Chapter 17: Heaven Wards

Lila gained her consciousness. And unlike any other people who went through such traumatic experience, her memories are intact. She remembered how Kiel recited his prayers to protect her. But the flame did not spare her ankles and toes. The sensation of being toasted like a barbeque made her tremble at the recollection.

Lila's scarlet scrutiny caught a maid with perm apple green hair opening the curtains. Her observation sum up that this place is foreign to her. She tried to speak but got choked by a strong force upon her neck. She let her fingers examined what would it be? And it was her skin crafted like a necklace encircling it.

Lila can describe that this maid is too stunning to serve someone like her. Her scanning got interrupted by her cheerful greetings.

"Good morning my lady, My name is Eyel Bonnie the maid of this quarters. Excuse me for a while, I will inform the others about your awakening. " she said bowing gracefully.

This is the first time someone smiled at her and greeted her right after waking up. Lila tried to slide up but her feet are painful just being brushed by the devut. Lila pulled up the blanket to her chest to check her feet and it brought tears unto her eyes. Her skin graft and tissues are burnt that is why it's sore. Her hearing captured a numerous step from the hall to her door. The Tale beares approached her with greetings, comfort and smile. But she can't even say thank you.

Lehi felt waves of relief when Lila wake up earlier than they expected. But her feet are burnt and it seems to be the reason why her lashes are glistening early in the morning. Lehi sat near her feet and prayed.

"To our Saviour who is also our Healer. I hereby annoint this oil to mend this lovely skin. Thank you for your mercy and grace that ties and knit each people here with love. Amen. "

The oil gently rolled and caress Lila's ankle and toes. It sink in to her skin the sore feeling is gone but the scar remained. Nonetheless Lila is happy and mouthed a muted "thank you."

Hexel noticed how her voiced are boxed in her neck. And with his witless action. Hexel sat beside her, gently cupping Lila's chin with his hand. And Hexel angled it, where he can see a visible ancient language knitted with her skin rounding her delicate neck. Lila shrieks and is blushing because of Hexel's inducing actions. Lehi and Natalina just looked at each other then gaze at Kiel's jealous face. Ophir just covered his mouth to stifle his amusement toward Hexel's insensitive movements. Urchin just arrived inside the room with Mem and Eyel carrying their breakfast. The team agreed to eat within Lila's room.

Kiel being the esteemed and domineering royal prince. He pinched Hexel's right ear until he let go of Lila and stoop up.

"Get your hands off her! It's time for breakfast."

He said with a creepy smile. They shared a warm breakfast and is now trying to investigate Lila's situation. Urchin just joined Lila on bed and rested in her lap.

Natalina found it hard to communicate with Lila, so she prayed.

"Our Creator who made all things new and beatuiful. With this treasures please birth something that would help Lila to communicate. "

Suddenly a tablet made of flat pearls and golden pen is molded. When Natalina offered it to Lila, she shyly accepted it. Her daintiness hand scribbled with golden dusts.

"Thank you everyone. I appreciate your effort and company. But can I pleaae first take a shower? "

The team departed for her to have time with herself.

Lila saoked at the marble black tub. She played with the cold water. She tried to remember certain events but she can't seem to understand how she is still alive. The lingering touch and smell of that phantom made her sob. She allowed her tears joined her frost bath. She waited for her eyes to be presentable. Lila does not want the others to see her swollen eyes. When her reflection on the mirror confimed it. She drape the lavender robe prepared for her.

She had the curtains closed. She is not confident to get naked in a bright surrounding. She is about to undress the robe from her brittle frame when she felt a presence within the room. She wanted to ask who might that be. She began to get scared when she can't see anything. Lila was about to run toward her door when she heared Kiel's familiar voice. Somewhat she felt mollified. Kiel pulled her for hug and burried his face on her shoulder as he cried. Lila can see herself sneer. She allowed him to cry his fright. Lila knew that Kiel is blaming himself because of his incompetent. They stick with each others warm embrace.

"I am sorry Lila. Whenever we are in each others parameter, I seem to cause you more grief rather than joy. "

Kiel whispered. Lila held her tablet and gently wrote something as she pleasantly smiled.

"Being here with you is pure bliss. Your prayers saved me. It is a miracle being embraced by you today. Thank you. Your so warm and you smell nice. "

She held up the tablet with golden cursive enough for Kiel to read as she hid her face from embarrassment.

Kiels damp face turned bright as he chuckled.

"Would you please excuse me. I need to put on some clothes. " Her last statement made Kiel blush. So he kissed her forehead and went outside the room giving her enough time to fixed herself.

Kiel toured Lila around the library the whole day. Kiel never left her side except when he visit the comfort room. Kiel even insisted joining her inside her chamber to sleep but she is feeling shy. She does not mind that Kiel is overprotective but she know that it's improper for two individual to share a room unless they are married. On top of that Kiel is the royal prince. She felt undeserving for him. She love him but being a royal prince's wife and lover is a different story. Lila can't even promise if she still wants to marry their royal prince. Kiel's perfume is all over her, drifting her to have sweet dreams. She felt like her small and brittle life is being warded by heaven.