14. Christmas Day

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"My mother rather likes you.and my father has not any objection yet" Malfoy rings the doorbell to a family mansion. A maid answers the door.

"I have no Idea why" I simply shrug

"Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy are waiting in the living area with refreshments"

"Lovely" Draco snorts lowly before we arrive arm in arm in the living room

"What would you like to drink?" another maid scurries. We all shortly exchange pleasantries

"I would like a Martini " he says Cooley "and a water for her please" 

"Yes, right away"

"I do believe I can speak and make decisions for myself" I say aloud

"Are you trying to get on my nerves, love? You know, I dislike that." Malfoy warns. He's pissed.

"Yes, I'm also aware it may seem ill-mannered, but I happen to value my individual freedoms."

We are seated at the table with a feast of ham.

"Darling, you are a force to be reckoned with. Almost as stubborn as our dear Draco." Narcissa beams looking at me expectantly.

"I- I have great standards. I accept nothing but the highest quality from myself. Failure and mistake will never be an option. I expect others to only hold me to this as well." I hesitate, fidgiting with my fork.

"That's very admirable. I'm glad our son is with someone of similar motivation. What is it you do, anyway?" Luicuis asks. I look to malfoy. What am I supposed to say?

"Well- she's not exactly involved in business. previously. She is on her way to become a Psychologist" He cuts through a slice of meat

"Yes- but I also intend to excel in marketing. I have other aspirations as well. As important as my career is I would love to do some charity work. Especially partnerships with the ASPCA, and humanitarian organizations."

"You want to help people, yes?" Narcissa asks

"Yes. Children in particular." 

"Very noble. But is there any monetary concern?"

"Oh, no. Thankfully, my grandparents have supplied me with funds"

"Are you perhaps, Alan Parker's granddaughter?"

"Yes. You know him? Unfortunately, I don't get to speak to him much"

"We are sorry for your loss, he passed a month or so ago" I gasp in shock

"I didn't know" I look down, stirring my mashed potatoes. I swallow thickly. I push the feeling away, not wanting to be sad.

"I'm sorry" Malfoy whispers. I just nod looking into his eyes. They held such pity that I've never seen before.

"I'm sure he'd be overjoyed with his legacy"

"Perhaps. Although I certainly do not posses as much charm, witt, and accomplishment as he did"

"She's being modest. She's well liked among everyone she's ever met. She's very intelligent and well Read." I blush, He chuckles, rubbing my cheek.

"Jane Austin is one of my favorite classic authors, but she's also very popular. That hardly counts as well read" I genuinely laugh, he kisses my neck, and I shuder a bit hoping It went unnoticed.

"It seems you've got quite the lady, Draco. You'd better not mess it up" Lucuis says, Draco tenses.

We continue eating for a while. Narcissa pulls me aside

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