Last- My love resides in you
Red couldn't get his demeanor but did as told. In the evening when Erich came, Red tried to talk to him about it but he didn't tell her anything. Erich gave Red a room key and left. Perplexed, Red went to the room.
The room was dim and the only source of light was the candles spread everywhere, creating an aesthetic sight while flowers embellished evermore.
Enchanted, Red looked around and saw a teddy with 'I love you' written on it along with another note which told her to stand in the circle of rose petals.
Flushed by everything Red stood there. Delighted and thrilled to see what is happening. She turned and saw Lucifer coming. He stood in front of her and bent on one knee.
Red gasped ,covering her mouth, not believing this moment is true and she is about to face the beautiful moment she imagined where Lucifer was already to complete their tale of love with an eternal bond of salvation.
"Red... Exactly five years ago, on this date I first met you. That moment was the most beautiful moment of my life. I am thankful for the destiny which brought me to you because you have become my reason to live. I cannot spend a moment without you, my love resides in you and that's why, I ask for the right to make you mine forever. Will you marry me?" He proposed.
With tear filled eyes rushing with inexplicable elation.
Red fell on her knees and hugged him tightly, "Yes. A million times, Yes!" Red hugged him as he slid the ring on her finger.
The lights turned on and the room was filled with their photos of random events. Red grinned and turned to Lucifer, loving his surprise to the core.
"You are mine from now on." Lucifer whispered, holding her hands. "And you are mine."
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"Place the bet, Lucifer will kiss first." Erich said with determination.
"Done, for five thousand dollars, Red will kiss first." April smirked, standing beside Erich as they were watching them standing on the altar.
"We will see." Erich smirked back. "Anyways, of all people, she found you as her bridesmaid." Erich sighed, turning to look at her.
"So what? Do you want her to make Peter and Parker her bridesmaid?" April asked with a shrug. Erich laughed a little.
"They were ready for it but Red refused." Erich told her, pointing at him who was looking at Red with such affection as if a Father is watching his daughter's wedding.
"As dramatic as always." April sighed. "Where are you nowaday?" Erich asked. Watching Red and Lucifer talking and laughing at the Altar, irritating the Priest.
"Leave me. What about you? Have you found anyone yet?" April asked. "Not yet."
"Meaning the seat is still empty."
"You want it?" He smirked, teasing her. She smirked back, "I wish but no."
"Why?" He asked, turning to look at her in confusion, "I don't know... I don't want to leave him."
"Him? Have you found someone?" Erich asked. "Not yet. But when I see him, it reminds me of you." She smiled.
"Why? He was also a victim of unrequited love?" He asked. "Yeah, their story ended before it could even start."
"I don't want to repeat my mistake. I want to help him to get over his lost love." April smiled. "Who is it?" He asked, intrigued.
"He works in a hotel and does some poetic stuff as well, You know, he once said, 'My life is gone, if in love; then what's the sorrow.'"
Erich laughed a little, "Woah, what's his name?"
"Jayden. Jayden Roseville."
"Nice... Keep helping him." Erich encouraged.
"I like when I talk to him, it feels familiar, like a lost home..." April smiled, lost in her thoughts, holding herself closely.
"Oh, look, finally they are starting."
"Leave my hand." Red said sternly, glaring at Lucifer. "You stop digging your nails first." Lucifer replied, giving her the same gaze.
"You leave it, your grip is tight! Red whisper-yelled at him.
"Yeah because you are digging your nails." Lucifer reasoned.
"Okay, we both will leave at three. 1. 2. 3." They both let go of their hand and pulled it back.
"What the hell, Lucifer?" Red said, rubbing her hands. "You started it." Lucifer said, doing the same.
"Is it me or is it really a déjà vu?" Red asked.
"I don't know." Lucifer shrugged.
"Okay. Let's start over." Lucifer said, taking a deep breath.
"Okay." Red did the same, forming a smile and coming close to him.
Lucifer held her hand softly and whispered, contemplating her elegant form, "You imprisoned my heart."
"I know. A sexy being like this shall be mine." Red winked.
"Try to be a decent woman." Lucifer frowned.
"Fuck yeah." Red licked her lips seductively.
The Priest cleared his throat and asked, "If you are done, shall we start?"
"See, you keep him waiting, sure." Red smiled. "I did? It was you." Lucifer said. "No, I wasn't. You held my hand."
"And you dig your nails first."
"Yeah, Because your grip was tight."
"I was treasuring your warmth, woman. Don't put the blame on me."
"Can we start?" The Priest asked again. "Okay.. okay.." They both said, giggling.
They exchanged glances, laughed, eyes reflecting endless affection. Holding hands again, intertwining fingers, heart flickering with endearment, all too perfect.
"Do you, Red Bennet, take Lucifer Grave as your lawfully wedded husband?"
Red smiled widely, "I do."
"Do you, Lucifer Grave, take Red Bennet as your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do."
"I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
And by this declaration Red said.
"I was waiting for it." She smirked and without a warning grabbed his collar, taking him into a kiss of eternal salvation and a source of rapture, earning a cheering sound from behind.
April smirked and poked Erich with her elbow, "Five thousand dollars." She recalled while Erich's jaw dropped.
What the-" He was at a loss for words, "What's wrong with brides?"
"That's Red."
"Oh, yeah. You can expect it." He nodded.
Back to Red who kissed intensely, letting out all her emotions of love invoked in her with craving.
Lucifer, being a master with no experience, wrapped his hand around her, pulled her close and moved his lips in accordance with hers, taking the lead.
The moment froze for them, when her lips met his heartbeats were connected with his, cherishing the moment when she finally found the person she loves.
Deeply content, they let their soul meet, stopping at a peculiar moment, opening their eyes simultaneously.
Locking their eyes, the melody of love disperses in the air as the reminder of their undying love, indicating their match is made in heaven because after many obstacles and by a lovely accident, they sound each other.
They smiled, existing in the moment of endearment, "Entangle me in your love, Lucifer." Red whispered breathlessly.
Lucifer pecked her lips, replying to her words, "Don't worry love, there's no liberation from these silenced temptations anyways..."
~ The End ~•