The Demons Reign

Chapter 35

CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

“We need to see Dinia, she hasn’t recovered since you died and I am sure it was because of her you came back to life” Elias said, “it wasn’t because of her Elias” Aza said to the amazement of Elias. “it was not because of her? It was because of who then?” he asked confused, “it was because of you” Aza answered

“What?” Elias said dragging the word, ‘what’. “me? How? I don’t understand” he asked seeking explanation to what he just heard. “I don’t really know the full details but all I was told was you had been hostile to everyone around you even to Rowland, not wanting to talk, or have fun. You shut yourself out to the world Elias” Aza said shaking his head before asking, “why?”

“Well” Elias began, falling back at his chair, “you know what happened, Rowland caused your death because he couldn’t yield to instructions. The same reason Adam left the garden and all this mess began. Instructions, Aza, instructions. I couldn’t bear to look or associate with him because I was angry.” He stood up and went towards the window, “you know what sin means? Simple instructions neglected and that’s what they can only do and they love doing it”.

“Calm down Elias” Aza said, walking towards him, “they are humans and that’s all they can do. You should know more about this but you took it hard on Rowland and on everyone. So I came back for you”. “So nothing about Dinia was said? That woman has been moaning for you, shoving everyman that came around her. You are literally her soul mate and she really desires you.” Elias replied, “and heaven couldn’t send you back because of her? God’s decisions are always weird” he concluded.

“I too don’t understand but I can’t make any comment on it. I’m just like a card and I am willing to be played. So what about you Elias? Will you just stop being inquisitive, sad and trying to figure everything out and flow with the tide?” Aza advised. “You are probably right, I’ll just get sadder right?” Elias replied and Aza nodded his head affirmatively.

“Now can we go meet Dinia?” Aza asked and Elias smiled, “Off course we can” he replied and they left the office.

Dinia on her part was in the kitchen, preparing dinner when her phone rang, it was Elias calling, “Hello Dinia” he said through the phone, “Elias are you on your way home already?” she asked. “Yes, how did you know?” he answered, “well, I can hear sounds of cars” she replied, going over to the oven to bring out the pizza she just baked.

“I hope you’re at home?” Elias asked, “Where else would I be by this time. Without Aza I can’t keep late nights” she said. “I understand but I’m coming home with someone you would love to see” he said. “Someone? Elias you must be joking, no one dare come to see me here by this time and you know it” Dinia said, “yes I know but prepare meals for three” Elias said, “We are coming over” he added before ending the call.

“We? Someone I would love to meet?” Dinia asked herself, “I really don’t know the plan you have Elias but it better be good for the both of us” she said to herself dropping her phone on the kitchen table and taking a knife to cut the pizza.

Ding dong! The house bell rang and Dinia walked towards the door. She had just prepared the dinning table and as Elias requested, she did for three. Getting a peep through the peephole, she opened the door and Elias walked in alone. Dinia got confused as she looked outside to see the person Elias talked about on phone. “What’s going on Elias?” she asked as she could not see anyone outside. “You told me you were bringing someone and now you walk in alone” she said still holding the door open

Elias who was smiling, motioned with his head for her to look behind her. She tun r slowly and behold Aza stood in front of her. She screamed so loud, staggered backwards and almost fell but was grabbed by Aza’s strong hands. “Aza” she said slowly, touching his cheeks, “is this truly you?” she asked. 

Aza helped her stand on her feet before replying, “In flesh and blood”. “tell me I am not dreaming” she said as tears flowed freely from her eyes. “You are not dreaming my love and I can prove that to you” Aza said shifting her hair to the side and placing his hands on her cheeks. “How?” she asked but before she could say another word, Aza went in for a kiss and their lips locked in sweet sensation.

Elias who stood and watched as they kissed passionately cleaned the tears that escaped fr his right eye. “I’m so grateful for bringing him back” he said looking up with smiles, “you did a wonderful job” he added, leaving the couple to their deep kiss.

Rowland who was with his daughter as they had dinner, picked his phone to call Elias, he thought to himself, “why didn’t Elias call again? Was I too harsh on him? He has been so cold and rude to me so meeting him would be expecting more of that, and I do not want that”. He went to his call logs and dialed Elias number, “hopefully he will pick up” he said.

“Hello Rowland” Elias said over the phone, “why is he so cheerful?” Rowland asked himself, “uhm, Elias, I’m sorry about the way I spoke to you earlier” Rowland said, “It’s nothing, I totally understand and I am fine. I should be the one sorry about all the bad things I have done to you” Elias replied. “Okay?” Rowland said not believing what he was hearing

“is it this same Elias who wanted to kill me twice over the past one month? Who snubs my calls and messages? Who talked rudely and threatened me as well? What is happening?” he said to himself in deep thoughts.

“You won’t believe what happened Rowland” Elias’ voice brought him back to reality, “what happened?” he asked wanting to find out the secret to Elias’ happiness. “Aza is here” Elias said. “Aza? Like Aza who died?” Rowland asked not believing ears, “Yes Aza. He is alive and at home right now” Elias answered. “I don’t believe you, this is a plan to get me come over” Rowland said.

“No it is not a plan. If is actually true and you know what? Don’t bother coming, we will come over to your house first thing tomorrow morning” Elias said. Rowland could feel the happiness in the his voice but it was unbelievable to him. He has never heard or seen anyone resurrect from the dead not to talk of someone who he watch die. No! Who he made to die because of his stubbornness and disobedience to instructions given to him.

Rowland was placed in a state of speechlessness, he couldn’t utter a word as he sank into his own thoughts. “How is this possible?” “Even if it was possible, only people with souls can come back to life not a being with no soul”. “I don’t know if I am to be happy or sad. I wish I never made that call. Now I am confused”.