The Devil's Possession

Chapter 3

Claire gazed at her gunmetal gray eyes which reflects the fear she felt inside right now. Fear for her brother's condition and fear of what possibly be their future after this.

On each side of her button shaped nose were two almond-shaped eyes framed by faint straight eyebrows. Her pink soft rosebud shaped lips made the world stopped around her. She smiled bitterly. A smile that brought back a million memories in a split second. Both bad and joyous! She touched her long smooth jet-black hair that gave emphasis to her heart shaped face.

The smile faded as she stood up and stared at the tiny scars on her left shoulder. These imperfections sat perfectly on her soft creamy white skin. It keeps reminding her of the pains and sufferings she went through. It's been a while since the last time I watched myself in the mirror. Same old me.

She brushed off all her thoughts when the nurse in charge came in. "How's my brother, nurse?" she asked while he's busy checking Xian's temperature. Concern and worry was registered at her small pale face.

He smiled, "His fever had gone down, you can relax now," He assured then looked at his watch. "Doc. Sanchez will come check him again at nine," he said.

"Thank you!" she smiled back, happy that everything was okay now. I'm relieved that your fine now little angel. She kissed him on his cheeks and forehead. He slightly opened his eyes and giggled. "Owwwww! You sneaky peaky! Your awake all this time?" she tickled him.

"Sisi, stop!" He laughed while blocking her hands. "I have something to tell you," he said. She nodded. The excitement was visible in his storm gray eyes. "I think the nurse has crush on you! He's pretending to check on me but keeps staring at you," he whispered. She chuckled. He was being observant now.

They were talking about his dream last night when the door swung open.

"Your brother can be discharge now," Jasmine emotionless said. She was wearing a white sleeveless top and black mini skirt matched with black stilettos, fitted well with her slim body. *Super short short short mini skirt* She looked hot and sophisticated at the same time. Jasmine helped her arranged everything and provided all their needs. She said her boss ordered so.

"But the nurse said Dr. Sanchez will..."

"I talked to him already and he said that your brother is okay now. I already processed the discharge papers," she seriously said. "And, my lord wanna talk to you." she said then leave. 

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"When talking to my lord, there are few rules," Jasmine said while they were inside the van. 

"Rules?" Claire asked. 

"First, his name was Dome but no one is allowed to addresses him by his name. 

Second, your not allowed to look at him especially in his eyes .

Third, you can't say anything unless he say so. 

Forth, you can't touch anything inside the house. 

Lastly...

Fifth, no BUTS."

What's with these rules? So weird! I'm just about to talk to his boss not the King. Duh!  "But why? I mean third and forth was understandable but why I can't say his name and look at him?" Claire asked. Weird right? How could anyone talk to someone without looking at him, right?

"Just abide his rules," Jasmine replied without even looking at her.

"What if I don't? Or accidentally I looked at him?" she asked.

Jasmine looked at her with annoyance, "You will be punished! It's like you're challenging him if you look. Why do you think I even wasted my time discussing these rules to you if it's not important?" she rolled her eyes. She was really pissed off now. "Understood?" Her emotionless face gave me chills.

"Of course," I smiled. Just abide the rules Claire! And don't ask her again! Jasmine was weirder than these rules. I never saw her smile even once. When Jasmine started typing in her laptop, Claire looked outside the window.

"What can you bargain?"

"I will do whatever you want! Just help my brother please!"

These conversations kept coming into her mind. For sure he will not just let her go after he helped her brother. She doesn't really knew what else she could offer him as payment aside from cooking and cleaning. He had many servants to do that for him and for sure he wouldn't waste his time and money to help her just for that.

"We're here," Jasmine said.

Claire carried her still sleeping brother and went out the van. She gaped in awe at the sight in front of her. Our house was big but this mansion was three or four times bigger! It was a modern stylish mansion perfectly designed, outlined, arranged and planned. 

"My Lord was on his way home. You can stay in the guest room. Carla will guide you there," Jasmine said and leave.

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She laid her brother down on the bed.

"You can use the bathroom," Carla sternly said. "I prepared everything you might need inside that closet," she said while pointing at the door beside the bed.

"Thank you!" Claire cheerfully said just to lighten the awkwardness she felt. Carla just nodded then left. Claire looked around her. The walls were painted with pale shade of yellow that creates a cozy and comfortable environment. It feels warm and welcoming as if it's giving her an emotional hug. I missed my home.

She went inside the walk in closet. Everything they needed from head to toe was orderly arranged.

She gaped in awe when her eyes landed on the nighties. They're lovely!  We're not on a vacation right??? =O= She loved collecting nightdresses ever since. From satin, cotton and silk, everything was here. She touched each nightgowns. Even the lace appliques and the embroidery at the bust and hem was all perfect. Sad to say they were not mine.

Everything here was superb except the people. What's wrong with them? Even the servants she saw earlier were all serious, not even glancing or talking to each other.

She just let it go and decided to take a shower. She doesn't want to look homeless while talking to their boss. Even the bathroom was exquisite. She couldn't remember the last time she had a relaxing shower. So refreshing! She get rid off all her worries and focus on her shower.

She was engulfed by a total darkness when she opened the door. She reached out for the switch but to no avail.

"Seems like you're enjoying what I prepared for you." His voice was deep, with a serious tone. If I was not mistaken, it's the boss! I could never forget that voice! She held the towel that covers her body,  tightly. When her eyes adjusted in the dark, she saw his figure sitting at the other side of the room.

"I...I..." Sh*t!! I don't know what to say. "If...if you'll excuse me for a second. I'm about to get dre...." She didn't finished her sentence when his lips brushed her ear. He was fast! She just blinked and now he was at her back. In that moment she felt her body flushed warm. She was never been that close to a man. 

"Jasmine didn't warn you with my rules?" coldness was on his voice. Her heart beat faster. She could now feel his warm breath against her naked shoulder. She was supposed to feel scared not aroused. Why I'm feeling this way? Is it because I can't see anything?

"I'm... I'm..."

"Sssshhhhhhh!!!" he hissed. Suddenly she can't move. "You wanna know what happens to anyone who defy my rules?" he whispered. Her heart skipped a beat for a second when she felt his hand brushed her skin. 

Then suddenly...

"Sisi?!" Xian cried. She looked around. Her brother was afraid of the dark. She heard the door closed and suddenly the lights turned on. She rushed to her brother and comfort him. What just happened? So, what Jasmine said about the rules were all true.

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She was combing Xian's wet inky black hair when someone knocked and opened the door. "Miss, the food is ready downstairs," the lady servant said.

"I'm hungry now, Sisi," Xian said. She smiled to him and hold his hand while walking the hallway. "Auntie, I'm Xian Louis Armani. How about you?" Xian asked the servant. She just smiled to him then continue walking. Was she mute? I wasn't surprised anymore!

Every corner of the mansion were elegantly decorated. The walls were painted with warm,mustard yellow that gave a traditional and calming atmosphere. It was so peaceful that even the servants were afraid to break the silence. Only their footsteps echoed through the hallway.

A very long rectangular glass table welcomed them when they reached the dining area. It was full of Italian-style dishes. It was like they were on a feast. But where's everybody? The servant helped Xian on his seat.

"Enjoy the food Miss," the servant said before leaving.

"Ummm, wait!" The servant faced her. "You can eat with us," Claire said.

She was shocked with what Claire said. The servant raised her head to look at her . There was a hint of sadness in her face. She weakly smiled at her before she leaved.

"What's wrong with her, Sisi?" Xian asked. Curiosity was on his face.

"I don't know Xi. Come on, what do you like?" 

No one wanna talk to us. What's wrong with them? She was so confused and puzzled of what's happening here.

It was like they were inside a doll.

BEAUTIFUL but LIFELESS!

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