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CHAPTER 10: Coquette
Despite the embarrassing situation that happened to her and Draco, she forced to put it aside because of her and Ron's pre-nuptial party and marriage. They were now on their way to Prima Cortegiano Island's Main Office. Hermione was behind the wheel; Valerie was on the passenger's seat, while both Latvia and Draco were seated at the back. They were conversing about things she couldn't understand. Although, she noticed through the mirror that Draco didn't seem interested. Is it because of me? She questioned, hoping the answer was yes.
And yes, she's right. Draco is in fact out of this world. He was thinking of Hermione and the way she whipped his lips. How he wished that that handkerchief was her lips instead. But still, he was glad that it had happened. He was very glad. Consequently, he was there, oblivious to everything, including the blabbering Latvia. "Drraco! Arre vyou lizening?"
"Drraco!" she said as she gave him a hard pat on the shoulder.
"Yes Latvia dear?"
She smiled. It was cause it is the very first time he has ever called her with an endearing name. Somehow, she became speechless that she couldn't remember what she had been telling him. "Oh, neverr mind Drraco darrling"
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At Prima Cortegiano Island's Main Office, they met up with Sue, the party planner and settled things out with the directors and the manager. "I'm sorry, but Prima Cortegiano isn't available at that said date. It has already been reserved for a movie shooting", the director said "But, Prima Cortegiano is available three days after so"
"That's good. We'll take that slot. But the thing is, my fiancé and I are planning a two-week pre-nuptial party. Is the place free for two weeks?"
"We could arrange that. And fortunately, there haven't been any reservations yet so it is possible"
"That's good" Sue said "Oh, I'm the party planner by the way so I will be over seeing things there. Am I free to add things to spicen the place up?" she added
"Oh, yes, you are but it should be in accordance to the guidelines and rules"
"How about the security?"
"Our island is guarded with the most efficient security team so, you need not to worry"
"We'll take the slot before anyone else takes it" Hermione said reassuringly
"Could you excuse me for a moment. I'll just get the forms for you to fill up"
The both of them nodded.
Hermione took the photo book and then said "Look at this, you guys, it's beautiful, isn't it?" Draco and Latvia took the photo book and were in awe as they saw the island. "We'll be having that island all to our selves for almost two weeks!" she said excitedly. Somehow, her eyes strayed to Draco and to her amazement, he was looking back. Could it be possible that he feels the same way as I do?
"Yeah, beautiful" he said, although it wasn't the picture that he's describing. It was Hermione.
"Valerie, your gonna go gown hunting right?" Sue said
"Yeah"
"This might take long"
"I know. The processing and all"
"After filling up the form, why don't you guys go ahead? I'll catch up. Although, I need someone here. Might be best if Latvia stays here. That okay?"
"Yez.. iz okay vith me. 'ow about Drraco?"
"Oh, he'll come with us. He'll be in good hands, don't worry" Hermione said suddenly. She didn't know where those words came from but it just came out the way it did. She took a look at Draco who was pleasingly gazing at her. He smiled and she smiled back. Somehow, there was this girl inside of her who wanted to flirt badly with this debonair lad who had been staring at her for quite a while.
The manager came after a while with the forms. Hermione filled it up and afterwards; she left with Valerie and Draco. "Why don't you sit upfront Draco" Hermione flirted
Draco? "Yeah" he responded, beaming. She's calling me Draco. Does this mean…..
The three of them were headed to Versace because Versace herself had promised to help Valerie with Hermione's gown. On the way there, Valerie kept noticing something. There was something she couldn't explain. She tried to put it aside but she felt the intensity of the conversation of the two people in front of her. There was seduction, flirting and desire. It was pretty salient. Her gaze, his gaze. Her laugh, his laugh. Everything. It also seemed that she was invisible because she remained ignored even if she talked and tried to join their conversation.
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"Val, dear! How are you?" Versace greeted
"All's fine and well actually. You?"
"Likewise. This might be the lovely Hermione, am I correct. And his fiancé, Ron? Handsome."
Draco smiled. He liked it very much when Versace had mistaken him as Hermione's fiancé. He just wished it was all true, especially now that Hermione has been showing some signs of interest. Or is it all just me? Maybe she isn't really flirting. Maybe she's just being friendly.
Hermione remained silent. And for Draco, he was surprised because she didn't even give a reaction. None. Like there was no error said.
"Oh, no no no.. This isn't Ron. He's Draco Malfoy, her friend" Valerie said
"Oh! So you're Draco Malfoy! It's nice meeting you. I've heard so much about you're company. Also your girl"
Hermione's head bolted up "Hmmmm?"
"Latvia Schmoule, right?" she said uncertainly
He nodded vacuously.
"Anyways, lets get down to business" she said, dragging Hermione and Valerie to the fitting rooms as Draco followed them from behind
Versace had given her the fourth gown for her to fit. The previous gowns suited her, although, she didn't like it. Well, actually, she did but the thing is that she liked hearing Draco compliment her. She also liked it when Draco said she was lovely so despite liking the gown, she pretended not to so that Draco and she could still have this connection. "You look really lovely" he said once again I just wish you were fitting that gown for our wedding's sake. But no. "Thank you Draco"
"You're welcome Hermione Granger"
"Yes, she looks lovely" Versace said
Valerie nodded "This okay with you Hermione?"
"Actually…."
"Yes, yes, you prefer to look at other gowns" she responded
"Okay, I'll be right back. I'll bring the entire wardrobe this time. Come help me Val, dear"
"Take your time" she said sweetly then glanced at Draco.
Draco stood up and approached her. This was his time to move.
"What do you think?" she said before he could utter a word
"As I have said, you look lovely. Gorgeous in fact."
She bit her lip and descended from the platform so she could get closer
"You have always been beautiful Hermione"
Her heart leapt as she smiled
He felt the need to hold her hand so, he did.
She gazed upon those greyish eyes and without thinking, placed her lips onto his.
He was shocked. He had never expected that she would be doing that. He had never expected that he would be able to taste the lips he had long to taste. He had never expected to be in that kind of position. He had never expected it but he hoped for it. Just as he was about to open his mouth to deepen the kiss, Hermione's cell phone rang. To his depression, she ceased and then took her phone. She made a "sorry" like gesture and then seductively smiled at him. When she looked at her phone, her smile suddenly faded. Why? Because it was Ron's name that reflected the phone's LCD screen. Ron was calling.
"Hello"
Draco was gleaming at her. Waiting for her to end the call. He approached her but she stayed away because she didn't want him to hear her. He gave her a questioned look
"I'm alright"
"Yeah"
"Yeah"
"Yeah" Her responses to Ron were very emotionless and Ron noticed it so Ron who was very much concerned and paranoid asked why she was like that
"Nothing"
Ron then, kept talking about how much he missed her and how he wishes she was with her. In effect, this made Hermione feel guilty with what she had just done. She had just kissed Draco. That was so unlikely of her and she knew it. She couldn't understand and believe what had gotten to her mind when she did that. Consequently, she mouthed "I can't" to Draco. Draco didn't understand it at first but was able to when she heard Hermione say words, which broke his heart. Words he longed for her to say to him but unfortunately were only spoken to her fiancé Ron. The words "I love you". Now he knew, she was just playing with him. Now he knew his speculated thought of her liking him was never going to happen. Never. His ego was crushed along with his heart. His soul felt like leaving his body. He just couldn't accept that after kissing him, Hermione had dared to utter the three words to Ron in front of his face. Maybe I'm wrong about her. Maybe she isn't the Hermione I thought she was. Damn. I can't believe how much I love her and hate her at the same time. Shit! This is really crappy "So, It's all a game right? Good kiss though." he said casually pretending the kiss didn't mean a thing
She couldn't believe he had said those words. She expected something else. Maybe I was wrong. I shouldn't have kissed him. What made me think that he liked me? He would never. "Yes, a game" she said weakly.
After a few moments of awkward silence, Versace and Valerie who didn't seem pleased got back.
"Here, here, I have it all"
"I'll just be outside. I'll have a cigar or two" Draco said then left
He smokes? Hermione thought
Draco had stopped smoking for a long time now. It was just an excuse so he could leave the room. He didn't feel like staying there.
"No, no, you don't need to. I'll show you the smoking room" Versace said
"No, it's okay, really"
"Oh, come on. Come on, I'll bring you there"
And they left….
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"I got a call from Ron while you were away"
Valerie nodded. "What did he say?"
"Well, the usual"
"So, is the wedding still on?" She said out of nowhere. Valerie knew what happened a while ago. She saw their kiss and Hermione answering a phone call. With their conversation, she now knew that the phone call was from Ron. Somehow poor Ron sensed his girlfriend was cheating on him. She thought.
"Of course it is" she responded weakly "What made you think that?"
"Things. He loves you Hermione. Don't hurt him"
Did she see me and Draco a while ago? Hermione thought, hoping the answer was no.
A/N: So? How was it? I have been thinking very hard on what should happen this chapter and I do hope that you guys liked the chapter because this took me a LONG time to make up. This chapters is pretty long (Longest chapter I've made for the wedding dance in fact) but, anyway, tell me what you think through REVIEWING. If you want me to update soon, do review. :)
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