Chapter 687: Peace By Your Side-II

Elise held her hands together seeing how Ian's smile widened and how there was a slight trace of wetness over his red eyes. Lady Lucy didn't hide her tears, hugging her son tightly to her embrace for all the years where they haven't met each other.

Lady Lucy pulled away and placed her hand on the side of Ian's face and Ian chuckled, remembering how it reminded him of his past. 

"You have become so similar to your uncle," Lady Lucy said with a shake of her head. "I hope you don't share the same temperament as him."

"You should trust me that I am not as hot headed as him. He would stab the person who angered him but I won't," Ian made a point, looking sincere with his words. 

"But you would break their bones," said Lady Lucy who knows her son's behavior.

Ian chuckled in response, not denying as it was the truth. Elise wanted to greet Lady Lucy as well but seeing the mother and son, talking, she thought to wait for their discussion to end. But Lady Lucy didn't miss her presence. The elder woman quickly looked at her and made her way to cut their distance. Her hands reached out to pull Elise into her embrace.

"It must be you," Lady Lucy placed both hands around Elise's back and Elise realized how warm the woman's hand which spread to her heart. "I finally meet you, Elise."

Elise looked at Lady Lucy and showed her a smile. Seeing the woman closer, Elise could only express how beautiful Lady Lucy was and she still looked the same as the time when Elise saw her first in her memories. 

"I can't thank you less for your actions, Elise. For helping me that night," Lady Lucy said, mentioning the night when she had died. 

Elise shook her head, "I wasn't able to help you during that night, Lady Lucy."

"No. You might think that you weren't able to help me as I died on the stake. But, Elise, without you, that night I wouldn't be the only victim of Camael, but also Ian. The cause for him to be here, and able to meet me is you," Lady Lucy took squeezed her hands together. "I am glad that god gifted you to him."

The words that Lady Lucy said was simple, but the depth of her sincerity meant a lot to Elise. Deep down, Elise felt guilty for not being able to save Lady Lucy during her trip to the past. But Lady Lucy was a lovely lady who wouldn't blame her for her death. 

"And I am glad to finally meet you, Lady Lucy."

Lady Lucy's smile blossomed and her happiness affected both Ian and Elise who were delighted to see how over the moon Lady Lucy was. 

"Please don't be too formal, Elise. Now you are my daughter, no less than Ian. I would be very glad if you can call me… mother," Lady Lucy hesitated and looked at her expression as if to make sure she hadn't been too forward with her request.

"Of course," Elise was more than happy to call Lady Lucy as her mother.

"Now, now. I doubt you two can stay for long here, but we shouldn't wait for our separation and enjoy the time we have together," Lady Lucy cheerfully clapped her hands together before holding both Ian's and Elise's hand to lead them toward the seat that was hidden by the shades of the tree. "There are so many things I wish to hear form you two. Especially, your wedding. It must have been a very festive day!"

Elise's blue eyes stared at the elder woman's hand that was thinner than her as Lady Lucy took her hand and Ian's hand. She looked fragile, like the Lily flower that was pure at the same time so dear and despite all that, the woman was someone with a very strong and firm heart who would protect her own believe and stand for herself. She was someone who Elise aspire to be and admire.

Time passed fast for people who seldom keep an eye on the clock or the movement of the Sun. For Elise and Ian, the time they spent with Lady Lucy was brief as there were too many stories which they want to tell to the woman. But alas, time was difficult for anyone to control. 

After tireless time of talking, it was time for them to separate. Ian kept a smile on his lips but he can't help his frown to knit over his eyebrows at the idea of how he should leave his mother here.

Elise also felt the same even though she hadn't met her mother, she had the same bitterness to the time os separation. 

Lady Lucy who was sensitive to the children's emotions had a small sigh over her smiling lips. Her hands naturally cover Elise's and Ian's head. Despite them being taller than her when seated down, their height reminded her of when Ian was still younger. 

"We have a lot of time in our future. There is no need of sorrow as this is not our separation. Trust me," the woman winked one of her eyes, "Mother's word is never wrong."

Ian looked down at her mother and offered her a smile with the slight sadness tinting his lips.

"I'm here to show them to their next decision," said the angel who had stood beside them. Both Elise and Ian didn't notice the angel's appearance, therefore was surprised to hear a voice behind them.

Lady Lucy was the first to turn her face to the angel. "Oh, it's you who would be leading them. Is this Michael's doing?"

"He looks cold in the outside, his speech, and his expression but he's the softest in Heaven," said the angel. Elise looked behind, meeting the angel's golden eyes and surprise came over her face. 

"Don't worry for I am sure this isn't the last chance for you two to meet Lucy again," the angel continued to say.

Elise looked at the angel, realizing she had seen the angel before. "Grandfather," Elise called, seeing that the angel was none other than her mother's father, Raziel.

Raziel stared at Elise, noting her red hair and her blue eyes, her features that was a pea in a pod to his wife and daughter. "Yes, I am you grandfather, Elise."