Arranged marriage

Draco stared at his company file, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. The past six months had been a disaster. Living with Theo had distracted him to the point where his company barely made any profit. His focus had been completely off, and it showed in the numbers.

But everything changed this past month. After their breakup, Draco threw himself into his work with a newfound determination. He made significant progress, working tirelessly to make up for lost time. The results were promising, even if he wasn't entirely satisfied. At least it was better than the mess he had left behind.

With his mind clear and his heart free from Theo's influence, Draco found himself regretting the trust he had placed in him. Night after night, he berated himself for falling for someone so unworthy. His love life had been a series of missteps, each partner more interested in his money and fame than in him. He had foolishly believed Theo was different.

While Draco had been neglecting his business, competitors had started to dominate the market. But now, with renewed focus, he vowed to restore the Malfoy Company to its former glory. He was determined to reclaim his reputation and prove to himself that he could rise above the mistakes of his past.

Only if I had a time-turner or a time machine to make things right going to the past. I would go and put some sence in me, the day I asked that bastered out.

The blonde man took a sip of his coffee and refocused on his monitor and continued checking the files.

Knock, knock.

"Come in," Draco said, not looking up from the screen.

"Sir, Mr. Malfoy Senior is here to see you," Astoria, his assistant, announced.

Draco frowned. "Father? At this hour? That's unusual." Lucius never showed up at the manor or Draco's office without prior notice. He always sent a text or called ahead. What could this be about?

A nagging voice in Draco's mind—the part still furious at himself for neglecting his business—whispered, "He's here to remind you what an idiot you've been for letting things slide. You have been nothing but disappointed"

Draco instructed his assistant to bring his father into his office. He sat up straight, setting aside the file he had been working on.

The elder Malfoy entered the room, looking surprisingly relaxed. He greeted his father and gestured for him to take a seat.

"How are you, son?" the elder Malfoy asked. "We haven't talked in months." It was true; they rarely spoke these days. Although Draco and Lucius never had a bad relationship—Lucius was always there when Draco needed him—things had shifted after Draco turned 17. Their interactions became more business-oriented and Draco's recent neglect of the business had further limited their communication. It was his mother whom Draco was closest to.

"I'm fine, Father," Draco said. "I hope you're doing well too. But what happened? Why are you visiting unannounced?"

"I came here to talk to you about Harry," Lucius said, getting straight to the point.

"Him? Why? What did he do now?" Draco asked, frowning.

"He didn't do anything. It's me. I made a mistake," Lucius sighed. "I've been thinking, and you need to know the truth. The truth about this marriage."

"That you paid the Dursleys a huge amount of money?" Draco blurted out before he could stop himself.

"How do you know about that?" Lucius asked, astonished.

"I heard you and Mother talking," Draco confessed. "I know eavesdropping is wrong, but I couldn't stop myself. But why would you do that, Father? Why would you agree to such a deal for money?"

"Because I had no other way. You were with Theodore—"

"You knew?" Draco asked, his voice full of astonishment.

"Why do you think I forced you to get married so suddenly? You were so foolish, getting involved with the son of a rival company," Lucius replied."

Of course, Father knew. He always knew. Draco looked down, feeling ashamed. The young blond man was acutely aware that dating the soon-to-be heir of his rival company was the biggest mistake of his life—the stupidest decision he had made. After some time, he looked up, his eyes meeting his father's patient gaze.

"Then, Dad, why didn't you talk to me? Why didn't you try to reason with me, instead of arranging a marriage?" Draco asked, his voice tinged with frustration and regret.

Lucius sighed deeply. "I sent Pansy and Blaise to talk to you. But you ignored them. That's why I decided to arrange the marriage. I know this may not seem like the most intelligent decision," Lucius admitted. Then, his gaze met Draco's.

"But I have faith in you. I trust in my upbringing. I knew you would never cheat on your husband. You haven't done anything like that, have you, Draco?" Lucius asked, though he already knew the answer.

The young man gulped, trying to maintain a neutral expression as he looked at his father. Years of practice helped him conceal his emotions, but he wasn't sure how successful he was this time. If his mother were here, she would have known immediately.

Lucius smiled reassuringly. "Your mother and I have always believed that you would never do something like cheating on your spouse."

Draco remained silent, unsure of how to respond. Lucius simply looked at him for a few moments before changing the topic.

""There's one more thing I needed to tell you. You know all of Harry's income is sent to his so-called family, the Dursleys. From the beginning, I had always thought this wasn't fair. The money is Harry's. That's why I talked to my lawyer, and from now on, he doesn't have to give away all his income to the Dursleys. I should have told him this personally..." Lucius spoke calmly. "I had asked your mother to talk to him about this. From day one, I had always felt bad for agreeing with them about this."

"Why did you agree with this? You are not someone who would do something like that?"

" Draco, Dursleys are not good person. They have been living on Harry's money from the day he started earning. Now that he got married to a rich family they wanted the whole income for them" It was not the whole truth. But Lucius wanted him to talk to Harry about his maiden family.

"Then how will they survive now if Harry will be getting his income? Cause I heard my cousin in law don't have any job"

"Well, I found a job for their son," Lucius informed. "The Dursleys have left the country, but it didn't take me long to find their new address. I've already sent people to talk to them about it. If they don't agree, I'll see what I can do. But they're not getting Harry's money."

"But why are you doing all this for him? For his family?" Draco asked, frustrated. "Why are you so concerned?"

"Draco! He's your husband. That means his family is your family too! They were depending on Harry before the marriage."

"But, Father..."

"Get to know Harry, Draco. Get closer to him. I know you two don't have a good relationship. But once you get to know him, you'll understand why I'm doing all this," Lucius said in a stern voice. "And you'll regret how badly you treated him. He's the most likable person I've ever seen. And that's saying something, coming from me!"

Draco did not say anything instead changed the topic. "I'll try. Anyway..." He began to start talking business. He didn't want to talk about him his marriage and his husband Harry any more.

Lucius gave him a sad smile as Draco went up to bring a file to show to Lucius.

Lucius could have comforted Draco without being this passive. But he knew, being straightforward would do nothing in this case. Because he knew Draco did cheat with Harry, but at that time Draco was committed to Theodore mentally and physically. So, being faithful to Harry means cheating with Nott.

But Draco doesn't cheat. He is brought up by Narcissa.

He hopped, now that Nott has left Draco's life, the stupid boy would learn his mistakes. And get to know his husband.

But Lucius did not see the root of Draco's hatred towards Harry. The misunderstanding - thinking Harry is actually a gold digger - that the boy agreed to this marriage only for money.

They had lunch together after that. Then Lucius left, promising to visit them, again in few months.

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Narcissa talked with Harry about him getting a part time job, about which the boy refused to talk. And when, He was told about Lucius' decision, he agreed to leave the part time job, making sure Dursleys have no problem financially.

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Draco sat in his office. It was 6 in the evening. Almost every one has left. Closing the lights of the room Draco began to think about today's events.

Draco! Get closer to him. I know you two don't have a good relation...... But once you get to know him, you can't stop liking him.

I don't get how did father think that gold digger is perfect for me!

"Who will like that boy? What does he do? He can do nothing- "

"Have you forgotten, Harry is the one who makes breakfast for you every morning after your mother left? He also cooks dinner and waits for you until he returns home?" A voice - which is he too familiar with, his inner voice - the most intelligent part of his brain - but left him they day he asked Theo out- supplied. "How can you say he does not do anything? "

Draco could not deny it, though Harry was avoiding him after the drunken incident, he takes good care of him always. Infact his husband has done a lot when he was drunk that night. Draco knows very well, a drunk Draco is not someone very likable.

Then he felt something in him when he remembered how rude he was to him that morning!

His mind went to another day, the green eyes, which were full of tears asking him the reason for his hatred. That day He looked so innocent!

"Draco, do you really think, a person like him would agree to get married for money?" The voice in his head asked him now. "You have seen him in past months. He is nothing like that. Hell, he doesn't even touch the money he gets in his bank account!"

"But... But, what I heard that night?" Draco began to give excuse to that voice in his defence.

"Draco, you have neglected your work for Nott. How can you trust you brain with the knowledge you have? Have you talked to him?"

"No!"

"Then? Beside you know your father! He is a calm and intelligent person. He seemed okay with all the money thing! He liked Harry! Beside your father said he gave all the money to the Dursleys"

"You are saying, I should talk to Harry?"

"Yes! Yes you should. Have you seen him? He is pure like a flower Draco! Don't hurt him. Talk to him. You have been irrational illogical past months. Now be the Draco you really are and talk to him. "

Draco promised himself, he would do better. Tonight of Tomorrow he would talk to his husband. If they are going to live together, he need to grow up.

"You are a cheater. Aren't you Draco? You disappointed your mother. You are a bad person, do you think Harry would like to talk to you?"

Draco got up from his chair. Now he needed to run away from that voice in his head. He grabbed the car keys and left for the mall where Pansy and Blaise had asked him to join them few weeks ago.

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The shopping mall has become the new hangout place for Pansy and Harry. Well, Ginny joins them too.

Most of the time Harry has to third wheel them since they are always flirting with each other. And both of them has a very bad flirting skill.

Harry wasn't complaining though. He loved to see people in love. But he also wished he had someone to look at him like Pansy and Ginny look at each other.

The girls were buying dresses and Harry was roaming around. He too wanted to try some of the clothes but, pushed the thoughts aside. He needed to save money now.

Narcissa said, he is now allowed to keep his earned money instead of giving it away to Dursleys. But Harry knew he needed to save the money. He doesn't know how much amount the Dursleys has taken after all.

He went back on thinking about the speach he would have to deliver the day he would ask for this marriage contract to end, after he gives the money back. (The speach should be short and simple and no on gets hurt or harmed)

"Harry! Come here. I got a message from Ron. " Ginny shouted suddenly.

Hearing the sudden voice Harry jumped a little, then walked to her while he pulled out his mobile phone from his pocket.

"Look Haz he's returning tomorrow... With his girlfriend." Ginny said with. Happy voice.

Ron has sent the same message to Harry too. Reading that Harry became too excited. And without any second thought, he hugged Ginny and kissed his cheek like he used to do in his childhood when he was excited or happy.

Pansy who was near by came running to them. Shouting "hey hey! Where's my kiss?"

Harry laughed and kissed her cheek too.

Pansy smirked and said "Draco is a lucky man. Your kisses are so sweet Harry Baby!"

Harry blushed at that.

"What happened Gin? Har? " Pansy asked them. "Why you guys are looking so happy?"

"Ron is coming back here tomorrow. We're gonna meet at the cafe! I'm going to see him again. " Harry became excited like a little boy. "Pansy! Ron is returning! My best friend is coming back! "

Pansy smiled affectionately at the young man, in few days she has become so attached to him.

That evening Harry returned to Malfoy manor floating on air. He was never this happy in the last five years.

As he entered the living room, with a big grin, he saw Draco had already returned home.

Harry was in good mood so without thinking he greeted his 'husband' "good evening Draco... "

Draco looked at him with weird eyes. Harry frowned at that.

"Er Draco?"

The blonde man stoop up and walked towards Harry. He took Harry's hand spun him around and pushed him towards a wall.

"Wha-"

"Who is that girl? " Draco asked leaning towards Harry's face

"Which girl? "

"The redhead at the mall... You kissed her cheek. "

"S-She is my childhood f-friend. " Harry said, his voice trembling, as he looked away from the face.

"Childhood friend? " Draco said in a cold voice. He grabbed Harry's face and made him look at him. "Why did you kiss her? Aren't you married? "

"What?"

"You have never kissed me Harry. I'm your husband. " Draco leaned down more, there lips almost touching. His one hand still around Harry's slim waist while other one was resting against the wall. "Kiss me Harry..."

Harry looked at him wide eyed. Draco's lips almost brushing against Harry's, his heart thumped in his rib cage, he waited for Draco is close the distance he was left with. But instead Draco pulled away.

This time Draco did not look at Harry, instead he turned around, his back facing Harry. "Tomorrow we are going to a cafe. Please reschedule all your plans. You are staying with me all day." and with that Draco left for his room.

Entering his room Draco screamed.

What the fuck did I do?

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That evening, Draco went to the same mall Harry was went. He has also seen Harry and Ginny together, hugging and Harry kissing her cheek. And seeing that he felt something in his heart, he couldn't describe. He had to bring all his will power to not to pull that red hair woman away from his husband, and beat her.

Draco did not stay there any more. He As he returned home, his blood was boiling with anger. He wanted to kill someone. Then Harry returned home with a happy mood, looking all adorable and all Draco wanted that moment was bend Harry over the nearest surface and have his way with him. Mark him as his. Keep him looked in the room away from every human being. Draco almost gave in to that urge.

After dinner, Draco was walking around his room. He was restless. Harry kissing Ginny, he couldn't forget that. The feeling was still in his chest. The need for doing something violent was still in his blood.

Draco left the house taking his car's keys.

On the other hand Harry was confused. After Draco has left him in the living Room Harry could feel heat all over his body. It felt like his body was in fire. And all the blood he had in his body has come to his face. Without looking at any mirror Harry could garantee he was blushing mess.

He entered his room. And decided to take a cool shower first. His body still felt like it was on fire after all.

"What happened with him?" Harry asked frowning, while putting on fresh pairs of clothing. "He, asked me to kiss him? Is he drunk again? But he did not look like that. He looked sober"

He remembered how his Draco leaned down to him. How his mouth was so close to kissing Harry. Well, Harry began to blush again. He brought his hands to his face to hide it.

"Ahhhhhhh"

"Draco! What are you doing?"

Then he grabbed his phone. Remembering Draco has asked him to reschedule tomorrows planning he texted Ron,

"I have an important meeting tomorrow. I can't meet you Tomorrow. Let's do it, after that. "

"Beside it's your punishment. For not returning home soon. 😛"