"Red, my dear, you were fine at the video call but what happened? You have changed." He changed me. Mrs Bennet said, rubbing Red's back. "Mama please. I am opening my outlet tomorrow. I need your prayers and support more than this." Red replied, rolling her eyes in annoyance. "They are always with you but what about my daughter? My Red which used to be so-" "It's not going to come back, Mama, until he comes to me. And you guys promised you won't talk to him about it." Red said, turning to her mother. "But, Red, afflictions won't end unless you try." "I don't want to talk about it." Red said bitterly, getting up and leaving to her room. Mrs Bennet sighed at her behavior but couldn't do anything for help. Red opened her outlet by the money she received from Lucifer by the third person and it honestly infuriated her when she received it. Millions of thoughts roamed in her mind and disrupted it, thinking Lucifer might not have considered their bond as nothing but a deal. T

~ 6 Months Later ~Red's last encounter with Lucifer left her broken, she was turned into a stone. Having a devoid look on her face, not being the person she once was as he stole her smile and enthusiasm. Today is the day when Red achieved her dreams and became an international fashion designer but her heart was shattered as she couldn't take the facade anymore but managed to hide the seas of suffering under the surface of numbness."Seems like you took my words personally, Ms Bennet." Erich taunted, looking at Red who once again came to him, offering partnership after growing her name. "Yes. That's why I came back here to show you what I could do." Red replied coldly. "Still, you came back."'I am sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.' Erich thought. "I had to. I cannot fool my customers by using local fabrics and if I try to contact other companies it would be costly." Red explained. "Then it was necessary for you to come." Erich said, laughing a little. "Are you mockin

Later Red went home and told everyone about her so-called marriage. Everyone was shocked but grasping the fact she is trying to overcome Lucifer.Red also put up the condition that no one will mention Lucifer ever again as this was the mark of her new journey to find redemption.When Lucifer came to know about her engagement with Erich the first thought that struck his mind was- "Was I too late to return to you? Couldn't you wait until things calm down?" But along with that millions of questions and scenarios roamed in his mind for what could be the reason for their marriage when Red wanted to avoid him. Everyone was happy with the engagement as it was clearly seen how gallantly Erich is treating Red, taking care of her but April was displeased by this whole ordeal and came to Red to talk about it. After all my efforts, they can't become one like this. April thought and came to NYC to meet Red.Red was looking at her engagement ring, thinking.'The nature of our bond won't let me

The rest of the party went monotonous except for those who stole glances from each other and avoided crossing ways.After the party, Red and Erich were about to sleep but Erich asked, "Red... didn't you feel bad?""No, It was just a business party." Red lied, sighed and turned off the lamp on her side. "I should have understood that you were trying to move on and I did this..." Erich mumbled, lowering his head and turning to her. "You just wanted to show him I am yours, don't you?" Red asked, climbing on the covers and turning to him. Erich nodded in embarrassment. "It's fine. He should know that I am not his anymore." Red shrugged, plopping on her elbow.

"I used to have ice-cream with my friend April a lot." Red told him. Erich hummed, hating mention of April's name. "She is very close to me. She didn't come to the wedding though." Red said. Erich nodded."You tell me." Red said. "Me? What should I tell you?" He asked. "Where did you first see me? I know we are from the same university." She said, "Do you remember Zach?" He asked.Red nodded, "Yeah, the senior from the business department.""In your freshman year, some guys beat him up.""And yeah and I met his asshole frie- Wait a min