" what happen kiddo?.. you wanna say something to me? " heaven didn't answer but instead kissed him on his cheek which surprised him. he blinked several times to overcome the shock. his lips curved into an enchanting smile. "Aiyaahh!!!! thank you for this sweet reward". he said and went on " wait a second I have a little reward for you too" he said putting her down " wait here I'll be back in a minute " and walked away. a moment later he returned carrying a little furry creature in his arms. heaven's face lit up at the sight of the same puppy she noticed before. she approached him and started jumping up and down in order to take it from him. " easy there!!!.. be patient.. he's yours only. " he give that puppy to her.
' he saw her approaching this puppy... before she bumped into that women so he thought about giving it to her as she was so interested in this little guy. and it seems like he made the right choice seeing the happy face of the girl. but soon her happy expression changed into a sad one which made him confused'
" what's wrong?... why the long face? " he raised brows in question.
" I can't bring him home, mama said we're leaving for grandpa's house tonight. he lives in different country. she answered hugging the puppy with a helpless look.
he didn't like the sad look on her face so he came up with a solution " how about I take care of him for you? will that be okay? he can stay with me if it's alright with you." he asked raising his eyebrows.
"Really!!.. thank you handsome uncle! " heaven smiled and nodded her head in yes.
" little miss... it's getting late we should leave before your mom returns. " ella said reminding her of time. she wants to go home because she was feeling dizzy earlier when she went to purchase ice cream for her.
" okey aunty ella. " she said before continuing "here.. handsome uncle, take good care of him. and thank you for helping me today."she said hiving the puppy to him. she was feeling much better now thanks to this handsome uncle.
" won't you name it?" he asked. " can i? "she replied. "of course.. you saw him first and because of you he has a home now." he said. after thinking for some time she answered " Coconut, I want to name him coconut"
why coconut though? he asked hearing an unexpected name from her. " because his fur is white and soft like coconut's inside. but he's also strong like coconut's outside. "
" how can you tell that he's strong? " he asked still confused. " because he survived all alone up till now, even though he's injured he kept fighting to live, without anyone taking care of him. it's hard to do that isn't it?. " she stated and his eyes widen a bit. he had never expected such a logical answer from a child this young. he smirked and patted er head.
" than coconut it is. " he said standing up.
" little miss.. we really have to go now and sir!.. once again thank you for everything you did. " ella said holding her hand, taking her away with her.
heaven stopped in midway when she remembered something, turning her head she shouted."bye bye... handsome uncle!.. and sorry I forgot to tell you my name!.. I'm heaven. it was nice meeting you! take care of coconut and yourself." she said and waved him goodbye before disappearing from his sight.
" bye bye kiddo.. I think I'll forever remember your name " he said watching her leave. he turn around and saw a young man and woman standing in a distance from him watching him with their jaw dropped and widen eyes. he *sighed* rolling his eyes he approach them. "close your mouth or else a fly might get in it" he spoke playfully hitting the man on his head.
" yahh!!! why do you always hit me on the head!!! " the man shout rubbing his head.
" Vincee!!... pinch me.. I think I'm hallucinating. I saw the DEMON KING smile!!!!!.... No it's not possible.. I must be hallucinating things. " the girl said shaking the arm of the man beside her.
Vincent : " well than we're hallucinating the same thing Rose, cos I saw it too. " he replied pinching himself and her.
" Ahh!!! I didn't tell you pinch so hard you dumbo!! " Rosella yelled at him.
" Are you both done? " he said giving them his infamous cold look.
" No we are not. and you have a lot of explaining to do *HANDSOME UNCLE* " she said pressing on the word 'handsome uncle' before continuing. "who was that cutie? and how do you know her?. is she your daughter!!! don't tell me you got married secretly!!! without informing anyone!! " rosella gasp dramatically placing her hand on her chest.
" stop with your drama.. or else I'll send you back to the main mansion....gramps and grams were asking for you anyway. and believe me I'm not gonna save you this time." he said smirking evilly.
" bro.. brother how can you do this to your little sister!! * fake sob* Ahh!!! you don't love me at all!!.. huhuu!!!... what did I do wrong! " she said pouting.I shouldn't have provoke the devil😨!!... now I'm doomed"
[ Arthur : author why did you make this drama queen my sister😒.
Author : because I'm the author not you mr ice king... now shut up! and bare with it😈]
" stop it rose, and Arthur what happened to you?.. I've never seen you interfering in other people's business! forget interfering.. you won't even bet an eyelid to the likes of that woman.. so what happened today?.. " Vincent asked him seriously.
" yes big bro!.. I've never seen you so worked up before.. and that too for a stranger child. and on top of that you smiled!!!.. like THE ARTHUR KINGSLEY smiled!!!!... I'm your sister but even I haven't seen you smiling like that in my 19 years of existence. what a miracle! "
" I don't have any answers for your questions. i don't know why I did that.. it's just!... for a moment.. I saw my young self in her. when she looked at me.. in her eyes i saw the same complicated emotions that I once had. and to be honest my heart wanted to save her from becoming like me. " he said patting coconut's head.
" you know what brother, I think she was really an angel because she bring back smile on your face. I can't remember when I last saw you smile genuinely like this. I'm happy for you really! " rosella said with teary eyes.
" what about this little guy hunn!!. did she gave him to you as a goodbye present?. " Vincent asked poking his little nose.
" I guess I'm his owner now.. anyways we should leave. it's getting dark and yes! I forget to tell you, I'm going to country A for a business deal and some other important stuff. "
" and you're telling us now!!!... you're impossible bro! " rosella huffed angrily.
" stop pouting tomato!!.. come let's eat together at your favourite restaurant.. my treat" Arthur said ruffling her hair! his gaze soften looking at rosella's cute angry pout. he may be a cold hearted devil for others but to his family he's just arthur. a 26 year old guy, a dependable brother and filial son. Rosella and vincent both sighed!! and shook their head before silently following Arthur.
on the other side.. flora was waiting for heaven and ella. she had packed her's and heaven's bags and started preparing dinner. soon after she saw heaven enter with ella following her. heaven ran straight towards flora who crouched down on the floor with arms wide open for a hug. she jumped into her embrace and flora tighten her arms around her. lifting her up she kissed her cheeks making the little girl giggle.
" hello sweetie did you enjoy your time in the park?" heaven's smile faded a bit recalling what happened earlier in the park.
" what's up baby? did something happen in the park? " then her eyes fall on the wound on heaven's elbow and palms.
" Ohh My!!!.. how did get these wounds? aunt ella bring the First Aid box..hurry!.." she immediately made heaven sit on the sofa and went into the kitchen to get a wet towel. while ella bring the first aid kit.
flora cleaned her wound gently with the wet towel and applied antiseptics and band-aid. " now tell me how did this happened " heaven was hesitating to tell about what happened there... she did not want her mother to feel sad and angry.
seeing that heaven has no intention of telling her anything, she asked ella about it. ella had no choice but to tell the truth because she can't lie or hide anything from flora, so she tell her everything that guards told her. flora's face turns darker with each word that ella uttered but somehow she managed not to let it show on her face.
" thank you aunt ella... you may go and take a rest. I'm sure you're tired. after dinner I'll tell John to drop you home"
"No need for that princess... I've already texted my son to pick me up and he'll be here any minute. I'll go and wait for him downstairs.. you take care of little miss and have a safe flight, I'll hope you have a great time in country A." she said before leaving. flora thanked ella and bid her goodbye. then once again her sharp gaze landed on the little girl sitting on the couch in front of her.
feeling her mother's gaze on her, she looked down and squeeze her eyes shut waiting for her mom to scold her. flora sighed! and approached her. she lifted up her chin... making her look into her eyes. " heaven what do want to say about it. I want to know your thoughts, your feelings. don't be scared and answer me truthfully" she held her shoulders and encouraged her to speak!.
" I.. I didn't do it inten.. intentionally!!.. I just wanted to save that puppy but mis...mistakingly bumped into that aunty and ruin her painting... i sorry mommy!! " her eyes teared up as ahe spoke. taking a pause she continued.. " mommy... what is fe.. feral child? I heard that aunty say that i am a feral child, that handsome uncle didn't tell me when I asked him about it... he just said it's a bad word and I should not think about it. mommy am I bad?... am I a feral child?" flora clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white. she wanted to kill that woman for saying something like this for her innocent baby... but soon she controlled herself and cupped her face in her palms.
" No.. no dear! you're not a feral child... you're my kind and sweet baby. that aunty was angry at that time that's why she said it. I'm sure she didn't mean to say that to you. please sweetie don't pay any attention to it.. you might have ruin her painting by mistake but you apologised for it right!.. that's a good thing and most importantly you saved a life of an innocent puppy, your intension was good and that's what matters the most. I'm proud of you sweetie. so don't feel sad anymore" she said patting her head with a sweet smile. they shared a hug and heaven felt relieved that she didn't disappoint her mother.
" now come on!!... let's have dinner, remember we have a flight to catch hmm!! I've already packed our bags. " she said leading heaven to the dining table. after having their dinner heaven fell asleep. she carefully placed her on the bed and after making sure she's sleeping comfortably she left her room.
entering her own room she stood in front of the big window giving off a bone freezing aura. the rage and anger which she was suppressing for her child's sake, is now clearly visible on her face. gone was the caring and gentle mother.. right now.. with cold piercing eyes and intimidating expression , she's looking no less than a ferocious mother tigress who's ready to rip apart anybody who tries to hurt her cub. she pull out her phone from her pocket and call someone.