endlessly; lorenzo berkshire

REKINDLING

ELOISE MICHAELS

It's been 7 days since I left the manor and not much was changing for myself. I feel an intense sense of loneliness and right now, it seems like it'll never pass. There's only so many times my Mother can paint my nails or play with my hair.

I don't know how I would be getting through this without her though.

 I spend every spare moment obsessing over Lorenzo. Obsessing over my pure hate and love for that boy. I could never face him again. It would hurt me too badly. 

I wonder if Draco knew about him and Lucille? Even if him and Lucille were broken up at the time and she was under the impression he cheated, I don't see him being exactly empathetic of sleeping with his cousin as revenge.

I could tell him myself but I also hadn't heard from him so maybe he just didn't care about our friendship like I thought he did. Most likely absorbed by having his precious Lucille back in his arms.

"Eloise? Are you up, my love?" My mother spoke softly, lightly knocking on my door.

"Yes. Come in," I answered, sitting up.

"Your Father sent a letter and asked if we would like to meet him at a cafe in Diagon Alley for lunch? Would you like to do that?" She questioned, tucking my hair behind my ears.

"You didn't mention the Lorenzo thing, did you?"

"No, I didn't. You can tell him whenever you feel ready," She assured.

"Ok. I'll get up and shower then," I replied.

"Lovely," She smiled, pecking my forehead. "But why don't you want your father knowing about Lorenzo?"

"It'll distract him from his work. You know how he gets," I groaned.

She chuckled, "I understand. Come on, Eli has started a brew and you can come enjoy some tea with me after you're finished getting ready".

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My mother and I scanned the cafés amongst Diagon Alley, until we finally found my father sat peacefully, reading The Daily Prophet. 

"My two favourite girls," Orlando exclaimed, rising from his seat to hug us both. "Ellie, my dear. I'm sorry I haven't been at the manor. Work has put my wand right up my as-"

"Orlando!" My mother gasped, following by a trail of laughs. "Please remember we are in public".

"Sorry, sorry," He cringed, as we all sat down together. "Take a look at the menus and we'll order soon".

We sat together for a while. It was nice to be out of the house, talking normally. I almost went an entire hour without thinking of Enzo, until my father disturbed that.

"Ellie. I'm just curious what made you finally decide to come back home?" My father questioned.

"The Malfoy's is just a miserable environment to be in," I shrugged.

"Hm, ok. I won't budge," My father responded.

"Will you excuse me for a moment? I just need to use the restroom," I lied, getting up from my seat.

I go in the bathroom, only to wash my hands and fix my ponytail which I could feel becoming loose. 

As I leave, I spot a familiar brunette sitting alone in a corner table.

Before I could think about it, I walked over.

"Levi," I announced, breaking his focus on the page.

"Oh, Ellie. Hi," He smiled.