The Handsome Devil

Chapter 32 - Swallowed by darkness

"I dare you to kiss me, baby girl." His signature evil smirk returned and the girl's heart skipped a beat. "Then you can tell me all about how it does nothing for you.."

. . .

Don't!

Deya's inner voice warned her sternly. She remembered well what nearly happened the last time they kissed, and with the absinth spinning the world around her, there was no saying whether she could stop herself this time.

"I don't wanna play anymore.." She breathed in low voice, her chocolate eyes fixed on her trembling fingers.

"We don't have to.." The devil replied, getting her hopes up before ultimately crushing them. "Once we finish this round."

"Then veto" She looked up to the devil just to find him smirking. Shouldn't he be less happy about that?

"You just proved my point" He noted in his smoky voice, the smirk turning into a satisfied smile.

"OR," She felt her irritation rise over his smugness. "It's just that I have no interest in kissing you"

Her chin was proudly pointed towards the devil as they engaged in a staring contest. She watched the vein on his forehead throb dangerously, and just when she expected it to pop under the pressure, the devil's expression relaxed completely.

"That was your last veto" His words broke the silence and she wasn't sure if the announcement was to her or himself.

"You have to do anything I dare you to do next" There was an excited twinkle in his ocean blue eyes, and the smile he wore would suggest he just won a lottery in the very least.

No..

Deya's heart just about stopped. It was obvious Max wouldn't hesitate to force her if she attempted to refuse.

"Anything" The devil repeated and let out a chuckle.

"I won't sleep with you!" Deya shouted immediately, not sure how she came to the conclusion.

"Hmm.." His voice trailed off as he pretended to think about it.

"As tempting as fucking you sounds," She could see the blue orbs darken as he spoke. "I'm a mobster, not a rapist"

The girl let out a sigh of relief upon hearing the words. As long as there's no sex or kissing involved, I can sure handle it.

Or so she thought.

"You see the dresser?" Max pointed to the other side of the room and she nodded. "I dare you to sit there for five minutes and do nothing."

The girl couldn't hide her scepticism from showing. "That's it?"

"Yep." The devil's shoulders shrugged. "If you can do that, the game's over."

Still, the girl remained cautious. Devil's offers always sound innocent, that's how he gets you.

Nonetheless, seeing she had literally no other option, her feet slowly shuffled to the dresser.

"Better start the countdown." She murmured before pushing her body up and seating herself, back leaned at the wall.