The Devil's Possession

Chapter 1

Chapter One

Wish

Philippines, March 2021

Sitting in the corner of this café, I watch him. He looks exactly the same. Except for the clothes. That's normal though. Many years have passed. Some things really do change. But some really don't.

Hair that was once long is now in a modern boyish cut. Muscles as firm as before. Eye filled with gentleness and yet, sharp. Just like before, his aura screams both tranquility and war. A very bad combination. Why am I even in this situation?

I don't know. Maybe some things are just really meant to be. I was meant to be born in this situation. Meant to fall for him. Meant to fail. And meant to...

Before I could go on with my thoughts, a cup of cappuccino was suddenly in front of me. I looked up to see a devil. Azazel.

"So, what's your plan now." He said smirking at me like crazy, but then again, yeah, he is crazy. I just looked at him then quickly tore my gaze off and took a sip on my coffee. I sighed. What do you mean what's my plan? I have no right to make a move. All I can do is to protect him in this lifetime, just like before. I don't have the ability. Not anymore.

"No... don't give me that look." he said playfully. I did not move at all. I just kept looking at the human so close to me yet, so far. But then, the devil beside me started poking my cheek. I ignored him but by the seventh poke, I glared at him with my blazing eyes.

He backed off a bit, but he knows, I can never hurt him.

"So..." he said impatiently "what's your plan?"

Now, I'm very annoyed. "What do you mean what's my plan? Do I have the right to have a plan!?" I said a bit loud and in a high tone that the people around us looked our way. I quickly ducked a bit and checked if he is looking too, but apparently, he's not.

I sighed and once again, the feeling of hopelessness touched me. The other devil, on the other hand, I now looking at me like a just announced the death of his mother!

"WAIT!!! Don't tell me! You. Do. Not. Tell. Me!!!" I just looked at him and raised both my eyebrows. "Hindi mo alam!?" he whispered in a firm, surprised tone, then looked around as if someone is watching us.

"Mukha bang alam ko?" I said, rolling my eyes at the same time.

"Oh,shhhttt." and with that he dragged me out of Luna Cafe then shoved me in his car.

"Ey, where you are taking me?" I asked confused and looked back inside but I was shocked to see that he is not there anymore. I was about to go out but my great friend, Azazel, note the sarcasm, held my arm tightly. I looked at him frustratingly but before I could protest, he answered my unsaid question.

"Its fine, I saw him go inside the comfort room. Geez, your so paranoid!"

I just sagged back in my seat then eyed him wearily. But to my surprise, my company here is smirking like kerraayzzyy. Oh wait, he is crazy. -_-

"What is it?" I said. He is smiling from ear to ear now.

"Ano?" I said again, annoyed now. He snickered.

"Fuck."

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH!!!!"

***

I don't know. Hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman ko. Masaya ako pero parang wala pa man ay nahihirapan na ako.

"Don't lose hope, Karmila. There's still hope." my best friend said, cheering me up. "I will help you."

Azazel and I have a long history. We have been friends since we were very young. Year 1106, we were 5 years old turning six. All hated the Fel'amous clan for being in power. They have authority that no one could ever defy. So naturally, their kids made friends with their likes. And we, us, del Fuentes are some of those 'likes'. Kami nina Az ang magkaiban dati. Kami lang kasi ang nagkakaintindihan. At kami rin ang partners in crime palagi. Kahit kailan, hindi niya ako iniwan. Kahit pa noong hinatulan ako ng kamatayan. Siya ang karamay ko noon. Nung itinakwil ako ng buong pamilya ko dahil sa kasalanan na iyon. And I love him, so much. And I swear, hinding hindi ko rin siya pababayaan.

I hugged my one and only friend in appreciation of everything he's done for me. I will never forget how he gave up his crown as one of the most powerful devils to go with me.

"Thank you." I said with all sincerity. He just laughed and ruffled my hair. "One day you'll need me Az, when you feel what this crazy feeling I have for him, I promise to never leave you and to protect your girl."

"Aasahan ko yan, ah..." he said with all smiles. I smiled to him back then we both started laughing as we drove out of there. For a while, I forgot how bad my situation is.

***

After a long day, I am now home. Or at least, in my house. I'm now in bed after cleaning myself up. And even if I'm tired my thought are still alive. I'm still stuck with the news Azazel told me earlier.

He said that theirs a way for me to be human. I can be his equal. If I can be human... I can be with him.

"...HAHAHAHA..." hinihingal pa ang demonyo. "Okay, okay, I can not believe you do not know this.Damn."

"Malamang hindi ko alam. I'm banned in that place you know." yes. I am banned in Las Islas de Illumina.

"The book is open." he said that caught my attention. I Looked at him seriously

"You can be a human if you help to find the Illumina. The higher devils finally asked for help. Anyone who finds the Illumina will be granted a wish. Any wish! You can find it, Karmila. I know you can."

After my trial years back, the book of Illumina suddenly went missing. No one knew where it was and now that its open, it can send signal for us to detect it easier. But nonetheless, the book is still nowhere to be found. Still difficult to find. The higher devils must be desperate now that their asking for help. Of course they should, now the book is out in the open, just about anyone can find it, and well, keep it. We, us devils, can't risk it.

Then it hit me. I am not like what I was used to be. I am less. After the trial, I survived but my abilities are limited. My body changed.

Nonetheless, I will find it. I still love him after all these years, and I still do wish to be with him. If I find it, this time, I will wish to be human. So, I can be with him with no hindrance. I will claim what is mine.

I just hope I can find it first before any devil does. Because it will be over. For me, at least. And my first wish years ago will have no value.

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