(MARRIED TO THE DEVIL SON)VOLUME 3

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Heaven was surprised to find Gina in her room once she was back from her trip with her father. Zarin must have told her about the marriage thing. Heaven hoped that this wouldn't change anything in their friendship.

Gina was reading a book while waiting, as usual. She probably didn't even realize that Heaven had arrived.

"Hello," Heaven called, throwing herself on the bed next to her friend.

"Oh," Gina looked up from her book. "You are here." She smiled, putting the book aside. "Where were you?"

"Father took me out for a while."

"And where did you go last night?" Gina wiggled her eyebrows.

"So you know?"

"I do know. So tell me. Did you meet anyone interesting?" Gina leaned in, curious to know.

Heaven shook her head. "It doesn't matter. Demons hate witches."

"But they love beautiful woman and you are stunning, my friend. Just look at you." She encouraged. "Once they see you, they won't care about anything else."

"I am not sure about that."

"You should be. Listen, tonight we will go out again. I'll prove it to you."

Heaven didn't protest. Gina was too stubborn to deny. Besides, a part of her still had hope to meet someone. Maybe she would meet the silver-eyes stranger again.

When the night came and the palace became quiet because everyone was asleep, Gina came to her room. Gina was already a stunning woman, but tonight she dressed to kill. She wore an olive green dress with long sleeves and a v neckline. It was adorned with lace and ribbons and flowed from the waist down. Her black hair was braided and attached to her head like a crown. Her hazel eyes were surrounded by thick dark lashes and she had added some colour to her pale cheeks. Gina looked innocent when smiling but when being serious her sharp facial features gave her a very elegant aristocratic look.

"So... "She said twirling. "How do I look?"

"Beautiful." Heaven smiled

"Thank you. I put in a little extra effort. It's the first time we are going to a party together, after all."

That was true.

"Now. What have you decided to wear?" She asked.

"I don't know what's appropriate." Heaven wondered.

"Come, let's see what you have."

Gina picked a wine-red dress for her. "This will suite your skin color so much." She explained.

Without questioning her friend's choice, Heaven slid into the dress. It looked like Gina's except for the lace and ribbons. This one was adorned with golden embroideries and a golden belt at the waist.

When she was done, Gina helped her put some paint on her lips and cheeks, and since none of them were good with hair, they just let her hair down.

Gina took a step back to take a good look at Heaven. "Good Lord. You are going to provoke some demons tonight." She smiled, satisfied.

"No, no." Gina crossed the distance between them and embraced her. Before Heaven could think of what to say, they had already arrived outside the party.

"Come on." Gina said, taking her hand and leading her inside.

This party seemed different from the last one. It seemed calmer. The hall was dimly lit with slow music in the background. It had somehow a romantic feel to it. Probably why Gina brough her here.