A/N: The words in Italics represent Voldy's thoughts.
::: Chapter 17 :::
::: Voldemort's POV :::
There she is…. She looks like the perfect pureblood lady….
"It's Faustus' birthday tomorrow." Bella whispered as she stared at him from her seat across his table.
I know that. How could I ever forget my own son's birthday?
He only replied with a, "Hmm." as he continued on with his work on the table.
Ignoring his indifferent attitude, she continued, "I was thinking since he is turning 5 we should hold a party for him."
"And who are we going to invite to this….party?" he said, still not looking at her.
Bella paused. She had thought of that. She had racked through her brain trying to think of any other pureblood children she could invite to Faustus' birthday party but not one name came to mind. Now that she realized that a birthday party full of kids is far from possible considering the circumstances of their not so normal family, she suddenly had a brilliant idea.
She looks so beautiful….we shouldn't even be talking right now….
"Maybe we should have a small intimate gathering?' Bella asked, eyebrows raised hopeful but yet unsure. 'Just….just you and me and Faustus? We could have a nice dinner and then maybe after that we could….chat?"
"Chat?' he said, this time, he looked up at her. 'What are we going to chat about?"
I like the 'intimate gathering' part….but why include Faustus in it?
This time, Bella really felt she that she has to let him know what she felt or she might just burst. "Yes, chat!' she said as she got up and started pacing the room. 'Do you know that boy who is in his room taking his nap right now is your son and that he is dying to get to know you?' Bella's voice has taken the very high pitch Bella-like tone. 'I mean, right now can you actually tell me what his favorite food is or which is his favorite toy? You don't even know him. Sometimes I even wonder if you really wanted him at all!" she said finally taking a moment to breathe as she stood staring at him with a left hand resting on her hip.
Of course I want him….I've wanted him even more than you do! He would be my liberator…
He just stared at her without saying a word. He could see how upset she was by all this and knowing Bella once she gets upset about something she will drag it on until she gets her way.
"Are you going to cook?" he said quietly.
A frown started to form on Bella's forehead and her hand fell to her sides. "You mean….you are going to do it? You're not even going to argue?" she asked him, very surprised at his reaction and composure.
He heaved a heavy sigh. "No,' he began as he walked over to her side. 'I think you're right. I have been away a lot lately and you're right. I haven't spared enough time for my own son." He crossed his arms as he sat down on the chair.
"So….so you want to do it?" Bella asked with a smile finally forming on her lips.
Yes, I will if that is what it takes to put that smile on your face. I'll do this not for him but for you. I will care for you so much you won't need to depend on anybody else.
"Yes, it is his 5th birthday and that is quite a milestone in a child's life. You're right, it is time that I get to know my own son." He tilted his head to the side, glancing up at her.
She quickly dropped to his side on her knees. "Thank you. Thank you, my Lord.' She said taking his hand in hers and kissing it. 'Faustus would be so happy when he finds out."
He smiled back at her as he traced her jaw line with his fingers. "No. Don't tell him. I will tell him." He pulled her up into his lap. She leant back into him, putting and arm around his neck while her other hand toyed with his robes. 'What?' he said knowing she was dying to say something in spite of her silence.
"Why didn't you tell me off?' she asked him.
"You don't like it when I don't tell you off?" he said, eyebrows raised as he looked into her face.
"Well…I…thought I was out of line when I yelled at you…..but don't you think I was out of line?" she said as her gaze met his.
"Yes, I did think you were out of line. However, I did not want to spoil my return by having a fight with you. I did miss you."
She pushed him away and started pacing the room again. "Shit! Shit! I hate this! I hate this. Why don't you just Crucio me or something. Why must you be so good to me? Now I feel so…so…." She paused for a moment trying to find the right words to say.
"Shitty?" he said.
"Yes…yes that and stupid and ungrateful and….and…I…I don't deserve you…my Lord."
I shall decide who deserves me…and you my dear are the only one who is worth my time.
He got up and stood before her. Without warning, he gave her tight slap across the face. She looked at him, too shocked to say anything as her hand went up to her burning cheek. For a moment, she actually felt a little dizzy from the force of his slap.
"That is for talking to me the way you did but don't let this tiny little thing stop you from ever doing it again. I might just enjoy hitting you once in a while for your insolence,' he turned away from her, walking back to his desk to get a handkerchief for her bleeding lip. He pulled her to him by the waist and started wiping the blood on her lip. 'In this instance, I for one agree that I have not been spending enough time with my son so I could understand your frustration….and I have not overlooked your loyalty to me and how you have not broken the promise you made to me."
"What promise, my Lord?"
"I understand that Rodolphus has been coming over here to keep you company while I have been away.' He looked at her questioningly only to get a fearful look from her in return. 'Don't worry. I know you haven't done anything wrong and that is why I am so proud of you, my dear Bella,' he tucked her hair behind her ears and caressed her face. 'Just remember, I enjoy caring for you. I like making you happy and I will continue to do so as long as you keep your promises.'
That fucking low life had better stay away from you. The only reason why I kept him alive is because of his crucial role in this revolution. But if he so much as lays a hand on you I will kill him and if dearest dare to humiliate me I will kill you too even if that would leave me in eternal pain but I will never regret it.
He bent down to give her a light kiss on her lips. 'And I'm sorry I hit you so hard."
She smiled up at him with a surprising gleam in her eyes. "I deserve it. Thank you for that."
"What is that gleam in your eyes?" he asked her, eyebrows knitted together.
"I just realized something." She said with a widening smile.
"What's that?" he asked her.
"That you really do care about me. Even after 5 years, you're still suspicious about me and Rodolphus."
"Are you saying that I'm jealous of Rodolphus?" he said, raising his chin.
"No…no….I just want you to know that there is nothing for you to worry about. I'm never ever going to disappoint you, in this life or the next." Bella said, holding him even tighter, not wanting to spoil this moment for them. She knew what he was trying to say to her and even though it was not directly said, to her it was as clear as day.
I love you.
THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE THIS IS A LINE
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