Disclaimer: Nope don't own Harry Potter. Only own the OCs.

Chapter 23

NPOV

Cedric,

I got your letter when I got home. Honestly I thought of the worse. At least you could've told me you were heading back to work but I guess that would be my fault since I left last night.

Just be careful. I don't care if you are only going for a walk or something back home just be careful and don't do anything stupid.

I love you too much for that.

Nikki.

I watched as the owl took off with the letter that cold dreary October day from work. I went in an hour early so I wouldn't get the third degree from my cousin. I got out of the exam room before anyone questioned my motives. I went back to the front desk and sat down and started to type up the patient's chart.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Marissa's voice asked as she brought me some coffee.

"You didn't have to do that" I said.

"I know and it seemed like your distracted" she said.

"Yeah well it's just Cedric and I had a fight and he went back home" I admitted.

"I'm sure you guys can work whatever it is out" she said.

"I hope so too" I said as I sipped on my coffee and went back to work. At least she knows that it's private on what I was dealing with.

"Okay the doctor will be in with you shortly" I said as I left the room. I still had my engagement ring on. I don't see why I should take it off if he didn't call off the wedding.

I headed down the hallway when a nurse who walked by told me I had a few messages waiting for me at the desk. I dropped off the folders on the desk and saw that Becky called and so did Cedric. I made a mental note to call them on my break.

I continued to distract myself with work as I wondered on what's going to happen when I called them up. Knowing Becky, she's going to want to know though she has been acting weird around me the past few months. I thought it was because she was stealing the spotlight from me with her and Ryan being engaged but it wasn't even the case.

I managed to get some work done before I took a lunch break. I grabbed my phone and headed towards my car. I wanted to have some privacy with these conversations now these days. Why am I always hiding things?

I made my first call to my cousin since she was this close to coming down to my job even when she is working herself.

"Becky I'm returning your call. Obviously you're not picking up so call me I'm on lunch" I said into her voicemail.

I took a deep breath as I dialed Cedric's number. I waited for about three rings before I heard his mother's voice.

"Nikki darling how are you?" she asked.

"How did you know it was me?" I asked surprisingly.

"I have ways then again when you have a husband and son who works for the ministry well it has it's perks" she said.

"I bet um, it's Cedric around?" I asked.

"Sorry dear he just went off to bed. Want me to let him know you called?"

"Yeah if he wants he can call me later on" I said.

"Okay dear I will and I hope to see you soon" she said.

"Yeah me too" I said as we said our goodbyes.

If only she knew.

Later that night, I got home and I was by myself again. I knew Becky was having dinner with Ryan since he came into town the other day. I just tossed my stuff onto the couch and headed into my room. I got into my t-shirt and sweats and got comfortable on the bed.

I decided to wallow myself into pity for awhile before my cousin came home. I grabbed some DVDs and popped one of them in. I grabbed some chips and some soda and then made the trip back to my room.

While the movie was playing and I'm not sure what the title was, I looked over and saw the framed picture of me and Cedric just over a few months ago at our party. We were sitting on one of the plastic chairs. I was on his lap and he was holding me in a loving way.

I sighed as I placed the photo back. Now I feel guilty over the stupid fight. I know that we should've been honest with each other from the beginning. But now, I wasn't so sure if it'll be like that again.

I fought back the tears that were threatening to come down my face. I miss him so much that it hurts.

I picked up my cell phone and dialed his number. From what I know he did get his own place but he stays at his parents so he can go to work if he's working a certain amount of days in a row.

"Hey it's me. I don't know why you're trying to ignore me or something. I get it if you need to calm down but just let me know that you're okay. I just, um god this is hard, I miss you and I love you. Call me soon bye" I said.

I heard movement in my room later on that night. I was scared to open my eyes but I took a peek and saw it was my cousin.

"Sorry I didn't know you were awake" Becky said.

"It's okay, I fell asleep for a bit" I said, sitting up.

"You look like crap" she said. "Is everything alright?"

"Sort of" I said.

"Want to talk about it?" she asked, sitting on the bed.

I told Becky some parts of the fight between me and Cedric. I was close to breaking down a few times but I managed to compose myself. I guess it's a good thing that I can talk to someone about this.

"I'm glad that the wedding hasn't called off" she said after I told her the story.

"Why?" I said chuckling a bit.

"Because it would suck to get the refunds back plus I know for a fact that you guys can work this out" she said.

"I know but I guess he needs space and I feel like it's forever since I talked to him" I said.

I looked over at my cousin. There was something that she wasn't telling me. "Are you okay?" I asked.

"Why are you asking me that?" she asked incuriously.

"Well for one thing, you have been acting weird lately and two you're hiding something" I said.

"I know a secret that I discovered about someone" she said.

"How bad of a secret it is?" I asked.

"Well it's something that has happened to her" she said. I couldn't help but have a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach.

"Was it bad?"

"No but it was shocking. Actually I think you may know her" Becky replied.

"Well if you want my advice, I suggest you go to her and talk to her about it. You can't keep it in you for the rest of your life" I said.

She took a deep breath before staring at me straight in the eye. "Okay then, well Nikki you know I love you like a sister but I want to know something."

"Okay shoot" I said.

"Why didn't you tell me you were a wizard?"

A/n: Cliffy I know but it was bound to happen! Don't say I didn't warn you!

Will Nikki go into denial? Will her cousin be more accepting of her new lifestyle? Will Nikki and Cedric defeat the dark wizards once again and live happily ever after?

You'll find out in the next few chapters! Hold on to your seats things are about to go crazy.

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Also to those who are into Chronicles of Narnia, I posted a new story called Falling into Narnia and Love. It's an Edmund/OC pairing so check that out!

Signing out for now,
Spikeluver89