TEMPTING THE DEVIL - Episode 44

( MONDAY::::: 6AM)

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Natalie picked up the landmark, dialling her dad’s number.

” Dad?” She called as soon as he picked the call.

” Hello, Natalie. How is everything going with the company? ” He asked.

” Well, it’s going pretty good. At least we’re now stable, all thanks to technology for getting to the government sooner. ”

” I knew I can trust you on this. Thanks for your help and support, I really appreciate it. ” He said excitedly.

” Come on Dad, you don’t have to thank me like I’m a stranger to you. We’re both doing this for our own good likewise for the company.

Well, you’re welcome by the way. It’s a pleasure working with you. ” She said officially.

” That’s my baby girl. Now, let me leave you to your job, talk tonight… maybe. ”

” Don’t worry, I’ll give you a call as soon as I return from office. Have a nice day. ”

” You two, sweetheart. Bye. ”

” Bye. ” She cuts the call, dropping the phone back into position.

” Phew!” She sighed. Never did she imagine the company will get stable so soon.

It’s really been hectic since the previous week, with the ups and downs just to get the company back to live.

All thanks to newly changed manager for his support and assistance. Well, that’s all thanks to Natalie for talking some senses into his head.

There came a knock on the door, ” Come in.” She permitted.

She was business on her system when the figure walked in.

” Excuse me, ma’am.” Said the young lady.

” Yes. How may I help you?” She asked, not sparing her a glance.

” Would you mind for a little conversation? ” Said the lady.

Natalie stopped what she was doing, now she was focusing her gaze at the lady.

She rose an eyebrow at her, ” Have we met before?” Natalie asked, studying her face.

” I doubt that. ”

” You look… familiar. I’ve seen this face before, I just can’t remember when. ” She said. ” Well, if you don’t mind me asking, what’s it you want to talk about? ”

” The little incident at the recreation center last week Saturday. ” She replied with a smile played on her lips.

Natalie scoffed, chuckling. ” You fu*king me, are you?” She smiled too, recognizing the voice. ” I never expected you’d come. ”

” Just felt like paying the boss a visit. How have you been, Miss Bradeson? ” She said, trying to sound formal.

” Good. Very good. ” She answered. ” How’s your nose, still experiencing the bleeding? ”

” Nope. All thanks to your nurse, she’s really the best I’ll admit. ” She said. ” So… ” crossing her leg over the other. ” How’s your boyfriend? ” She asked.

” I haven’t spoken with him since the incident. But I’m pretty sure he’ll be fine. I trust Draco. ” She said with confident.

” Don’t you think you should you know, pay him a visit. Try to check on him. ” Julia suggested. ” I’m sure he’s gonna be expecting you. ”

” I… don’t think going there is the right idea. I mean… for now. ”

” Why not? ” She asked.

” Because… for these few periods I’ve been suffering for his sake. I know and I’m definitely not complaining but… I think it will be better off if I just give him some space… for now. ” She explained.

” I understand, I really do. You have a point though. ” She agreed.

” What about Mike and Kent? I miss them a lot. ” She admitted.

” They are all good. They send you their greetings. I admire you company, it’s pretty… gorgeous. Trust me, you’re my role model. ”

” Really? ” She chuckles.

” Since the day of the incident? Yes. I just discovered how smart and brave you are. Though, a little annoying. ” They laughed.

” My boss is gonna have me dead if he finds out I sneaked out of duty. Yeah, I work with the immigration company. ”

” So, what’s up with the immigration company? ” She asked.

” Just managing with them. They often get lots of issues every week and it’s already pissing most of us. But what can we do? ” She complained.

” What if I ask you to quit your job and work for me, what do you think? ” She asked, waiting for her reply.

” Mmm. ” She smirked. ” That’s a handsome offer, I’d say.”

” Give me a feedback once you’ve talked with your boss. I have a vacant post for you. ”

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Natalie three herself on her bed. She did try calling her dad’s number but he wasn’t answering.

She tried for more than three times and he still wasn’t picking her calls.

Rather, she decided to call Ruthie. It’s been long she last heard her voice.

Ruthie’s line on the other hand was no difference from her dad’s. She wasn’t picking up, unlike her.

She decided to go to her newly renovated training room where she’s been having her personal trainings since the day at the shooting range.

She had her head phone on, listening to one of Cardi B’s songs, ‘I Like It Like That.’

She started with shooting guns. Draco’s image appears in her mind, and that of the Johnson’s.

Then Julia’s face, like she was watching as they tortured her. She didn’t stop shooting, and she almost had the wall decorated with bullets.

She took off the head phone, taking a short dagger from the table.

She measured her distance, in a count of three she was about to give it a shoot, she heard the sound of footstep.

She threw it to the wall, a bit far away from Linda’s face.

” Madame!” Linda said in a fright.

” Are you alright? ” She asked, walking to pick the knife from the wall.

” Of course, madame. I am. ” She said in her french accent.

” Is there a problem?” Natalie asked, drying her skin with her towel.

” You have a visitor.” Linda replied.

” Who’s that?” She asked again, dropping the towel on the table.

” He didn’t tell me. He said it would be better if you meet him yourself. ”

Natalie followed Linda behind as the headed to the guest room. The guest was backing her, making it impossible to see who it was.

” She’s here.” Linda informed.

” Hello, Miss Bradeson.” There’s only one person who introduces himself in that manner.

” Hello, Mr Luciano.” She smiled. ” You may leave us now.” She ordered Linda to go. ” And to what do I owe this unexpected visit? ”

He walks close to her, ” Did you miss me? ”

Natalie bit her lips, trying not to show how much she did miss him. But it’s obviously written on her face.

Yes, she did miss him.

” I thought they were gonna kill you. It was unlike you to surrender. I mean… you never surrender. ”

Touches her cheek, ” Sometimes you just have to play fool to get what you want. ” He said.

” He’s dead? ” She asked.

” He’s dead. ” He repeated.

” So, you didn’t just come to tell me you killed the Johnson’s, did you? ” She asked, suspecting his visit.

” Let’s just say, I’m here for a date. Would you like having one with me? ” He asked, searching for a positive response.

” What do you think?” She asked back.

” I’ll take that as a yes. ” He smirked.
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