Sweetest Sinner (Fallen Kingdoms II.)

Wishes

-WHERE IS JOPHIEL! - God shouted at the dinner table on the Holy night. All of their children shivered under the power of his voice.

- Darling, I'm sure she has a good reason not to be here. - their mother tried to calm her husband, unsuccessfully. God stared at Faith and her legs started moving under the table from nervousness.

- Faith. Answer my question. - God ordered and Michael stood up from the table.

- Father, please let's not make a scene tonight. I'll search for her tomorrow personally. - God scoffed and sat down, he kept his eyes on Faith and said to Michael without looking at him.

- Tell your sister to behave herself if she doesn't want to become a simple guardian angel!- God's anger caused a huge snow storm all over Earth and on the warmer regions, hurricanes, earthquakes every kind of natural disasters. Uriel and Aurora had a really hard time fixing their Father's tantrum from last night. Michael as promised was getting ready to visit Jophiel. He left his house but noticed the bushes moving next the gates.

- Faith, come out. - he said and Faith walked out carefully.

- Michael, are you really going to bring Jophie back? - Michael grinned at Faith as Lucifer used to when he was up to no good and shrugged.

- When did I ever said I'm bringing her back? I said I'll look for her. - Faith skipped next to Michael and rolled her eyes, but smiled happily at the same time.

- Lucy is a bad influence on you! - Michael looked serious and said in a calm voice.

- Nowadays, I'm thinking sometimes, that we are the ones who are wrong. Are you coming with me? - he asked in his usual cheerful way and Faith nodded. They landed in front of the orphanage and Michael knocked on the door. A familiar face opened it and smiled at him.

- Merry Christmas Sarah! - Michael said.

-Merry Christmas Michael! Oh I see you brought your little sister as well! - Sarah said and Faith bowed respectfully.

- Merry Christmas Lady Sarah! - Sarah walked to her and held her face in her wrinkled hands. Sarah's touch was so calm and kind that Faith felt overwhelming joy when she said.

- Just call me Sarah or Nanny. - Faith smiled and hugged her.

- Thank you Sarah! - she giggled and escorted them inside. Their jaws dropped at the sight. The fully renovated orphanage looked more like az exclusive hotel now. Michael whistled and said.

- Ashley wasn't joking when she said, they'll renovate the place. - at that moment Jophiel appeared and ran to her siblings.

- Merry Christmas guys! - in a huge group hug she said happily.

- It's so good to see you two! Best Christmas gift ever! - she said and Michael asked.

- Where is Bren? - Jophiel released them and they walked to the kitchen while she answered.

- He went to pick up a friend of his who's coming over for lunch. Please stay as well! We have more than enough for everyone! - Michael and Faith sat down and when Sarah noticed their worried glances she said.

- I'll have a look at the kids and let them out to play so you can talk. - Jophiel smiled and thanked Sarah her help. When the door closed Faith looked at Johpie with worry.

- Does she also know? - Johpie shook her head.

- She is just excellent in reading the room. What was that huge storm last night? - Jophiel asked and Faith sighed.

- We are here because of that actually. Father was raging because you missed the dinner. - Jophiel leaned back on her chair and chuckled. Her hair grew a little since they last saw her, and she wore a dark pink dress adorned with pearls. In her long neck a pearl necklace shined.

- He missed my whole adulthood and wedding. I call it even. - Michael laughed but Faith looked concerned.

- You are both talking like Lucy lately! Can't you see how serious this issue is?! Father will demote you to a guardian angel if you are not coming home! - Faith almost shouted and she didn't notice that the kitchen door opened. Her glance met woth Brendon's, but he could read the room great as well. He opened the door wide and said.

- Honey! I'm home and I brought a good friend as well! - Jophiel stood up and walked to Clark hugging him.

- I'm so glad to see you! - she said and Clark sighed.

- You are gorgeous as ever Ash! Merry Christmas. - he said giving two big cakes to Jophiel.

- The kids are going to be crazy for these! But you shouldn't have to! - Clark grinned.

- Don't be silly! I'm a bachelor, I have nothing to spend my money on! - Jophiel rolled her eyes and said while she put the cakes away.

- Oh, Clark, let me introduce you my cousins. They are Michael and Faith. - Clark shook Michael's hand and kissed the back of Faith's. He then looked at Brendon over his shoulder and said with a childish grin.

- I might have just found someone I can spend my money on! - Bren saw the annoyed look at Faith's face and he pat his friend's shoulder.

- Dude, I'd put my hand in a meat grinder than try to get close to her.

- What are you talking about? - Clark asked in a low tone while the other three chatted at the table.

- She looks so shy and innocent. - Brendon looked at Faith who caught his glance.

- Clark, my friend, you know the saying there is no rose without a thorn. Well, Faith is a thorn with a rose! - Clark grinned.

- Her name is what she is to me, Faith! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to meet the future mother of my children. - Clark sat next to Faith and Jophiel shared a sympathetic look woth Brendon while in his head he already gathered his thoughts for Clark's eulogy.

We gathered here today to bid goodbye to my dear friend. Here rests Clark, who does not listened to the advice of a good friend. Brendon took his seat next to his wife and when the kids came back from the playing they all went to wash their hands. Faith went to help them with Clark and Brendom joined the duo to avoid any unwanted death on boxing day. Michael and Jophiel set the table in the meantime.

- Aren't you a bit worried? Father really lost hos s**t yesterday. - Jophiel chuckled.

- Your style when you talk like this remembers me of Lucy! I can't believe I got fooled by a mere demon! Unbelievable!

- Johpie, don't avoid the conversation! - Michael said and Jophiel put the plates down. She turned to her brother and said in a serious tone.

- Not at all. I'd even be happier as a human!

- How can you say this? - Michael asked with worry and Jophiel laughed.

- Michael, I really love this little life. I have almost everything I've ever dreamed of. If he makes me a human out of anger, fine by me, then I could have everything I wanted. Honestly, that would be the first good thing he did to me!

- What are you wishing for so badly Jophie? - Michael asked and that moment the kids rushed in. They all hugged Jophiel and took their seats at the table, from the way Jophie looked at them, Michael immediately understood his sister's wish.