Chapter 9[The encounter]

The devil was walking back and forth, feeling slightly uneasy.He had his mind all set, to destroy her completely.He had thought about this one day, that they were both going to have their first encounter, for eighteen years.

He knew, that he will let her suffer for all that he lost.

But something was off.No matter how much his evil mind could think of the worst ways to make her suffer, he was worried that his hands wouldn't be able to harm her, even the slightest bit.

"I haven't even met you and you're already driving me crazy..."

Effects of the mark?Maybe.

He was too engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't even notice the knock on the door.He almost flinched when he heard a voice.

"May I enter?"

He recognised the honey voice immediately.

"You're already in Leo."

The man at the door chuckled.

"Yes, yes, I am."

The devil turned to him with a blank face.

"And I suppose you're here for?"

The man at the door cleared his voice before speaking.The only person whom the devil trusts will all his heart.

"You know very well why am I here,.....Mr...LUCIFER."

The devil smirked , not at the statement but at the name he was being called."Mr,Lucifer."

But he remained silent, his mind full of thoughts.

"I can go alone."

He said bluntly.

"I know, but I won't let you go"

The devil turned to face him.

"I told you, I can go there myself."

"And let you set the whole world on fire?Nope, never.I'm not ready to risk you setting the world on flames yet."

The devil sighed.As much as he hated the truth, ha had no other choice than to admit that he needs someone to help keep him in control.

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What I saw before me took my breath away.It was a hidden shelf and beautifully kept inside was a necklace.It looked nothing like the necklaces i've seen or worn before this.Calling it beautiful was an understatement.

It was dazzling , in the shape of a diamond heart and reflected my face as I stared into it.

Is this for me?It looks expensive and too fragile to touch.

I was too busy staring at it that I didn't even notice the person standing behind me.

"You like it?"

I flinched and turned to see my grandpa smiling at me.

"It's....for me?"

He nodded.

"Whose is it?"

I asked while caressing the pendant.He walked to me and took the chain carefully in his hands, slowly opening it and bringing it over my neck.

"It's your's Bella, it's always been yours."

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It's now 5 past twelve.So i'm officially eighteen.Oh great....

How does it feel being eighteen?Nothing.I felt nothing, if only, I think I felt weird.

I sat on my bed, daydreaming until I heard a loud sound from outside.It was a loud thud and I almost screamed in shock.I started feeling anxious.Really, really anxious.What could it be?

I got down from my bed and walked to the window, pushing the curtain aside and holding the rail, trying to peek outside.

All I saw was a peaceful, tranquil night and an empty garden.It could have been a cat or something, right?Yeah, that must be it.

I almost turned to my back until I saw something moving.No, that isn't a cat or any other animal.

I could clearly see a human silhouette .I squinted my eyes, tightening the grip on the rail.The figure wasn't moving, it stood there static in the middle of the garden.

My heart started racing.I was petrified.

It started raining but the figure stood there, not even moving an inch.My breathing became uneven and beads of sweat were forming all over my forehead.

Suddenly, my neck started to hurt.More, precisely, the mark started to hurt.

I let out a whimper while holding onto the back of my neck while tightening the grip of my other hand on the rail.It stung, a lot.

My eyes started tearing up, still maintaining the gaze towards the figure.I took a deep breath and closed the curtain quickly as the pain kept increasing rapidly.

Should I just ignore it and sleep?Should I tell grandpa?Should I go?

No, this is my call!

I walked to the kitchen, grabbed a knife and headed to the front door.I slowly unlocked the door with my trembling hands.

If this was a horror movie,I would have judged the main character for making this move.But look at me now.

I walked out, to the garden, tightening my grip on the knife as I was slowly getting drenched.

The pain was still there, piercing through my skin.

You got this Bella.I walked to where I saw the figure.But when I reached there, nothing.The garden was empty.I looked around, trying to figure out what actually happened.

"Looking for me sweetheart?"

I froze as I heard a deep male voice behind my back.I held onto the knife tighter with both my hands as a shiver ran down my spine.I never dared to turn around.

It could be anyone, a burglar, a rapist, a criminal or a cold blooded murderer.

I felt the pain on my neck getting unbearable but I tried to hold it in.I had bigger stuffs to handle now.

Like a stranger appearing in the garden and trying to spark a conversation with me.

"Isn't it a little rude to not face the person talking to you honey?"

Why in the world is he calling me with sweet names for?He's probably sweet talking me to lure me into his trap and sink a knife into my throat.

I took a deep breath and turned around with my eyes closed as I slowly opened them.

It was a guy in a hood.A black hood that covered almost to his eyes .I couldn't see his face clearly in the dark.He was creepy and looked like he belonged to a cult.

"W-who are y-you?"

Shit!I stuttered.I couldn't see his face but I can bet that he smirked at me being a scardy cat.

"Look at the tiny kitten trying to be brave."

He said smugly.

That's it, he's getting on my nerves.

" Who . are . you !"

I asked with a stern voice, but deep inside, I was trembling and my legs felt extremely wobbly like I could collapse at any moment.

"Oh, you don't have to know that sweetheart."

I took a step behind in reflex as I could feel him approaching me slowly.

"Then, what are you doing, in our garden?"

"To meet my love of course."

This jerk.I swear I never wished to stab anyone as much as i'm just dreading to stab the annoying jerk now.

Just then, I hear another male voice behind.Another guy approached. He was in a black hood as well.

Wow, just wow.Now I have to deal with two crazy"whoever they might be' freaks.

Both the guys started at each other and looked at me while I took a huge step back, you know, just incase they decide to suddenly pounce at me.If this was a movie, this is when I get knocked over and kidnapped.

The guy with the deep voice spoke.

"Look, I'll get straight to the point, I want the mark on the back of your neck gone."