King of Hearts ( Lucifer x OC )

Chapter 27 : A Lil' Niffin' Cupid

( Chapters 1, 5, 7, 8, and 15 have been updated with new pictures, details, and dialogs. Again, I'm sorry to my long-time fans. To the new readers, ignore this note. I'm trying to make this story better for everyone so be patient with me. Thank you! )

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*TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK

That's what Lucifer had been hearing after waiting for their arrival back. He's currently in his office working on paperwork as usual. The endless mountain pile is on his table as he scribbles away monotonously one paper after another as he's already used to its mundane task. Needless to say, he's bored and he's getting antsy about how long he needs to wait for Donovan and Lawrence.

*TICK-TOCK

The sound of his grandfather clock annoys him as it is the only thing that distracts him from getting lost in his thoughts. Not to say it's a bad thing as he already lost track of time waiting for Donovan to report to him since he sent him earlier this morning. He then glanced up to look at the object of his annoyance to check the time.

1 : 05 PM

'What's taking them so long?' Lucifer thought, worried.

*RIIIIIIIING

He heard his phone ring as he pull it out from his pockets, expecting it to be his servant only to frown in disappointment as he saw it was only Stolas calling him. Thinking he might have an idea of their whereabouts, he answered his phone. He'll have to go look for them if they still haven't come back for another hour.

*BEEP

"Yeeellow?" Lucifer playfully greeted.

"Greetings! My Lord!"

"Ah! Princey! Perfect timing! I was about to call you."

"Then fret not, Your dear messenger bird is here to deliver what you needed to know."

"Alright then, Do you know the whereabouts of my human friend? I've sent my personal butler to go fetch him but they still haven't arrived yet."

"Perhaps they got stuck in traffic? Don't worry my king, I'm sure they'll be back soon."

Lucifer's expression turned uncertain.

"If you think so, anyway, what do I owe you the pleasure of a phone call? Good news I hope?"

"Far from it my Lord." Stolas sounded uneasy.

Lucifer leaned back to his chair's backrest as he listened intently to what's Stolas going to say. With his change of tone, this must be important.

"What is it?" Lucifer asks seriously.

"I tried helping Lawrence get back to the living world through the use of my Grimoire but somehow, he can't pass through."

Lucifer's eyes widened as he raised his voice.

"You did what?! Didn't I announce to everyone the risk of exposure to mortals?"

"I-I am aware my Lord, I took precautions just to be safe. If you'll let me explain, there are some things that need your concern regarding Lawrence's situation."

Lucifer composed himself before speaking.

"Go on."

"Lawrence recovered his memory of how he got here. It seems like it is caused by an overlord. I'll let you discuss all the details with him."

Lucifer lifted an eyebrow. He knows Stolas is knowledgeable with things regarding magic as well like him. But for him to come up with a new hypothesis from a different angle awed him impressed.