The Devil's Possession

Chapter 4

Claire was awaken by a loud sound of a gunshot. She was shocked and immediately rose to search for the source of the gunfire. She went to the window and slightly removed the curtain. The outside was empty. Maybe it was just part of my dream.

She closed her eyes when the sun directly shone on her. All she could hear was the chirping of the birds. A beautiful morning indeed!

All parts of the house were shaded by tall big trees except where her room was. Which I wonder.

Dome, you're so mysterious! Since what happened last time, she never saw him again. Why was he not talking to her yet? It's been a week since they came here. The servant would only call them if it was time to eat and asked them what they need from time to time. It was like a routine. Many times she tried but still no one dared to talked or even looked at them. 

Why does he keep helping us? She could still recall when he said "I'll help you and your brother but nothing's free babe." The more he helped us, the bigger the price. I'm not naive when it comes to that. I needed to talk to him sooner.

Knock! Knock!

She opened the door to see the servant who always came to invite them to eat. "The food is ready Miss," she said.

"I'll just wake Xian," Claire politely replied. The servant just smiled and nodded. She flinched in fear when Claire gently hold her arm. She could fell she was trembling.

"Please, just say your name so I can call you properly," Claire pulled out a piece of paper and a pen. "Write here if you don't want to talk."

"Cindy," she whispered. She hurriedly walked away without getting the paper. She was afraid of something. I could sense that!

What might it be?

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"Cindy, can you help me later?" Claire asked when Cindy called them for dinner. She just nodded and lead them to the dining area.

"Xian?" Claire called his attention. He was so busy eating his fried chicken. It was good to see that he was so jolly these past few days.

"Yes, Sisi?" He looked at her smiling.

"Cindy will play with you while I'm gone. Is it okay?" she asked.

"Really?" he joyfully said. Aside from her, he never played or talked to anyone before. It's better to let him expose to other people too. Even Cindy was not talking to us, I can feel that she's a nice person.

She left Cindy and Xian inside the room. She needed to search for Dome. Claire started searching in their floor. Maybe all bedrooms were in this floor. After five minutes of searching, she already felt dizzy. It felt like she was surrounded by doors. She lost count of the number of rooms here. Wooooossssshhhh!!!!!!!! I think I will get lost. T-T

Honestly she was not good with directions. T-T

She was about to give up when she saw someone standing at the end of the hallway. "Umm, hello?" She walked towards his direction.  "Wait!" she shouted when she saw him turn.

Her feet carried her to a... Terrace? Wow! She could see through here the perfect beauty of the garden gleamed perfectly by the moonlight. My dad and I used to watch the moon when I was younger. He used to tell her stories about how the sun loves the moon so much that he's willing to die each night, so that the moon can breath and shine. He called it selfless love.

Her father was the most romantic man she knew. Her parents were so in love with each other to the point she never witnessed them fight. We were so happy especially when Xian came to us. I can say that we were a replica of a perfect family.

She couldn't stopped her tears from falling down as she recalled their happy moments. Her parents were good people. They never deserve to die! She felt heavier inside! The pain and sorrow keeps tormenting her. It was like she was about to explode any second because of so much hatred. "Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!" she yelled. The moon fainted as tears covered her eyes. Her rage filled the air. They will pay!

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"You know that the moon reflects one's emotion?"

Claire was stunned by his presence. She could never forget his deep voice. She quickly wiped her tears. She was about to turn when...

"Don't!" He commanded. He could sense the hatred in her heart which energized him even more. He was drawn by her long soft hair swaying by the cold air. She was facing the moon and her long white dress perfectly fitted her body made the view more alluring.

She don't know why he doesn't want anyone to look at him especially her who already saw his face when they first met. I will never forget those pair of cold emerald eyes that hunts me every night.

"Talk!" He ordered. He couldn't helped himself. He silently walked towards her back.

"What do you want? Why you keep helping us? What's the deal?" Claire asked. She could now feel his presence getting closer and closer. It made her uneasy.

"Your clever, I like that." He stood beside her. Ummm!! Her vanilla scent making him out of his mind. He watched as her neck stiffed a little from his presence. "Work for me," he added.

"Ha...how? I'm not a graduate of any course. Unless you want me to clean and cook for you," she honestly said. Aunt Viv stopped her from studying so she could took care of Xian. And she had no regrets about that.

"I will help you especially your brother with everything you both needed. Aside from that, I can help you avenge for your parents in exchange for your service and... soul," he seriously said. He gave emphasis to the last word.

I was stunned by what he said. He's not kidding right? A better future for Xian and justice for my parents in exchange for my soul?

"I will give you one day to think about that." He himself was breathing heavily. Any minute he could loss control of himself. She was so tempting. He never craved for anyone like this just by simply looking at their neck.

"No need for another day! I agree," she said seriously.

"So, you are mine now!" he said huskily and pressed his body even more. The way he said that sends shiver through her spine. Her dress was silk so she could now feel his massive body pressed at her back. He was topless. His warmth body made her knees even weaker.

"What are you doing?" she whispered.

"Shhhhhhh!!! Don't talk!" He ordered. The devil inside him wanted to dominate. He wanted to touch every inch of her body.

Her mouth gaped in shock when his fingers touched her bare arms. She wanted to protest but she couldn't move. It was so gentle that it tingles her.

"You wanna talk to me and you dressed like this?" He said that as his fingers traveled from her arms to her waist.

"What do you imply? I'm not seducing you." She couldn't help but close her eyes. Every touch was giving her foreign sensations. Her stomach clenched when his hands touched her stomach.

"You said that!" he whispered. He couldn't fight the urge anymore. Her body tensed when one of his fingers slightly touched her breast.

My God! Unconciously, she bit her lower lip when his lips touched her neck! She put her hands to the grills to support herself. Ummmmm!!!! Those soft warm lips! No one kissed or touched her before so she doesn't know the feeling until now. Her body was like on fire. He was kissing and touching me outside with the moon as our only witness. The thought made her even hotter.

"Ummmm!!!" a loud moan escaped her lips as he was kissing her neck like he was so hungry for flesh. She was on this state when suddenly he stopped. This was not right!

She could feel his heavy breathing. "Go to your room or I will f**k you here," he said every word with difficulty. If she continued her moans, he will lost control of himself.

That's when she realized what happened. Without a say, she quickly run away from him.

Shit!! He could feel the pain between his legs. She was innocent and virgin, he could smell that. Every part of her body making him crazy and her moans madden him. Part of me wanted to ravish her, claim her and f**k her hard. I don't know what stopped me. It was not my nature.

Xian and Cindy were peacefully sleeping when Claire entered the room.

Cindy looks frail especially when sleeping. Her slender body and her innocent face gave Claire the idea of how young she was. Maybe, Cindy was two or three years younger than her. Her short brown hair highlighted her round face, pointed nose and thin lips.

Claire covered her with blanket and laid down on the other side of the bed. Aixxxttt!!!!! What just happened! I almost gave in!

She watched her little angel sleeping. He looks so peaceful. Seems like he so much enjoyed playing with Cindy.Your future and justice for our parents in exchange for my life. Is this how my life will be? Am I ready for this?

Did I make the right choice? Honestly, I'm scared to death. I wanted to ensure Xian's future but I'm afraid for my life at the same time. Maybe there's another way. Maybe the best solution is to escape. But after that, what would happen to us? Depend upon the mercy of the street? Beg for food? Risk our safety? And we can't just return to our house. It's even more dangerous there. We will both die there helplessly. At least here, I have options. Xian can live an ample life.

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The next day...

"Sisi?....Sisi?...."

"Sisi?!"

She snapped out of her trance. "Owww! Why Xi?" she looked at him.

"Are you sick, Sisi?" He looked at her with worry.

"No Xi. I'm just thinking about something," she replied.

"And your just staring at your food?"

These past few days she noticed that Xian started to think differently, based on his questions. It was like she was talking to a grown man. Now he's scolding me. Hahaha

"Owww! I'm sorry grandad," she smiled to him to assure that everything's okay. He chuckled. She was thinking about what happened last night and Cindy. Since we went here, this was the first time I didn't see her. I don't know why but I'm quiet worried.

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"Xian, careful!" Claire shouted at him. He was running from bushes to bushes. Aixxxt! Kids!! She decided to roam the garden. This might help her figure out what to do.

She was so drawn with her thoughts when she accidentally bumped with someone.

"Ow! I'm so sorry! I'm not looking....Cindy?" She was shocked but relief at the same time. "I didn't saw you this morning. I'm worried," she said in a lower voice. "Are you okay?"

Claire touched her shoulder when she didn't even move to look at her. Cindy winced in pain. What's wrong? Claire moved closer to look over her shoulder. She saw bruises and cut marks from Cindy's shoulder to her back. "Where did you get this?!" Claire worriedly asked. Cindy slightly pushed her then run. "Cindy!" she shouted. Was she being bullied? Or punished? But why?

"Sisi, she dropped this," Xian handed Claire the ballpen.

" Thank you Xi! You can play now."

Wait! I think there's a note rolled inside.

"She punished me

Please, don't talk to me again

They're beasts

Please leave

When there's still time."

I wasn't wrong. She intentionally dropped this. Who punished her? Why? Because she talked to her? Beasts? Leave? What does she meant by that? Arrrrgggg!!!  I'm so confused!

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