Tempting Fate

Chapter 14: Strange Feelings

The nurses and physicians promptly assisted Emy upon her arrival at the hospital. Reed stood in front of the doctors in the emergency room while Emy was outside. She was waiting outside the ER. Reed looked at Emy. He had no idea why he saw Emy, even though a wall separated them. He could sense her uneasiness. The medics had given Emy’s father oxygen, and Reed returned his gaze to him.

“Ate ...”

Emy’s siblings have also arrived. Emy looked at them and their youngest brother, Elijah, immediately hugged her.

“How is Tatay? Is he OK, Ate?” Markus asked.

“The doctor hasn’t come out yet,” said Emy. “Let’s pray that Tatay is okay.”

“Will Tatay die, Ate?” Elijah asked.

Emy and their siblings looked at Elijah. “Shut up, Elijah. Tatay won’t die,” said Ethan. “Tatay is strong, remember?”

.....

“Yeah, Tatay is a strong man, like a superhero,” Elijah said.

“Sit there first,” said Emy.

Emy moved closer to the gray glass wall but saw nothing. Her strong personality conceals reality. She can’t seem to breathe because she is so nervous. She does not want to lose her father because they no longer have a mother. Her siblings were young, and she still had a demon tied to her. When her father was gone, she couldn’t stand being alone. Emy’s tears flowed, but she kept it a secret from her siblings: she was crying not because Emy was afraid but because she didn’t want to worry them.

Reed was standing right in front of Emy, watching her. Reed clenched his hands as he glanced at Emy.

“You’re getting in the way of my plans, Devin...” Reed said, glancing at Emy.

He swiftly turns his back on Emy and walks over to Devin. A plume of black smoke marked Reed’s trail.

——

Reed sought for Devin as he crossed the realm. He came across him munching an apple on the palace patio. Devin keeps an eye on the soldiers as they go through their routine. When he sensed Reed, Devin covertly looked behind him. He had only just come and was standing behind him.

“Has one of your obstacles died?” Devin asked.

“He’s still alive,” Reed said.

Devin grinned. “That old man has lived countless lives. I should have pushed him down the stairs instead of merely startling him. ”

“I don’t need your help, Devin, so stop. This is the first and only time you’ve done anything like this,” Reed said.

Devin smirked and gave Reed a sidelong glance. “Are you saying that because I failed in you? ”

“I’ve come to a stop, you,” Reed said. “Don’t bother Emy or anyone else in her family.”

Devin rose from his seat and approached Reed. “Why Reed? Are you also a human being?” Devin asked. “You are no longer worthy of the throne if you are already a human being. The crown is no longer suitable for you.”

“Will the crown be suitable for whom? You?” Reed asked.

Devin chuckled. “Well, we’ll never know if we don’t try.”

Devin and Reed locked their gazes. Reed has known for a long time that Devin is interested in the throne, but not because the previous king, Azael, did not choose him to succeed him. Devin couldn’t accept it, and Reed knew he couldn’t because he insisted on claiming the crown as his own.

“Reed!”

They looked behind them at a stunning woman. Devin smiled as he walked away from Reed.

“How are you, Eve?” Devin asked.

“Perfect. So, what exactly are you doing here? ” Eve asked. She walked over to Reed and hugged his arm.

Devin gave them a look and then burst out laughing. “Why? ” Eve asked.

Reed yanked Eve’s hand off his arm. Reed stated, “I’m leaving.”

“What? But you’ve just returned... “Eve said.

Reed explained, “I simply came back to speak with Devin.”

“What? You didn’t come back because you miss me?” Eve asked as she caressed Reed’s cheek with her fingers.

Reed grabbed Eve’s hand and restrained her from doing so. He also moved slightly away from the woman and quickly walked away. Eve was surprised by what Reed did. She looked at Devin, who was eating an apple.

“Has she ever seen a low-level human as her queen?” Eve asked.

Instead of answering, Devin brought his face closer to Eve’s. “I’ll tell you if you agree to what I want.”

Eve cocked her head. Devin regains her virginity, yet she selects Reed as her husband. Even though they have had sex several times, Reed is not interested in her. Reed has no desire to have her as his queen.

“You can turn me into a spy. In exchange for yourself, I can tell you anything that Reed does. Be my sex slave, Eve. ” Stated Devin. “I’m fine with the leftovers, and Reed has already spat out, so it seems you still have a taste.”

Devin received a slap from Eve. Devin left Eve after saying, “OK, I’m easy to talk to.”

As Devin went away, Eve kept her eye on him. She made a palm clasp.

——–

Because both realms have separate time zones, it was already night when Reed arrived at the hospital. Emy’s father was also actually in the room. Emy held her father’s hand as Reed stood close behind her. Reed surveyed the space. There were three other patients present, and they all gazed at Emy. Reed eventually exited the room.

“What are you going to do?” Emy asked.

Two nurses entered the room and informed her that her father would be moved. Emy followed the two nurses, confused, and let them push the stretcher. They promptly brought the stretcher into the room and transferred her father.

“Reed...” Emy gasped, startled.

Reed was not the last person she expected to see in that room. Emy rushed up to him. She was overjoyed to meet Reed for unknown reasons.

Emy smiled and said, “You’re here.”

For a brief period, Reed was stunned. When he met Emy, he saw the excitement on her face.

“Yeah. Is your father doing well? “Reed asked.

“My father suffered a minor stroke. He was OK, according to the doctor.” Emy stated. “Why did you move him here? Is he OK in his room? ”

Reed drew Emy closer to his body as the nurses exited and shut the door. Emy expected Reed to kiss her because their faces were so close, but Reed only stared at her.

“I don’t understand...” Reed said.

“What don’t you understand?” Emy asked.

“Why do you have to be depressed about what happened to your father?” Reed asked.

“This is part of being a human, Reed,” Emy said. “I love my father, so I’m saddened by what happened to him; I’m scared we won’t be able to see him again.”

Reed was staring at Emy and didn’t respond. “Humans are complicated, Reed,” Emy said.

Emy kissed Reed on the cheek, surprising him. “Reed, thank you.”

Reed grimaced as he let Emy go. “What makes you thank me?” ”

Emy chuckled. Emy’s tears started to fall as she said, “For being with me.”

Emy had been delighted to see him recently, but now she was in tears. Sad.

“What are you crying about?” Reed asked. “Do you no longer want me here?” Have you forgotten something? ”

“I’m delighted you’re here,” Emy said. Reed ceased to speak. “I don’t want my siblings to see me crying because I don’t want them to be afraid or unhappy.” But before you, I have the guts to express my true feelings. ”

Reed’s thumb wiped Emy’s tears.

‘Human beings are infinitely complicated. Why would they want to love if this is the outcome? Sad and terrified.’ Reed thought.

“You don’t have to cry. Have you eaten?” Reed asked.

Emy shook her head, rubbing her cheek with the back of her palm.

“Are you hungry yet? Let’s eat.” Emy murmured as she grabbed Reed’s hand and led him out of the room.

Emy’s hand was in Reed’s gaze.