The Devil's Possession

Chapter 7

Claire was nervous. It wasn't her first time attending a luxurious party but her purpose now was different. The sound of her heels as she walked made her tensed even more.

She breath in and out before she entered the venue. Everybody stopped talking and glanced at her but her eyes were glued with someone. Dome was standing and talking to his friends. He didn't even spare her a glance.

Dome was wearing a black mask that covered only the upper part of his face but it didn't hide his masculinity and good looks. Seems like he wanted to be as private as possible.

Lub tud! Lub tud! Her heart couldn't stop pounding. She was not used of catching so much attention.

She came with a purpose so she must behave according to her plans. She wear her brightest smile, composed herself and walked confidently.

She saw familiar faces for some of them were his parent's colleagues and friends. This would be a very long night indeed. Not bad at all.

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Dome was talking to Luis when he felt her presence entered the party. He couldn't help but looked at her.

Claire was wearing an ocean blue evening gown. It was made of expensive fabrics with beautiful embellishments meant to make her stand out among the crowd. Her long jet black hair was flowed perfectly over her shoulders. She catched so much attention as she walked with pride. I was right in choosing her! Her overall appearance concealed her innocence. He couldn't deny it, she's captivating.

"Woah! Who is that fancy kitten?" Luis asked Dome while looking straight to Claire.

"No need for you to know," he simply replied while sipping his black Russian drink.

"Owww! So I'll just ask her myself," Luis said. Dome never used that tone to him unless he was keeping something from him. Dome gave him a death glare.

"Okay! Okay! I was just wondering as I never saw her before! Was she related to you or something?" he asked and smiled secretly.

"None of your business," Dome answered. Luis was his bestfriend. He knew him better than anyone else in this world. He knew something was off with this girl and Dome.

"She just entered but she already catched Rico's attention. Interesting!" Luis smiled as he saw Dome's face darkened.

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"It's rare to see such beauty," a handsome man greeted her.

"Thank you!" she shyly smiled to him. She was not used of hearing compliments.

"Rico, Rico Su!" he introduced himself.

"Claire Armani! Nice meeting you here Mr. Su," she smiled. She could say from his looks that he was a man of any girl's dream. His caramel brown hair perfectly paired his storm blue eyes. He seemed nice but there's something in him that made her scared a bit.

"Are you alone?" he asked her.

"No!... She's not. You're enjoying the party Mr. Su?" Dome stood beside her. She could feel the tension between the two.

"I never regret coming at all. I don't know you were with Ms. Armani. I envied you Dominic," Rico said while smiling at her. He was talking to Dome but looking at her. "Anyway, talk to you later Dome. Hope to see you again Ms. Armani," he winked at her before leaving. She blushed.

Dome grabbed her hand and lead her inside a private room.

"What are we doing here, Sir?" Claire was quiet anxious.

"Are you flirting with Rico?" He seriously asked.

"Come on Dome! You knew Rico well," Luis interrupted.

Dome glared at him. "Who told you to enter?"

"Am not supposed to? Owww! Am I interrupting something?" Luis teased him more.

Dome was about to yell at Luis when...

Knock! Knock!

"My Lord, you were about to give your speech," Jasmine peeked at the door.

"Tsk! Stay here!" Dome ordered her. He glanced at her once more before leaving with Luis.

I just arrived! How am I supposed to fulfill my job if I stay hidden here? What's wrong with him! She sat on the bed.

-{Flashback}-

"What you want me to do, Sir?"

Dome slightly chuckled. She was very straight forward, she really knew what to say. "Attend the party. I need you to be familiarized with all the guests. We can start with that."

What?! Why?! What does he meant by that? She was speechless for a second.

"It's a win-win, since all well-known families, my colleagues and business persons were invited. If you really wanna go deeper with Mary Magic, I suggest you'd come,"he seriously whispered.

He was right! This could be her opportunity!

"It's a double purpose event. Thanksgiving and a surprise launching. It's going to be a very long night. Make yourself ready," he said then the lights turned on.

Claire just realized he was facing her. He was serious yet so handsome.

She suddenly couldn't move as she didn't expect that. Her heart thudded. 'I thought he doesn't want me to look at his face?' He looked so manly, so hot in his black tight t-shirt. He looked so tall and broad compared to her 5'6 height.

"Satisfied now lady?" He grinned. Claire felt her face flushed red from embarrassment. She was caught checking him out.

"I'm sorry Sir. I thought you didn't want me to look at your face. By the way if that's your condition i'll go," she replied weakly then looked down.

It was indeed one of his rules. Any low class creatures were not allowed to look at him.

He just wanted to see her face again without hiding in the dark. There's this feeling that he wanted her to look at him.

-{End of flashback}-

She snapped to present when she heard the crowd cheered.

She went out the private room and stared at Dome while he was giving his speech. Everybody listen and looked at him with admiration. Was he really this powerful and influencial?

Since the private room was located near the back stage, she could clearly see all the guests.

She was shocked when she saw someone VERY familiar to her. She was expecting to see her uncle Carlos and aunt Viv but she wasn't expecting to see Maye with Christian!

Christian was her ex boyfriend. My first love! They became close when she was ten and started dating when she was 16.

There was something in her heart that pinched a little from the sight. She made her way to the bar section.

"One vodka lime with soda please!"

She once caught Maye calling someone named Chirstian and saw his sweater in Maye's laundry. She knew it was his because she was the one who gave that sweater to him. Claire was so innocent back then to trust and believe Maye's excuses.

She stared at the freezed berries in ice blocks. She used to adore this classic cocktail but now it's tasteless. She swilled it in one shot. She wasn't hurt because she still love him rather, she felt betrayed and fooled.

"I told you hon, it's my dear cousin!" Maye utter at her back.

Claire looked at them but not saying a word. Maye clung at Christian as if anyone would try to snatch him. Maye was wearing a quiet revealing purple dress. Claire knew she was only here to mock her.

"Whose husband you're with now cous?" Maye grinned at her. She was homeless since they left the house. No chance for her to be here with her own money. Slut!

Rather than being annoyed, Claire laughed out loud with what she heard. "Are you serious? Your accusing me of targeting someone's husband just to be in here? While in reality, you were the one whose dating your cousin's ex boyfriend? ISN'T THAT FUNNY?! Right Christian?" she smiled. Dare to make trouble for me Maye? Not a chance babe!

The girls who heard them started gossiping. Maye's face redden as she felt embarrassed. "Arrrggg!" Maye hissed with anger before leaving.

Taste your own medicine b***h! "One point!" Claire smiled. It was there first meeting after 4 years. Epic encounter to start everything! I felt encouraged even more! Wooooo!

She get the glass of her drink and swallowed it whole feeling the heat ran through her throat.

"Steam roller," Christian ordered to the bartender then sat next to her. She felt his eyes on her.

"What?!" she asked without looking at him.

"I never saw you drinking that much before," he replied calmly.

"Well, that was before!" Claire stood up and ready to leave when Christian grabbed her wrist.

Before, she would scream of excitement from his touch but now, she felt annoyed and disgusted. She looked at him with hate, "what do you want?"

Christian was shocked from her response. She used to be sweet and innocent. Now? She was fiercer and more stunning. "Drink with me." He was still holding her.

She looked at his eyes. Those pair of dark blue orbs, they used to see only me! ONLY ME! All their memories flushed back for a moment. But there's this memory that she would never forget for the rest of her life.

-{Flashback}-

Claire carried Xian and hurriedly went out of the gate, avoiding to be caught. She was running when she taught of Christian. For the past few months she felt like he was avoiding her. But she knew he has reasons for doing so.

'Maybe he could help us!' His family owned a big company just like her parents. They were even my family's close friends. How she'd forget about him!'

They stopped for a moment and dialled Christian's number.

"Christ?" she felt relief when he answered her call.

"What Claire?" he asked emotionlessly.

She was shocked and hurt from his tone but just shrugged the feeling. She asked him if he could help them.

"What?! You escaped? What's on your mind? What would uncle Carlos, aunt Viv and Maye would feel if..." He was shouting at her. He never ever do that before.

"I will tell you everything when we arrived there," she interrupted.

"You can't go in here. What would mom think if she saw you?" he said.

"I know aunt Leny will understand," his Mom loved Claire.

"I'm sorry Claire! I can't help you. Uncle Carlos will get mad at me if I do so," he replied.

'Since when he became that close with uncle Carlos? Why he cared so much for their feelings than my safety?'

"You just made things worst Claire. Go back to your house and please don't contact me again," he whispered the last five words.

"What do you mean? I don"t understand you Christ. Let me explain everything in person. Let's talk! I need you now," she said while holding back her tears. The Christian she knew would never said that to her.

"Let's break up Claire. I... I... I just... I don't feel the same way. I don't feel like loving you anymore," he whispered every word as if he doesn't want her to hear that.

"Why?! I don't understand!" She sobbed. Maybe he was just confused.

"What do you have now Claire? Don't be naive. You don't deserve me anymore!"

Those words were enough to make her tears rushed down her cheeks. Those words broke her heart, broke the last piece of hope she had. The last thing she remembered was the horn of cars and Vincent saved them.

-{End of Flashback}-

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Hi there readers! 

I felt sad while typing this chapter.

So this was the reason why Claire was mindlessly walking from CHAPTER 2. Huhuhu