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Post by Narcissa Malfoy on Aug 29, 2007 19:02:04 GMT -5
Narcissa stepped off the elevator, walking to the middle of the giant dome. She looked up, noticing it was just about dark by the color of the sky through the glass roof. Looking around, she noticed it was just about empty. Working at the ministry, she had connections to rent out the Atrium which was definitely big enough for what she had planned.
Pacing around the room, she checked over the tables that were piled with drinks and snacks, and the stage that was covered in Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue balloons. With a smile, Cissy imagined all the people that would be showing up tonight, ready to share every detail about their marriage, children, and jobs. It would be great to see everyone again. It had been a long time. Too long.
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Aug 29, 2007 19:15:46 GMT -5
The couple had arrived early and made the most of being in the Ministry by visiting and thanking all the workers there who had sent them letters or cards of congratulations on account of the baby news. It had been boring, that was true, but at least it was all through now. They had managed to kill too birds with one stone.
The lift rattled ominous around them and Gabby clung to Corbin, her faces squashed against his shoulder, she had never been one for lifts, they were too confining. It helped her to grip her fiancee for support. When the golden doors to the lift finally shuddered open, revealing the handsome couple, Gabriella at last agreed to open her eyes. The sight that greeted her was a pleasant one, the Atrium had been decked out for the occasion and buffet tables lined the side where. Smilign a bright smile as her black eyes landed on Cissy she pulled Corbin out of the lift and down the shing floor to her cousin.
There was no one here yet so she had no need for formalities and threw her arms around the girl. "Cissy! You've done a great job!"
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Post by Triston Astin on Aug 29, 2007 19:18:15 GMT -5
Clutching to Hunter's hand she smiled. "I'm nervous." She admitted to her fiancee. It'd been so long since they'd seen some of these people. Others it would be no different then paying a house visit. As the lift opened and showed revealed the Atrium Tristonw as relieved to see Gabby.
Stepping out of the lift not once to she let go of Hunter's hands. Today was about reliving the past and gloating about the future. "Cissy, you set this up amazing." She laughed, proud of the girl. Everything would be ok she hoped, wondering in the back of her mind if Delilah still had it in for her for the ferrett incident.
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Post by Narcissa Malfoy on Aug 29, 2007 19:26:49 GMT -5
Cissy heard the familiar sound of the elevator opening. Turning, she saw her cousin, attatched to Corbin's arm.
"Gab!" She squeeled, hugging the girl. "Thanks, I needed something to do today, work was slow." She laughed, looking to Triston.
"Trist!" Cissy smiled, hugging the girl. "I've missed you, how have you been? Hey Hunter." She added, a smile on her face. "Its so great to see you guys. Its been too long." Cissy looked to the door briefly, waiting for Tibby and her sister to get here.
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Aug 29, 2007 19:30:59 GMT -5
Pulling away from her cousin, she gripped Corbin's arm again and looked at Triston "Hey stranger," it was of course not true, they'd seen each other the previous day. Spotting Hunter she him a warm smile, she didn't get to see him as much as she saw Triston, which was too bad, but he was busy with the house and things.
"Well it looks great," saying it she felt like one of hose Huff n Puff plastics from back in the day, but she ignored the thought and looked around, it was barely recogniseable as the Atrium, it looked so much friendlier.
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Post by Narcissa Malfoy on Aug 29, 2007 19:39:56 GMT -5
"Thanks." Cissy smiled, stepping back and pacing a bit around the giant room.
"Looks a lot better now," She laughed. "At least a lot better then the stuffy place it usually is."
Cissy pulled off her jacket, laying it on the empty coat rack. "I'm excited, Gab. Its been too long."
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Post by Corbin Jackson on Aug 29, 2007 19:42:31 GMT -5
Corbin glanced around the room. Wondering if his daughter's were wreaking havoc across london or if their mother had disciplined them properly. It seemed they could never stay put in any spot for long. Squeezing Gabby's side he smiled at her. Everything had turned out alright after some rough patches....roads... hell oceans really. "I'm impressed Cissy, Domestic kind of?" He teased her, pecking her on the cheek. After all they'd remained close.
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Aug 29, 2007 19:45:34 GMT -5
Feeling Corbin squeeze her she couldn't help but look up and smile at him, it had been a while since they'd all been together, sure they saw individuals but not together. "It should be good Cissy," she wasn't as excited as her cousin, but she didn't want to spoil it for the girl.
Giggling at Corbings words she nodded. "Tibbys a lucky guy, I can't wait to see your little nest you maek for yourself," stopping herself she gave a smile, hoping she hadn't given away the fact that Cissy might be expecting.
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Post by Corbin Jackson on Aug 29, 2007 19:49:28 GMT -5
Corbin shook his head as the girls chit chatted. Putting his hand to Hunter he shook it. "Heard enough about you." He laughed lightly. It was good to be around so many people with the drama of the past. It still bugged him how awkward it might or might not be when Bella and Zakk showed up, it scared him honestly.
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Aug 29, 2007 19:53:09 GMT -5
After spending nearly everyday of the last ten years with Corbin she could tell when he was nervous, or upset, or angry, or anything really. Though as he shook Hunters hand she beamed at him with pride, he hadn't had much chance to meet Gabbys friends and she was glad he was making such an effort. Though she silently held the same reservations as Corbin about Bella and Zakk, she didn't want to let it on, and instead chose to wrap her arms around him for comfort, though it was for her as much as him.
"It'll be ok," if she had been taller she would have whispered it in her ear, but as it were she sort of whispered it into his shoulder. It made her smile at the fact that she felt so small and protected in his arms.
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Post by Narcissa Malfoy on Aug 29, 2007 19:53:49 GMT -5
Cissy smiled, wrapping her arms around Corbin's neck and accepting his kiss.
"Hey you." She laughed, softly turning to Gabby.
"Niether can I," Cissy smiled. "He's pretty damn lucky I'd say."
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Post by Zakkary Thorne on Aug 29, 2007 19:57:30 GMT -5
Zakk had told Bella he'd meet her at the reunion, she was busy with the girls. He felt weird showing up without her, but he walked in anyways. There wasn't many people there, and that calmed Zakk's nerves a bit. He looked around, noticing Cissy surrounded by Gabby, and Corbin. His stomach seemed to turn slightly. He didn't have any problems, after all, his step-daughters required him to be civil towards the couple. Slowly, he approached the three, looking at Cissy, "Quite the little social butterfly, setting this up," he said with a smile, "Good job." He turned to Corbin and Gabby, "Long time no see." he said sarcastically.
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Post by Corbin Jackson on Aug 29, 2007 19:57:48 GMT -5
((sorry supposed to go above zakk's))
Letting one of his hands rest on Gabby's stomach he smiled. "I am." He laughed. Thinking of his daughters. Gabby's words, he knew, were to comfort them both. Although he and Bella had sorted out a lot it didn't mean that everything had been. "You've been doing well I see." He laughed, nodding towards the ring and such. He remembered Gabs attending the wedding, he'd been unable to. The girls of course ahd been part of it.
Standing behind Gabriella, his hand still on her bulge, the other stroking her lower back he pressed his lips softly on the connection of her shoulder and neck. Smiling against her skin.
"Hows work?"
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Post by Gabriella Lestrange on Aug 29, 2007 20:02:14 GMT -5
Laughing lightly at her cousins words, she remembered the few times she had seen the couple together before they had disappeared, they seemed better match than she had expected.
Feeling Corbins hand on her stomach she looked up at him and gave him a sweet smile, now she knew she had more cause to be jealous of Bella during her pregnancies, Corbin was being perfect. Pulling his head down she gave his nose a quick kiss and smiled again, keeping it on her face as he moved behind her. It was even more comforting to have him behind her, his hands on their child as he kissed her neck and she half snuggled half leant against him.
Hearing another voice she turned to see Zakk, there was a pang of worry in her stomach at the sight of him. "Hello."
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Post by Corbin Jackson on Aug 29, 2007 20:05:17 GMT -5
Turning around at the familiar voice that caused a sick feeling inside himCorbin turned. Seeing Zakk now wasn't any different than when the girls switched houses. Or maybe it was. "Bella coming late?" He asked. Unsure of how to talk to him. He was however grateful that Bella had someone who cared so much about her and vice versa. There would always be jealousy for the for of them. Keeping a tight hold on Gabriella with one hand he shook Zakk's hand. After all they're twenty seven years old.
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