𝐒𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞. - 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰.

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The two teenagers walked in silence next to each other, everyone in their own little world. After some time they reached their final destination, Xanthus Zabini's office.

Zacheus finally turned around and smiled encouragingly at the female.

"I will be in my room if you need me."

Before she could give a snarky answer he was already on his way back, yelling a halfhearted Good Luck.

In advance of knocked at the door, she mentally prepared herself and forcefully breathe out calmly.

A voice behind the doors already invited her in.

Standing in front of a middle aged man and may she say he aged fine like a wine. She couldn't resist biting her lips and looking him up and down.

She would have definitely tap that if the man wasn't her so-called-stepfather.

The man cleared his throat to get her attention.

"Welcome back dear, I hope the Malfoy's treated you nicely?"

Fiona put the most believable smile on her face and responded with fake delight in her voice.

"Everything was fine, they treat me like their own daughter."

The man in front of her just nodded, accepting the answer.

"I heard from Mr. Malfoy that there were some issues concerning your relationship with other men who aren't Abraxas," his tone got more serious.

"You have to stop this behavior and start thinking about what impact your behavior would have on our family name."

The female discreetly rolled her eyes. She wouldn't want to start a fight out of nowhere. But she needed to get something out of her chest. Quickly.

"Listen, I am sorry and I will behave from here on- I promise!"

Little did she know that her promise meant nothing to the head of the house.

„Fiona, I don't need empty promises, what I need are actions- show me, prove that you are the mature young lady of the noble House of Zabini!"

Fiona avoided looking the man into the eyes or else he could probably see how annoyed she was with the whole situation.

How the hell would I know? This bitch didn't write down important stuff like with who she was in a relationship in that fucking letter!

Suddenly Xathus was standing in front of her, his eyes softened as he observes her reserved form. Feeling bad for scolding her this much. He suddenly felt very tired and asked himself why he couldn't have a nice family reunion.

She felt pressure on her shoulder and looked surprisingly up. The Stepfather placed his hand on her and continued to look deep into her eyes.

"I wish I could be a better father to you but there is more at stakes than your anger at me. Whatever you do, always know that I won't stop loving you like my own blood."

He released her from his firm grip and proceeded to awkwardly hug her.

It felt warm and welcoming. The woman got mixed feelings after hearing his confession. This man wasn't as bad as she thought.

Before getting more awkward as it already was, Fiona reproduced the affection with a weary sigh.

Zabini men and their hugs. Fiona mused to herself.

"I will make you proud." she quietly whispered to herself. Fiona didn't notice that but the man actually catched on to that and couldn't avoid the smile forming on his face.

Xanthus finally released her from his embrace and lightly patted her shoulder.

"Go on, catch up with your brother," good natured he called out to his eldest son. "who is already waiting for you behind the door."

And with that, she was dismissed.

The culprit opened the door and had the decency to look embarrassed. Not at being eardopping at the conversation- god no, but being caught. The girl could only shake her head in disappointment.

The father had the audacity to actually toss them out with the excuse of having a heavy load of work to do. But everyone knew he just wanted to quietly enjoy a glass of his beloved whisky with an old-fashioned cigar.

Back at her room, which she had hardly any time to explore because of a certain someone who just insisted on catching-up in her room. For their lost time he said. It will be fun, he said.

Zacheus was lying on her bed and talking about his job or he already moved on with another topic. Like she would know, the female already gave up on listening half an hour ago.

She pounded to herself. I need to find the person I am apparently sleeping with. ASAP. It must be a familiar person- one my counterpart trusts enough.

Don't tell me it's one of the boys in Riddle's clique!
God no, why she gotta be a hoe? I can confidently cross out Rosier boy, getting only brother vibes there!

Riddle also, I mean he is really attractive but too close with my fiancé- and let's be honest, kind of a creep too. There are left Nott, Lestrange, Mulciber and Avery. Please don't let it be one of them!! And let's not forget Alphard- Rana's twin brother.

Actually she wouldn't had much against it if it was him, the boy was kinda cute and could make her laugh.

Interrupted from her inner musing by her brother she only came out with a confused "What?"

"Really Fiona? Did I talk to myself the whole time? I am beginning to think you just like to ignore me out of spite! I asked you, How's school?"

The female thought carefully and answered with boredom in her eyes.

"Like usual, DADA and Potion are still the most intriguing subjects I've ever known while the rest just can't keep up my interest."

Making a face of disgust she continued.

"Abraxas is still the same brat you know- didn't change at all. I can't stand him-ugh!"

She knew the last part was a complete lie but chooses to be ignorant to herself.

"Give him some credit, he has tried to woo you since you were 11. He may be an ignorant little shit but he isn't a bad guy."

He finally says, "The Malfoy heir genuinely likes you."

Zacheus' eyes softly roomed over Fiona. She just looked away, her long curls shielding her beaming hot face. Once thankful for her long hair.

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