The Devil's Possession

Chapter 2

Tuuuuutttttt!!!!!!!! Tuuuuttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Aaaaaaaaaa!" Claire screamed as a car was fast approaching them. She hugged and covered Xian tightly to ensure his safety. A pair of hands embraced them and suddenly they were at the side of the street. They escaped from their house not knowing that they also weren't that safe outside.

"You careless freak!!!!!" she angrily shouted towards the car. She examined her brother to make sure he was okay. "Are you okay Xi?" she asked him as she put him down. He nodded and continued licking his lollipop.

"Are you alright Miss?" a man behind her asked. She looked at him then she remembered why they were still safe. MY GOD Claire! You forgot! His chocolate brown eyes tell her he's worried. "Owwww! Thank you Mr., I'm sorry I..." Get to yourself! You're stammering!

"No no no it's okay. Good that you and your brother are okay," he interrupted. He was quiet handsome. His dimple highlighted his face when he smiled. I think he is in his late 20's. He was wearing a formal attire and holding a brown envelop. His toffee brown hair was neatly combed and slicked back. "Where are you going Miss? Perhaps we were heading at the same way. Maybe I can walk with you?" he politely asked.

"Maybe?" she uncertainly answered. Honestly she doesn't know where they were going. But she couldn't say that to a stranger right?

"Good! So, what's your name?" He smiled. Seems like he's a nice guy. He said his name was Vincent and he just got fired from his job because of some misunderstanding so, he was about to apply again.

"Sisi! I'm hungry!" Xian said while wiggling her hand. She smiled at him and nodded. Good thing we were approaching a children's park, we can rest there. She looked at Vincent, "Ummm, I think we can't accompany you anymore. Thank you for your time. Good luck for your job hunting. Nice talking to you Vincent," she smiled weakly. She enjoyed talking to someone without hurting her or yelling at her, saying her goodbye made her sad.

"It's okay. I'm tired of walking that far already. Maybe we can continue our chit chat while having a rest," he said. Maybe he is enjoying my company too! They were at a bench laughing about something when Xian suddenly run towards the swing.

"Xian!" she quickly ran towards him. 

"Sisi, I want to ride that!" he said pointing to the swing, excitement was in his eyes. She roamed her eyes. There were kids playing with their parents and some were enjoying their family picnic. She looked at Xian with pity. He never experienced playing freely with other kids.

"Okay okay but first..." She looked for Vincent but he was nowhere to be found. She quickly carried Xian and ran towards the bench. Oh My!!! "My bag is missing!!" She looked everywhere but to her disappointment, she couldn't find him. WHAT A DAY! Not so Lucky!

Vincent!! If its really your name. If I ever saw you again I will really punch your face until you bleed!!

"Sisi, where's uncle?" 

She sadly sat at the bench, "I don't know Xi," she facepalmed. "Remember to trust only yourself. It doesn't mean someone helped you once, they mean no harm," my Dad once said. Ayyyysssst!

It turned out he was just pretending to be nice from the start. I doubt if he was really searching for a job. He was like a croc in the street, silently waiting for his victim. Arrrrrggg! She was so furious! She couldn't believe she was fooled and scammed!

"Your so naive Claire!" she scolded herself. How can I trust someone so easily. Lesson learned: Trust no one! Not everyone who looks presentable can be trusted and not everyone who looks miserable are bad persons. How could others used their charm and took advantaged of someone's vulnerability. Arrrrrrrggggg!!!!! Mom's favorite bracelet was there too. She was left with nothing now except her brother. How could they survive now?

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They went inside the waiting shed to spend their night as the rain foreshadows. She put her jacket on her brother's body to warm him. The cold air doesn't bother her as long as Xian was okay. She laid him on her legs and gently stroked his hair while singing his favorite song. Mom used to do this. Xian was so brave. At his young age, she never heard him complain or request anything. Our parents will be very proud of you little guy.

Her tears wet her face as she remembered the times their parents were still alive. The cold air that slipped into her skin worsen the ache she was suffering inside. She couldn't accept that they were gone especially now that she found out who did it. All these years, she was misleaded of what really happened. She thought it was a tragic accident who killed them. No one knew who caused or what caused the accident. Even the police stopped their investigation. Money can really buy anything even justice! Mom,Dad...I will avenge you!!! She wiped her tears. 

Mom always looked after her twin sister. Buy her needs and support her with everything. No one would ever thought that aunt will be the accomplice at my parents misfortune. Even mom would never thought of this. Mom's own flesh and blood! This was what hurts me most.

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Claire was awaken by the heavy rain. She looked down at Xian when she felt he was trembling. "Xian?!" she hugged him. My God! He's hot!! She touched his forehead and neck. He had fever! She panicked as she doesn't know what to do! 

The lightning flashed and the thunder roars as if it is the end of the world. HER World! She couldn't think straight. Her body trembled as much as her hands. His body was very sensitive with cold and weather. How could I be so careless! "Help!!" she cried. She knew it was useless cause no one's around. "HELP us please!!!!" She screamed while holding her brother closer to her body. I don't care if I looked pathetic and miserable.

"Sisi, let's go home," he weakly said.

"As much as I want but we can't baby." Her tears ran down her face. Such a crybaby!  "Help my brother please!!!!" she shouted. She was becoming hopeless now. "Xian, hold on baby," she cried as she touched his fragile body. He doesn't deserve this. No one deserved this pitiful condition.

"Anyone! Help us please!!!" Her vision got blurred as it became clouded with her tears.

When all of a sudden...

"You need me?" a deep manly voice said.

She wiped her tears and looked up. In front of her was a very tall man in his black tuxedo. She couldn't clearly see his face but his aura was very intimidating. His presence was oozing with power and authority. She looked around. She doesn't knew where he came from.

Claire was a bit alarmed as no one's around except them. "Who are you?" she hold Xian closer to her body.

"What can you bargain?" He didn't answer her question instead he lowered his body and looked straight into her eyes.

She doesn't knew what he was saying. As her eyes became clearer and clearer, she was shocked. His emerald eyes were both cold and mesmerizing. He had dark eyebrows, which sloped downwards in a serious expression. He had prominent cheekbones and a well-defined chin and nose. All of it was framed by thick, raven black curls paired by a short stubble beard.

If it weren't because of this situation, she would probably drool with amazement. She never seen a man with these features, but she knew, without a doubt, that he was an epitome of perfection.

"I'll help you and your brother but nothing's free babe. So, i'll ask you again." He brought his face closer to her. "What can you bargain?" He stared at her intently. The look that she couldn't resist.

"Everything I have," she desperately said.

"But you have nothing except that little creature you're holding." She looked down at Xian. She panicked as she saw his eyes slowly closing.

"I will do whatever you want! Just help my brother please!" she pleaded without hesitation. She doesn't have any other choice. Xian needed help and as his older sister, she must do whatever it takes to help him. Even it cost her everything.

"Come with me." He stood up and walked in the dark.

She never knew that...

The moment she walked into that darkness, everything will not be the same anymore.

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Have you ever been in a situation where you have no other choice but to dive in? You're supposed to fight back but just got deeper and deeper?

I'm Claire Armani, 20 years old.This is my life.

Can I find peace and happiness in the deepest pit of HELL?

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Hello lovez

If you were Claire, would you do the same?