bag. "What is that?"

Hermione glanced up at her and smiled. "It's lunch, I would just give it to Draco for a while then I'll be back soon."

The corner of Astoria's lips curved. "Oh, if you want, we could just ask one of our assistants to send it over to Draco so we could continue the shoot. You could just put a card in it telling it came from you."

Hermione bit her lip. She did want to see Draco now, but then she would see him later in the afternoon. If she did the shoot now, she would finish earlier too. "O-okay. Thanks." She took out a small piece of paper and a pen from her bag. She scribbled something and then placed it inside the paper bag. She handed it to Astoria. "Thanks, Astoria." Hermione went back inside the area of the shoot.

"Marco." Astoria called out to one of the assistants in the area. She took out the piece of paper and placed it back in her pocket. Marco was beside her. "Make sure Hermione or Ginny is busy, tell Violet as well. I'll be gone for a while." Marco nodded and went to where Violet was standing.

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Draco checked his watch. It's time for lunch. He was about to leave when his office phone rang. "Sir, Miss Astoria Greengrass is here." He rolled his eyes and was about to say no but decided that he needed to talk to her. He pushed the button. "Send her in."

In a few minutes, Astoria entered his office. She was wearing an emerald silk blouse, white coat and black high-waist pencil skirt. She was wearing black high-heeled pumps on her feet. She was wearing the platinum bracelet too. Astoria dresses differently than Hermione. Astoria wears elegant and expensive clothes. Hermione, on the other hand wears casual clothes. They are totally different. But, if he were to look at it, he dated women more like Astoria.

"I brought you something." Astoria placed the paper bag down on the coffee table on the other corner of the office. "I know its lunch time and I brought you lunch." She glanced at him and smiled sheepishly.

Draco strode across the room where she stood. "You lied to me." He said in a cold voice it made her shiver. But she didn't back down. "I know. I just really miss you." She tried to reach out to him but he took a step back.

"Why did you say all those things? How could you?" He snarled.

"I did it because I love you. I want you to give me a chance to prove to you that I know you more than Hermione." She took a step closer to which Draco took a step back. She stopped and sighed. "Okay. I'm sorry for lying. I – I'm really, truly sorry. But I know you are not happy with Hermione. She makes you believe that you're a different guy. I know you. I know how focused you are at work. You put your company first before anything else. That's you right? That's the Draco Malfoy." She scoffed. "Do you honestly picture yourself doing all those things she claims you do?" She gave a questioning brow.

Draco looked away. Astoria had a point. He isn't the kind of man who would write love notes, leave work to surprise his girlfriend and call her from time to time.

"Well?" Astoria folded her arms.

"No." Draco looked down on his foot.

Astoria smirked. "Very well then, give me time to prove that I know you more than she does. Let me prove to you that you're better with me. Besides, if we would join my company to yours…" she trailed off. "It would be the most powerful company in the whole world." She took a step closer, Draco didn't take a step back. "Come. I made this lunch especially for you." She took his hand and led him to the couch. He took a seat. "I didn't know you could cook."

Astoria slowly took out the contents of the paper bag. "Well, I've been learning during my free time."

"So what did you cook?"

Astoria bit her lip. "Well…" She tried to open the plastic container but she can't figure out how. She hated these muggle things. And she never place her lunch over plastic containers. It's just disgusting.

"Need any help?" Draco took the plastic container.

Astoria gave a short laugh. "I'm sorry. This thing always gets stuck."

Draco pulled the lock of the plastic container and glanced up at her as if to say 'That's how you do it'. He saw what was inside and it was his favorite dish, spaghetti and meatballs. He glanced up at her again wide eye. Astoria blushed.

Draco placed the container on top of the coffee table and started to mix the sauce with the pasta. He swirled it on his fork and ate. He closed his eyes briefly, it tasted so good. "Wow. This is delicious."

Astoria smiled and sat beside him. Draco offered her a slice of the meatball. Astoria shook her head. She doesn't eat these kinds of things. She hated spaghetti. It's messy and the carbs…no, she just hates spaghetti.

"Go ahead. I ate already a while ago." Astoria pulled out the other container and opened it. She knew how to open it now. It was the red velvet cupcakes. Draco stopped eating. He saw the cupcakes with fondants that looked slightly like him. He was speechless. He never knew Astoria could do this.

"Just for you Draco." She smiled.

"Thank you." Draco smiled. He was in awe with the cupcakes. No one has ever done this to him before.

"But you should finish up now and go back to work. Astoria pulled out her phone inside her bag. "I also have to finish my own work."

Draco finished his food and then took a bite of the cupcake. It was moist and its sweetness is just right. "This is so good." He offered the other cupcake to her. She shook her head again. "I made it for you Draco. You should finish it all." She smiled sweetly.

"I'll just finish the last two cupcakes later." He covered the container again. He was really full. He began to clean the containers when Astoria stopped him. "You shouldn't do that. Let your assistant clean it up. You might get tired."Astoria offered him a glass of orange juice. "Here."

He muttered his thanks.

"Draco, I was thinking, we should get to know more about each other." Astoria said. "Later, after work? We could go to a fine restaurant."

Draco shook his head. "I can't. I'm meeting Hermione later."

Astoria looked down at her hands. "Okay. I understand. I just… never mind." She tried to collect her things.

"You just what?" Draco took her arm.

"I just thought, after this, after what I've done, you would want to get to know me more."

Draco pinched the bridge of his nose. "I promised Hermione."

Astoria folded her arms. "You could see her again tomorrow. Please, Draco. Give me your time tonight."

Draco sighed. Perhaps he could just reschedule tomorrow with Hermione. "Okay. I'll tell Hermione."

"But you can't tell her you'll come to see me." Astoria said quickly.

He raised his brow. "Why not?"

Astoria playfully rolled her eyes. "Can you tell her you couldn't meet her today because you're going out with another woman?"

Draco nodded. True. He can't tell that he would cancel because he's going to meet Astoria. And there's nothing wrong with it. It isn't cheating. He would just eat outside with a friend. He's sure Hermione would understand. "Alright".

They both stood up and they were too close with one another. She glanced up at him and blushed. Draco gazed onto her green eyes. They weren't the same as Hermione's, but he wasn't pertaining to the color. Astoria's eyes were distant, cold, empty, just like his silver eyes. Astoria is like a female version of him. Both cold, ambitious and strong headed.

Astoria leaned in closer and kissed his cheek. "I'll see you later." She turned her heel and left the office.

Draco placed the palm of his hand to the place where she kissed him.

What am I doing? I can't keep this up. I've known Astoria for a long time but she seems different now. I like the Astoria now. If only I knew she was that way before…then maybe…no. I'm still engaged to Hermione. But – what if I like Astoria more than her? Astoria and I have the same ambition. We had the same upbringing. We have a lot of things in common. With Hermione, I seemed distant. I don't feel the connection. She's warm and I'm too cold. She has this bright personality that I don't possess. I don't know if she would ever be happy with me. I think I should talk to Hermione…and…maybe…call off the engagement.

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NEXT ON MY AMNESIA GIRL:

"But we really have to tell you something important." Theo paused. He looked at Marcus who gestured him to go on. "Draco told me Astoria has the platinum bracelet."

"I have to see Astoria." Hermione said more to herself. "Saturday… I'll see her on Saturday."

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A/N: Please don't hate. It would get better soon. Review. I hate Astoria too. If you guys have questions why Draco is acting that way, think of it this way… He woke up, engaged to a woman he barely knew. Her stories about him seems OOC. A woman he knew for a long time shows up and tells him she knew him. She was born rich like him. A business woman who knew the old Draco… the workaholic-robot Draco. So who would he believe? Who would he choose to be with? He's confused.