Lucifer's Love

Chapter 6

ALEX POV

The rest of the reception party was as mesmerising as the angel in front of me. There were children surrounding the new couple and dancing around them. Mia guided them and danced along with them. Twirling and jumping around in that nice dress, staring lovingly at the matched pair. After the cake was cut by the couple, I was utterly surprised when June offered me the first bite of the cake after James. Wasn't it supposed to be Mia? I looked around and saw her smile and encourage me to take a bite and so I did. James fed Mia while June proceeded to Greyson. For the first time in a long time, I could see the vulnerability flash through his eyes. He still flashed a smile and took the bite.

We shared a glance and it was enough for us to communicate. What did we even do to receive the love of so many people? Nothing. All we do is take lives, torture people and ruin everything that comes in our way. Do we deserve it? No. But no harm enjoying it while we still can, right?

We parted ways after sometime when Mia decided to drive them to the country-side house that I had gifted them. They were very reluctant but after some persuasion from both me and Greyson, they agreed. Everything went back to normal except my growing curiosity and feelings for the electric blue eyed girl. MIA.

I had Greyson give me the file of Mia and I went through her basic data. She was studying business. Interesting. Not many willingly take up that course. Either the rich business families pressurise their kids to study business so that their company has an heir or they do so just to please the society and its norms. Fucking Societal Norms. A Pest. A Parasite itself.

I sometimes find myself lured to her house at different times of the day or night to get a glimpse of her. She was truly beautiful. So pure, untainted and ethereal. I would gladly hang by the mantle all day, just to get a glimpse of her. Il mio angelo!

(Translation- My angel)

It was just one of the rare days when I have a more flexible and free meeting schedule. I was just resting in my cabin when the door of my cabin banged open. No one dares to disturb me and disrespect me in such a manner. I was ready to shoot a bullet through the skull of the offender when I caught sight of a distraught and panicked looking Greyson. He rarely showcases fear. Seeing him this set off an alarm in my mind.

"Che cosa?" I coldly asked.

(Translation- What?)

"June....lei... è morta. Sono al cimitero Louis." He skeptically spoke up. I knew it. This could've never ended nice.

(Translation- June....she...is dead. They are at the Louis cemetery.)

"Maledetto.... prepara l'auto. Ce ne andiamo. Subito!" We rushed out of the building as soon as we possibly could.

(Translation- Fuck....get the car ready. We are leaving. Right now!)

We reached the venue in 20 minutes and saw June being buried in the ground. Everyone was crying but we couldn't spot James and Mia. I looked around and found her taking James to a secluded bench and sitting down. She wiped his tears and said something smiling. She joked around and tickled James making him smile. Did she consider this a joke? Is death a joke to her? I was livid at this point. I knew how to control my feelings and that was until I met her. She makes me break all my self made boundaries and rules. Sasha came upto us but I rushed to Mia before she could even say a word.

I gripped Mia by her forearm and dragged her to the other side away from everyone.

"Is this a joke to you, huh? Is it funny? Seeing people die? Death isn't a fucking joke and here you are laughing around. Grow up for fuck's sake." I released her from my death grip and she stumbled back. I could see the bruise forming on her hand and a pang of guilt hit me like a truck.

She looked taken aback but smiled at me kindly. She laughed again and it was a melody to the sore heart.

"The biggest joke is the one life has played with me. I am not trying to make fun out of the situation but I am just trying to mend the broken and shattered heart."

"What?"

"James. He was sad but I told him that his Juliet is happy now and they will meet again when the right time comes and that they will do their couple dance again in the gardens of Heaven. I asked him to save me a good spot there too." She laughed. She wasn't joking about death itself but she took it way too casually. At such a young age?

"Smettila di prendermi in giro!" I roared. She didn't cower away but giggled a bit. What the heck is wrong with her?

(Translation- Stop fucking kidding me!)

"What does that mean? Anyways Mr. Marino, I've gotta go now. It was nice meeting you. Also try not to roar so loud or all your employees will run away from you and your company office." Did she fucking mock me? Had it been anyone else, I would've ripped their head off their shoulder by now. But, its her. Il mio angelo.

"Brat." I muttered.

"Angry Bird." She muttered, trying to copy my voice.

I grumbled out of frustration. I have to know what is wrong with her. I have to. I cannot bear the thought of her being in pain. It like a needle being poked into my chest multiple times. She walked away from me and bid her goodbye to the others. I watched her leave. I have gotta pay a visit to Max soon.

I jumped into the car and drove to my house. I drove upto the outskirts and a large mansion came into view. I drove upto the gate and my guards opened it up for me. I parked my car in the driveway and rushed to the basement. I went to the computer section in my mansion and found Max playing games with Brandon.

"Max. I need you to do a thorough check on the girl Greyson and I had told you about. Every detail included. I need it in the next 10 hours."

The startled boys hurried up and Max got to work instantly.

"Brandon. I need you to guard her and give me her updates every single hour. She is your responsibility. I will have your head on a silver platter if I even see a scratch on her."

"Someone's in love~" Greyson's annoyingly sing-sang while Max and Brandon chuckled. The only reason I put up with these annoying assholes is because they are my best friends or rather my brothers. Not all relations are blood related now, are they?

"Fuck off." I dismissively waved my hand and went to my bedroom to get some goddamn rest.

I started noticing the way her fake smile and genuine smile contrast each other so much. Whenever she smiles out of pure happiness and joy, her smile reaches her eyes and her eyelids form a half moon. Her eyes shimmer like a galaxy of star on a cloudless night. Whereas her fake smile, its only a showcase of her pearly white teeth. Her usual bright and shimmery electric blue eyes appear a shade darker, more like a dull shade of electric blue.

Had I not been keenly watched her like a hawk, noticing these would've been impossible. I don't know what draws me to her but all I know is there is something that makes me wanna protect her. Keep her in my arms and never let go. Hide her from the cruel world. Hide her from the monsters. I know that only I can keep her away from the monsters and demons of the world because I am Lucifer himself. But do I regret being myself? No. Its the world which has made me the way I am now. And its now their turn to face my fury.

To Be Continued~