The Demon’s Bride

After what happened and finding out that Esther was her aunt, Elise was given the choice to kill Esther but she didn't and instead released Esther from her bind, letting her now enjoy her life with her.

"I don't get it," Esther said, her body moving closer to her left side where there was a wall of the carriage in order to escape from Beelzebub who had been persistent on cutting the distance on their seat, "You had plenty of chances to kill me and are you not afraid that I would escape now?"

"But you can't, and you wouldn't," Elise answered. She knew there was something strange with Esther one of it was how she willingly come to the castle knowing well she could die. The woman wasn't lying when she said she came for her and she was helping Gabriel therefore she won't escape until she finished what she wanted. 

Esther sighed, she was wrong to think that Elise was normal, she was a demon and so similar to her father. When the carriage stopped, Elise was the first one to stepped out. She had asked Ian to come with her but as he was busy she decided to go with the company of both Beelzebub, Esther, and Hallow who hid on her pocket and only came out at times.

"What are we going to do here in the market?" Esther questioned her hand crossing in front of her chest.

Elise smiled at Esther's question, a little happy that the woman finally asked, "We are going to find you a dress. The wedding is in count of fingers and as you would be there I wish you to attend with a beautiful dress," Elise answered and wide smile adorned her lips at the thought of her upcoming marriage. Esther who saw her smile and heard her words then changed her mind again. While Elise was similar to her father, she was also similar to her mother in term of kindness and strength of heart.

For one moment, Esther's eyes softened but not for long as she threw her face to the window of the carriage, "Do what you wish." Esther's reply and different reaction somewhere had Elise to smile in response.

Although Elise couldn't fully trust Esther, the woman was undeniably her aunt and she was happy to have at least one of her family member to attend her wedding, who did not wish for her death.

Esther didn't reject the idea and they went to the shop where they could tailor a gown. It did not take long for Esther to pick out a dress that was simple, though the color of a black dress stood out the most to her which Elise noticed as the woman had been eyeing it, she noted how Esther then decided to wear a brighter ivory colored dress to respect the custom of her marriage as she knew the black dress would bring misfortune to the bride and the groom.

"When can I expect it be done, sir?" Elise questioned the tailor who then pushed his glasses.

"As we only need to alter a few sizes, you can expect it be done in less than three days, milady," answered the tailor and Elise paid for the dress before they left the shop. During the shop and now that they have walked out, Elise heard the banter shared between Beelzebub and Esther.

Since the time Esther had been proved not guilty, Beelzebub had relentlessly pursued her. Elise questioned what was Beelzebub's intention with Esther. In the beginning it was maybe to trick Esther but now, she could tell it was interest that sparked the woman's eyes.

Esther who was tired of Beelzebub can only come beside Elise in hope so Beelzebub won't bother her again which failed and the woman glared at him, "Stop bothering me."

"When can I bother you then?" Beelzebub asked, and Esther could feel her head aching in pain. She couldn't grasp what Beelzebub want as much as Elise did. During the time where Elise was given the choice to kill her, Beelzebub only stood and watch, clearly showing no intention to help her or save her life but now there was his flirting advances.

"Maybe once I die?" Esther rasped.

"Wonderful," chuckled Beelzebub, "Then when you do come in Hell, I will show you my house and we can spend more time together."

"That would be worse then coming to hell," cursed Esther underneath her breaths. "Where else are we going?" She then questioned Elise who was standing on her left. "Is there anything else a bride should buy before her marriage? Seeing the castle full with decorations I think you have gotten all you need." came Esther's question that sounded like she cared but placed an expression as if she doesn't.

"I was thinking of visiting the Church," Elise answered. As the three of them had been standing in front of the tailoring shop, she then made her way to walk toward where the carriage was parked. "There are some books which I borrowed and need to return."

Esther didn't see the harm and nodded though she was a Demon, she has less demon's blood in her and could enter Church at will and thinking about it she was happy to go to the Church. Not because she thought she could pray or speak with other angels but because she knew that Beelzebub won't be able to enter, serving her some hours free from the Demon.

On their way entering the carriage, Elise who was looking at the back of the carriage, over on the other side of the road caught a small figure walking pass by the people, and her eyes widened at the same time her shoes stopped walking.

A sight was enough to tell Elise who the small figure was and despite the busy path, she could never mistaken who it was or missed the small figure of a boy who had golden eyes. It was her younger brother, William. What makes Elise even more stunned with many emotions was how when her eyes met William's deep brown ones in instance he disappeared in thin air as though he had never been there. Her eyes then followed left and right, finding that William was walking the opposite of the people, making his way to the left side of the road.

"Elise?" Esther inquired as she sensed how her niece had stopped all of a sudden. Elise was pulled back from her stunned upon being called and she heard Esther ask again. "What's there?" Her eyes were quick to narrow at the other side of the road where Elise had been staring at as she sensed whatever reason that had turned Elise rigid laid there.

"My brother...." whispered Elise and without another thought or question, she said, "I need to go." 

"Wait!" Esther yelled upon seeing Elise walking around. She then pushed the paper bag she had been holding to Beelzebub and run to follow her. 

Beelzebub rolled his eyes, "I am the one who you should bring with." Throwing the bag to the coachman, he then run to chase after the two women.

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A/N: Sorry for being late I am a little sick but it's not terrible, henceforth don't worry~ the wedding is on another three of four chapter or maybe earlier, look forward to it~