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Lucius tried not to cringe as the woman stood and placed her hand in his. It was hard to try and forget about the fact that this woman was a muggle. Normally they would be lucky if they got the steam from his piss on a cold day but he had to keep himself in check. He had to be polite and seem kind or this was not going to work. And then either he would have to either he would have to start all over again or he would end up in prison. Neither of those options were looking very good to him so Lucius took her hand in his and led the woman to the dance floor. The wooden floor was crowded with other muggles and Lucius frowned slightly. She noticed quickly. "Is something wrong?" She asked nervously and Lucius sighed. He looked down at the woman and after a moment of fighting back the comments he would have loved to have said, Lucius shook his head slightly. "Nothing at all, Madame." He told her. Now on the dance floor, Lucius moved her to stand before him. He took her into his arms and her arms went around his neck. She smiled at him and Lucius forced himself to smile in return. The song playing was decent. A man crooning about how his woman was perfect. Lovely. Lucius thought to himself. He tried to loose himself in what he was doing but found that hard to do what with all the chatter around them. When the song ended, she stood with him for a few moments and Lucius watched as she looked up at him. Lucius knew that he had found the woman he was going to marry. As scary as that sounded. Once he got his way, she would wish she had never met him.
Three weeks had passed. It was October 1st and the date was drawing near. Lucius still had not asked her. He did not know why he lingered. Why did he not just come right out and get the bloody thing done? He sat behind the desk in his office and watched Draco who sat across from him. The now seventeen year old was home from school for the weekend as it was his birthday today and Draco had decided that he wanted to spend it with his father. Lucius figured that it was because this was the first year without the coddling and love of his mother. The elder Malfoy would have thought that Draco would much rather have spent the day with his friends in Hogsmead. He had even sent coins by owl yesterday morning so that Draco may do so, yet here the young blond sat. Who was Lucius to deny his only son his one birthday wish? When Draco had told his father that he wanted to come home, Lucius had sent for him and then popped into Diagon Alley for a gift. Now he sat and watched Draco unwrap the new Nimbus Broom and game robes. Draco's eyes lit up at the sight of them. The Malfoy estate had plenty of room for him to fly. He could not wait to get out and try it. "Thank you father." Draco said softly looking up into the set of identical grey eyes. Lucius nodded softly. Even though he did not show his sin very much love physically, Lucius would always be one to take care of his own.
Draco was just standing to take the new broom outside when a grey messenger owl soared in through the window and landed on Lucius' ebony desk top it dropped a letter on the polished surface and then was gone. Draco turned back towards the desk and then upon recognizing the letter as the same one his father had gotten three weeks ago, Draco's eyes darkened. He stepped forward hoping desperately that his name was not going to be what he found scratched onto the parchment. When he spotted the elaborate 'D' that began his name, Draco paled. He shook his head. He had just turned seventeen...today...how could they do this? He wasn't even out of school yet! He had not noticed that Lucius had stepped up beside him. "Open it." Lucius ordered softly. Draco looked up at his father in mild shock. "Open it Draco." Lucius repeated a little louder this time. Slowly, Draco lay his gifts on the desk top and then reached for the letter. It was odd to see the fear on this boys...make that mans, face. Draco's pale hands shook as her opened the envelope and pulled out the letter written on ivory parchment in red ink. "October 31." Lucius said softly reading over his shoulder. "They waste no time." Draco let out a guttural growl and then snatched up his broom and cloak. He stormed from the room and Lucius did not bother to stop him. He had problems of his own. He had to propose tonight. He was running out of time and Lucius never did anything half assed.
Draco paced his room feeling confined within the walls. He was only seventeen. Yes he was technically an adult but he was still in Hogwarts for christ's sake. He did know that the school was prepared for this. He knew of a few students who had been forced into the predicament and now had special rooms in the school to share with their wives but this was not what Draco wanted. He was not going to get married. That was it. He was not going to marry a mudblood and he certainly did not want to marry a muggle. However, if he was forced to make a choice, he would have to say a muggle would be the better of the two choices. But no, it was not going to happen. Draco threw himself onto his bed and sulked. His grey eyes were narrowed and he shoved his hands through his blond hair. He grunted and rolled over onto his stomach. The longer he lay there, the more tired he became until Draco's eyes fluttered closed and he was asleep.
Lucius had no idea how to do this. With Cissy, it had been an arranged marriage. Now he was expected to propose and to a woman he did not even want to marry? What the hell was the Ministry thinking? Lucius grumbled as he dressed. His long white blond hair was still wet and he pulled his wand from his wooden cane casing. He died his hair quickly and then summoned gifts with his wand. One was a bouquet of white and red roses and the other was of course the ring. The ring was hand crafted. It was a engagement ring that Lucius had ordered in Diagon alley. It was a white gold band with a tear dropped diamond in the center and three small sapphire on either side. Lucius placed the ring in the black velvet lined box and then slipped the box into the pocked of his suit jacket. He could not wait until he was able to go back to wearing his cloaked. Lucius hated the muggle clothing.
They had had a number of 'dates' since the night they had met in the club. Lucius knew that she was falling for him. Who would not? He was tall, handsome and fit. His voice was seductive and his touch was gentle. Lucius was a master of masking his true feelings. No one would have any idea who he really was or how he really felt. Of course she had no way of knowing that he was a wizard. She would not find that out until their wedding night and he knew just how to tell her. For now however, Lucius moved down the stairs and towards the front door. House elves hurried behind him caring his jacket and giving words of advise. Lucius normally did not allow them to speak out of turn but this time he would allow it. Lucius listened as they suggested some pretty good ideas. They followed him out to the Limousine and Lucius turned on them. "Enough." He told them in a soft yet cold tone. They stopped and bowed deeply before scampering back into the manor. The car itself was property of the Malfoys and the driver was a hired wizard. Lucius gave the driving instruction and then the car was off. This was one of the few things Lucius did not mind about muggles. The cars. The purr of the engine, the soft plush seats and the view from the windows. It was a slow way to travel but better than some others.
Miley kissed the forehead of her sleeping daughter. She smiled softly as Hanna rolled over and snored a little. Miley was worried. She and Lucius had been getting closer lately. In fact, if frightened her a little how quickly things were moving. Yet he had not yet been to her home and she had not been to his. She knew that he had a teenage son but she had neglected to tell Lucius about Hanna. He had no idea that she had a child. She knew that she should tell him but she had had many guys bulk at the thought of a child. She would have to tell him soon. Maybe tonight. Miley had no idea that he was going to propose tonight but she was excited none the less. They were going into London tonight. She was just slipping into her gold heels when there was a soft car horn honk. Miley moved to the window slipping into a black jacket and she smiled at the sight of the classic yet stunning black limo. Miley hurried down the steps all the while trying to wipe the smile from her face. As she stepped outside, the rear door to the limousine open and out stepped Lucius looking as sexy as ever. Even though he was so much older, he was still so handsome. Miley loved his hair and longed to run her fingers through it but she had not yet worked up the nerve. Miley smiled at him. He stepped forward to meet her and Miley hugged him quickly. She had realized over time that Lucius was not extremely fond of physical affection. Unlike most men, he had not tried to get into her knickers every chance he got. That was why what he did next shocked her. She froze as his lips met hers softly. He had not kissed her before. Well not on the lips. He had kissed her hand, or on the odd occurrence the side of her throat but this was so much better.
Lucius was surprised to find that he did not actually mind the kiss. It had of course been planned a way to break the ice for tonight. When the kiss broke, Lucius let his eyes travel over he body quickly. She was as always presentable. She had chosen to wear a light and form fitting black knee length dress. Lucius did not like his women to wear revealing clothes in public and this woman had picked up on the almost instantly. He motioned to the car and when she got in Lucius heard her low purr and new that she had seen the flowers. He rolled his eyes before ducking and getting into the car as well. Woman were so predictable. They arrived at a cinema. It was a live production theater of a new directors work. Lucius had made arrangements for Miley to be called on stage before the opening of the curtain and then while he would propose In front of the audience. Not only was it going to be memorable, but it would also hopefully shock her into saying yes. If she refused him, things would have to get nasty.
He had wasted all this past month with her to have to turn around and start again. They arrived about twenty minutes early and Lucius escorted her to her seat and then excused himself. "I need to give the driver a few instructions." He told her softly and then made his exit. Miley was stunned. Why did he not speak to the driver before they had entered. She turned in her seat and watched him make his way back up the aisle and out of sight. With a sigh, she sat back to wait. It wasn't long before the lights dimmed slightly and Everyone took their seats. Lucius was still missing. The lights went down now completely and A spot light appeared against the curtain. A man in a suit stepped from between the curtain now with a microphone. "Oh well." She mumbled to herself and sat back. "Would Miley Jamieson please come to the stage?" The man said into the microphone and Miley started. Oh god...She thought to herself standing quickly. Hanna... She got to her feet and a usher hurried to her side to light the way down the aisle. Miley stepped up onto the stage and then up to the man. What was it? What did he want?
Lucius stepped out of the curtains behind her and silently dropped to one knee with the open box in his hand. Cissy had always said that he was overly dramatic. But the audience was loving it. There was a collective gasp and then some said quite loudly "Turn around." Confused, Miley turned slowly and she gasped as she saw Lucius. Her hand moved to her mouth as she looked first from his face to the ring. Of God... She thought frantically. Was she ready for this? What about Hanna? What would he think? Can she say no in front of all these people? "I know we have not been together that long." He told her hating every word coming out of his mouth. "But I feel like I've know you all my life and I never want to let you go." There was a long pause and for a moment, Lucius thought she was in fact going to reject him. Lucius started thinking of what he could do to make sure she stayed. The audience was so silent, you could hear someone shift in their chair.
Miley listen to his gentle and lovely words as her mind spun. She was not sure at all what she should do. She could feel everyone's eyes on her. Finally she calmed down long enough to think. He was a good looking man. He accepted her for who she was. He had the means to take care of her and Hanna not that Miley would live off of him. And he had put a lot of thought into this. She smiled softly and the smile slowly grew. "Yes." She finally said and the audience erupted in sound. The people stood and clapped for the newly engaged couple. Miley, and Miley alone saw a strange look in Lucius' eyes. As quick as it was there, it was gone. He stood and slipped the beautiful ring onto her finger before kissing her softly.