Draco POV
I woke up to see Y/N sound asleep with her arms wrapped around my waist. I brushed some hair to the side and kissed her forehead.
"Wake up my love," I whispered. She groaned and tightened her grip around my torso. I chuckled. "Come on my darling. We have to get out of bed." She opened her eyes to stare into mine. I smiled.
"Good morning." She replied, letting out a small yawn.
"Good morning," I replied, kissing her forehead. She unwrapped her arms around me and sat up, stretching her arms out before getting out of bed. I did the same thing too and took a quick shower while Y/N decided to make breakfast. I finished my shower and went to the kitchen to see her placing the two plates on the table.
"Breakfast is ready." She looked up to give me a smile. I sat down across from her and ate breakfast with her, talking about our plans for the day.
"I need to run some errands, I will be back soon." I pecked her lips before leaving the house.
Your POV
I decided to visit Narcissa since Draco has left. I can start finding evidence in Lucius' house. I left my home and drove to the Malfoy's residence to be greeted by the housemaid.
"Hello Y/N, come in." She greeted me with a smile. I stepped inside and walked towards the living room to see Narcissa reading a book. She glanced from her book and smiled at me.
"Take a seat Y/N." She closed her book and placed it on the table before looking at the maid. "Emilia, please make us a cup of tea."
"Right away ma'am." Emilia nodded before walking to the kitchen to make tea.
"How are you dear?" Narcissa asked.
"I'm fine," I replied. "How are you Narcissa?"
"I'm fine too dear." She replied. We chatted for a few minutes until Emilia came back, holding a tray with two cups filled with tea.
"Here are your teas, Mrs. Malfoy." Emilia set the tray on the coffee table with a nod. Narcissa smiled at her.
"Thank you, Emilia, you may leave us." Narcissa excused her. Emilia nodded once again before excusing herself.
"How's Astoria's pregnancy?" I asked, picking up a cup and lifting it up to my lips.
"Everything is well with her pregnancy and the baby is healthy." She replied. I nodded. "Y/N, I really appreciate for supporting Draco throughout this and understanding the whole situation. I'm happy that you accept the baby and I know soon you and Draco will have a child."
"I'm not bothered by Draco becoming a father but it bugs me that Astoria always rubs her pregnancy whenever I'm around her." I let out a sigh, taking another sip of my tea.
"I understand, I will speak to Astoria." I nodded, feeling a bit better that she understands me. I needed to excuse myself to find evidence against Lucius. "I need to use the restroom."
"I will wait here dear." She replied, taking another sip. I nodded before getting up and leaving the living room, walking past the bathroom to Lucius' office. I quietly opened the door before quickly shutting it behind me, locking it. I began opening all of the drawers trying to find any documents.
"He knows how to hide away his tracks." I ran my hand through my hair in frustration. I couldn't ask Narcissa or Draco about this. I opened a drawer to find scattered papers. "Maybe not so clever." I took out the papers and looked through them. These weren't just papers but were documents of people lands. Reading each of them, my eyes widened when I realized that he doesn't threaten these innocent people to give up their properties but also kills them if they don't agree.
'Matthew Thomas caused of death: A car accident.
Authorities found his car burned after he crashed his car by a tree. His body was completely burned.
Official signature of Autopsy: Severus Snape.'
I placed my hand over my mouth, realizing that Snape might cover up the truth of how Matthew truly died. Snape could be the one who covered my brother's cause of death. Now I know why people are afraid of Lucius. He has the power to kill anyone who won't give him what he wants. I folded the piece of paper and placed it in my pocket.
I walked around when I found a couple of pictures. Victims of the people he killed which breaks my heart to know that they had to suffer in Lucius' hands until their last breaths. Most of these people were men. I wonder how Draco and Narcissa haven't seen these but then I remember Draco telling me that Lucius didn't allow anyone to enter his office. I left his office and walked back to the living room.
"Everything alright?" She asked.
"Yes. Everything's alright. I was looking at the photo frames of Draco when he was younger." She nodded with a smile on her lips.
"Ah yes, I treasure each photo of him as he is my only son. I wanted to capture every single moment while he grew up." I smiled, nodding at her before telling her I was leaving.
Damian POV
"Are you sure Damian?" I looked at her and nodded.
"I can feel it. Astoria is expecting my child." I smiled. Valentina gave me an unconvincing look.
"But she said she's expecting Draco's child." She replied. I glared at the mention of Draco's name.
"It's part of her game," I replied. She placed her hand on her hip and furrowed her eyebrows at me.
"Damian, you are just confusing yourself." I glared at her.
"I'm not! That baby is mine. I'm the father to her child." I said, confidently. "But once my child is born. I will buy her a house so we can raise our child together. We're going to be a family."
"Astoria doesn't love you," Valentina said. I shooked my head.
"She does love me," I replied.
"Don't you realize Damian? Astoria is using you and your child for her benefit. How come she is telling the whole world that Draco is the father? How come when you two were together, why did she want to see you in secret?" She raised an eyebrow.
"Because she was dating Draco," I replied.
"She had the chance to end her relationship when you two began your little affair but she didn't. She just using to give her a child but in truth she never loved you." I looked down, not wanting to believe her words but it still stung. All those times Astoria and I were together probably meant nothing to her but I was not giving up on her or our child.
"I'm gonna marry her. I'm gonna save up enough money to support her and my child." I declared. She shooked her head.
"This is not gonna end well. You are gonna get hurt in the future." She let out a sigh, biting her lower lip. "I truly care about you, Damian. I don't want you to have your hopes up when you realize that you were just a ploy to her plan."
I disagreed with her because deep down in my heart I knew Astoria loves me and I'll do anything to make her and my child happy.
"I love her, Valentina." She flinched, hearing the words come out of my mouth. She let out another sigh and looked down.
"You deserve someone who will actually love you, who will actually want to be with you of what you are. Astoria will only break your heart." She warned, walking closer to me. I watched her with wary eyes. "You don't know how I feel every time you are always with her. Every time I watch you with her while my heart is broken piece by piece. I try to hide my feelings for you but I can't help it anymore."
She placed her hand on my cheek while tears formed in her eyes. She loves me?
"Valentina..." She placed a finger on my lips, shutting me up.
"I have loved you since I met you, Damian. My heart can't take another heartbreak." She let out a broken sob. "I just want you to love me."
I gulped nervously before she cupped my face and lowered my head. Our lips connected and I could feel all of her emotions, and taste the tears that were shed for me. I was so lost in the moment, confused about what I should do. I didn't want to hurt Valentina since we've been friends since we were little but my heart belongs to Astoria. She pulled away and stayed quiet. Awkwardness filled in the room while I tried to process what just happened.
"Valentina—I—" I began but she shook her head while tears fell down her face.
"I will only be your friend while Astoria will be your priority and so will be that child you claim to be yours." She let out another sob. "I hope you realize that Astoria never cared about you or actually loved you and that she's only using you for her beneficial." With that, she turned around and walked away.
I felt terrible to cause her heart to be broken but even if I try to love her, she will never be Astoria.
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A/N: This story is now getting interesting. Damian still has hopes he might have a chance with Astoria but now another woman is in love with him. Does anyone want Damian to have his own happiness with the woman or with Astoria?
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