Nessie did not like this news at all. She burst into tears and had a hard time getting herself together.
"Nessie! This life isn't made for me! I can't be someone I never wanted to be, but that doesn't mean I don't regret meeting someone like you." Jade said hugging the inconsolable woman.
"But you'll be so far away!" Nessie sobbed.
"Oh Nessie…we're wizards! We can use Portkeys. I'll make a Portkey here before I leave, just so you can visit me whenever you would like." Jade said.
Nessie pulled away and looked a little calmer. "Anytime?" Nessie asked as Jade nodded.
"Anytime Nessie. I'll keep in touch with you. I'll let you even pick out my dresses for the day. Promise." Jade said. Nessie brightened up and she hugged Jade. Jade grinned, knowing that, that promise would make Nessie happy forever.
"Have a safe trip back to England. Make sure you set up the Portkey before you leave! And tell me when you've set up the Portkey in England! I'd like to visit as soon as possible." She said as Jade nodded.
"You got it Nessie. Listen, our flight's in an hour and we need to leave because we don't have much time. I…I love you Nessie." Jade said softly.
It was really difficult for Jade to tell someone she loved them. She never mastered the art of expressing her love for her loved ones, but the people that truly knew her, knew that she loved them. She didn't have to tell them anything, but there were very few people in this world she loved and trusted, and one of them was Nessie Stewart. She truly did love Nessie and was going to miss her terribly. Jade hugged the woman for a very long time until it was time to take her leave. She was leaving her residence in New York. A beautiful and fast paced city, which never suited Jade. She was leaving her job, her last 7 years here.
"We'll talk." Nessie sniffed, kissing Jade's cheek. Jade nodded and gave one last hug before entering the car. Draco gave Nessie a smile and kissed her cheek.
"I owe you everything Nessie." Draco said hugging the woman.
"You don't owe me anything Draco. I did what I could for Jade; she's like a daughter to me. As a mother, please take care of my daughter for me. Please don't break her heart again." Nessie whispered and Draco nodded.
"Hey, you want to miss our flight? Get your arse in this taxi!" Jade yelled from inside.
"Bye Nessie." Draco said opening the door.
"Write to me! I don't care if owls look suspicious! I'll miss you!" Nessie said as Draco and Jade waved from the taxi.
"Oh blimey! Wait I forgot!" Jade yelled.
"What?" Draco asked. Jade slid her ring off her finger and held it out to Nessie.
"Here Nessie, shove this rock up his arse." Jade said as Nessie took the gorgeous pink carat diamond from Jade. "And spit on his face for me. Tell him I hate him and I hope he has retarded and ugly looking kids that look just like him." Jade said seeing Nessie shake her head.
"I'll try." She said dryly.
"Bye sweets." Jade said as the taxi zoomed off.
Jade saw Nessie wave until the taxi made a turn. Jade sat back in her seat and looked at Draco, who swung an arm around her shoulders and rubbed her arm. Jade rested her head on his shoulder and wrapped her arms around his waist, not feeling too sad that she was leaving New York. At least she was leaving with someone she loved.
They reached the airport and went through customs. Once they were inside, they rushed to their boarding gate and presented their boarding passes.
"Welcome aboard Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy. Our flight attendant will show you the way to your first class suites. We wish you a comfortable and pleasant trip." The woman said as Draco nodded.
"Thank you." he said.
He stepped aside for Jade to walk ahead and Jade did, giving a nod towards the woman. They walked through the walkway and were greeted with a crew of flight attendants, who showed them to their suites. Jade sat in her suite and looked at Draco who sat on the other side.
"Comfortable?" Draco asked seeing Jade nod.
"It's nice..."
"But…" Draco added, waiting to hear the rest.
"But your arse is far away. I'd feel much better if we sat in the economy class." Jade joked seeing Draco smirk.
"You can sleep in the economy class; I'll sleep on this comfortable bed myself." Draco said stretching across his seat. Jade rolled her eyes and snapped her compartment door shut.
"Hey…Jay. We're here." A voice softly broke through Jade's ears. Jade opened her eyes and turned her head to see Draco hovering over her, holding her hand.
"Is it time already?" Jade asked seeing him nod.
"The plane's landed and everyone's preparing to leave." He said. Jade sat up and Draco helped put her seat back to normal. Jade washed up and left the airplane with Draco. She breathed in the warm and just fallen rain air of home and felt her spirits lift. She was back where she should have been. Once they had a hold of their baggage, Draco grabbed Jade's hand and apparated to his home. Jade stood in front of his flat, looking around the place. Hogsmeade.
Hogsmeade was so much prettier at night. There were hardly any people walking around, Jade wondered what time it was. "There's no one here." Jade said looking around as Draco entered the building with her. The doorman opened the door for them and greeted them as they walked in.
"That's because it's 2 in the morning. You look like you're about to drop." He said seeing Jade nod and lean herself against him.
"I'm so bloody tired. I'm just dead on my feet." Jade said feeling his arms wrap around him. She loved when he hugged her. They had never hugged each other before in Hogwarts, but now things were different. Jade didn't have to compete against anyone for his company now and knowing that he was looking out for her and taking care of her made the hole in Jade's heart, slowly close. She felt herself drift into sleep again, on his strong and warm chest. The steady thumps of his heartbeat lulled her to sleep.
Draco waited for the elevator to reach his floor. When the doors opened, he went to walk forward with Jade, but found her slumping against him.
"Oh hell." He said grabbing her before she fell. The doors went to close and Draco pressed the button from closing. He scooped Jade into his arms and walked out of the elevator, feeling her snuggle herself against him. He always loved watching her sleep. During Hogwarts, as much as she'd fool around and annoy the living life out of everyone there, she looked like an angel when she slept. He noticed the first time when she got into that fight with Dean. He sat near her, baffled that she nearly resembled a girl. Right now, he saw the same Jade. She looked exactly the same when she slept, no matter how long her hair was or how much makeup she had on.
Draco struggled opening the door to his flat and closing it on his way in. He walked to his bedroom, thrilled that he was back home. He opened the door to his bedroom and walked in, placing Jade gently on the bed.
"Jade, do you want to change?" Draco asked seeing her look irritated and turn the other way, hugging the pillow close to her. Her long legs were revealed under her dress, which rode up every time she moved.
"I guess not." Draco mumbled. He removed her shoes and crashed next to her, feeling incredibly jet lagged.