A/N: Sorry it took so long to write this chapter. I am hoping to get more readers as well as encouraging reviews. Without further ado, here's the chapter!
The awkward silence. It kills from inside, draining one's confidence to be able to continue a normal conversation little by little. All the doubt you've ever had about yourself coming back to the surface to taunt you. That's exactly how Cho and Harry felt. There was a mutual understanding between the two but no confidence to express it out loud what so ever. When somebody finally breaks the chain of silence the mood is almost instantly restored, but a small cluster of doubtful thoughts still remain in the back of the conversers' heads.
"I'm really sorry for you Harry" Cho finally said."It's quite alright. How's your relationship with Michael Corner going?" Harry said, partly to change the topic, partly because he was truly interested if Cho was actually into Michael or not.
"Alright. He seems to be way more into me than I am into him. I feel kinda guilty." she said.
*You're playing him for a fool just like how you played me then?* he thought. But all he said was "Oh." Sudden anger for Cho has suddenly appeared although he tried his best not to show it.
"Well, I really have to go and finish my jog." he said, avoiding her confused glance.
"Yeah, me too. and happy birthday Harry." She said.
"Thanks, I really like your gift."
"I thought you would." Cho flashed a brilliant smile, winked at him and continued her jog.
Cho's Apartment
Cho kept tossing and turning in her bed, having inner conflicts she couldn't solve.
Why do feel so guilty around Michael? I love him and no one else right?
What about Harry Potter? The man you originally loved? Aonther voice said.
Desperate to fall asleep she reached for her nighttable and took a sleeping pill. If she only knew what it really was...
Wedding bells in the background, a beautiful wedding ouside on the beach in front of a brilliant sunset. It's Cho and Michael's big day, their wedding day."Do you take Cho Chang to be your wife through sickness and health for all eternity or 'till death do you part?" The priest asked in a formal, monotone voice.
"I do." He said, staring into her eyes.
"And do you take Michael Corner to be your husband through sickness and health for all eternity or 'till death do you part?"
Cho hesitated, all eyes were upon her. She sighed and and cried "I can't do it!". Suddenly Harry runs down the ile yelling "I object! I object!" and embraced her.
"This is the man I want to marry." She announced. There were a few gasps and murmurs but all applauded in the end.
"On with the wedding, Do you take Cho Chang to be your wife through sickness and health for all eternity or 'till death do you part Harry?" the priest said in the same formal voice.
"I do." He said, pure happiness was written all over his face.
"And do you take Harry Potter to be your husband through sickness and health for all eternity or 'till death do you part?"
"I do." She was feeling the exact same happiness Harry was feeling.
"By the power invested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife!" The priest announced. "You may kiss the bride."
Harry lowered his head as he gently placed his lips on hers and kissed her with as much love as he could send.
The crowd cheered as the married couple walked down the ile hadd in hand as Mr. and Mrs. Potter.
"How could you Cho?" Michael asked, full of tears.
"I'm sorry Michael, I'm so sorry." Cho repeated over and over again.
Somebody was shaking her. It was Michael. "Why are you sorry Cho?" He asked in a confused voice.
"Oh, it was just a dream. Nothing dear."
"Are you ok?" He asked concerned.
"Yes I'm fine. I think I'm just gonna go fly a while outside."
"YOu want me to come with you love?"
"No thanks, I'll be fine."
"If you say so." He left after he pecked her on the cheek.