Tempting Fate

Chapter 19: Unofficially Date

It startled Emy to see Avery and Jasmin when she stepped out of the washroom. They pressed their ears against the washroom door as if they were listening to their conversation. Emy immediately looked inside the restroom. Reed was still staring at her, but Emy’s two colleagues couldn’t see him.

“Miss Emy, who are you speaking with?” Jasmin asked.

Emy lifted her hand, holding her phone. “What? Are you okay? Get to work.” Emy said.

Avery and Jasmin exchanged glances before returning to the information desk. Emy checked the restroom, but Reed was gone.

‘Haist, nuisance!’ Emy thought.

Emy was astonished to find Reed with her manager at the end of the day. Looking at Reed, Avery and Jasmin both shivered. On the other hand, Emy was confused by her companions’ reactions because of dealing with Reed as if it was the first time they had seen or spoken to him.

Avery commented, “He’s handsome...”

.....

“Yes, he’s handsome,” Jasmin said.

Emy looked at the manager and the two buddies while Reed stared at her. As the manager approached him, Reed grinned quietly.

“They are our employees here, sir. Jasmin, Emy, and Avery.” the manager said.

Reed gave a wry grin. “Nice to meet you, everyone,” Reed said. “My name is Reed Greyson, and you may already know who I am.”

Everyone turned to Emy after hearing her sneer. She gave a little smile and feigned to cough.

“I heard our sales are quite well here. You are consistently at the top of the sales charts.” Reed said.

“Sir, it’s because of Miss Emy. Almost all the customers liked her. They said she is very accommodating and sweet. Most of the elderly bought units and houses for us.” Avery said.

“Avery...” Emy whispered, clutching Avery’s arm. Avery felt it.

“Miss Emy, your grasp hurts,” Avery said.

“Oh, is that so?” Emy then let go of Avery.

“I have some wonderful news for you,” the manager said.

“Ma’am, will there be a pay raise?” Jasmin abruptly asked.

Jasmin flushed and averted her gaze as they recalled that Reed, their boss, was with them.

“Ah, Mr. Greyson will be officially office here.” the manager stated.

“What?” Emy asked, surprised.

Avery started closing the office a few hours later. Emy scowled as she stared in the mirror. Reed was the last person she wanted to be their boss. It’s also as though lust has taken up residence in his body. When he stares at her, it’s as if she’s being undressed. Emy knew they’d already shared intimate moments a few times, but all she wanted from him was a stare of affection. They held each other without malice and spoke as though they were too close.

“Miss Emy, you also have a crush on our new boss, aren’t you?” Avery smiled.

“Does he look good? He appears usual to me,” Emy said.

The two women’s mouths were covered as they glanced at her, and their eyes widened. “Do you think his handsome looks are usual for you? Miss Emy, are your eyes blurred?”

“Would you want to come with me to buy eyeglasses for you on our day off?” Jasmin asked.

“There’s no need,” Emy said. “I have 20/20 eyesight. Perhaps you have an eye problem and must buy eyeglasses for both of you. ”

“Luh, why are you so grumpy, Miss Emy?” Jasmin said.

Emy said, “I’m just thinking.”

“Do you want to come home with us?” Avery asked.

“I’ll stay a little longer. I’ll avoid the traffic,” said Emy.

“Okay. Take care. Bye!” Jasmin said.

Avery said, “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

As her two friends exited the building, Emy inhaled deeply. Only the glass door could be seen outside, thanks to the blinds being down. Emy took out her phone and went straight to an app. She would kill time by watching Korean dramas. Emy remembered what had happened earlier while searching for anything to protect.

“How did they not recognize Reed? We were chatting about what happened this morning, but they had completely forgotten about him. Is he up to something new?” Emy thought to herself.

“Of course,”

Emy’s heart nearly stopped beating as she felt the hot breath on her ear.

“What are you doing?” Are you planning to assassinate him?” It irritated Emy.

Reed grinned. Reed swiveled the chair around so she could face him. He held Emy in his muscular arms, slightly bending his body to keep their face level.

“You’ve been a hothead since earlier. Why?” Reed asked.

“Why do you always watch me? But you can’t grant my last wish. It’s simple, and you won’t break a sweat.” said Emy.

“Tell me, are you in love with me?” Reed asked.

Emy was astonished and paused before responding. “I have no feelings for you. I want to keep a title in case you start to despise me.”

Reed turned his back on Emy. He went around and sought a seat. Reed sat with the chair’s backrest in front of him. He fixed her gaze on Emy.

“What makes you think I’m going to despise you?”Reed asked. “Do the males here act like that?”

“Yes. The same goes for you,” said Emy.

Reed chuckled. “I have an exemption since I’m a demon, not a human.”

Emy smirked. “What have you done to my coworkers?” Why don’t they remember you?”

“Oh, easy magic,” Reed explained, “I merely took their memory away from me and replaced it with a new one.”

“You still have that proud expression on your face. Why did you consider becoming our boss?” Emy asked.

“Because I need to protect you,” said Reed.

“Protect? Me? To whom? Where? And why?” Emy asked. “Only the one who feels love can do such a thing. Is that to say you’re doing it because...”

“Because it’s required, Emy. I’m not a typical demon. There is danger everywhere, and I do not want you to be in it.” Reed said.

“Do you have any sympathy for me?” Emy asked.

Reed replied, “Because you are my queen.”

Emy cocked her head. “Queen? So you’re saying that you are the king?”

“Yes. I am the King of the Demons.” Reed said.

Reed lifted his eyebrow as Emy giggled. “Did anything I said to make you laugh?” Reed asked.

“Reed, don’t kid yourself into thinking you’re a king. Nothing like that exists,” said Emy.

Reed chuckled at Emy’s words. Emy got up and grabbed her bag. Reed gave him a sidelong glance.

“Are you going home?” Reed asked.

“Yes,” Emy said. “Did you say you have magic? Why don’t you close the building?”

Emy left Reed inside the building after she had departed. Reed waves his hand. Emy averted her gaze when she noticed a light behind her was turned off, and everything was closed. Emy grinned as a handsome man followed her orders.

“Aren’t you taking advantage of my generosity?”

When Emy turned around, Reed stood a meter away from her. His arms were folded as he returned his gaze to her. Emy got closer to Reed.

“Stop staring at me in that way. It’s humiliating when someone else notices. It’s as if you’re undressing me,” Emy said.

“Nothing is humiliating about what I’m doing unless I’m going to undress you in front of other people,” Reed said.

Reed started walking after Emy. “Do you have any other thoughts except sheer obscenity?”

“There is, but only when I’m with you and you look at me as though you’re seducing me.” Reed stated, “It’s your fault.”

“And I’m to blame?” Emy chuckled.

“How come I’m wrong?” Reed asked.

Emy smirked. “I’m starving. Let’s eat first,” Emy said.

“Okay. What do you desire?” Reed asked, “Spanish, Italian, English...”

Emy said, “Quek Quek and chicken intestine.”

“What?” Reed asked. “Did you say what sort of meal you wanted?”

—-

As the man swiftly fanned the burning chicken entrails, Reed locked his gaze on them. He also paid attention to people eating nearby. As he peered around, Reed gulped.

“Damn, I didn’t believe humans were so filthy,” Reed said.

.....

“What are you saying? Someone might hear you,” Emy whispered.

“With so many restaurants, why do you like this type of food?” Reed asked.

“It’s delicious and our favorite,” Emy said. For her brothers and father, she even put a lot of grills on the platter.

“Do you have any idea what passed through the intestine?” Reed asked.

“Yes. That’s something I learned in primary school. It was probably a senior year. I’m not sure,” Emy said.

“I’m curious as to why you’re still eating it,” Reed asked.

“It’s delicious,” Emy replied with a smile. Emy dipped a stick in the sauce she was holding in her glass. “Here, try it.”

“Over my dead body,” Reed replied.

“You are overreacting,” Emy said. She bit the chicken intestine, instantly grabbed Reed’s nape, and then pressed her lips against Reed’s. Reed’s mouth opened unexpectedly, and Emy quickly pushed the meat inside his mouth using her tongue. If Reed didn’t swallow the food, she wouldn’t be free of Reed’s neck. Reed ate the chicken intestine a few seconds later.

“Now you are eating,” Emy said.

Reed locked his gaze on Emy and couldn’t believe what she had done. She used her mouth and tongue to ensure he would eat that filthy food.

‘Cute.’

Emy handed Reed the bottled water. “Take this.”

Reed grabbed for the bottle while still gazing at Emy in the face. The street food vendor grinned behind their backs.