Embrace Of The Lucifer novel Chapter 48

The Christmas holiday was close, some of the girls who worked there already received their letter of approval for the holiday break. She did not know if Lucifer allowed them to leave for Christmas break, or if Ela was in charge of things like this. Although, she did hear Ela talking to Lucifer last night over the call. She did not mean to eavesdrop, it was unintentional.

They were standing in the kitchen, talking to each other. They were happy to finally be able to leave for their home after a very long time. For a moment, she thought of her previous Christian holidays with Caroline. August's face lit up in a bright smile thinking she would be seeing her very soon. She could not wait! Christmas without family is displeasing, this is the day families spend time together without any fights or disagreement and she wished to spend all her Christmas with Caroline.

"Oh my god! I cannot wait to go back to my parents!" Squealed Yuna. She was the first to get her letter of approval. August did not understand this bizarre rule of Lucifer's house. They all had to write a letter to him to get his permission. This happened when he was out of the house. Alexa was also approved to go for the holiday. The girls were happy and could not wait to go. August also wrote but she did not get her response yet. She was a little fret a little, but then Alexa told her that Isabelle also did not get yet, and everyone got at least a few days of vacation during Christmas. She calmed down a little hearing that from Alexa.

All of a sudden, her phone's notification sound caught her attention. She took it out from her dress pocket and observed there was a message from Vanessa. She smiled and read her message.

"Pre-Merry Christmas, August! I miss you so much! How are you?" She thought to call her directly instead of replying to her back with a text, hoping she would be free at that moment.

She departed from the kitchen and dialed her number and waited for her to receive. Thankfully, she received it.

"Hey, hon! I didn't expect you to call me at this hour. Are you alone?"

"No but it's fine, the maids are talking about their holidays." She responded.

"Oh yeah. We also got permission from Mrs. Knight and she gave us a week of leave!" August was happy for her friend. How she wished they also got a week to spend time with their family. But, knowing how Lucifer was, she was happy to know she would be going home anyway.

The two friends talked for another ten minutes and Vanessa told her about everything that has happened in her workplace. August found out that Mr. Knight and his son Nathan had a massive argument a few days back and since then they both did not even sit at the same dining table, let alone talk to each other.

"August!"

She flinched at the sudden screech from behind her. She turned around and saw Ela standing in all her glory with her seethed eyes piercing into her skin. August immediately cut the call and put the phone inside her pocket. She knew she was in trouble for chatting with her friend during work time and was sure that Ela would seize her phone.

"How many times did I tell you that I don't like interruption during work time! You never seem to listen to me, young lady." August instantly shook her head and opened her mouth to defend herself but she was abruptly stopped by another voice.

"Hey Ela!"

August felt nervous when she saw Ethan coming towards them. She did not forget what happened last night.

The kiss.

It was so sudden and surprising, she could hardly react to his kiss. She just remembered pushing him off and ran for her room.

August could tell that Ethan was feeling the same uneasiness around her. However, she did not dare to look at him. Her eyes were only fixated on her feet.

"Oh hello, Ethan! How are you?" She asked him politely.

"I'm good, thank you. I wanted to tell you that I'll be leaving for home today. I've checked everything here, all the bills and payments, everything is in order. So, I'm done with my work." Ela nodded her head. They bid each other goodbye and Ethan did not say a word to August. Perhaps, he knew how uncomfortable he made her feel, he did not want to ruin things between them anymore.

"Oh, and Lucifer told me this morning, he will be coming home soon."

Hearing this, August felt her whole world shattering down. She didn't want to see him. She was getting distressed anticipating the worst from just the news of his arrival. Her gut was not disagreeing with her.

What will happen this time?

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"Boss, where do I keep him?" The guard questioned the young man standing by the window, a cigarette between his index and middle finger. His lips touched the filter of the cigarette, blowing on the poisonous paper stick, his eyes were closed and he inhaled a distinct amount of unhealthy black and exhaled the rest of the smoke. The whole room smelled of ash and tarnished air.

He pressed the burning paper of the cigarette on the ashtray, destroying the little stick of poison, and ceased the smoke coming out of it. Turning around, he confronted the man he was looking for for a long time. The two well-built guards were holding the already damaged body of his prey. He smirked. That vicious smirk could bring anyone down on their knees and beg him to have mercy on them. But, he was not merciful, was he? Did anyone think they could steal from the devil and get away?