The Demon and the Healer - Chapter 21- Am I allowed to love?
“I understand Char, that I have overworked myself and fell from stairs but can you tell me, why I was shifted from my house? ”
It has been over an hour since Lilli woke up from her slumber and Ray’s spell disappeared, signifying that she has lost enough memories to not leave any trace of the brutality she has faced.
Since it would be unnecessary to wipe away any more remembrance than that, her time of waking up was exactly two days since the spell was cast over her.
For the record, I told her that due to overworking, which Lilli generally does to not let her mind fall into depression, she somehow fell from the stairs and currently was going through amnesia.
Surprisingly or should I say as expected, Lilli wasn’t bothered by the fact that her daughter was sitting on the lap of a demon. All she asked was whether I trust Ray and that was all Lilli needed to get comfortable in his company.
Strange it was. The person my friend dearly loved, her husband, was also killed by a demon yet she doesn’t hold any grudge against this entire race. Never she blamed the hero party or me for not being capable of saving Gellion either.
Such a strong-willed and considerate woman yet that monster…
“Because you were under the threat of being robbed and the Emperor held no responsibility toward your security. ”
Ray’s voice attracted her attention before Lilli frowned her brows. I knew what she was thinking and why seemed so displeases right now but I cannot say anything to refute Ray’s words.
More than ensuring her safety, if I tell her how unfairly the judgment was about to be made for the man who nearly pushed Ellie to death, she might never be able to trust anyone, including me.
It was a planned lie that Ellie was taught about and she readily agreed to be a part of it without questioning anything further than what could have hurt her.
“What about you Char? You have been here for two days, which I honestly appreciate but weren’t you engaged with Helios recently? ”
I felt a chilly blizzard past my skin which arrived from the same direction where a very possessive male sat. Without turning I knew his mood was soured upon hearing about the engagement but to not raise suspicion I answered Lilli without dodging the topic.
And it was not like I was going along with this temperamental mood of Ray. He needs to tone it down and understand some of the things!
“It was broken Lilli, the engagement was called off. ”
Lilli’s brows rose, not in shock which might have been more appropriate if someone else, but for her, she probably had already guessed the reason for the annulment.
Lilli was already aware that I do not romantically like Helios nor had I had any interest in this marriage since the start. For her, it might be a more hot topic to know the reason for the break-up and as her eyes were roaming and questioning me, I knew it would be better to spell it sooner than later.
“Ray barged in and kidnapped me. “(Charlotte)
“Really?! Tell me more. “(Lilli)
“Wait-what? I didn’t abduct you woman but asked nicely to call off the marriage where the bride has someone else in her heart. “(Ray)
“Huh? Someone in my heart? When did I say something like that, Ray? “(Charlotte)
Was he trying to tick me off or trying to get me to say something embarrassing just because Lilli was now a part of the conversation since this was the first time I heard Ray lying about something…well, it was a half-lie.
And undoubtedly, this ‘someone-else-in-her-heart’ was something Ray was implying for himself.
“Alright, you guys. I got the gist of it and Char, I am happy that now you are no longer bound by such an unemotional relationship. ”
I squeezed back the hand Lilli brought over mine with a small smile adorning my face. It was really a blessing to have such a compatible and understanding friend.
Soon the day fell and Ellie began to grumble for some steak. I wanted to take charge of the cooking but Lilli insisted on helping me. Ray went out some minutes ago for some reason but he told me that someone is guarding the premise all the time so we don’t need to be concerned.
I have a decent amount of combat experience that I would be able to defend myself and the two others even the strongest hero Helios tries to attack us, but still, when he said it like that..my heart was filled with a strange warmth.
“You have been grinning a lot for some time now. What is it? ”
Standing beside, Lilli was peeling carrots for the soup as she asked in a hushed tone yet her amusement and eagerness didn’t go unnoticed.
“It’s nothing… I was just thinking about here and there… “To get myself targeted with a fest of a tease…please.
However, as expected of someone who has been in contact with me since the academy, Lilli knows what goes in my head without me spilling it.
“It’s about Ray, right? Will you please tell me anything about you guys? Apart from the fact that he’s the reason why your marriage was called off and he’s extremely overprotective of you, I don’t know anything about him. ”
I side-glanced at the woman with my hands coming to a halt before releasing my own query, “You seem to be strangely interested in him. ”
“Well, of course, I am since he might be my future brother-in-law. Someone who hasn’t dated for the entire twenty-two years of her life, I feel pity for my sister and apparently, my concern is not in vain for this potential relationship. ”
Ouch…that hurts.
Well, it’s a truth that I have never dated before nor ever fallen for anyone, but it was something I chose for myself since avenging my sister and bringing down the Demon Lord was my utmost priority all those years.
But now, that all of it is over…will my heart finally allow me to love someone?
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A/N: – Hmmm…a very difficult question.
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