Chapter 3-The Story

Chapter 3

Zoe’s POV

I lay on the bed in my room, going through a book when the door suddenly opened and mum came in, holding a glass of whatever it is.

“darling” she called sweetly as she came close and sat next to me on the bed.

“Hi mum” I greeted perfunctorily, covering my book on my lap.

She handed the glass to me and I stared at it without drinking.

It was a greenish bitter liquid and mum always gives it to me every night before I go to bed.

“Mum, what’s this and why do you always make me take it?” I asked inquisitively and she sighed and placed her hand on mine.

“It’s just an herbal drink, Zoe that’s very good for the body and also to prevent you from all diseases" she replied and I nodded and gulped it down.

Well, I accepted it because it's very sweet not bitter like some herbal drink taste...

She smiled and collected the glass from me, keeping it on the table beside her.

“Let me tell you a story Zoe," she said and my eyes beamed.

I love it when she tells me stories. They’re always interesting.

“Okay mum” I replied happily and laid properly on the bed, making sure I had a clear view of her face.

She smiled and rubbed her palm on my hair.

“it all happened a long time ago” she started.

“In a different world from ours, called hell. Hell was lovely and peaceful as it was being ruled by the just King – Lucifer. The king of hell is always called Lucifer.

“The whole place was peaceful and calm and everything went on fine, but not until jealousy stepped in.

One of the King’s subjects and best friend – Edward – became envious and desired the throne for himself. As a result, he betrayed the king and turned the hearts of the people against him as well.

“Edward had the king and his family locked up and tortured them. Because of his background, he was the most powerful being in hell at that time and that was why he was able to achieve all that.

He tortured the King’s wife and raped her severally in front of her son”

“He did?” I interpolated, taking back.

It was so horrible.

“Yes. And her son was just a little boy. But he’s the present Lucifer in hell now” she replied.

“Lucifer? What happened to Edward?” I asked again.

“Well, he lost in his battle. He couldn’t take over the throne. Some other powerful people in hell stood up and fought against him and he lost. But he had already killed the king and his wife. Luckily, their little boy was able to escape him.

“But this lucky boy grew up with so much hatred and darkness and since then, he’s been after Edward’s only child"

“Edward had a child?” I asked curiously.

“Yes. He was married to a young innocent lady who never knew the evil side of him until he betrayed the king.” She replied and sighed sadly.

“Edward loved his daughter so much, probably because she took after him by possessing his powers. She was precious to him and he died, risking his life to protect her when war was being waged against him after he betrayed the king. She was just a toddler.

"He always calls her his Princess and my Queen," she said and smiled

“The mother of the baby had to run away with her, far away to a different planet. But the late King’s son kept searching for them for revenge".

“Revenge?” I asked surprised.

“Yes. He’s after Edward's daughter so he can revenge for everything her father did to him”.

“But that’s absurd. I mean, Edward’s daughter has nothing to do with what happened to him”.

“You’re right. But he doesn’t think that way. In hell, it is believed that if a person dies and his loved one is being hurt, he’ll be able to feel it and sometimes, see It. And that’s exactly what Lucifer wants. He wants to hurt Edward’s daughter so Edward can see it and know he’s getting his revenge”.

I scoffed and shook my head. Sounds crazy. Thank God it’s just a story.

“So…was he able to find her?” I asked after a little pause.

“Well, her mother’s trying to make sure she keeps her away from him"

"Her mother" I quirked an eyebrow 

"Yes, Running to another planet took all her powers away from her and now, she’s defenseless and just prays she’ll be able to protect her daughter from Lucifer” she replied.

“So…?”

“Well, that’s the end of the story”.

“Huh? But you didn’t tell me what happened between Lucifer and…”

“That’s just where the story ends. I also never got to hear the end of it” she replied and I chuckled and rolled my eyes.

“Fine. Well, I hope Edward's daughter is safe” I said and laughed, cause it sounded funny.

Mum just smiled and rubbed my hair again.

“Good night love. I love you” she said tenderly.

“Love you to mum” I replied and she pecked my cheek and left the room.

I smiled and stared at the closed door for some time. Mum’s story replayed in my head.

"Why do I feel like that the story is more than just a story" I sighed starting at the ceiling.

"Or is it connected to me"

"I doubt" I sighed

Then, I stood up and went to stand by the window.

That same ugly bushy view welcomed me again.

When will I ever get out of here, know what the world looks like, and explore it? When?

"I doubt if it will be possible," I thought 

I sighed and leaned on it. Suddenly, a crazy thought niggled at me...

"Noooo, I can't do that" I shook my head negatively. 

"Mum will be so worried about me"

"But if I don't do it, I will not be able to explore and know what is going on outside" I sighed and laid down on my be, d and drifted off to sleep...