I will definitely find you, and when I do, Iâll take back everything you have lost. Even if it means my life. I will definitely protect you. He made a pact to himself. And thatâs what he intends to do.
âYou never get enough of him, do you?â
He wasnât very surprised by Lucas's sudden appearance. Of course, he wouldnât need to use the door to get anywhere. One of every devil's qualities. Where Azalel was known to be the prince of darkness. The king's only son.Lucas was sitting on his study table literally. Not minding Azalelâs not so good mood upon his arrival.
âHeâs not here anymore. Or in any dimension. You lost him in that war, the war that made you betray your own race.â a gleam of disgust flustered Lucasâs face. But soon faded as he smiled as if nothing mattered.Azalel did not mind any of it. He is still consumed in his own reminiscing. Never taking his eyes off the painting.
âWhy not just go back to being the prince of hell? Well, you may receive a lot of whipping and torture, but whatâs that to you?â
âStop convincing me,â at last turning to face his right-hand man. â I know my father ordered you to take me back. You can easily drag me back to hell if you want. But why try so hard to hold yourself back?â he smiled sarcastically at his so-called demon friend and comrade.
What his father did not know. Is that Lucas was the one who secretly helped him to warn the archangels about the coming war his father had planned against Heaven and God himself.But that did not prevent the loss of souls. And most importantly, his one true love.
As much as I am afraid of your father skinning me alive. And throwing me into the abyss while being munched on by his pet monsters. Iâm more afraid of betraying you. If you had the guts to go against your father once, that means that you are not near as afraid of him as I do.
He tapped one of Lucas's shoulders as a sign of gratitude for his loyalty. Which was rarely seen in demons like them. Maybe because Lucas was once an angel that had just fallen from grace. And still has some of his old virtues intact.
He was always punished by Azalelâs father for disobedience to do his bidding. And Azalel took pity and had taken him in his wings. And the rest was as they say were ancient history.âI didnât want to say this. But you should accept the fact that his soul had already perished that day. And will never be coming back however hard you try to punish yourself. Itâs not your fault that he tried to save you that day.â
âI know,â he said cutting the chattery while remembering that very moment when Muriel slipped in his back. And received that deadly strike from his father.
He was gasping in his arms. As he tried to tell him something. The angel's hand turned cold as it fell from touching his face.
Although he was in his terrifying form as a demon. Muriel never saw him as the devil or the prince of hell as he is.
âI only want to tell him something that I never had the chance to do so.â
âAnd what is that?â Lucas countered.
He turned to look at the painting once more.
And silently said to himself.That I love him.
Meanwhile,
At a shabby-looking house. Mina rushed to Urieâs house screaming. Held her phone with both his hands.
Urie rushed downstairs from his room on the second floor. Worried that something bad might have happened to his drama queen best friend.
Mina continued screaming nonstop even though Urie was already in front of her.
At a wave of Urieâs hand. The latter part landed on his friend's head. Instantly calming her down.
âThat really hurts.â mina said smoothing the part that was smacked.
âI thought youâll never stop,â he said holding his laugh.
âI have important news.â he can already tell that itâs about someone that they both keep track of these days.Axel âAzalelâ Cartilier.
A young and handsome billionaire.
Almost every woman in the country drools over this guy like candy sugared sweets. Youâll want to melt upon looking at his eyes. Although he was very much sought by every girl and gays in general. He still canât escape the criticisms.Everyone says that he might be gay. âCause he never had any relationship with any girl. That when someone popular gets attached to his name, he would bluntly say that itâs not true. And that he has no interest and would never be involved in any way.
While others say that whoever Axel loves will be the luckiest one. Not because of his looks and stand in society. But because of his clear and straight mindset. Like no one can talk him out of something, especially about what he likes or dislikes. Mina and Uriel are certainly on this side of the story.âLook,â he tried to look unconcerned. But failed upon seeing a familiar handsome face. His heart skipped a thousand beats. And felt like gasping for air. He didnât know why, but Axel has always had that kind of effect on him.
Mina started reading the post on I*******m.
It seems that the most sought-after bachelor wants to invite every single people in the community to participate in a singles event.
âGood thing we are both in the showbiz industry.â but had a sudden pause.â But why all of a sudden? Is he planning to get married at last?â
Married? That word echoed in Urieâs mind. And thought of having a panic attack.
âWe have to go there.â
âWhat?â Urie almost shrieked.
â If heâs setting up this kind of event, it means that heâs still finding a match. And thatâs the perfect opportunity to show ourselves.â
âReally?â he said raising an eyebrow. â You really think that if we show ourselves in front of Axel Cartilier. He would gradually drop down on his knees and ask one of us to marry him? Are you out of your mind?â
âActually, itâs just me and not us,â Mina said in an air of confidence. âI still believe that he would choose a normal girl even over a beautiful guy like you,â she said sticking her tongue out to him.
He just laughed at that remark.
Boasting aside. He was always considered to have an angelic face that even female actresses would envy. Sadly he had to be trapped in a boy's body. As Mina always says. He would definitely be a goddess if he were born a girl.
"What exactly did you do?" Azalel rummaged whilst entering Lucas's personal office. He is the CEO of a global enterprise. While Lucas is the president of the whole.He basically threw his very expensive phone at him. From which he did not have to dodge. With just a wave of a hand, it stopped in mid-air.Lucas looked like an angel while smiling at him. Hiding at a devil's skin."What's wrong my friend? Did I step on your tail today?" he said referring to Devon's tail in demon form."The hell you did! Who told you to organize a party in my name?" he said emphasizing the last three words with anger."I was just looking after you. I know that, unlike petty humans. Criticisms mean nothing to superior beings like us. But, it does affect the company. So I decided to take the initiative in helping you erase all those malicious contents on the internet." he seemed very proud of himself thinking that it was a wonderful idea. "Look at it this way," Lucas started walking towards him. His hand la
Azalel can't help shrugging while looking at a two-way glass above the ballroom. He was there for an hour now. And he didn't want to mingle in any way. While on the other hand, Lucas was the life of the party, trying to entertain the guests. There was even a time that he looked up at him from the ballroom. Knowing exactly how disinterested he is with the whole thing.You son of the devil, come down here. Even from his height, he can clearly read what Lucas was trying to tell him clearly."Fat-chance." he was about to make an about-face. When a group of four people entered the room.He didn't need a telescope to fairly recognize a very familiar face from that crowd."It can't be," his breath was almost like a thin rope that snapped.The glass of wine that he was idly holding fell to the elegant carpet. For others, it would mean disaster, for it was worth millions. But that didn't matter much to him. His focus never left that face that haunted his memories for a million years."Muriel
I heard the angels call againI threw myself a partyChardonnay and oxyI stopped the screams inside my headI remember when you had meFloating high like Sid and NancyThey say it's not the answer but I can't carry on'Cause I got nowhere, no one, without you boy I'm doneAnd when I'm gone, remember you're the oneAnd just because I fight don't mean that I never learned how to loveYou know devils don't fly So don't expect me not to fallDevils don't flyBut God we almost had it allBut I got chains and you got wingsYou know that life ain't fair sometimesDevils don't fly But I try"Don't you think the song had a very sad meaning?" Axel asked out of the blue.To be honest, he felt the same thing. But why does his heart hurt more than it should upon hearing his question?"Devils and angels were never a match. It's just sad that one of them had to fall for the other. Yet, their nature prevents them from being together. Or rather be friends.""Do you think the same thing?" it sounded
âSay I am not wasting time following you here.ââI know how eager you are to be with your beloved angel. But you need to hear what I have to say.âCause it affects both you and Muriel. If he is who he seems to be.ââWhat do you mean?ââDo you remember the day you lost Muriel?âHe was forced to pay attention to what Lucas had to say.âI saw that his body was taken to the holy land. I had suspected before that the archangel was really dead.ââAre you saying that Murielâs body has not completely disappeared yet? In that case, who is the person with his face downstairs?ââThatâs also what I want to know.â Lucas fell into deep thought. âWe both know how cunning your father is. It may just be one of his tricks, to drag you back to hell to be punished for disobeying him.âDevon fell for a moment in thought. Yes, he could doubt everything except Uriel. So it can indeed be used against him. And it is not a secret how deep his feelings for Muriel are. Enough for him to betray his own father. A
News of Axel Cartilier taking a fancy to a boy. Spread like wildfire the next day. They even had a picture taken secretly. While the two were dancing in a very intimate manner.Good thing that Urieâs face was not completely focused. For it was taken from afar. Since it was a private party and everyone was asked to leave their phones. And anything that can invade the privacy of the guests. Which are mostly celebrities and politicians.âI canât believe Iâd burn myself with the same fire I made to clear you out of suspicion. Now, everyone is convinced that you are actually gay.â Lucas shook his head in mere frustration.âLet them call it whatever they like. But if Urie gets hurt from any of this. Iâll sure set every newspaper gossip in town on fire.ââIâm sure, you would.â Heâs indeed the prince of hell. He need only to lift a finger. And there will be ashes everywhere.âBut arenât you more worried if your father takes notice of whatâs happening? It wonât be long before he finds out the
âDid he get in touch with you after the party?â Rain asked Urie almost whispering as they both walk to the parking lot. Their manager weâre both having a talk from afar. And their p.aâs werenât that far either.The two continued their chat in Urie's car.Both thought that they were the only ones in it. As they sat comfortably.Urie shook his head lightly as a silent reply to Rain's question.âI canât believe heâll play you like that. I really thought heâd be a perfect boyfriend material for you.â***Lucas was holding a laugh while sitting in the driverâs seat. Axel only smiled upon hearing Rainâs annotation.âWho says Iâm not?âUrie and Rain almost jumped out of their seats. Upon hearing Axel speak on the passenger seat next to the driver.Rain unconsciously held Urieâs hand as they were both sitting in the back seat. His lips molded a knowing smile while looking at Urie's shocked expression.The latter seemed almost as if he was going to faint.âWould it be rude, if I invite you to
âWhat happened?â Azalel closed the door from inside the room. Where they saw Rain running away. Leaving the two out. As Urie calms his friend down from behind the locked door.âDemons tried to attack us while our guard was down. At least two of the chefs are dead because of the possession. And Rain saw them all.â Lucas tried explaining. âSeems like two of the chefs that came with them are actually demons.ââWhy didnât we sense them earlier?ââYour father must have something to do with it.â he had just noticed the wound on Lucas's arm. Blood flowed non-stop from where he is holding it.âHow can you be so careless?ââI know. I didnât have the time to protect myself. Or your angel's friend would have been a fatality.ââLetâs stop the chat for now. Time to end this nonsense, before Muriel gets a grasp of whatâs happening here.â Azalel walked up to where the possessed body stood.âSon of the devil king, â it spoke in a language only their kind would understand.âHow dare you address me so
Azalel was already biting hard on his tongue. Blood flows freely on one side of his lips. But he dared not say a word. He only looked at Murielâs mortal body lying unconscious on the ground.âOther than that,ââYou mean thereâs more?â Lucas interrupted once more.âYes, and I wonât finish unless you stop interrupting me.â the angel smiled at Lucas trying to gain composure.âAs Iâve said, besides messing with Murielâs feelings. It is forbidden that you disclose any information about his past. Whether him being an archangel. Or you guys being demons, even the ones that hunted him. Most especially, about your father Lucifer.ââIf I succeed in doing all of those things. Will you guarantee his safety even if Iâm not around anymore to protect him?ââWhat exactly does that mean?â Lucas asked. From which he ignored once again.âYou have my word. And Godâs blessing as well.â angel Gabriel was about to leave. But he turned his back again as he remembered something.âOh, I forgot to tell you,âLu