(MARRIED TO THE DEVIL SON)VOLUME 3

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Heaven was washing the dirt off her body with no help. She wanted to be alone, to sort out her thoughts and feelings. She would leave both Zamiel and Zarin to think for themselves. There was no need to worry about them. They were grown up men and she had other things to take care of. Tomorrow she would solely focus on her mission to become a ruler. She would not let these men distract her.

When she was done cleaning herself she got dressed and then went to sit in front of the mirror to brush her hair. Suddenly cold air hit her back. Heaven wondered who came to visit.

Turning back, she found the person she least expected to be in her room. Her grandfather.

"Grandpa?"

"Heaven." He smiled, opening her arms for her.

Heaven run into his arms as if she was still a child. She was so happy to see him after such a long time.

Takin a few steps back, she looked at him. "Where were you? Why did you not come?"

"I wanted to. But your father and Irene... nevermind. I am happy to see you now." He said.

"What did my father and grandma do?" Heaven asked.

"They don't want me to meet you and they said that you don't want to meet me either."

Heaven shook her head. "That is not true. I always wanted you to come back to us."

Her grandmother had told her about her grandfather's plans, but Heaven wanted to give him a chance or it wouldn't be fair.

"I am glad to hear that. I missed you a lot." He said.

"Me too." Heaven smiled.

Heaven looked forward to speaking to her grandfather after such a long time. Both went to sit in her small garden outside her room.

"So you want to become a ruler?" He asked.

"Yes."

"How is it going?"

"Good, so far." Heaven nodded.

"It's going to be a difficult road."

"I know." Heaven said.

"But I am sure you will succeed." He assured her.

"How can you be so sure?" She asked.

"It's just a feeling. Your grandmother must have already told you that I wanted you to help me rule. To be my successor. That is because I saw those qualities in you. The qualities of a great ruler."

"I don't want to be you successor. I want to be a ruler here." Heaven wanted to make that clear. She loved her grandfather, but not his decisions.

"I know and I honor your choice. I still want you to know that my offer is still open. But if you to continue on this path I wish you success."

He seemed sincere, and it made her confused. Was he really supporting her decision?

"And if you need any help or advice, I want you to know I am here despite what you father or Irene says." He added.

"Thank you."

"I should go. I don't want you to get in trouble because of me." He said.

He promised to visit her again before disappearing.

Heaven became thoughtful. Would her grandfather really honor her choice? Then who would become his successor? He would not just give that up easily.

Leaving it behind, Heaven decided to go to sleep. When the morning came, she reminded herself that she would only focus on her mission and nothing else, but then Zarin came to see her. At least today she hoped for no fight, and she was glad to know that Zarin wanted the same.