The Demons Reign

Chapter 27

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

In hell, Lucifer was taking a stroll, when Reckon ran towards him, “What’s the news?” he asked him, “Raphael was spotted on earth again and this time he was with Elias and his friends.” Reckon answered him.

“What are they couping?” Lucifer asked, putting his hands behind him as he continued his stroll, this time walking slowly. Reckon joined him, “So what should we do?” he asked his master, “Should we attack now? They are defenseless don’t you think?” “No, don’t, it will only make it worse and ruin our wait” Lucifer replied. “So what should we do?” Reckon asked.

“Leave Raphael to me, he is meddling with my affairs and I have been quiet for a long time. I think it is time to remind him who was superior back in the days” Lucifer answered folding a fist. “Okay my lord” Reckon replied, “so we should still keep an eye on them?” “Yes, just keep doing that till I come up with a plan” the devil replied.

“This plan is really great. I like the idea of it” Aza said after Raphael has briefed them on the plan. “So how should we go about it? Because like Aza said it is a great plan and we don’t have time to waste” Elias said. “The rest of the plan will be communicated but please note your movements are watched. Every step you take is monitored by demons, so you have to be careful” Raphael advised.

He paused for a while before continuing, “by now the news of our gathering has reached Lucifer’s ears and he is preparing a counter plan. I think he would attack me”. “You can’t be so sure Raph”, Elias said, “Lucifer is no more allowed to cross the boundary, remember?” He added. “I just have to be careful that’s all”, Raphael replied with a smile.

“Well, I have to be going. My time on earth is almost over, see you soon” he said standing up, “but before I go, Rowland you could be the first target so you too need to be careful and trust no one” he added before leaving the eatery.

“What are we going to do?” Aza asked, “we all know if Lucifer gets in a physical battle with Raphael, he would win and Raphael will be in danger”. “What can we do?” Elias asked, “we are now human remember?” he reminded Aza, “I believe Raphael can take care of himself and I’m sure there is a backup plan just in case the devil tries anything silly” Rowland said.

Three days later, at Delta I.T, Elias sat in his office in deep thoughts,”Rapheal said he would return in three days time and the time is 8:52pm. What could be the problem?” he asked himself. He was scared to leave the office, scared of being attacked by demons.

Just then, Elias got a call from Rowland through his cellphone, “Hello Rowland” he answered sadly on picking the call. “I’ve trying to reach you but it wasn’t going through. Raphael is in my house right now” Rowland said, “Are you serious?” Elias responded with delight, “I can’t joke with such things you know” Rowland said. “Alright, you will see me soon” he replied, ended the call, wore his coat and left the office hurriedly.

Meanwhile Aza and Dinia who also got a phone call from Rowland, rushed to his house. “I’m glad Raphael showed up finally” Dinia spoke as they drove to his house. “I feared something had happened to him. You know, Lucifer can be cunning most times” Aza replied turning briefly to Dinia before facing the road. “I too was scared and I already made up my mind on giving up” Dinia said, looking down. “Giving up? You don’t believe we are going to triumph again?” Aza asked feeling concerned. “Yes but now I believe we are going to get through all of this” she replied smiling.

“I wonder what he has to say about being late” Elias Said, driving fast, overtaking cars, “I’m glad no traffic tonight” he said to himself. Just then, he heard police sirens behind him, “oh no, not now” he said, this time out loud. “Stupid police” he cursed and pulled over.

Two police men came out of their car and walked towards his. Tapping on his car door, a signal for him to roll down his car glass window. “Good evening sirs” Elias greeted kindly, “where are you rushing to Mr?” one if the police men spoke, enquiring of his name. “Elias” he answered calmly with a smile, “okay Mr. Elias, do you know you were driving 120 on a 60 driveway?” the same policeman asked, “I didn’t know Sir” Elias lied

“Show me your car’s documents” the other policeman ordered, “alright sir” he replied him showing his documents. After few minutes of checking his documents, it was returned. “Here’s your fine, pay up soon or face the law” the first policeman said handing over a note. “I hope you’ve take his plate number?” the first asked the second policeman who replied, “Yes”. “Have a nice night and please drive carefully” the policemen chorused like they rehearsed that line.

“Thank you and you too” Elias replied and started his ignition, this time obeying the traffic rule. He drove slowly, cursing the policemen for wasting his time.

A knock on the door of Rowland’s house, “Who is it?” He asked moving towards the door, “Elias” was the reply he got and he opened it. “You’re late” Rowland said, “those policemen delayed me” Elias replied, “I would have arrived earlier”. “it’s fine, it’s better late than never” Raphael said holding a glass of wine.

“Before we start let’s have dinner” said Rowland leading the way to the dinning table. There, Aza and Dinia sat sipping the contents of a red wine that stood before them in their respective cups. “Welcome Elias, it’s about time. We are famished” Aza said picking up the cutleries in front of him as he began savaging the food on his plate.

“I’m sorry for keeping you all waiting” Elias apologized as he sat down to eat.