The Forbidden Fruit

𝕿𝖜𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖞-𝕺𝖓𝖊

Stunned by the person in front of him, Lucius steps back as she enters "Bella, I wasn't expecting you.. does Narcissa know you're here?" He asks with a hint of worry, wondering why she wants to speak specifically with him. Sauntering her way into the room she huffs "Of course she does, I'm her sister" she says with a loosely crooked turn. Letting her head fall to the side as she faces him with her hands gesturing about on either side of her body. Clearing his throat, Lucius nods "Of course, that was redundant of me to ask.. now what is it that you need from me? I am a busy man after all and I-" she hushes him with the flick of her wrist. "Hush now, you're not busy at all" she says gesturing to the empty desk before sitting down on it. "Now why don't you take a seat and we can have a wee-little chat, Lu-Lu" she teases with a cackle. Looking at her with a look of disdain, Lucius reluctantly takes a seat behind the desk. "We talked about using that name.." he murmurs loud enough for her to hear as she turns her torso to look back at him.

Rolling her eyes as she kicks her feet lightly, Bella lets out a light cackle "Oh you know it's all for fun Lu-Lu... besides.. I am not here just to taunt you, though.. it is quite fun" she teases again as Lucius looks at her with an unamused expression. "No.. I have more pressing matters I'd like to talk to you about.." she says, her tone becoming less erratic and more directed. "Now I haven't a clue as to what may be going on between you and Severus.. but I've noticed you're becoming quite friendly with one another despite your well.. spite for one another. Just so you know.." she says, her directed tone turning into a more ominous one. "If you hurt Cissy.. I will be waiting" she says with a slight hiss before hopping off of the desk, returning to her usual deranged demeanor. "Considering that your only warning my dear brother in law.. because if we need to speak again outside of family gatherings and our meetings.. you will regret it severely.. ta-ta~" she says with yet another crow-like cackle before sauntering off.

Watching her leave, Lucius sits for a moment as her words mingle with the running thoughts already within his mind this morning. Letting out a deep sigh as a heavy dark cloud bears down on him in that very moment. Running his hand over his face he picks up the phone, dialing urgently. Meanwhile, as she makes her way down the long corridors of the Manor, Bella decides to veer off to find Narcissa. Wandering into the Library, she smiles seeing her sister sitting at one of the fires, pondering with a worried gaze. As she approaches, her smile fades "Cissy?" she beckons, bringing Narcissa out of her thoughts for a moment. Sitting up, Narcissa looks over her shoulder with a tired smile "Bella.. such a pleasure to see you.. come and join me" she says gesturing to the long sofa beside her. Resuming her pondering as she rests the side of her face against her hand on the arm of her chair, Cisy gives a sideways glance to Bella who is observing her. 

"You're never this deep in thought... are you alright?" Bella asks in a rare softer tone, one she only uses when worried about Narcissa. Letting out a sigh, she rubs her temples "I.. don't know.." she responds honestly with a tired tone, looking over at her worried sister. "There is just.. so much to worry about at this moment in my life.. worry for my husband, my son.. my safety.. and what's to come only adds to my woes.." she says as she shakes her head gently, looking down at her lap. Not knowing how to respond, Bella scoots closer, deciding to reach out and take Narcissa's hand into her own, offering a bit of comfort without words. Smiling a weary smile. Sitting in silence for a moment, with the crackling fire filling in the gaps, a voice breaks the quiet room. "Mother.. can I speak with you for a moment?" beckons Draco as he hesitantly enters the Library, shutting one of the large doors behind him. Standing up to meet him in his approach, Narcissa reaches out to lovingly brush back some of his hair from his forehead "Of course dear, what is it" she asks in a soothing tone, noticing the worry in her sons expression. 

Smiling a bit at her affection, Draco sighs "Father has left again.. and I am worried as to what he is up to.." he intrigues Bella, who is standing near the small gathering in front of the fire, making a subtle furrow form as her suspicions rise. Letting out a sigh, Narcissa gently caresses the side of Draco's cheek to comfort him "Your Father is a very mystique man, Draco.. he has his duties and sometimes.. we will remain unaware as to what he is doing. So.. do not worry.. I am certain whatever it is he is attending to, will be for our benefit.." she says with a softened tone before laying a gentle peck to his cheek. "Now.. return to your room and relax.. everything will be alright.. I promise" she says seeing Draco nod with a shirt sigh. "Yes, Mother.." he mutters softly before leaving the room. 

Waiting for the door to shut behind him, Narcissa lets out a deep sigh as she turns to face her sister with a sorrowful look. "I would assume you are actually quite aware of what he is doing.. don't you Cissy" Bella says as she approaches. Sitting down in the chair she was moments ago, Narcissa rubs her temples "He's having an affair... I just know it.." she speculates in a heavy sigh.

To Be Continued...