As Lucifer woke up from his slumber he could see three figures in front of him staring at him like he was of some different species altogether.
Victoria, Alicia and John were staring at Lucifer's face while he was sleeping, because it was a contrast to the cold prince that they had always known.
His face looked like that of a little child tired after playing for a long time.
It was rather a funny face for a 16 year old, especially for the cold prince.
"I would rather prefer some privacy, and company of creatures with manner, not blatantly staring at my handsome face!" Lucifer remarked with an annoyed tone containing a little of his pride.
"You are Handsome?" John accidentally blurted, and noticing lucifer's death stare shut his mouth.
Alicia and Victoria giggled at this comical display.
"Get ready! We have to reach the academy before night falls." Lucifer informed in his usual cold tone.
Everyone got ready to continue their journey, but with one thought at the back of their minds. 'Moments like these should have lasted longer!'
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After they began their journey again Lucifer asked Alicia to sit beside him, which surprised her, but she obediently followed.
Her heart was beating rapidly at what was to come, but the words that left Lucifer's mouth were quite the shock.
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After waking up I got ready to head out. I could see Alicia walking towards the carriage.
Even during our earlier travel she seemed nervous around me, even to the point of being afraid.
Man! Even though I do not recognize these people as my family, but still I began to regret my earlier stand off with her.
She had just come to invite me at the dinner table, and in return the only thing I had done was shout at her.
I really feel bad about it.
This leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
I think it's better to apologize for what I have done.
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"I am sorry for that day, I shouldn't have shouted at you in such a way. I am really sorry for what had happened. It was just that I had a head ache and my mind was a mess, and due to that....you know the rest."
For a moment Alicia couldn't utter a single world, just kept looking at her brother's face with wide eyes. She was in a serious shock.
And not only her Victoria and John too were in a daze, seeing what has occurred..
Not only had lucifer apologized but the tone in which he spoke wasn't his usual cold one, but a warm caring tone.
Alicia's eyes watered hearing her brother's sincere and caring words for the first time in last 6 years, and without thinking straight she hugged him and began to cry on his chest.
"No...sob...sob...It was my mistake for not knocking at...sob...the door. My loud voice might have irritated you. It's me who should be...sob.....sob.....so...sorry."
Experiencing this sudden change of events lucifer didn't know how to respond.
It wasn't everyday someone would cry while hugging you, so he was speechless on what to do.
Although he did not like someone touching him without his permission, he made an exception for Alicia. For the time being he patted her head and let her cry, to reduce her pain. It was the least he could do for troubling her.
Their journey then continued in silence with occasional sounds of Alicia's sobbing.