A/N: Hello Guys! This is DramioneFan-38 again. Sorry for not updating for so long! But hey! Here's the 4th Chapter.

Bursting at the Seams

Chapter Four: The Truce

Hermione walked anxiously to the muggle cafe she and Draco were going to meet after the truce they've set. Keep Calm Hermione. It's just Malfoy. The ferret. Hermione said to herself while doing calming breaths. When she reached the cafe they've agreed to meet on last night, she was relieved to see that Draco still wasn't there. She then entered the cafe and sat on the booth at the far end of the cafe. She then looked around. She saw that there were only a handful of people inside the cafe. An old man who was on the table near Hermione, a woman that seem to be in her mid-thirties, a bussiness man, and lastly, a young couple who seem to be sucking eachother's faces. Hermione then took a look at a the old man beside him who was shaking his head in dissaproval of the young couple. Hermione then decided to strike up a conversation with the old man since Draco still wasn't there. When did he become Draco? It's Mafloy, Hermione. Hermione said as she scolded herself.

"Hello Sir. Fine day is it?" Hermione said as she plastered a warm smile on her face. The old man then looked towards her direction and returned it with a smile.

"It is. Too bad these young people don't appreciate it. Instead of walking around, they decided to just suck each other's faces in public." The old man replied shaking his head while chuckling. "I miss the old days when I was still young." The old man muttered sadly.

"Well, I'm sure you were one fine man in your old days." Hermione said honestly. Judging from his appearance now, he seemed to be handsome when he was still old man just chuckled.

"To be honest, I was. My now gray hair," The old man said as she pointed to his nearly bald head. "Used to be blonde. I was slightly tanned then. Muscular too." The old man said, smiling.

"Ohh." Was the only response Hermione thought of. Mentioning the word blonde and muscular, Hermione's thoughts drifted to Draco Malfoy. Hermione had to admit that he really is a handsome man. WIth his platinum blonde hair, fair skin, and muscular body. Too bad he's a git. Hermione thougth as she sighed.

""I also rememeber the girls chasing after me." He said as he chuckled. "But only one caught my eye." With this, Hermione became curious.

"It's your wife right?" Hermione said and then grinned as she saw the old man nod his head.

"Yes. It is. I'm very lucky to have her as my wife. Her smile lightens up my day. She is the reason why I still wake up every single day." The old man said as Hermione grinned. I wish I could have someone who I can grow old with. Hermione wished silently.

"She seems to be a very beautiful lady to catch your attention." Hermione said.

"Well miss, I would like to tell you something. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder." The old man said. "Here's the story. When I said to my friends that I would marry her. They all disagreed. They all said that she was pretty but rather plain looking compared to the other women who liked me. But to me, she was the most beautiful." The old man said as his eyes twinkled. "There was something about her that caught my eye the moment I saw her. I saw her in our town's first time I saw her was when she was sitting by herself in a bench at the back of the carnival. It was rather an accident when I met her. I was looking for a restroom at that time, but when I saw her, humming at a tune I didn't know, I had this urge to go to her. So, my feet led me to her. When she felt me sit beside her, she looked at me with those green eyes of hers, shocked. But then she masked her expression and cocked her head side to side while looking at me closely as if judging me. I then asked her what she was doing, sitting alone. She answered me with her sweet voice saying that her friends left her. My face fell when I heard that. But then, seeing my face, she said that it was okay. I asked her if she wanted to join me and my friends. She shook her head and said no. I asked her why again. She answered me saying that she was waiting for the fireworks and that was the best place to see them. After that exact moment, the first firework exploded in the sky. I felt myself grin when I saw her green eyes light up when she saw the fireworks explode in the night sky. I remember her lips forming into the most beautiful smile I've ever seen in my life. I was mesmerized by her smile, so out of nowhere, I kissed her." The old man said as he grinned at the memory. "And in that moment, I knew she was the one. So that was the start of our long relationship." He said smiling thoughtfully. "She was different from all the women I've met and dated. That was what led me to marry her." Hermione then smiled at the sweet story the old man shared. "You know miss, at my age, I've met different kinds of people. I've already met devils and saints." He said as he chuckled. "I've met over a thousand people all over the world, but still, there is no one like my Ella." The old man said as he grinned while Hermione's eyes start to water.

"Oh! I'm so sorry." Hermione said as a tear escaped her eyes. "I tend to get emotional at many things." Hermione said as she chuckled, wiping her eyes with a napkin.

"It's alright." The old man said as he patted Hermione's hand.

"That was a very beautiful story. Both of you are lucky to have eachother. Do you have any kids?" Hermione asked.

"Yes. We only have one though. Our daughter just informed us last night that we are to have our second grandchild!" The old man said excitedly.

"Congratulations to you and your family Sir!" Hermione replied happily. "Oh and sir, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Hermione Granger." Hermione said as she extended her hand.

"My name is Henry Collins." The old man - Henry Collins- said. "No need to be formal Hermione. After all, I've already told you about half of my life." Mr. Collins said as he chuckled while Hermione blushed.

"I'm so sorry I -" Hermione started.

"Oh no. Just tell me one thing Hermione." Henry said as he leaned towards her.

"What is it Mist- Henry?" Hermione asked, correcting her mistake.

"Do you have any speacial person in your life right now?" He asked while Hermione blushed at the question.

And out of nowhere, Draco Malfoy appeared in front of them.

A/N: Hello Guys! So what do you think? I'm sorry again for not updating for soooo long! I enjoyed writing the story of Mr. Henry Collins and her dear wife, Ella. Is it okay? Tell me what you think about it. =))

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