Forbidden Flames (on hold)

Chapter 23

"I thought of the forecast an astrologer did. I warned you about Lucifer but at last, you fell for this. That day I accidentally heard your and Lucifer's conversation but the more I talked to you, the more I started to know about you. At last, I knew everything about you. I got to know that you actually love Lucifer and then I didn't try to back you from Lucifer." Millie stated.

"I know he went through a lot," I said looking at Sophelia.

Lucia had many questions in her mind she wanted to ask her but she didn't think this was the right time. Lucia was nervous by the fact that she was sitting in front of Sophelia.

She looked at her and decided to ask her about Lucifer, about her, about Lucifer's father, why she left him years back, what happened in her world, to her mother and father, to Damon's mother and father.

"Lucia, I am not a bad mother. I know what he went through and he went through a lot. I wanted him to live his best life which I could never give him." Sophelia said looking at Lucia.

Lucia didn't utter a word. She just looked at her, trying to figure out what was the hidden meaning behind her words.

"Come, Lucia"

Sophelia held her hand and took her inside the palace. Lucia went through big empty halls containing many doors but it seemed like they weren't just rooms, there were secrets hidden inside by the patterns drawn on the doors.

"Here,"

Sophelia released her hand and looked at the door. Lucia looked confused at her and examined the whole place. Lucia looked at her and asked

"What's here?"

Sophelia turned to her and again held her hand. Sophelia looked into her eyes and got emotional. Lucia held her tightly and asked what happened.

"Lucia, I don't know how to thank you. I have no words to pay you back. When I left him, you became his guardian. You protect him in my place. I feel so guilty not being there to help him. When he was broken from the inside, you came into his life as a healer and showed him a new way of life. He became a new man after meeting you. I know you have many questions in your head, about me, about his father, about Lucifer, about why I didn't help him in his hard time, and where he is now."

"Yes, yes I have these questions in my mind and I want to know why, why you didn't help him, why you left him at that place where no one lived with him, and no one held his hand when he was having his hard time. Where were you and Damon?"

"Only I know what was my condition when I saw him asking for help, screaming my name, but I was helpless, guilty. I wanted to help but I couldn't help him."

"I knew you must have your problems, your hardships, your concerns, no mother can do this to her child."

"We don't know where is Lucifer but I make sure we'll find him as soon as possible. I'll let you know but you can't find him alone. I'll give you answers to your questions but you have to go now."

"Go? But where?" Lucia asked confused.

"To your house, in your world."

"what? No, I am not leaving you all and Lucifer alone."

"Try to understand Lucia. You have to go now. You have this necklace which Damon gave you, whenever you need me, remember me I'll be there, in front of you. I don't want you in any trouble."

"Fine, but please let me know when he'll be home," Lucia said.

Sophelia nodded.

She didn't want Lucia in any trouble. She knew she loved him with all his heart but she had enough earlier. She was very happy that Lucifer finally found his true love. He has someone by his side, who will do anything to protect him, to listen to him, to hold him in pain.

Sophelia opened the door and a bright light came out of it. Lucia closed her eyes to avoid it. Slowly she opened her eyes and found her home in front of her.

She turned to Sophelia and held her hands. She hugged her. She didn't want to leave them but she also had the happiness of meeting her grandma in her heart.

"Find Lucifer as fast as you can and take me from here as fast as possible. "

Sophelia nodded and hugged her tightly. One last time she looked behind at Sophelia and then took her steps ahead.

Lucia was standing in front of her home, in her real world. She stood there a few minutes and decided to go in. With a heavy heart and teary eyes, she entered her house.

Seeing Lucia standing, in front of her, the plate dropped from Claire's hands. She didn't speak for a minute. She ran to her and hugged her. Lucia was shocked by her sudden action. What's with her? Lucia didn't hug her back. Why she's acting as if she cares?

"Mom, Grandma, look who's here!" Claire called them, jumping in excitement. Lucia looked here and there to find her grandma.

Her Mother and Grandma came out from the kitchen. Seeing her granny in front of her, tears escaped from her eyes.

"Lucia!" her mother said with a shocked expression.

"Granny!" Lucia said looking at her grandma.

Her mother ran to hug her but Lucia ran to hug her Grandmother. Her mother stopped at her spot. She looked at his little girl who is grown into a beautiful young lady.