Tempting Fate

Chapter 8: The Date

Reed’s car parked near Emy’s office for about an hour and a half. He had been waiting for her to leave the office since earlier. When he saw Emy come out and stand on the side of the road, he quickly started the car.

Emy was standing outside their office waiting for a ride when a black car stopped in front of her. Emy frowned. She didn’t know that car. Gradually, the car window glass went down.

“Hi, Wifey!” Reed said, smiling.

It surprised Emy. She didn’t expect Reed’s car to differ from what he used earlier. He was using a black sports car.

“What are you waiting for? Get in...” said Reed.

Emy first turned around and then got in the car. Even though Reed is super handsome and can’t be mistaken for a demon, it is still undeniable that she was what he wanted, her body, for the price of fulfilling her wish.

‘It never occurred to me I would be a sex slave,’ Emy thought.

.....

Reed smiled when he heard what Emy was thinking. Reed thought about making fun of Emy.

“All I did to you is kiss you, and you call it sex slavery? If I had not come into your life, you wouldn’t have experienced a kiss,” said Reed.

Emy turned to Reed. “W-what?”

“Why didn’t you have a boyfriend? It’s impossible not to have an admirer.” Reed asked.

“I don’t have time for that. It is more important for me to have something to eat every day and be able to study even until high school so that I can find a decent job,” said Emy.

“You’re lucky because you met me,” said Reed.

Emy smiled at Reed. “Yeah, very lucky to have met you.”

Reed didn’t expect to see Emy with a sweet smile. He stepped on the brake, so they halted. Emy grabbed the dashboard.

“What happened to you? Why did you halt?” Emy asked in shock.

“Did you just do that to me?” Reed asked seriously.

“Huh? What?” Emy asked with a frown.

“That...” Reed asked.

“What is “that”? Please clarify so that I can understand,” said Emy.

“The smile you made earlier,” said Reed.

“Huh?” Emy’s confused reaction.

“I don’t want you to smile like that at others,” said Reed.

“What? And why do I have to follow you?” Emy asked.

“Because you are mine. Anyway, let’s eat first before I take you to our house,” said Reed. He smiled mischievously. “Or can we do something else? Like eating each other?”

Emy’s mind went blank at that moment. Reed looked at Emy. “Do you not get what I said, or are you just acting innocent?” Reed asked.

“I don’t get what you said. I thought you wanted me, but you will not eat me,” said Emy. “Damn, I didn’t know that demons are cannibals.”

Reed couldn’t restrain his laughter. Emy’s face showed innocence. She frowned while looking at him.

“Did I say something funny?” Emy asked.

“Nothing,” said Reed. “Damn, Emy. Your acting is persuasive. I’m about to believe you haven’t had sex yet.”

Emy blushed. “Tatay is expecting me to have dinner with them,” Emy said suddenly.

“He won’t do that. I already told him we would have a date,” said Reed.

“Date?” Emy asked.

“Yeah, I read it in the magazine while waiting for you. A human woman enjoys having a date with their partners,” said Reed.

Emy secretly smiled. That is her first time dating. “I didn’t know that humans are interested in relationships. They still need a lot of twists and turns to get the woman they want.” Reed said.

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Emy didn’t expect Reed to have dinner at an expensive restaurant. Reed grabbed her hips and squeezed them as they entered the restaurant. Almost all the customers looked at them, especially at Reed. Emy even heard the whispers of the beautiful women sitting at the tables they passed. Reed assisted Emy in sitting. Emy was a little embarrassed.

“It’s okay for me, even if we’re just in the eatery. You don’t have to take me here,” said Emy.

“And why not?” Reed asked. “Didn’t you like the place? I see this place on the television.”

“Well, I don’t belong in this place,” said Emy.

“Who told you?” Reed asked. “You are more precious than them.”

“You’re just saying that because of our deal,” said Emy.

“You have nothing to be ashamed of,” said Reed.

“Do you see them? Look at how I look compared to them. Do you think I shouldn’t be insecure?” said Emy.

“Yes. It would help if you were not insecure because I am with you,” said Reed.

“That’s why I’m insecure because we’re with each other. I look like your nanny,” said Emy.

Reed stood up and approached Emy. Emy looked at him and looked up. As she did that, it made it easier for Reed to kiss her on the lips. Emy felt the redness in her ear. Everyone was staring at them as if she could hear everyone being envious of her. A few seconds later, Reed stops kissing her and goes back to his seat.

“Why did you do that?” Emy asked as she looked around.

“Why? Didn’t you like my kiss?” Reed asked.

Emy’s cheek flushed. The server approached them and gave them the menu. When Emy saw what was on the menu, she motioned for Reed to bring his face closer to hers. Reed did just that.

“You choose my food. I’m not familiar with the foods listed here.” Emy whispered.

Reed smirked but didn’t answer. Reed signaled the server to approach him and gave him their order. When the server got it, it left them immediately. Reed looked at Emy, and so did Emy.

“Are you sure the food you choose is good?” Emy asked.

Reed shrugged his shoulder. “I don’t know. This is my first time eating in this place. The food looks nice anyway,” said Reed.

“Are you serious? What if we can’t eat the food you ordered?” asked Emy. She couldn’t believe that Reed ordered food they knew or tasted. That was her first time eating in that fancy restaurant as well.

“Don’t worry; this restaurant is famous. It wouldn’t be famous if their food weren’t delicious, would it?” Reed said.

“Haist, you are unbelievable,” said Emy. “While we’re waiting, can I interview you?”

“And what are you going to ask?” Reed asked.

“Anything. I want to get to know you. I want to know everything about you.” said Emy.

“Okay,” said Reed. “Ask whatever you want.”

“Are you a demon?” Emy asked. Reed raised an eyebrow. “Why do you look like that?”

“What’s wrong with my looks?” Reed asked. “As far as I know, I’m handsome.”

“I can see you’re handsome. But shouldn’t you have horns and wings and...” said Emy. “You are supposedly ugly.”

Reed chuckled. “If I look like that, you’ll probably be frightened,” said Reed.

“Yeah, but I’ll immediately believe you’re a demon,” said Emy.

Reed placed both his hands on the table and stared at Emy. “If I show you what I look like, can you promise you won’t be afraid?” Emy didn’t answer right away. “Demons are also evolving, you know.”

“O-okay. Why are you rich? Where do you get the money? Why do you have so many cars?” Emy asked again.

“I can get and do what I want,” said Reed. “I’m a demon, Emy. I can smell everyone’s emotion, and that includes you.”

Emy looked around when there was a sudden silence all around. Time stopped at that moment. What Emy sees is like a scene in a movie. She couldn’t believe it. Even the water that poured into the glass also stopped. Emy smiled as it amazed her at what she saw. In a few moments, everything moved again as if nothing had happened.

“How did you do that?” Emy asked.

Reed didn’t answer. He just stared at Emy. “You are amazing, Reed.”

Reed smiled at her. “I know.”

“Last question..” said Emy. “Why me? With so many people in the world with wishes, why did you help me?”

“I don’t know. Maybe fate brought us together,” said Reed.

It slightly surprised Emy with what Reed said. It surprised her that demons also believe in fate.