She let herself into the large golden door, she tried to walk steadily but she still felt shaken from the dream she'd had the night before.
"Lucifer!" She calls him inside the living room
He comes strolling in "Good morning Ducky, how was your sleep?"
She thinks about whether or not she should tell him, but she decides not to "Just swell! How about you?"
"I didn't sleep at all really, I had much work to do. Who knew being King was so boring?"
Voe smiles "You think you'd know that after, what? 10,000 years?"
He chuckles "Yeah,"
Voe suddenly remembered what she had come there for "Oh! You already had me forgetting!" she jokingly chided him as she reached into her bag. She hands Lucifer an envelope.
"Ooh a secret love letter?" they both laugh as he opens it "Ooh, open mic night and grand opening?"
"Yep! The theater is finally done and ready to open and you better be there bitch!"
"Oh! Then I guess I better be there or be square as they all say,"
She points to him "No one says that anymore,"
"Really? Thought I heard it somewhere…"
"But yeah! You're gonna be there, and then you're going to come back to the Hotel with us,"
"Okay, I-"
She steps closer to him "To stay,"
"Stay? I don't know about-"
"To stay"
"Fine, but tell me something,"
Voe nods
"Do you miss me?" he smirks at her
Voe crosses her arms "Yes, I miss you,"
"How much do you miss me, Ducky?" he steps closer
She leans in "So… much,"
"Well now that I know you miss me, I'll think about it,"
Voe shakes her head "No you're gonna do it,"
"I'll think about it,"
"You're gonna do it,"
"You must really want me there,"
She nods "And you will be there,"
"Hmmm…see you or don't!"
Voe turns to leave "I'll see you there!"
"Or not!"
"I will!"
"Or not!"
"Can't wait to see you," was the last thing said before the golden doors closed yet again
"Here you go Rosie," she hands her an envelope
Rosie seems flattered "Oh my! For me!"
"Of course! You and your cannibals are the reason why this is even possible!"
"Oh well, you're right,"
Voe and Rosie laugh together "So that invitation applies to any cannibals that want to come,"
"Awe, how sweet!"
"Even Susan," Voe says with a grimace
"Awe, you're so sweet!"
"I hope to see you there,"
"Indeed you will!"
"Lovely," Voe says to the Overlord
"Here's one for Charlie, Vaggie, and Angel! Oh, you can have one if you want to Cherri,"
"All right! I mean- it's not really my scene but-"
"She'll be there," Angel smirked and said
Voe turns to the girlfriends "Charlie? Vaggie?"
"Awe! Is this for me?" she gasps "Open mic night??!! Vaggie, do you know what this means??" She shakes Vaggie
Vaggie looks at Voe "Look what you started," and smiles lovingly at her girlfriend
"So…can I count on you coming Vaggie?"
Vaggie, still being shaken "Yeah,"
"You gals could do a duet!"
Charlie gasps and screams in delight "Vaggie holy shit that's an amazing idea!"
"I love your voice Vaggie," Voe complimented the Angel
Vaggie blushes "Thanks,"
"All right, I'm off to invite more people! Oh by the way Charlie, your dad is coming,"
Charlie's eyes light up "Awe Voe, you got him to come?!" She rushes over and hugs Voe, who is slightly surprised by the physical contact. When she pulled back, Charlie said "You are such a good person!!"
Voe blushes and tears up a little "Really?"
"Really," Charlie boops her nose
"Thanks," she smiles and hugs herself, bleating shyly "All right, bye!"
Voe strolls up to the housekeeper "Hey Niffty,"
"HI!" she waves
Voe kneels, handing her an envelope "Here, come Mommy's theater,"
"Ooooh," she takes the envelope and devours it in a few bites
"So is that a yes?"
She nods vigorously and Voe pats her head
"Good girl,"
Voe bangs on the bar counter, waking up Husk
"Hm? What the Hell is this?"
"Invitation,"
"For what?"
She tilts her head "My theater opening,"
"Theater opening? What you want like a bartender or something?"
"I want you to come as a guest,"
"Hmm alright,"
"Amazing! Try to be less drunk?"
"Hmm? No promises," and falls back asleep
Voe debated on whether or not she wanted to do this. On the one hand, the man said that he hated her, while on the other she wanted to shove her success in his face. And deep down she wanted him to be proud of her. What would even be the point of her inviting him, he wouldn't come. But what if he did? She would never know if she didn't invite him. She stood in front of the door and thought of all the times she'd knocked on it, deciding to add one more. This time she knocks quietly, normally, and in a way that portrays sanity.
"Busy!" He calls out
Voe knocks on the door again
"Hmm," Alastor opens the door "What?" he asked, pretending to be annoyed
"Hi," she waves
"Hello,"
She takes out the envelope and holds it out to him
He looks down on it "And what is this?"
Voe purses her lips "It is an invitation,"
"For?"
"The opening of…my theatre,"
His eyes widen "Oh! You finally finished that shabby old place?"
"It's not shabby," she feels defensive of her project
"I suppose not anymore,"
She looks down and lowers her arm "Are you going to take it?"
"I don't know, open mic? I would hate to go and see a whole bunch of sinners screeching their lungs out in front of a mic,"
She looks away "Can you just celebrate my success…with me?"
"Why don't you celebrate it with Casper,"
Voe rolls her eyes "He will be there since he works there,"
"Then I'm sure you'll have all the support you'll need,"
"Why are you being like this?"
"Like what?"
"Like…weird,"
"I haven't the slightest idea of what you're talking about,"
She puts the envelope back into her bag "What is wrong with you?"
"Oh, what do you mean?"
"You're being a complete jackass!"
"I suppose I'll think about it,"
"NO, you're going to come!"
Alastor raises his eyebrow "And if I don't?"
"Then that's it,"
"What's it?"
She blinks "You know what,"
He sighs "That would hurt you more than it would hurt me,"
"Doing this with you is hurting me,"
"Then why even invite me?"
She blinks back tears and licks her lips "Because…"
"Because what?" he leans down to be in her face
"Because…" the volume of her voice lowers "I need to know, that you didn't mean what you said,"
Alastor doesn't speak
"Tell me you didn't mean what you said," her voice shakes slightly
Alastor grins "Would that make you feel better?"
Her eye twitches "Yes, it would," she admits
"Hmm," he takes the invitation and closes the door
He found it very difficult to trust her, but he couldn't let it be over, he would not allow it.
Voe climbed up on the now-completed stage. She smooths her hot pink two-piece dress and approaches the newly installed mic. She taps it twice with her index finger and her perfectly manicured nails, quieting the large crowd of people in attendance.
"Hello? Can everyone hear me?"
"Yes!" They called back, standing at attention
"Welcome welcome to the grand premiere of my newest project!" She smiles so brightly that the camera in the back of the theater can see it clearly. "I just want to thank all the people who made this dream possible, that would be Rosie and all her cannibals," Rosie is flattered in the crowd and people applaud "All my employees," the applause gets louder "The Princess of Hell, Miss Charlie Morningstar!"
People start whooping for Charlie who blushes and puts some hair behind her ear. Just then Lucifer comes in, dressed in his coat and top hat. Voe widens her eyes and says "And the King of Hell himself, who has decided to bless us with his presence, Lucifer Morningstar!!" Lucifer waves in a kingly way, truly grinning. "I want everyone to enjoy the party and remember that this is an open mic night, so who wants to be the first to sing on this stage!"
The crowd woos and starts cheering Voe's name
"Okay okay okay, I will sing for you,"
"Woo!"
(song: Am I Yours?)
Am I yours? X2
Tell me 'cuz I need to know to be assured
Am I yours? X2
You're the reason I desire more
We aren't the common pair, that's for sure
But what we've got is something you cannot ignore
Am I Yours? X2
It's getting tiring not to know what is in store
And I don't think I want to do it anymore…
I must know for sure
After all I've endured
It must be secured
Or otherwise ensured
That
I'm
Yours
Alastor enters towards the end of the song, staying toward the back.
"Let's all celebrate the Grand Opening of 'The Beau Theater'!"
She descends from the stage, allowing Charlie and Vaggie to take it for their duet. She freshens up her drink and runs into Lucifer.
"Hello, King," she says flirtatiously
"Hey, great turnout!"
She seems flattered "Yeah, everyone wanted to meet the King and Princess of Hell," she chuckles
He laughs "Oh no, they definitely came to see you. Everyone's here!"
"Including you. Which I told you you would,"
"You told me that I would be at the Hotel, and I said I'd think about it,"
"And you will, be there that is," she nods
"Mmm, still thinking about it,"
She gestures toward the stage "Look at her, can you really say no to that face?" referring to his daughter
"Mmm," he groans "I'll think about it," he grins
Voe purses her lips "Hmm, what could I do to get a guaranteed 'yes'?"
"Make sure you put on a great party,"
She puts down her drink "Would it lean you in the direction of yes if I danced with you,"
"Hmm, I'd tilt,"
Voe smiles "Then get tilting," as she wraps her arms around Lucifer's neck and he puts his hands on her waist. They sway to the music provided by the orchestra and Voe leans into Lucifer's neck. She felt safe and comforted in that moment. Not at all thinking of the horrid thoughts that plagued her mind, or the dream that woke her up last night. Safe and secure in Lucifer's arms. He leans down and kisses her hair. Voe looks up "That was friendly, right?"
"Yes," he nods and smiles
"I like dancing with you,"
"I love dancing with you too,"
"You feel warm and safe odd, considering that you're the Devil," he laughs with her "How do I feel to you?"
"Soft,"
She grins "So I've been told,"
"It's good seeing you happy,"
"It's good being happy,"
Alastor looks around the venue, watching everyone and taking them in. When he spots Lucifer dancing with Voe, he feels the same way as he did when he saw it for the first time, except now it seems closer, more intimate. What was she doing with him? She said she was done with him, that she had chosen Alastor over him. So what was this now? The dancing chest to chest, the kiss on her hair, gazing into each other's eyes. She hadn't even looked for him, hadn't even swung by him come to see how he was? Did she even care about the two of them?
"Alastor!" Rosie called from a distance, parting crowds to make her way to him
He waves "Hi,"
"Where have you been? I feel like I haven't seen you in forever!"
"Oh, I've been here and there,"
"Well, why are you standing here? You love a party!"
He waves her off "I thought I'd just sit back and let the youngsters have their fun,"
Rosie stands beside him "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing, just thinking,"
Rosie smirks "About her?"
Alastor pauses "No, just…thinking,"
"Then why are you facing directly toward her and His Majesty Lucifer?"
"That was just a mistake,"
"Really?"
He looks over at her "Really,"
"Alastor,"
"Hmm?"
"I don't like when you lie to me,"
"It's a good thing I'm not lying then," he smirks "Excuse me, I have to go to the little boy's room,"
"Ya not a little boy,"
"Well, I'm going to the bathroom," and he does
Rosie goes up to Voe and Lucifer "Excuse me, Your Majesty?"
Lucifer looks up "Hmm?"
Rosie curtsies "Hello I'm Rosie and I'd like to borrow your dance partner,"
"Of course,"
Voe turns to Rosie "Yes?" her voice sultry
"So..excellent turnout,"
"Why thank you,"
"So, may I ask what's going on with…you and Alastor?"
Voe rolls her eyes
"What happened? What he do? Do I need to give him a good talking to?"
"Give him a spanking," she jokes
"Oh don't tempt me,"
She shrugs "I don't know, he told me that he hates me,"
"He what? Oh no he's definitely getting a talking to,"
"And he just won't talk to me, so I don't know what to do,"
"Trust me, I'll make him talk. Men will go so far that they'll drive the woman away,"
"I am this close to being driven away,"
"Exactly, that's why you gotta force him! He's not gonna do it himself, sometimes you gotta do things for him, sorry,"
Voe chuckles "I like you, Rosie,"
"Who doesn't?"
Voe laughs and Rosie bids her adieu
The rest of the night was beautiful, she saw Alastor from where she stood, standing and watching everyone else and sipping whiskey casually. But he never once came up to her and spoke. Rosie was right, she would have to force him.
Back at the Hotel, she stormed up to the Radio Demon and was ready to start swinging.
"Hey!" she calls for him
"Hello, can I help you,"
"You must think you're so smart,"
"Oh, I don't think, I know,"
"You think that just showing up to the party was enough?"
He groans "So did you not want me there? I was there, as you requested,"
"You stood in the back and said nothing,"
"You said nothing about interaction,"
She laughs in disbelief "You're unbelievable,"
"What am I doing now?"
"It's what you're not doing!"
"What am I not doing now?"
"Talking. You're not talking to me!"
"You said nothing about talking to you,"
"YOU KNEW WHAT I FUCKING MEANT!"
"I didn't know actually!"
She shakes her head "You're fucking ridiculous you know that?"
"So I've been told,"
She waves around her arms "And you stand there like this is a joke,"
"I'm not standing like anything, this is just my face,"
"Why won't you talk to me?"
Alastor sighs "It does not matter,"
"It does matter,"
"Really?"
"Really,"
He inhales "Nothing's wrong. I apologize for how I acted tonight. That was very unbecoming of me and I will do better,"
"That's it?"
"What do you want me to say? That I'm still hurt?"
"From?"
"Everything that happened, you want me to embarrass myself in front of everyone and tell everyone how I feel. Is that it?"
Voe widens her eyes "You don't have to tell everyone, just tell me!"
"Why? So that you can tell everyone? I can't trust you, and it upsets me that I can't. There are things that I want to tell you, but I can't. I stop myself every time because I don't know who you're going to tell,"
She closes her eyes "I'm sorry, I keep telling you that, but it's not fair that I keep getting punished for the same thing over and over. Even if you don't trust me at least let me live it down!"
He blinks "Okay,"
"Okay?"
"I'm sorry for bringing it up so many times,"
"That's a start,"
"May I please go to bed now?"
"No!"
He sighs "What now?"
"You told me you hate me, why would you say that to me?"
"You were touching me and would not let me go. So I had to do something,"
"So you say that?"
"It was the only way that you would let me go,"
"So the ends justify the means, right?"
"I…suppose not,"
"I would never say that to you,"
"I know, I apologize for saying that,"
"And that's all you want to say to me?"
"For goodness sake woman what do you want? For me to get on my knees and beg? I will not be doing that
She smirks "You know, Lucifer was there at the party,"
"I don't care what the depressed Duckman has to say about anything,"
"No?"
"Nope,"
"Well, I just wanted to let you know that he kissed my hair,"
"And what a disturbing sight it was,"
"Right, well it felt really good to me,"
"I'd wash my hair,"
"And so did his chest on mine, I could 1000% get used to that sensation, if someone else didn't want to step up. Besides, why would I want anybody that's so puny, when I could get someone that is actually…powerful? Like, what's a radio to a Bluetooth speaker?"
Alastor stands calmly and approaches Voe, he looks down at her and suddenly grabs her with the strongest grip. He bites her all over, somewhere between eating her and pleasuring her, the bites left are deep and bloody with some skin ripped off, particularly on her shoulder. A deep gash is left in its place. She moans instinctively then pushes him away, taking some of her skin with him. She cries out in pained pleasure.
"WHAT THE FUCK?"
He swallows the piece of her skin "I needed to remind you," licking the blood left behind
"OF WHAT?"
"What exactly you do to me,"
Voe puts her hands over her face "What are you doing to me head?! It's like one minute your'-e! And the next you're! UGH!"
"I'm what dear?"
"You know what I mean!"
"But what if I don't?
Voe screams into the air "Stop acting like you're stupid!"
"Well, maybe I am stupid, hmm?"
"You're not stupid,"
"How do you know?"
"Because if you were stupid then- never mind!"
"No! Go on! Say it! If I was stupid then what? Hmm? Hmm?" He steps closer with each sentence
"Then I wouldn't love you!"
"…What?"
"If you were stupid I wouldn't be in love with you," she looks down at the ground with tears dripping out of her eyes.
"Hmm,"
"You don't have to make fun of me," she mumbled
"Why would I make fun of you?"
She shrugs "You've been insulting me for the past few weeks,"
"And you've been doing the same to me," Alastor pauses "Voe, we are the same,"
"What do you mean by that?"
"We're both big children," he smirks
She smiles "I suppose we are," she chuckles "Big goobers"
They both laugh and Alastor raises a brow "In love with me?"
Voe nods sincerely "Yeah," she tries not to smile but can't stop as her ears twitch in delight, letting out a small bleat
Alastor opens his mouth to respond but suddenly becomes aware of the audience they've acquired. He instead says "I need to go," and dissipates into the shadows.