Tempting Fate

Reed noticed her take a deep breath several times. Reed came to a halt.

“First, let’s get some rest,” Reed said,

Reed wrapped his hand around her hip, which caught her off guard. She abruptly bent her head in shame. Everyone was staring at them.

“I’m curious when your stomach will expand,” Reed said. “I’m thrilled.”

Emy took a long breath. Reed noted Emy’s heavy breathing.

“Is there a problem?” Reed asked. “I see your sigh is continuous.”

“I’m OK. Someone is just thinking.” Emy said.

“Would you mind telling me what you were thinking?” Reed inquired.

.....

Emy locked her gaze on Reed before dragging him to the playground swing in the clubhouse.

“Are you expecting?” Reed asked.

Emy shook her head. “Tell me, can’t you read my mind?” Reed was stunned for a second. “I’ve noticed that you constantly seem clueless to me, even though you know exactly what I’m thinking the first time we meet. What happened?”

Reed breathed deeply. He looked away from Emy. Emy afterward stroked his face. She’s tracing his scar from his forehead to his cheek.

“Tell me what you’re seeing, Emy,” Reed said.

“Scars,” Emy explained. “It’s strange, but I saw your scars. Everywhere on your body.”

Reed locked his gaze on Emy. “How long have you had your scars?”

“I remember the first time I saw you,” Emy said.

“How long? How come you didn’t inform me?” Reed asked.

“It doesn’t matter. I like you, and it doesn’t matter what you look like,” Emy said.

Reed remained silent. Emy could see his scars. He couldn’t believe it. He immediately recalled Emy looking at him while the scar on his wrist healed.

“Wifey, are you ready to get to know me?” Reed asked.

“Are you ready to fall in love with me?” Emy asked.

“Wifey...” Reed said.

“Do you know how the love starts, Reed?” Emy inquired.

Reed gave a nod. “I’m not sure.”

“You’re torturing me. Everyone is essential to me and you are protecting me. “You were constantly concerned about me....” Emy said.

“Because a king does it to his queen,” Reed said. “Please do not misunderstand my duties and commitments. Wifey, I don’t want you to provide false hope.”

“Why?” Emy asked. “How come Reed?” Reed could not respond. He was at a loss for words. “Because you don’t want to bring me harm, Reed.” That is love, not a duty or burden. It is love.”

Reed opened his lips, but no sound came out. Emy brushed her cheeks together and kissed Reed on the lips.

“Tell me, why did you lose your telepathy?” Emy inquired.

Reed extended his hand, which was resting on his face. He lowered it and kiss the back of her hand.

“It’s my punishment for what I’ve done. I can’t read their brains save for you, but I can read their minds for the others.” Reed said. “And all my wounds from that victorious battle. But I failed on the final one.”

Emy remained silent and just listened to Reed. “I suffered a lot of losses. Not just one or two, but all of them. And I want to defend you so that when you offer me the opportunity to restore my strength, I choose to fight. That’s why I can’t help you the day you were stabbed. I feel so ineffective... ”

Emy’s eyes welled up as Reed talked; she didn’t know why, but she was the one who was devastated by what had happened to Reed. It surprised Reed when he saw Emy crying.

“How come you’re crying?” Reed inquired.

Emy raised her head. “I’m starving,” Emy said. “Let’s go home.”

Reed gave a brief grin. “Okay.”

Emy will touch Reed’s nape and apply his lip to Reed’s lips, causing Reed to rise.

“Nothing you tell me today has altered my feelings for you, Reed. I continue to like you. I like you a lot,” Emy said.

“Don’t applause me while we’re out because I can claim you here, my queen,” Reed said.

It surprised Reed and Emy when they returned home. Devin and Eve had breakfast with Emy’s family. Reed turned to face Mary. Emy approached the table with Reed’s hand in hers. Reed sat in the empty seat.

“Hello, King,” Eve said.

“And what are the other two doing here?” Reed inquired.

“I assume I’m having breakfast,” Devin stated.

“You two have your residences,” Reed said.

“But we’re out of food. And that’s why we lived next door to your home,” Eve said.

Emy laughed. “Stop Reed, they’re welcome to eat here. The more, the better,” Emy said.

Reed just shook his head. Maria went over to Reed and Emy.

—

Enormous garbage cans conceal a guy. The man is being chased by police after he stole a woman’s bag. He had no choice but to do so so that his brothers could eat. He was panting and sweating because of the cold.

When the cops passed, the guy exhaled deeply. He started up, but a bizarre thing descending from the restaurant wall where he was hidden interrupted him. It seems weird. It was a huge humanoid creature with sewn faces all over his body. He had a nasty smirk and dark sclera. It has skin-colored human flesh, giving him the appearance of being formed of pepperoni.

“What the hell is that creature?”

The guy takes a step back. His whole body shook, and he bolted. But it still pursues him. The terrified guy hurried along the road, peering over the tops of the businesses. He notices the thing tailing him. It followed him, no matter how quickly he moved. He entered the market, which was crowded. He reasoned that if he concealed from others, he could simply hide there.

The guy, panting, glanced around. Fear and anxiousness almost caused her heart to stop beating. There was a haven in the public bathroom. He stepped inside and sat in the bowl, panting. The back of his hand is where he wipes the perspiration away. He was still clutching the bag he had grabbed from the lady. He opened it right away and got the meat. She tossed the makeup away since it didn’t matter to her. He saw the phone and wallet. He quickly put the phone in his pocket and unlocked his wallet. It held three thousand items.

“It’s not that horrible.”

He went back and tossed the bag aside. The odd thing that had been following him had vanished when he exited the restroom. He took off running. He was seeking someone to whom he might sell the phone he had received.

“Five thousand dollars?” What’s with the chin? It’s not just a phone, you see.”

“Did you notice its market price? That’s OK, and I’ll pay you 5,000 pesos for others, albeit it may be as little as 3,000 pesos. ”

“Fine, I’ll take it.”

He hurriedly counted the money and placed it in his pocket.

When he arrived home, his brothers welcomed warmly him. He gave everyone a nice dinner. After feeding them, the guy entered her room a few hours later. He was astonished to find the thing following him outdoors. He peered around the room, but no one else was there. The man sat on the bed and relaxed. He had spent the night searching for his victims, and every one had failed, so he was fortunate that morning.

The creature’s man was soundly sleeping in front of it. He glanced at the guy, then moved his face closer to it. The thing eventually changed into black smoke and entered the man’s mouth.

His whole body trembled as though electrified. It came to a halt and opened its eyes.

—-

Jasmin and Emy said their goodbyes as they prepared to leave the workplace. Emy walked to a coffee shop close to the workplace. Jasmin immediately rushed to the pharmacy to get medication. Devin stood inside the coffee shop, as usual, watching Emy. He just wants to look at it. Jasmin later arrived and stood by Emy. Jasmin gave Emy something, which Emy subsequently returned to Jasmin.

“What are they up to?” Devin inquired.

Devin averted his gaze as he saw a guy approaching him. He scowled as he realized the black smoke within his body. Devin didn’t look away from the guy till he passed him.

Emy and Jasmin then exited the coffee shop. “OK, I’ll take care of stuffing it in your bag,” Jasmin stated.

“I appreciate it,” Emy said.

“Aw!” When she was struck by a guy, Jasmin protested. It shocked Jasmin when she realized her phone was not in her pocket. She cast a peek at the guy who had hit her. “Wait, that’s my phone!”

The guy turned back and rapidly raced after it. Emy was shocked and tried to stop Jasmin, but it swiftly walked away from her, and she hurried after Jasmin.

“Seriously? Are they going to go for the thief?” Devin inquired, then dashed after the two ladies.