Tempting Fate

Chapter 17: The Husband

Emy awoke to find Reed no longer in her room, so she assumed he had left after turning her back on him the night before. Emy sat at her table, staring at the paperwork her clients had handed in while her colleagues assisted their clients.

Emy paused and took a long breath. “That guy irritates me. Men are all the same, whether they’re human or demon. They’re all in the same blood of a crook,” Emy murmured.

“What did you say, Miss Emy?” Jasmin asked.

Emy was astonished to find Jasmin across from her desk. She arranged the documents that their previous customer had given.

“Oh, nothing. Where is our client?” Emy asked.

“They’ve already left, Miss Emy. I’ll go tripping with them tomorrow morning.” Jasmin said.

After putting the closed sign on the door, Avery approached them. “Our customer is getting married next month, so they want a house ready to move into after their wedding celebration,” Avery explained.

.....

“I’m very jealous,” Jasmin said. “I’d like to have a boyfriend as well.”

Avery giggled at what Jasmin said. She turned to face Emy. “Do you drink, Miss Emy?”

“What?” Emy asked. “How come, you ask?”

“The bar is empty tonight.” Avery stated, “We can drink a couple of bottles.”

“I like your suggestion, Avery,” Jasmin responded. “Miss Emy, come with us.”

Emy took a long breath. She remembered Reed. ‘That guy’s a jerk.’

“All right, I’ll join you guys. Let’s have a drink,” Emy replied.

Emy’s two colleagues shared a sly grin.

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Reed stood in the corner, drinking and keeping an eye on Emy and her two friends. He’d kept an eye on Emy since she awoke, and he had no idea she was drinking. At their table, he noticed a dozen beer bottles. And most of them are Emy.

‘How come she’s drinking? Is she having a problem?’ Reed thought.

Emy thought to herself, ‘That guy’s a jerk.’

‘Is she irritated by someone? Who?’ Reed thought.

Reed also spots a guy looking directly at the group. The man hasn’t looked away from Emy’s group since the women entered the pub.

“Do you mean you’ve never had a boyfriend, Miss Emy?” Avery asked, surprised. “Do you mean never?”

Emy hesitantly nodded. She is self-conscious since she is single.

Emy sheepishly nodded. Thinking about that makes her feel so embarrassed; she does not have a partner, but a man with whom she had no relationship quickly took her virginity. Emy gave in with a kiss. And he isn’t just any man; he is a demon. She had intercourse with the man more than once or twice. Emy has another beer and nearly finishes the newly opened beer bottle.

‘Damn,’ Emy said.

“So you mean you’re still a virgin...” Avery murmured to Emy. “Are you still a virgin, Miss Emy? Does nothing enter that cave of yours?”

“Geez, Avery, why are you asking that question in front of so many people? Could we please stop talking about boyfriends? It irritates me.” Emy said.

Emy was blushing about an hour later. Her alcohol had made her woozy. Avery and Jasmin both had a peek around. Jasmin had spotted the man glancing at them.

“Avery, Miss Emy, a man was staring at us a bit ago, and he was handsome,” Jasmin added.

Avery squinted. “A handsome man?”

Avery shifted her gaze to Emy’s behind. The handsome man was not far away, drinking beer and staring at them. He has an attractive face, superb posture, and stunning eyes. He looks like a model or an actor.

“Damn, that guy’s yummy,” Avery exclaimed.

They were astonished, though, when another man approached them. It surprised the three women when the man sat next to Emy.

“Hello, lovely...” said the man.

“Who are you?” Emy asked. “Do I know you?”

Emy blinked several times, straining to keep her gaze on the guy in front of her. Avery and Jasmin exchanged blank stares.

“Do you know who he is, Miss Emy?” Jasmin asked.

“I’m Emy’s boyfriend,” the man stated.

Emy quickly remembered what Reed had done when she heard that. Even the man was surprised as Emy stood up. The man seemed astonished.

“Are we leaving, honey?” The man stepped up and asked.

“Honey?” Avery and Jasmin were stunned.

“Miss Emy, is he truly your boyfriend?” Jasmin asked.

The man is handsome, tall, and seems to have been well-cared for at the gym, yet he has a tattoo. The man grabbed Emy’s shoulder and forced her to walk, but Emy refused.

The man said, “Let’s go, honey.”

“I don’t know you,” Emy responded, shoving the man away.

Emy had to take a step forward after the man grinned. “Come on, honey, let’s go home. You’re drunk.”

Emy dumped the beer over the horrified man. He shoved Emy, and Reed caught her. What happened stunned Avery and Jasmin.

“You...” The guy was about to hurt Emy when Reed intervened.

“Get out of here,” Reed replied to the man.

“Who are you? Leave her side because she is my girlfriend,” the man stated.

“If you’re her boyfriend, could you tell me where she works and her job title?” Reed asked.

The man was astonished. “Who are you, and why do I have to tell you?”

When the man locked his gaze on Reed, he noticed that his eyes had changed color, and his face had become pallid. The man hurriedly turned away from them and walked away. As he clutched Emy’s body, Reed gazed at her, who was sound sleeping. To the amazement of Jasmin and Avery, he promptly hoisted Emy.

Reed took a glance at the two ladies. “Come on; I’ll take you home.”

The two women exchanged stares as they followed Reed. Reed’s car was parked in the parking lot, and Jasmin and Avery couldn’t believe their eyes. He seems to be wealthy and respectable. Reed gently placed Emy in the front passenger seat. Reed fixed Emy’s hair with a smile. Jasmin and Avery stood behind Reed, looking at him.

“Who are you?” Avery asked.

Reed went to face the two women and opened the car door in the rear seat. “My name is Reed, and I’m Emy’s husband.”

“But she said she didn’t,” Jasmin said.

Reed explained, “I’m her husband. Now get in.”

Reed walked away and got into his car. After exchanging glances, Avery and Jasmin climbed inside the vehicle.

While driving, Avery and Jasmin gazed at Reed. At the time, Emy was still sleeping. They had no idea how long they had been going.

“He’s quite handsome,” Avery whispered.

Jasmin murmured, “Miss Emy’s guy is handsome.”

“You two are staying at home together, right?” Reed asked.

“How did you find out?” Avery asked.

Reed glanced at the two women. “Avery is your name, and Jasmin is hers.”

“How did you know our names?” Jasmin asked.

“As I said, I’m her husband. Anyway, we’ve arrived at your home,” Reed said.

“What?” The two ladies gazed out the window.

They were astonished to find themselves in front of their home. It took them aback since they failed to mention their home address.

“How did you find our place, Reed?” Avery asked. “We didn’t mention where we live.”

Reed said, “Emy told me. Go ahead, have a good night.”

Avery and Jasmin responded, “Thank you, and good night.”

The two exited the vehicle, and Reed’s car sped away. Avery and Jasmin watch the car.

“Did we inform Miss Emy where we live?” Jasmin asked.

“Perhaps Miss Emy read our papers,” Avery speculated.

Jasmin shrugged her shoulders. “Haist, isn’t he a stunning man?” ”

Avery commented, “I’m so envious of Miss Emy. Let’s interrogate her tomorrow.”

Jasmin gave the nod. With a smile, she responded, “Right. She needs to explain why she lied to us.”

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The two entered the home at the same time.