The Devil Charming's
Part 48's
Edward's world has changed a lot since he fell in love with a woman who has now given him full happiness. A small family with Gabriel who completes it often makes Edward grateful at all times. His past life and Lizbeth's life have always been his own memories for both of them. Now all they want is a good life for Gabriel.
Edward gasped from his daydream when he heard Gabriel's loud voice. The man looked at his son with a raised eyebrow indicating that he did not like Gabriel speaking in a slightly raised tone than usual. While Gabriel himself only sighed while putting down the weapon that Edward had given him as an option to escape punishment. “I've called daddy many times but daddy didn't listen to me,” said Gabriel “I can already do what daddy asks, so daddy also have to keep the promise not to punish me.”
“Oh, yes?” Edward said in an unconvinced tone that turned out to disturb Gabriel's self-esteem. The ten-year-old boy was too sensitive about this kind of thing that offended his pride. Gabriel always tries to the maximum, does what he is responsible for in earnest, the boy does not like it if anyone underestimates him even if it is Edward.
Edward, who knew the change in his son's expression, now gave a slight nudity and rubbed his son's head gently. “Daddy knows you can do it. But one thing you haven't been able to do, Gabriel.”
Gabriel grabbed Edward in silence, waiting for the continuation of his father's speech without wanting to interrupt or ask.
“Self-control,” Further Edward “See! you are easily provoked by emotions. Even you can't maintain your calm expression just because of a mockery. Expressions and emotions like this can be your weakness in facing the enemy.”
Not yet Gabriel opened his mouth to say something, the door of Edward's study was opened by the figure who became the most valuable woman for the two men. Edward immediately straightened his body and grabbed the weapon on the table that was previously handed over by Gabriel to be immediately hidden. A calm expression with an unsuspecting gesture managed to save Edward from Lizbeth's rampage. Of course, the woman will not stay silent to see Edward re-introduce Gabriel with the world of weapons, considering the events of a few days ago managed to add to Lizbeth's concern for his son. “What's up, dear?” Greet Edward who was ignored by Lizbeth because the woman chose to approach her son before giving a probing look at Edward.
“What are you doing again my son, Ed?”
“Our child, baby,” firmly Edward though with a soft tone. Almost in every situation that concerns the comfort of Gabriel who was kicked by Edward always Lizbeth called it ‘anakku’. Well, it's not a big thing actually, but still Edward doesn't like to hear it.
“What's daddy scolding you again? Teach you to play guns again?”
Gabriel held back a laugh watching Edward give the code to him with a slow shaking motion.
“No mom, daddy only—”
“Just wanted to invite Gabriel to visit Franklyn's mansion because I heard from Rafael that Angel wanted to meet Gabriel,” lied Edward cut his son's speech. Angel is the third child after the twins of Rafael-Ellena, Edward's cousin from Franklyn's adoptive family.
“Truely so,Gabriel?”
Gabriel simply smiled showing off a row of his teeth before rushing out without wanting to answer Lizbeth's question. “Gabriel, answer mommy questions!” Shouted Lizbeth.
“Lucy's been waiting for me mom, I promise I'll take her to play,”sahut Gabriel made Lizbwth sigh.
Meanwhile Edward cleared his throat slowly realizing that Lizbeth would have been suspicious of his words earlier.
“What else did you teach Gabriel this time, Ed?”
Edward approached Lizbeth, embracing his wife gently before landing a kiss on her forehead. “I just taught Gabriel to be a good boy, don't worry, dear. I can't possibly plunge my own son.”
“What introducing the mafia world does not mean plunging Gabriel? You know that our past has become the worst memory of my life?”
Lizbeth hugged her husband tightly, inhaling a soothing masculine scent that always made the woman feel safe in any situation. “What is all this our fault, dear?”
“What do you mean?” Edward asked, not understanding the direction of his wife's conversation.
“Is it our fault for indirectly dragging Gabriel into the mafia world? We can't just get out of the dark world that we inevitably have to admit as a world of rescuers from all the nightmares that we have faced since childhood, a cruel world that teaches us to be strong, survive, and live with a lot of expectations every day or become weak then lose.”
Edward smiled faintly at his wife's words, there was a tone of sadness there that sounded painful if they remembered what they had passed until now. The power of love, prayer and sacrifice is certainly an important point for both of them to date. It was not easy for Edward as well as Lizbeth to return to their lives in peace. Even nearly ten years after Gabriel's birth, they have never run with the whirring of the bullets that have been aimed at them. Lizbeth is only afraid if their peace has been disturbed one day, especially when it concerns their only child. “Stop worrying about things we can actually face, baby. Or it will only hurt yourself. It's no one's fault, we never hurt anyone for no reason, hasn't it been all we've done just to protect our families and loved ones? One day Gabriel will also definitely face such a situation, doing whatever it takes to protect the one he loves.”
Lizbeth drew his smile, now Edward was no longer a stiff man with his flat expression as well as a cold look full of intimidation. The man turns into a dream husband who is ready to be the best support for his family, especially Lizbeth. Gabriel's presence changes everything, Edward's personal transformation also changes their world.
Edward lets go of their arms and invites Lizbeth to sit in Edward's work chair which actually can't be occupied by two people, well, Edward deliberately has Lizbeth sitting on his lap. The man wrapped his possessive arms around his wife's waist, treating Lizbeth lovingly can even be said that Edward is now the most romantic man Lizbeth has ever met, considering how old Edward was.
“It seems Gabriel loves Lucy as much as his own sister,” said Lizbeth leaning his head against the chest of Edward's field.
“Victor has also considered Gabriel like his son, so it is only natural that Gabriel also considers Lucy as his sister. Especially since the death of Victor's wife, Gabriel kept trying to never let Lucy cry again,” replied Edward. “You're right, dear. Gabriel inherited your nature that will always protect the loved ones around him. But I hope someday that nature will not put herself in danger.” Lizbeth.
The woman was too afraid that the dark story of her and Edward would repeat itself to Gabriel, and Edward was very understanding of how his wife felt.
Edward clasped his wife's hand tightly, took her to his lips and kissed her lovingly. “What if this winter we visit Mom and Alexa in Russia?”
Lizbeth turned her head and looked at her husband with a cheerful twinkle. “You're not kidding, are you?”
Lizbeth knew very well that her husband was not the kind of person who would be willing to leave his job for a holiday like this, moreover, recently their company has just been at the peak of success in conjunction with the giant American company, who else if not the company owned by Rafael Franklyn.
“Yes. Let's just say it's our celebration because of the company's success.” Lizbeth sneered at Edward and immediately got up from the man's lap.
“Should you make a celebration party at the office, Ed. Your men have contributed to this success. In fact, those who work hard every day for the company.”
“So you refused to go on holiday to Russia? I think Gabriel will be happy with this plan.”
Lizbeth sighed and sat down on the sofa not far from Edward's desk. “Not refused. We're going on vacation after you have an event at the office, at least we should share this happiness with those who faithfully work for you. Gratitude is not just expressed by the material, I know you have given a big bonus to all your employees, but you also have to think that togetherness and kinship in a company is much more important to increase their loyalty.”
Edwad smiled at his wife. Either learn the words from where Lizbeth can say a row of amazing sentences. Well, keep in mind that all this time Mrs Miller was never once willing to deal with the business world.the woman really busy her days at home, taking care of his family, especially Gabriel.
“Alright, Mistress. I'll ask Victor to get everything ready. The day after tomorrow we will have a party at the office then after that we will libran to Russia.” Edward got up from his seat and walked over to his wife, stopping in front of Lizbeth and leaning over and whispering softly. “I love you.” Lizbeth took a deep breath and exhaled slowly after Edward said his sentence and left him with a soft kiss on his pip. Ooh, God! They were no longer young, but any sweet treatment Edward had on him was always able to make his heart beat crazy.