One Week Before The Wedding

"I don't know what's wrong. Why are you putting on more weight?" Nessie asked, unable to zip Jade's dress up.

"How the hell am I supposed to know Nessie? I can't help myself from eating nowadays. Probably from the stress of the wedding." Jade said nervously. Nessie looked at Hermione who was sitting on a bench in front of them, shaking her head.

"Are you pregnant again Jade?" Hermione accused lightly.

Jade's cheeks burned and she smiled, looking at the floor.

"Oh my goodness! Again! Another baby!" Nessie exclaimed and Jade grinned broadly as Nessie hugged her tightly.

"How far along are you and why didn't you tell me?" Hermione asked getting up and hugging her as well.

"Almost three months along. I started noticing symptoms and I immediately tested myself." Jade said.

"And does Draco know?" Nessie asked measuring Jade again.

"Of course he does. He wanted to sprint to tell you guys but I wanted to get there before he did so I told him to back off. He only told Harry." Jade said seeing Hermione gasp.

"I can't believe he didn't tell me!" she said.

"Hey I was supposed to tell you remember?" Jade asked.

The three women stepped out for lunch in New York, a place where Hermione seemed to fall in love with.

"It's so beautiful and sunny here! New York is a city in itself…I've never seen anything like it." Hermione said as they walked to the nearest restaurant. Jade walked with Jenita in her arm who was best friends with Hugo. Whenever Hugo would see Jenita, he would give her a bear hug as she hugged back screaming.

"Table for three and two little ones. I'd actually prefer if you have a table outside…the weather's so nice after all." Nessie said to the waitress.

"Yes Ma'am." The waitress said leading them to a round table. "I'll get chairs for your babies." The waitress said leaving.

Jade sat down and bounced Jenita on her lap as she giggled.

"I swear she looks so much like Draco every day. She just has your hair and eyes." Nessie said and Jade smiled kissing Jenita.

"Grandmummy says you like your Daddy." Jade said to Jenita who looked around.

"Daddy?" she asked.

"Here you are Ma'am." The waitress said bringing two baby seats for Hugo and Jenita.

"Now the two of you can sit together and chat." Hermione said placing Hugo in a chair and strapping him to it as Jade did the same. The waitress took their orders and they spoke to each other about the upcoming wedding and the new baby. While Nessie was saying something, someone caught Jade's eye.

She was stunned to see Daniel stop and see her stare at him from another table. Nessie stopped talking and turned to see what Jade was staring at. She stiffened and turned back around from Daniel who started to walk towards them.

"Hi…Jade." He said as Jade stumbled to her feet.

"Daniel. Wow what a small world." Jade said seeing him stick his hand out.

"I know…it's been over a year…how are you?" he asked as they shook hands.

"I'm great. How are you?" Jade asked seeing him smile softly.

"I've been managing to get by. Hello Nessie." Daniel said looking at Nessie who gave him a cold hello. Daniel turned to Hermione and gave her a small nod.

"Oh this is my best friend Hermione, Hermione this is Daniel-"

"Ginny's boyfriend, yes we've met." Hermione said softly.

"What?!" Jade asked bewilderedly. Did she hear correctly? Ginny's boyfriend Daniel? Jade's ex-fiancé?

"Do you know her?" Daniel asked looking at Jade who was completely shocked.

"What?" Jenita echoed giggling when Hugo imitated her.

Daniel turned to look at Jenita and Hugo and could immediately tell that Jenita belonged to Jade and Draco. Jenita looked like a miniature version of Draco but inherited Jade's lovely eyes. "Is this your daughter?" Daniel asked looking at Jenita.

"How did you meet Ginny?" Jade asked.

"I met her a few months ago in London. Through some friends." Daniel told her, looking embarrassed by telling her his love life after that embarrassing break up with her. "Do you know her?" Daniel asked again.

"She's Hermione's husband's sister. I went to school with her." Jade told him.

"Oh. I didn't know you both knew each other. She never told me about you." Daniel said.

"I bet she has." Jade muttered.

There was a prolonged silence. "Well, I think I better get going. It was nice seeing you again after a year." Daniel said as Jade nodded.

"I have just one burning question. What went wrong with that tramp you brought in on your birthday last year?" Jade asked. She knew she was being rude but she didn't care. She needed to know.

Daniel hung his head in shame and the tips of his cheeks glowed. "She was just a one-time fling. I learned my lesson." Daniel said his voice barely in a whisper.

"I'm glad you did. Whatever happens happens for the best I guess. I hope you have a pleasant life Daniel and if it's possible, I'd like you to attend my wedding which is a week from today. Tell Ginny to come along as well." Jade said handing him an invitation card. Nessie looked almost outraged at Jade inviting Daniel to her wedding.

"I'll try to. Will Harry Potter be there?" Daniel asked.

"Of course he'll be there. He's my best friend and Draco's best man." Jade said.

"Well I don't think Ginny would want to come then. She doesn't want to be anywhere near Harry or his mistress. It's a horrible story actually." Daniel said tucking in his invitation.

"Oh I bet. That mistress would be me by the way. According to Ginny I'm the one who wrecked her marriage, but you know me well enough about home-wrecking or cheating right? Never believe everything you hear, do you understand? I honestly don't give a horse's shit if Ginny comes or not but I would really appreciate it if you showed up for my wedding." Jade said.

Daniel looked shocked and it took a moment for him to recollect himself. "I'll see you in a week." Jade said getting up and taking Jenita.

"Bye." Daniel said watching her leave with Nessie and Hermione.