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Chapter 2: No one can say I did not try
Featuring: Always and Forever by: Luther Vandross
Looking at herself in the mirror in her downstairs bathroom, Hermione gave herself a once over. Wearing her knee length purple dress that was flirty yet comfortable, Hermione felt beautiful in her halter dress. The night got a little warmer after the rain let up even though it was a bit chilly outside, inside it was just right.
She straightened her hair and let her now silky tresses fall down her back. Opting for a simple look since they were going to be at home, Hermione put on just a little mascara and lip gloss with her gold hooped earrings and a gold bracelet Ron gave her for her birthday last year.
Giving herself a smile of approval, Hermione went downstairs and checked on dinner. Sprinkling some last minute seasoning on the shrimp and stirred it into the skillet, Hermione began to feel a little better about tonight. She decided something good and simple for dinner was what she and Ron needed. Shrimp Alfredo and white wine with tabled candle light and soft music in the dining room was what she was praying would help. Her nerves were on edge and she desperately needed her husband back.
Sighing to herself, Hermione put the food in bowls to place on the dining room table and checked the clock. It said 7:30 and Ron would be back any minute now. He called her saying an emergency meeting had been called with the staff and he would be home early evening. She did not mind and really had no say in it anyway. Even though Ron could be lazy, when he had his mind set on something he went for it and gave it all he had; and he wanted to expand the hotel and water company very badly.
After his father retired, Author Weasley and Ron wanted to combine their business. Magic Hotels and River Waters was a match made in heaven when it came to businesses working together. Magic Hotels was widely known for their glamorous hot tubs, pools, spas and water themes that allowed their guests to feel like they were in a water park and a hotel without having to pay an arm and a leg for it. However, being in business with a government based water company cost Author Weasley a pretty penny. Even though his guests never had to foot the bill, he did and he almost had to file bankruptcy. With River Waters, a private water company owned by his son on his company's side, Author was able to make a profit.
Chopping some vegetables up and stirring them into the pan, Hermione turned the stove off and took out a bottle of white wine and placed it into a small silver bucket of ice and sat it on the dining room table and begin to set the table. Walking into the dining room, Hermione turned on some slow music and dimmed the lights a little bit. Soon the soulful voice of Luther Vandross began to play.
Always and Forever
Each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me
That somehow came true
And I know tomorrow we'll still be the same
'cause we got a life of love that won't never change
And everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me
You really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
Always forever love you
Baby I'll always love you forever
Always forever love you
Ever, forever…
Swaying back and forth in the dining room, Hermione did not start when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist and pull her close to a warm body. Leaning her head back and onto a broad shoulder, and Ron began to sing their song while swaying together in a slow and sensual dance.
There'll always be sunshine
When I look at you
It's something I can't explain
Just the things you do
Ooh baby
If you get lonely call me and take
A second to give me that magic
Turning Hermione in his arms Ron looked into her eyes and smiled and gave her a small kiss on the lips. "You're playing our wedding song baby," giving her a small peck on the cheek Ron slowly moved down to her earlobe and nibbled just the way he knew she liked it.
"Mmm, Ron, that feels..." puling Ron closer with her hands tangled in his hair, Hermione's breath began to become unsteady. She knew they both needed this, the intimacy, the love, the connection, the spark between them again. Pulling his hair, Hermione pulled Ron's face up to hers and kissed him hard. Sucking on his bottom lip and allowing his tongue to enter her mouth, Hermione started to undo Ron's button down shirt. Grabbing her legs around his waist, hiking up her dress to reveal that she wore no panties, Ron rushed to their bedroom for a night of love making. It's safe to say dinner was forgotten about that night.