Re-Re In Lucius

Chapter II: Smoking Kills

Date: July 12, 1972

It's been a month, now, and I'm paranoid what Lucius will do next. I wore a suit that was the same as Lucius', but with my size, a black skirt, and a pair of black high heels. I put my hair up in a ponytail with a black hair tie. During breakfast, my stomach lurched in fear. Lucifer told me to do what Lucius asks me to do or I will die. Lucius laid one hand on my arm. He whispers in my ear.

"Rebecca, what's wrong, sweetie?"

The way he calls me "sweetie" is weird.

"I'm scared." I said.

"Really? Why?"

"I'm paranoid. I don't know who you'll kill next."

"I'm not planning to kill you. Instead, I'm planning to kill Gene. He's my father's campaign manager."

"Why would you wanna do that?"

"Because he smokes and it gives me a headache."

"I bet the scent of the smoke is a pain."

"It is."

Lucius kisses my hand. "Awww, that's so cute!" Mrs. Wagner said. After breakfast, Lucius and I found Ivor's screwdriver. "Now why are we taking Ivor's screwdriver?" I ask as we walked to the stove. "We're gonna tamper with the stove, sweets." He whispered. "What?! Are you insane?!" I ask. "They're gonna suspect I did this."

"No they won't. Why would they blame a beautiful little girl like you?"

"Because they'll think I'm responsible for this."

"Trust me, this will be easy. I want you to use the screwdriver and 'jazz up' the stove."

I did as I was told, but I was really nervous. Oh lord, not again!

"Great, now run."

We ran behind the wall where we could watch Gene smoke his cigarettes. My stomach lurched in fear. I prepared for what was gonna happen. Gene walked into the kitchen, smoked his cigarettes, and boom! His face got on fire! I screamed in fear, grabbed Lucius and ran. I was so scared. I tried to find a fire extinguisher, but Lucius grabbed my skirt. "Remember, do what Lucifer said." He whispered. I nodded again and fearfully watched Gene burn to death.