Tempting Fate

124 Chapter 124: A Deal With The Demon

The woman was surprised because all the men turned to her. She used to ride in a taxi and constantly noticed the driver’s glance in the rearview mirror. She wore her office attire, so she thought the driver might be one of the men who liked sexy girls.

“Sir, I’m going to call the police. You’ve been looking at me for a while now. Did you think I wouldn’t notice?” she says. She hid her fear by speaking loudly and sternly.

“Oh, I’m sorry, Miss. You’re beautiful. I can’t help myself looking at you...” said the man with a hint of embarrassment in his voice. “I’m wondering if you’re a celebrity or a model.”

“Sir, I don’t know you, and we are not close enough to joke with me like that.”

“I’m not kidding, Miss.” said the driver. “If you dress like that girl Ma’am, you’re more beautiful than them.”

“What are you saying? Do you think a dress is fit for plus size? Don’t take it too seriously.”

“Why do you want plus size, Miss? Maybe your dress size is small.”

“Sir, stop joking. I’m not in the mood, okay? Just drop me there.” she said, quickly taking money from the wallet. “Here, keep the change because even though I know you’re lying, I still believed you anyway.”

“Oh, thank you, Miss. But I’m not lying.” said the driver. “You can change your clothes, Ma’am. Your clothes are loose. You might get undressed on the way.”

.....

“What loose?” she closed the door of the taxi, and then it left. She frowned as she stared at the cab going away. “What’s wrong with that man?”

She just shook her head. She was even surprised to see people looking at her outside the building. An awkward feeling rushed to her with what she was hearing and noticing. She hurriedly walked towards the entrance of the building but was stopped by the information desk when she saw her.

“Miss, where are you going?” asked the woman from the desk.

“Going to work, of course?” she asked in surprise. She has been with the company for almost six years. And only now that a guard stops her from the lobby.

“Sign up here first...” said the woman.

“Huh? That’s only for non-employees of the company,” she says.

“I know. You must fill in your name and contact number here first. You’ll also leave an ID.”

“Miss, don’t you know me? I’m Ivy...”

The woman looked at her m from head to toe. “O-okay, come here..”

The woman grabbed her hand and pulled her closer to the desk. She handed her a pen.

“Miss, I don’t have to do this. I’m an employee here.” she looked at her wristwatch. “I’m going to be late.”

She tried to leave again, but the woman grabbed her arm again.

“Miss, just follow the protocol if you don’t want us to let you out of here.”

She frowned, took the id from her bag, and then handed it to the woman. The woman took it and looked at it. Later she looked at her again and rechecked her ID.

“Ma’am Ivy?” there was shock and confusion on the woman’s face. “What happened?”

“Huh? Are you joking or teasing? What did you mean what happened?”

“What’s going on here?”

Everyone turned to the newcomer. The man was slightly stunned to see the beautiful woman in front of him.

“H-hi...” he said.

“It’s a good thing you came, Ian,” she said. “It’s like...”

“You know my name?” the man frowned.

“Y-yeah. Ian, why can’t I recognize the...” she was stunned to see the man’s beautiful smile. That was the first time that man looked at her like that and smiled at her.

‘Damn, what is happening? Why is he looked stunned?’

“How did you know me? Are you new here? I just saw you.” asked the man.

“Oh, you didn’t...” she was surprised when the woman suddenly pulled her. “Hey, where are we going?”

“Miss Ivy, what happened to you?” She turned to the man, and then led her into the washroom.

“What are you talking about?” he stared at the woman. “It’s like something happened to me and...”

The woman grabbed both of her shoulders and made her face the mirror. Her eyes widened when she saw a beautiful woman in the mirror’s reflection next to the woman. She turned to it in surprise. Only the two of them were there, and the woman was next to her. And a beautiful woman was in front of the mirror, wearing her dress.

“Miss Ivy, what happened to you?”

She covered her mouth with her hand. She suddenly remembered the woman at the bar.

‘I can fulfill your request. Anything you want.’

‘I want to be beautiful and sexy so that the man I like will like me.’

‘Your wish is my command...’

She stared at the mirror as she squeezed and held her face and arms.

“Damn, she’s telling the truth.”

“Who?”

“I saw a bar near my apartment. I went by this morning, and the bartender said she would grant my wish. And then...” she said. “Oh my God...”

The woman was smiling at her, but there was a trace of surprise and concern.

“Maybe she grants your wish, Miss Ivy.” said the woman. She glanced at her. “But you know, some strange things have been happening in our world these past weeks. If it is true that someone grants you a wish, what is she want in return?”

Ivy didn’t speak. She just thought for a moment and then marveled at herself in front of the mirror again.

——-

Avery frowned as she waited in a convenience store. She had been waiting for that man for several hours. Avery hasn’t heard anything that happened or anything. Avery thought about the man’s request as she took a deep breath and continued eating the siopao.

The man was walking in the hallway of their building when he met the bully he hated. He felt nervous when their eyes met, but he ignored him. It was busy with another man holding it while walking with friends. When the group passed, he seemed to sigh with relief but was still restless. Although he was skeptical, he was still nervous that what the woman said at the bar might be true.

‘Haist!’

He followed the group walking to the back of the cafeteria. He hid behind a large water drum to find out what the group would do with the man. He took out his phone and started taking a video.

Rodel pushed the man to his friends, who were having fun with him. When the man returned to Rodel, he punched him before getting close to him. The man fell to the ground, which was full of mud, due to the pouring of water by one of Rodel’s friends. The mud covered the man’s clothes. Rodel’s group approached the man again and kicked him in the side. They were saying something, but he couldn’t understand because he was far away. He saw that Rodel’s friend had handed him something, then he hit the man. He was surprised by what he saw. He saw how the man fell. Rodel approached his friends, and they talked. Little by little, the man stood up. He had blood on his head and nose. He saw that he picked up the shovel but immediately let it go and walked to the edge next to the wall. He saw the iron in his hand. He stepped closer to Rodel. The man does not know what he is doing. Everyone was surprised when the iron penetrated Rodel’s chest and blood came out of his mouth.

He covered his mouth with his hand. He couldn’t believe what the bartender said was true. Someone else hurt Rodel, and it wasn’t him. His breathing suddenly became heavy. Rodel’s other friends ran because of fear. He didn’t peek any further to find out what happened next. He left that place in a hurry with his whole body shaking. His knees were weak, and he fell several times and bumped into the students.

“Are you okay? You look pale...”

“Hey, are you okay?”

He didn’t answer; instead, he continued walking even though it felt like he would lose consciousness at that moment.

Meanwhile, Avery noticed the man coming out of the school gate. He didn’t seem to be doing well, so he hurriedly ran across the street. Fortunately, he caught him before he lost consciousness.

“Hey, are you alright?” Avery patted the man’s cheek. The guard immediately approached them.

“What happened, Miss?”

“He passed out. Where is the nearest hospital here?”

“Just across the street, Miss. A public and private hospital.”

“Help me. I need a ride to get there.”

The guard immediately looked for a taxi. A few moments later, a cab stopped in front of her.

“Sir, at the hospital.” said the guard to the driver. The guard looked at Avery. “Miss, take care of him, huh? I want to see your ID, Miss.”

When Avery got inside the car with the unconscious man, Avery handed over her company ID, which the guard immediately photographed. After that, the taxi quickly left.

——

Reed was still standing in front of the bar. No one else entered there except the woman and man of that day. There are passers-by, but no one turns to that bar as if they don’t see it. Reed raised an eyebrow and started walking inside the bar.

As he entered, he did not notice any demons or humans. He continued walking and watched the pageant. He sat on the stool and faced the corner.

“Wow, I’m surprised. What is my good cousin doing in my territory?”

A woman appeared from the front of the corner. It has slightly protruding horns and a long tail but no wings.

“Marita, I didn’t expect to see you here. What nonsense are you doing?” Reed asked.

“Jeez, cousin, I have a business, and I run it well.” the woman smiled at Reed, then poured wine into a glass and placed it in front of Reed.

Reed looked over. “That’s no poison or magic.” Marita laughed a little more. “I hope you brought Devin with you so we can have a reunion.”

Reed suddenly remembered Devin. He needs to get him away from Emy. “Alright, I’ll call.”

Reed immediately took out his phone to call Devin. Marita was smiling and looking at Reed. Later, Devin answered her call.

“Hello, my handsome cousin. Did you call to find out if Emy and I have had sex?” Devin teased.

“Someone wants to talk to you..” Reed said. Then he gave the phone to Marita.

“Me? Who?”

.....

“Hello, my favorite cousin.”

“Marita?”