Chapter 12

I look at them with sad eyes, not knowing what I should say in this situation. I feel bad at the thought that I am the reason they killed a man, namely their father, and worse, that they couldn't stand it mentally and committed suicide.

I should have died by then. It was my time, and if it hadn't been for them, I probably would have lost my life that day. Heaven decided to take me away a second time at the age of twenty, but I was saved by my Guardian Angel.

Will something happen again in fifteen years and I will finally disappear from this world?

- Sorry. - That's all I can get out of myself as they sit on the bridge railing and stare at one point in silence. - Fifteen years ago it should have been me who died, not you.

- That's not true.

I look over my shoulder when Andy's voice rings out behind us. I am surprised that he managed to free himself from the cage in which Lisa locked him. Probably someone helped him get out of there.

- How did you get out? - The blonde looks concerned, only now realizing what a stupid thing she has done. She realizes that Andy is furious with her.

He ignores her question and turns directly to me.

- Don't think about the fact that you should die. They were only supposed to save you, but it was their choice that they decided to kill their father and commit suicide. No one decided for them. I simply directed them at the right time to save you.

I am stunned.

- Why did you use them?

- Because they were the children of the man who tried to harm you. I was sure that nothing bad would happen. I didn't think they would be able to kill their father. I felt bad when they committed suicide, so I decided to take care of them. Furthermore, I couldn't bear the thought that they had become demons because of me.

I looked at the twins, but they were still silent.

- It seemed strange to me that you let them live with each other. You put up with their nasty behavior all the time, but now I know the reason," I say quietly, watching Thomas close his eyes.

- I put up with it because I considered them my friends, but at this point the measure has run out," Andy declares sharply. - What you did, Lisa.... I don't know if you realize how much you ridiculed me. You have crossed all boundaries. - The blonde lowers her head humbly, realizing how stupid and immature it was. - And you, Thomas... through your thoughtlessness, you killed an innocent woman and steered your soul straight to hell.

I look at Victor and my heart breaks when I notice that he is crying. He is probably terrified at the thought of becoming a demon in the near future.

- Our behavior was ridiculous. We both crossed all boundaries, even though you gave us a chance to live among humans," Thomas says in a sad voice, surprising me by the fact that he agrees with Andy's words. - I know that I have to go back to hell as part of my punishment.

Angel rubs his forehead, looking as if he is suffering as much as they are at the moment.

- Both of you go back to hell. I would rather not see you until you start controlling your mindless behavior. I'm not forcing you to give up your fun. You can still be carefree, but in moderation. You need to know your limits before you cause another tragedy.

I didn't think it would all turn out this way. The infernal twins have just been kicked out of the house and sent back to hell by Andy to understand their mistakes. The worst part, however, is that they were to be joined by Victor, who chose the wrong path and let himself be manipulated by a demon.

I walk up to him and put my hand on his back. He turns to face me and looks at me with sad eyes.

- I have failed," he says, looking to the side, where dark reaper appears. He heads in our direction to lead Victor to hell. - I'm sorry, because all along you fought for me not to follow the demon. I disobeyed you, and now I should serve my punishment.

- It is mostly my fault that you died that day. Let me hug you this last time. - I reach out to him, and he jumps down from the railing and embraces me tightly. I clench my eyelids, fighting back the gathering tears. - I hope that we will meet soon. I believe you will be one hell of a hot demon. - I laugh through my tears as I look into his eyes.

He nods in agreement, then joins dark reaper. He looks over his shoulder one last time, looking at us with pained eyes.

- See you later.

I wave my hands in front of my face, trying to chase away the tears. I would rather not cry like a baby, especially with everyone looking at me.

- The day will come when you will meet him again. Don't worry," Andy turns to me, putting his hand on my shoulder.

The twins jump off the railing. Lisa comes up to us and forces a cheerful smile.

- I'm sad that we have to part. You're joining the house has created many funny situations. Well, and after all, I was not the only woman there. I hope I will quickly come to my senses and we will meet again, Jennie. - She hugs me goodbye, which brings a smile to my face. I can't say a bad word about her. She has been good to me, despite her hellish soul.

Thomas stands with his head down, looking at his shoes. I'm sure he's unable to look us in the eye, so I'm the one who walks up to him, because I know he won't dare.

- You're an asshole, and I've got you up to my nose, but I'm sure I'll miss your stupidity. - I shrug my shoulders as the demon lifts his gaze and looks at me with astonishment in his eyes. - I hope that when you come back here, you will finally get over me and start liking me. I really can't figure out what the reason is that since I met you, you've been teasing me all the time.

The demon glances to the side and finally a smile appears on his face.

- Do you know why, in childhood, a boy teases a girl? - Probably at this point in his eyes I look confused. - Because this is his way of teasing, and since I am a demon, I act like a big baby. You don't have to think about why I don't like you anymore. When I come back, then be prepared for more taunts from me. - He rolls up his sleeves, letting me know that he will take greater action. - In our absence, take care of your Guardian Angel and throw away every bottle of alcohol he buys. Without Lisa, he can really stoop to the bottom.

Thomas reaches out to his sister and grabs her hand. I walk over to Andy, and together we watch them walk away.

- When you realize your mistakes, remember that the door is wide open for you! - shouts Angel goodbye, and I smile sadly. I realize that without them, this house will be empty and quiet.

*

I don't know which time it is that I am standing in front of my parents' house, longingly watching them as they cheerfully spend time in the garden with the rest of the family. They are happy. They didn't realize that, until a year ago, they had a daughter. It's lucky that they don't remember me and can enjoy life.

- Are you looking for someone? - With wide-open eyes I look at my mother when she notices me and walks closer to the fence.

- No, I'm sorry," I say in a broken voice, feeling tears squeezing into my eyes.

I walk away with a hasty step, clenching my lips to keep from crying. I miss them so much, I would never have thought of missing their prohibitions and warnings about men.

Furthermore, I wish I could still be their daughter. And I feel like beating myself over the head when I think of how many times I have cursed them in my mind. Now I would give anything to receive a punishment from them and sit locked in my room, knowing that they do it out of concern for me, because they love me.... A person only realizes this when he loses them.

- It will be easier for you if you stop coming under their house. By doing so, you only add unnecessary pain to yourself. - I lift my face and look at Andy walking towards me. - If I could, I would like to take away your memories of your parents, but I am unable to. I don't have that kind of power.

I nod my head.

- It's hard for me, but I'll get over it eventually. I will try to.

I smile as Andy puts his arm around me. I can count on him in any situation. He is my true guardian angel.

- So what? Now shall we jump to the bar to drown our sorrows?

- Andy! You were supposed to stop drinking alcohol. No way. I won't fall for your tricks. No drowning of sorrows.

*

Three years later.

I'm fending off fierce mosquitoes that try to feed on my blood at all costs as I struggle to bring the garden up to code. Everything has become so overgrown that it looks like a jungle here. I can't stand the sight anymore, and Andy isn't going to hire a gardener because he says it's a waste of money, and he can buy a bottle of good cognac for it.

Occasionally, I feel like banging his head against the wall decently. I swear.

- Damn mosquitoes! - I shout as I try to uproot the plant along with the roots. The finale is that I fall with my butt straight into the sand.

- Who wears beige pants to work in the garden?

With thirsty eyes, I look at the drink with a straw that Andy is holding in his hand. I'm sure he's such a great Guardian Angel that he prepared it for me. What is my indignation when he lays down on a deck chair, under an unfolded umbrella.

He has a lot of nerve.

- Wow, what a gentleman you are," I say, clapping my hands in appreciation.

- You're younger than I by some hundreds of years, so don't think I'm going to bring you drinks.

- Well, yes, the old man is already so weakened that he has to lie down all the time," I reply gruffly, intending to head for the kitchen, as my mouth has become dry from thirst.

Walking over, I maliciously pull his hair.

- That's right, Jennie! Make it even harder! - I hear an excited shout and am initially rendered speechless when I spot a trio of demons walking towards us.

They look frenzied. Lisa's blonde hair shines in the sunlight. She is dressed in a short dress and high heels. Trotting at her side, her brother smiles provocatively, adjusting the collar of his leather jacket, and my ex-boyfriend looks like a million dollars in his new look.

I open my mouth out of the impression.

- They're back," I say, happily putting my hands to my mouth, " They're back with us.

Lisa looks like a professional model as she runs towards us in stilettos, with black wings on her back. She happily jumps on top of a resting Andy. She leads them to tumble to the ground. However, she doesn't mind, as she starts kissing him all over his face.

- How I've missed you," she says.

I furrowed my eyebrows, not intending to look at it. I focus my gaze on the delicious cherries. With an even step, they are heading in my direction, looking like cool guests from a movie.

I fold my arms over my chest and raise one eyebrow, wondering which cherry I should choose for my cake. On one side is my ex-boyfriend, who looks killer in his new look, and on the other is the sexy demon, who before leaving confessed to me that his hook-ups were caused by his affection for me.

Who should I focus on? How rude will I be if I decide to go for both? Will this attitude lead me to hell?