A Secret; a radio-apple story

Chapter three; hiiii daughter

"Open up you—!"

"Dad? What are you doing here?"

Instead of the man Lucifer was looking for, his daughter opened the door instead.

He froze as he scrambled for an answer. To be quite fair he wasn't thinking when he knocked at all. "Oh um I'm here for you my darling, char char! Ya you!"

She stood at the door dumbfounded as Lucifer's arms opened into a hug. "But," she questioned, "why?"

Lucifer kept his forced smile as he walked inside, eyes searching. "I'm just, you know, looking. For um furniture."

"Furniture?" His daughter repeated following after him. 

"Yup my furniture has just been so lousy so i thought why not visit you in the process of getting some new ones! Ya know..."

On the inside Lucifer was cringing so hard. He hated seeing his daughter look at him that way. Like he was unwanted and ruining everything.

"Well dad," Charlie said, blocking his path, "im still happy that you're here! Why dont I introduce you to my fellow residents and friends of the hotel!"

Charlie grabbed his hand pulling him to a sitting room. Three sinners sat around one lounging on a couch, another franticly cleaning the already spotless floor and—him.

Trying to not run over and strangle the Twizzler looking man Charlie waved to the sinner on the couch. "Dad this is Angel Dust. He's one of our guests trying to get redeemed."

The spider looked up his eyes widening. He opened his mouth to speak but Charlie moved on. "And this is Nifty, our house keeper."

Suddenly his vision was covered by a giant eyeball. "Hi!" Niffty screamed. "I clean." Lucifer blinked and she was gone, scurrying off to watch from afar. Ok so be very careful around that one.

"Ya." Charlie laughed. "My girlfriend, Vaggie, is with our other guest Sir. Pentious but they're busy."

He nodded acknowledging these facts. Finally turning attention to the man Lucifer came here for Charlie said. "Last but not least this is Alastor our facility manager."

Alastor put down the book he's was reading straightening his jacket as he stood. "The king himself has graced us with his presence." He said, "Though i must say, it's quite odd for you to be here at this time. Why are you here again?"

Alastor's grin widened when Lucifer stayed silent glaring at each other. Weather or not Charlie noticed the tension between them she ignored it answering for him, "dads just here to look for furniture i guess. Though we're happy to have him right?"

Charlie frowned when Alastor just shrugged spinning his cane. "Of course dear Charlie we are just delighted. I'm headed off to my room but Please feel free to fawn over our furniture ha ha!" Disappearing leaving Lucifer more pissed then ever.

How can he just pretend he doesn't know who he was! And act like last night didn't happen? He could just be over reacting but he was worried. If his daughter saw that he wasn't doing alright what would she do? Leave him for good? He couldn't do that again. He just couldn't. Sighing Lucifer turned towards Charlie. Fixing his tie he said, " im sorry to have intruded on what ever you were doing. Id say i have had more than an eye full of your wonderful tastes."

She smiled showing him the door. Just as he was about to leave Charile hesitated.

"Dad?"

Lucifer turned around.

"You know you should come back and tell me what couch you chose. You never know you might hate it later, it'd just be better to have a second opinion. Right?"

His grin was apparent as he nodded. "I will see you soon Charlie."

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Alastors perspective

Laughing Alastor stumbled into his radio tower. Gods he'd never had more fun pestering someone than when he did it to the king. Oh he was mad, Lucifer. Alastor could tell. It almost looked like he was ready to do anything to not let his daughter know. Sure drinking is almost too normal in Hell but Lucifer is known for being the big man. Who knew he had such a problem perfect for Alastor to manipulate

Settling down in his chair he waited for him. It wouldn't be too long now considering he watched Lucifer follow him up.

Right on cue his door flew open. It slammed on the wall breaking the glass but Alastor kept a smile enjoying this. Lucifer was fuming his eyes red as he marched up to him.

"I swear to god if you tell anyone about last night they're never going to hear from you again."

Alastor could practically smell desperation clinging to the king as Lucifer gripped Alastors chair breathing deeply. Alastor waited for him to give some space before standing. Though lucifers hands were still clenched Alastor felt it was safe enough to approach him.

"Don't get your drawers in a twist, my dear. No words will be spoken on the matter besides this conversation."

"Well this "converstaion" shouldn't even be happening right now." He snapped. Most likely realizing his behavior the king told a breath closing his eyes. At least this man has the dignity to not behave above him. He said through his teeth, "You cant tell Charlie about it."

Alastor tilted his head leaning down, "and why should i keep your secret?"

At this the king closed his mouth frowning. He didn't have an answer. Of course.

"Because if keep it I'll give you something."

Alastor raised an eyebrow unimpressed. "What are you willing to give me?" He asked.

The king huffed running a hand through his rugged hair. He closed his eyes mumbling, "What do you want?"

Alastor grinned putting a hand up. "How about I willingly keep your secret for five simple favors at the time of my choosing. You will come to my side whenever i call you and you'll do whatever it is without question. How's that?"

Lucifer looked almost horrified as he stepped back. "Fives a steep price. Why not just three?"

Without missing a beat Alastor laughed throwing his head back. "Ah you're so right, My dear. What was i even thinking! So it's a deal then?" He stretched his arm out green flames licking the tips of his fingers and running across his palm.

Lucifer seemed deep in concentration his eyes flicking between his hand and Alastor. After all this is a moment that will seal his fate forever more. A few heartbeats later Lucifer's reluctance gave way as he sighed. "Fine. But i will not kill anyone for you nor will i put my daughter at risk of getting hurt."

Expecting nothing less Alastor nodded. Lucifer bit his lip before sealing his deal with The Radio Demon. Green tentacles shot out in all directions from there conjoined hands, screams filling the room. Suddenly Alastor watched as Lucifer was knocked backwards. He fell to the floor with a thud hardly moving. Stepping close Alastor crouched down inspecting the kings neck. The three Xs glowed green as there deal sunk into his skin. Satisfied he stood up leaving the king behind.

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*over a thousand words is pretty good. Each chapter im making sure are at least a thousand words though so some might take longer then others. Anyways HAVE A GOOD NIGHT/DAY!*