The Devil and I.

Alone.

Myself and Morgan felt closer than ever. His eyes were less black and he seemed at ease, he still worked a lot but now he accepted my help. I would take his clothes and clean them while he showered, there was less blood on them lately. Everything seemed to be getting better. As before David had vanished and we had no idea where, sometimes when doubts clouded my brain I would imagine him planning a way to hurt us but I pushed them to the back of my mind as quickly as they appeared. After a long discussion between myself and Morgan we decided on a name for our child, everything seemed perfect. We was so close to having the baby, Dolly and Newt came round nearly everyday buying nappies and wipes it was really helpful.
"Emily I'm sorry but I've got to go for a few days."
"What? Why? Where you going?"
"I've got to sort out this huge problem in America."
"America?"
"Emily, I'm the Devil everywhere not just in England."
He laughed but I could tell he didn't mean it. He was worried about me.
"It will be fine Morgan, we will be fine."
His face looked happy but his eyes looked concerned.
"Look you have to do your job."
"I don't want to leave you but considering the nature of this job and you being so close to giving birth. I just don't want to add extra stress."
I put my hands on his shoulders and kissed his cheek,
"Morgan I understand! Just pack and go."
He left the morning after and the house felt quiet again and I hated it. It had been a while since I was home alone for more than a day. I couldn't stand it so I texted Dolly,
Emily: "Hey Doll, fancy coming over? Morgan has gone away for a few days and i would really appreciate it."
A few minutes later I got my reply,
Dolly: "Sure I finish in about an hour and I'll come straight to yours. Can't have you going into labour alone XD"
I laughed, there was no chance of that because I hadn't felt any cramps or pains. She seemed worried a lot that I would go into labour alone, I think that's why she and Newt came over so often. Newt was at work till late tonight but I hoped he would come over too.
When Dolly came over she was still in her work clothes and looked tired. She sat on the sofa while I brought her a cup of tea,
"So how was work?"
"Oh Em, I swear it will be the death of me."
Dolly started working in a restaurant as a waitress, she had to deal with everyone including naughty children and she hated it but she needed the money. Plus she didn't want to be home alone after the break in.
"Oh it can't be that bad."
"Emily! Screaming brats throwing food in your face is bad!"
"Hey! I'm having a screaming brat thank you."
"Oh your boy won't be a screaming brat, he will be an angel."
I highly doubt that.
But regardless I laughed.
"How was your day Em?"
"Oh fine Morgan left quite early this morning so since then I've sat in silence waiting for you to join the party."
She laughed, and checked her phone after it made a noise.
"Newt said he has finished work early apparently they owe him so he is coming round too."
"Oh good, the old gang back together."
She put her hand on my bump,
"With a special new member."
We laughed. When Newt arrived he made himself a cup of tea and brought some biscuits which we all ate while watching a movie.
"Emily, when are you due?"
"Anytime soon."
"Oh I'm going to be an uncle isn't that exciting."
I laughed at him as he started bouncing around in his seat,
"Alright calm down."
"I swear I can't take you anywhere can I?"
Dolly laughed, she put her feet up on my coffee table and accidentally knocked a cup over onto the floor. We both sat up quickly, she picked up the pieces of the cup and I went to get some paper towels to clean the remaining bit of tea up,
"I'm sorry Emily!"
"Hey at least it wasn't a full cup."
I struggled to get to the floor but Newt helped me down, to which Dolly looked at him and said,
"Hey instead of letting the pregnant lady do it why don't you."
Her face looked so serious, me and Newt shared a worried look and then she started giggling telling us she was just joking. Newt helped me back up and took the wet paper towels off me and put them in the bin while I washed my hand,
"Are you okay Emily?"
Newt leaned up against the counter top but before I could answer Dolly walked in with the pieces of broken cup and answered for me.
"Of course she is okay Newt babe, she is about to become a mama."
Newt tugged at his trademark hat which looked uncomfortable as he pulled bits of his curly hair as well.
"Newt are you okay?"
He stopped and looked at me then smiled,
"Yes I'm fine just a bit tired. Do you mind if I have a shower Em? Wake me up a bit."
"Sure Newt you know where it is."
He left and Dolly rolled her eyes while she put the cup pieces into a small plastic bag and then put it in the bigger bag.
"Is he okay?"
She shrugged and said,
"He has been acting weird for a while."
"What do you mean?"
"You know asking all these questions and staying out late."
"Have you asked him?"
"He won't give me a straight answer."
She looked up the stairs to the sound of the shower, she looked so upset like they have drifted apart but I knew they still loved each other. All the years we have known each other they had this pull, this gravity about them which made them attracted to each other.
"Sweetheart, it's going to be okay, it's probably just his work."
"Probably."
I made us all some more tea and we sat in the kitchen, Dolly and Newt stared at each other as if there was no one else in the room, it made me feel awkward so I cleaned the mugs away and looked out the window. It seemed so still. I turned to look at Newt and Dolly and they were holding hands and whispering to each other. I smiled and looked back out the window and saw David standing on the garden waving at me, I stumbled back and knocked over a chair causing Dolly and Newt to look up.
"Run."
They looked confused and stood up I turned to face them my face obviously looking panicked,
"Run!"
I screamed at them and they ran upstairs before I could put a step on the stairs the door swung open and David crossed into my house. He smiled at me as I forced myself up the stairs and found Newt and Dolly on the landing looking terrified, I heard David step on the stairs.
"Hide, quickly hide!"
I whispered as long as I could and they separated and went to hide, I pushed myself into my own bedroom. I couldn't find my phone, Mother please help me!
I waited until I heard her, Emily the phone is under your pillow. Take it and hide in the wardrobe. I found my phone and went into the wardrobe, it was a tight fit with my bump but I managed to shut the door. I texted Morgan as quietly as I could.
Emily: "Morgan help! David is here! Please help me!"
I heard David moving closer to my bedroom, I was terrified. I put my hand over my mouth to cover my breathing.
"Oh Emily! Where are you!"
He sang it as if we were simply planning hide and seek. I heard a bang it caused me to jump, I wet myself. I had never been so scared. I heard Newt scream as he was dragged down the stairs, I'm so sorry mother I can't let this happen. I love you. I stepped out of the wardrobe and ran towards Newt's screams but Newt wasn't there. It was David mimicking him. Before I could back away something hit me around the head and I was knocked unconscious, the last thing I remember was being caught by someone.