A Changed Sera?!

Ethan and assistant Chen bid farewell to all the important clients present at the charity gala and went to the restaurant at 7th floor.

Assistant Chen had very efficiently booked a private room, he was aware how sensitive Lucifer was to the prying eyes and hence booked a private room with all facilities.

The private room was cozy, well decorated and had a classy interior with traditional artwork, It was pleasant to the eyes as well as very comfortable.

The private room had an attached mini bar with an expensive collection of liquor, a bathroom with shower and bath facilities as well as a large comfortable couch cum bed at the leftmost corner with a small side table cum stand, and a large round dining table at the center.

It looked like a mini version of a suite.

The Imperial Sky Hotel's were the most expensive and best hotels in the hotel industry. Hence equipped with all amenities.

Assistant Chen was happy with his arrangement and was all smiles while facing Ethan.

Ethan entered the private room at the end of the corridor, when he looked inside he found it empty. Puzzled he looked around.

Sera's purse was on the mini bar's countertop while Lucifer's suit jacket was neatly placed at one of the chair's backrest at the dining table.

Ethan wanted to call out Lucifer's name when his phone buzzed distracting him, he walked out to answer the call, looking for Lucifer and Sera on the way out.

Sera pushed Lucifer out of the bathroom and started to clean up her messy appearance. She splashed cold water on her burning face, still red with the aftereffects of their passionate moments.

Sera was washing up when her gaze travelled to a visible red mark on her neck, standing out on her fair skin.

"A..a hickey", Sera was red with embarrassment.

Shocked Sera started fumbling looking for her purse for some concealer.

It was too embarrassing to walkout like this in front of Ethan and the hotel staff, most importantly in front of Lucifer.

"That guys surely gonna act all smug seeing me embarrassed", Sera mumbled exasperatedly.

After searching thoroughly Sera still couldn't find her purse, struck with an idea Sera's eyes brightened instantly.

She neatly arranged her long hair to hide the spot and parted her hair, styling them carefully in order to conceal the hickey.

Satisfied with her appearance Sera walked out slowly with steady steps and found Ethan sitting with Lucifer laughing.

Sera sighed, and walked towards the dining table mustering her courage. Sera smiled at Ethan, just inches away from the table.

Lucifer turned his head to look at Sera making her stumble in her heels.

In a flash Lucifer reached out and grabbed her hand to steady her footing and sat her beside him with one quick motion.

It all happened too fast that Sera was dumbfounded, Ethan too had a puzzled look,his eyes wide with surprise.

Ethan was looking at the pair's interaction feeling at loss, he felt something was strange but couldn't point it out.

Ethan spoke in haste attracting the duo's attention.

"Miss Lu sure likes falling a lot! You should thank my friend If not for him you would've embarrassed yourself on your first meeting", Ethan wanted to joke but his words caused an awkward silence.

Nevertheless Sera decided to speak in an attempt to ease the tense atmosphere,

"Thank you Mr Lucifer!", and looked at him, while Lucifer only nodded his head.

The food was very light and was not very spicy rather balanced well in terms of flavors. The meal consisted of a mellow abalone porridge, fish soup, beef stew, some jasmine rice, and side dishes.

It was a cozy, complete hearty meal. Sera was very hungry to bother with anything else, began eating without a care in the world surprising Ethan.

Ethan clearly remembered the last meal he had with Sera, she looked very uncomfortable and was eating very little, he was worried about her that day.

The Sera sitting front of him was completely different from the one he knew, he looked at her in disbelief.

Lucifer was also eating while Ethan was just looking at them.

"If you don't like it just tell me, we'll order something else! or I'll cook for you later?", Lucifer spoke, his hand hovering over the side dishes placed on the table.

"Uh? No.. I'm fine! Just not hungry", Ethan placed back his chopsticks.

"Hmm.. Suit yourself!", Lucifer's lazy tone was heard.

Sera was listening to the two men, It probably wasn't her place to speak so she ate in silence.

Unexpectedly, Sera was a lot more comfortable dining with Ethan today, Maybe because of Lucifer's presence. She felt warm and safe. Her heart was also at ease.

Thinking about the possibility of the effects Lucifer had on her Sera smiled, stunning Ethan who was looking at her sipping his wine lazily, he stopped his hand midair.