I put down my bag on the living floor. I am all set. And now, I am waiting for the man's arrival.
From crying. My eyes are swollen. I have never cried that much. Not so far I remembered. Dad is silently standing beside me. We have not shared a word After the hugged. Not I have much energy to say any other things. I staring at the ground blankly when mom called my name from behind.
I look back. Mom is holding a jewelry box. This box is from my grandmother. She told me her mother gift this in her wedding. Although, she died soon when I was ten.
'Heyeri, There is something I wanted to give you'.
She opened up the box. A beautiful ambulette. Shining like the evening star. A silver Cain with a round blue-jade hanging lower.
I couldn't let my eyes off it. I never thought mom could had something so Shining in this box.
'It was your grandmother's precious jewelry. She always kept it on her neck. She gave me all her jewelries expect this. On her edger of death. She pull of it from her neck and gives me In my hand. She never let off this ambulette from her neck. I never wear it. But I want you to have this. A sign of her'.
'Is it okay for me to have it? I don't know I can have it as my own'.
I say. When I was young. I saw this ambulette on her neck. She really like it very much. She does not much interest in jewelry except this. I don't want to ruin her memories in this ambulette.
'You can have it. Heyeri. If you own it. She will be happy to know that her beloved granddaughter having it'.
She handed me the box. I didn't say much. I put the box in my bag.
'I don't know what to say you. But Heyeri, take care of yourself . If anything bad happened you. inform us. We will try our best to protect you. Although, I failed'.
I hold my father's hand. 'Don't blame yourself dad. You wanted me healthy. You did all things to protect me. You and mom. Don't be worried. Because the weak daughter of yours is changed. She will protect herself. To fight what will come next. You protect me. But Now I am going protect myself'.
Yeah I will. I will stronger myself. Both psychically and mentally. So don't be sad.
Father hold my hand back and down his head. Crying. I silently watch him. Suddenly, I feel a great force in my back. I gasped. My mom and dad too. This familiar feeling. I immediately know what it is.
'I apologize for the interrupt. I hope you all had a pleasant conversation'.
He has arrived.
I looked at him. He is standing on the doorway. With his elegant clothes and with face covered. 'It's time for us to go. Little Lily'.
I felt awkward to hear this "nickname" in front of my parents. He is really something.
I glance at my parents again. Now it's time for go. To leave my parents. My childhood memories. Everything. I didn't called Rei. She must be busy with school assignment. And I don't want to bother her with worry.
I Hugged them for the last time. I didn't know I can met with them in future.
They hug me back. 'Goodbye, mom, dad. Take care'. I say with low voice.
They nodded.
'Please don't make our daughter suffer. Please....take care of her'.
Dad said.
'I will'. A word escape from the man's mouth. It's looks like a bride leaving her parents and going her husband house. Although, that's is it.
I left my house and see a massive elegant car. A limousine.
My eyes widen.
'Do you like this car? I don't know much about human taste. Many humans dream to have car. I hope you like it. it's a simple gift for you. My Little Lily'.
Simple. You said. It's not a simple!
He is a rich man after all. I thought it that I can ride it in my dream. Never think the time will come that easily.
I just stare at the car with shocked face.
'Um, I don't think you have to do this much'. I say. Not finding any right word. 'It's okay. After all you are my soon to be wife'. He say. I don't know what to say in this word.
He comes the car door for me. He is treating me good from the start. But I not expect to having such a princess treatment from him. I silently get in the car.
In the inside, the luxuriates is overwhelming. Comfortable seats, table with drinks, different lights are glowing around the car. I am watching it with my wide eyes. Is it really a fortune for me? It's my first time seeing such a luxury.
The car start driving. I watch my house which is despairing by the car for going forward.
We sat on the car silently. He is sitting opposite on mine. I stared at him. We sat in silence.
I thought to break this silent.
'Um...you didn't tell me your name? Or yourself'. We don't know
each other much. If we really are going married. We should know each other right.
'Dlak...the name is Dlak. You can call me with this name'.
'O-okay, Dlak. I hope we get alone. I...am Heyeri'. My voice is breaking. It sound like we are a real couple. But introduction is important.
He chuckle. 'Oh, You don't have to say Little Lily. I know your name from the start'.
He is being annoying. Talking likes he own the world. And if he really know my name then why is he calling me "that". Suddenly he speaks again.
'You will be soon to my wife. As that I will tell you short what kind of place your going to live'.
He offers me drink. I took it.
'The place is underworld where are five various kingdoms live. The five kingdom have five species who rules there. In one of them is "Land of Lareloc" where demons live. The high level demons called "demi". And the king of the kingdom is me. I think you already know that I am not a human'.
I just listened what he said. I couldn't believe my ears. Demons? Underworld? King?
I heard about them in fairytale stories. Is they really real? I really don't believe this.
'They are....real?'. I said with confusion. 'Yes, they are. You can see when you arrived there'.
He said with deep tone. I didn't ask much. I have many questions in my head. Now after talking with him. My head is full of questions that I don't know what to think.
But one thing I realized. The place I am going. I have to face many unpredictable situations.
My body consumed by tiredness. soon I fell asleep. All the things happened this quite days. I forgot how tired I was. I let my body to melt by this comfortable seat.
I wake up by the bright light. I slowly opened my eyes.
'Look like you had a nice nap. The lights are bright. How are you feeling now?'
'Yes.....I am fine now. But how much time I slept? '.
'Fifty minutes'. He said with his usual deep tone. I feel strange when I hear his voice. Because he's voice is seductive. Wait...I had slept fifty minutes? That much.
I look out the balcony. I rub my eyes to adjust for the light. I gasp. A land fill with various lights. They glittering like diamonds. A massive house standing in the middle. A castle. The castle is more bright than the others. Like a sky with full moon and many stars. This castle...does I saw ir before?
It's like a picture. So beautiful. I never thought to see such a elegant kingdom. Like a fairytale. 'It's called "Kolkur" we demons arranged it when we welcome someone gradually. A welcoming atmosphere. Do you like it?' He speak.
'I love it....' I said while looking at the beautiful scenario. The word slipped from my mouth. I really don't want to deny it. It's amazing!
I was looking at the land when a sudden realization hit me. Wait.... how come I can look at it like a map. I down my head and what I see was shocking. There's no soil under. We are flying!?
How came!? The limousine is turn into a flying carriage?!
I gasp. 'Don't scared. I turn the car into flying carriage for a clear view. If you afraid you can hold my hand'.
'N-no! I am fine. Just got shocked'. I said. I can feel my face is hot. I hide my face on the side to not show my tomato face. Hold hands. Is he teasing me? But why would? I don't know. But now I don't want to think it now.
I glance at the land. My hair is floating by winds. It's relaxing. I heard the man said something.
'Welcome to the Land of Lareloc. Little Lily'.
We arrived at the castle gate. When it open I see a group of maid and butler in the doorway. They bowed and welcome us. Among the people I saw a familiar face. Melli. The maid I met before.
Suddenly my vision gets blur. My head ache. Flame blowing in my vision. I lose control of my feet. I was falling when I feel warm arm around me.
' Hey, Are you okay?'. My vision come clear. Now I don't see any flame. A illusion. But why in me?
'I am....okay. Just feel dizzy'. I said. He's arms wrapped around me with protective. It feel good. He is a demon. But his arms are warm like human. I feel like stay in his arm forever.
I stand in my feet. How embarrassing. The maid and butler are staring at me. Like they saw a criminal. Obviously, they will not accept a human in here.
'Melli, take her to the room. Take good care of her'.
'Yes, your majesty'. She say with bow. 'Please come with me, her majesty'.
'You should rest now. We will talk later'. He say. I nod. I feel really tired right now. I need rest.
I followed the maid to my room. I look back. Dlak is taking with a elderly butler.
The hallway is familiar to me. When I first came here. It was antique. Now it is still same.
I reached to a room. 'If you need anything. Please call me'. Melli say. 'I will'. She bowed again . 'Have a nice rest'. And left.
I look around in the room. It is elegant. The room is have traditional antique vibe. The bed, closet, balcony. Everything have a relaxing atmosphere. Not modern. But valuable.
I walk toward the bed. I touch the soft cushion on the bed. I smiled. Then I noticed a flower pot on the other side. The Lily flower. I touch the petals. Lily always my favorite. I like it's color and sweet atmosphere on it. Come to think about it, the man...Dlak called me Little Lily. It's similar name of Lily flower.
Is there are have any connections?
Suddenly my is head spinning. Again. I grab the table to keep my balance. Agh...it hurts badly now. Why...it is happening to me?
Now, another vision come. But it is Little different from before.
I see a white dress girl?
Flame surrounded her gravely. Another head ache comes. I sit on the floor. My hands holds my head.
Suddenly, the vision gone. Now, I don't feel any pain. I stand up. I look at the room again. Confusingly I sit on the bad. My heart is thumping in my head. I feel scared, terrified. Why?
What was that? A illusion? But why it is appearing in my head? I don't experience any of this before. Yeah I do have weird dreams but I do not have any illusion or vision in reality.
I think....it's just a...hallucination. But it's strange. Some people said you have hallucinations from your past life. I don't believe this though.
After knowing the truth. Something strange happening all of sudden. I should get rest. If my body relax. My mind will be fresh. I lay on bed. Staring at the ceiling. I recall all the things had happened. My illness, the truth hiding from me since from years, that man Dlak.
It's feels like a dream. A dream I want to wake up from. But I know I can't. I have to accept it. I entered a lion cave. A deer who have struggled to get away from there. Either, it have to run away or to survive the time being.
Now I have to survive. No matter what. Not just survive. To get my position in this world. Then I can survive. Now, it's my time to fight. To make myself stronger. Not to weak.