Thomas arrived at Malfoy Manor twenty minutes after receiving Violets call which sounded urgent. He too apparated, since his license is also official but before coming, he had some things to take care of.

Urgent things.

Now he's here, signing a stack of documents alongside his bride to be. And even though a soon to be married couple should look happier signing papers for their new home, they can't be any more miserable.

Violet has her bottom lip between her teeth as she signs a check for one million galleons after Thomas deposited money into her vault.

"Is that enough?" Violet asks as she hands over the thin paper in her shaky hand. "We have a bit more if you need it."

The nervousness is noticeable in her voice, as is the lump in her throat. Violet can't help but want to cry in this moment. She always thought buying her first home would feel better than this. Or at least back in France, she thought it would be with Adam, not someone her father is forcing her to marry after knowing for six months.

"I do believe that is enough, thank you." The man from earlier replies as he shuffles through a box that's floating on thin air.

Violet turns to check on Thomas and catches him anxiously scratching his brunette curls. Her eyes drop to the ground, feeling guilty for having dragged him into buying this home because she can't let go of Draco.

She walks forward and brings her hand up to place it on his biceps but he's quick to move away from her touch.

"Sorry." she clears her throat and folds her arms over her chest. "Are you alright? You look unsettled."

"You're not?" Thomas turns his body to her and she notices his clenched jaw. "How are you so calm Violet?! We're getting married for fucks sake! This is commitment and you don't seem phased!"

Violet turns to the man who's packing his things and lowers her voice as she turns back to look at Thomas.

"You really think I'm calm?" her hand holds her pattering chest. "I am dying inside! I am in love with a man that I can't have a future with because my father decided I needed to be with you! So no, I am not calm, I am just as miserable as you are!"

She notices how close she is to his face when Thomas takes a step back and leans carelessly against the wall. His arms cross over his toned chest and his eyebrows brood as he eyes her down.

"Good to know." he replies through seethed teeth. "Well, feel free to invite him to the wedding we're both so miserable about."

Before Violet can get the last word in, Thomas is already half way out the foyer doors. She's left standing with her forehead creased angrily and her hands on her hips. Now she's angry.

No one knows what Violet is going or has been through these past months and the only person that does can't be around her. For many reasons, Theo can't be by Violet's side through all that's happening right now.

If Carl found out about Violets relationship with Draco Malfoy, it's only a matter of time for him to find out about Theo. And as much as she's angry with him right now, Violet can't bare to see the consequences that he would face if people were to find out.

"Mrs. Nott?"

Violet ignores the call – not recognizing her future name – as she continues staring at the open doors Thomas walked through. To her right is the real estate man, holding a ring of keys belonging to every door in the house.

His voice sounds muffled to the sad girl he's been shouting at for the past minute.

"Violet?!"

"Oh- yes?" she snaps out of her haze and turns, instantly grabbing the ring of keys naturally. "Sorry, is this all?"

Violet lets her hand fall to her side as the man slowly nods back, using his wand to bring his box of belongings to his arms. He clears his throat and steps back.

"That is all, yes. Congratulations on your new home."

"T-thank you." Violet hesitates before smiling at the man and walking with him towards the doors. "Have a nice day."

As soon as the doors shut behind him, Violet lets out the sigh she's been holding in. Her slim arms wrap tightly around her waist and she looks around at the empty place that's sending unexpected chills down her spine.

She walks towards a pair of sliding doors that are twice as tall as her and she slides them open. Causing the bang to echo the entire place, rattling the stained-glass windows.

Her eyes scan the enormous lounge room in front of her and the fire place that's three times bigger than the one in her flat. This place is beautiful but there's one problem.

Violet's afraid to call this place home because in doing so, Draco will be a part of her forever.

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Super short chapter to give you guys an update! 5 more to go!