The Demon's Dilemma

Chapter 5

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Madeline nearly strikes out again. But perhaps Luck is on her side?? Alex gave her a second chance. Will he make her break the contract finally? Will things get spicy between the two young lovers? Will Asher return and what will he think of Madeline's new maybe boo?

Last night I hardly got any sleep at all. The events at the bar played through my mind and the way Asher reacted last night... I sighed. Feeling more confused than ever about everything. After much debate on what to do, I went on through my normal day. I didn't see Asher at all. Had he given up on me? No, he was probably still mad at me over what had happened. I went home after school and got ready to go hit some bars. I still needed to hold up my end of the deal whether or not Asher was here. I wore the black dress that Asher had picked out but I dressed it up differently with my accessories and my makeup. I even unzipped the zipper a bit.
I went to two different places and had no luck at either one. I was starting to lose hope as I walked to the next bar.
"Madeline?" I looked up to see Alex walking down the sidewalk towards me.
I couldn't help but smile at him. "Alex. What are you doing out here?" I asked.
"I was out getting a beer...what happened to you last night?" His face was swollen like he had a black eye but I couldn't see any discoloration but I guess he had put some makeup on it.
"I'm so sorry for what happened yesterday. I don't know what was wrong with that guy. I hope you're okay." I frowned. Surely yesterday's events had scared him away from me.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Who was that guy anyway?" Even with the swollen eye, he was still good looking.
I swallowed hard. I didn't have very long to think of a lie. "He was just some guy at the bar. He saw you touching me and thought I didn't want it or something and went all knight in shining armor to 'rescue me'" I lied. "Would you mind giving it another shot? If you're still interested that is..." I asked sheepishly.
To my surprise, he smiled at me. "I'd love to go on a second date with you."
I did a little happy dance. "Yes!" I broke out laughing as he offered out his arm. We headed off to a restaurant. Then hit up a bar afterward. He surprised me when he paid for everything. We started down the sidewalk happily drunk on our way to his house. I had never laughed so hard in my life. It felt so good to laugh right now. I was barely thinking of my time on this Earth running out.
"I wasn't expecting company today so I apologize for the mess." He smiled at me as we entered his house.
"Holy...this place is huge.." I whisper as I looked around.
Alex comes up behind me after shutting the door and wraps his hands around my waist. "If you think this is big wait till you see what I have for you..." He purred into my ear before his lips brushed over the skin on my neck.
My body shivered under his touch. It felt good...His hands held my hips as he swayed us back and forth slowly. "Alex...I hate to be a tease...but I.." I turned in his arms to face him. I wrapped my arms around his neck. "But I want..."
Alex put his face in the crook of my neck, to kiss my throat. My body tingled under his touch. "I can give you whatever you want." He smiled against my neck.
I slid my hands to his chest pushed back to look into his eyes. "I would like to make us official before I move on with you..." I blushed. "It's just...I've never really liked the idea of a one night stand...and I want to know I'm more than just a booty call."
He leaned back and stroked my cheek. "Anything you want." He put his lips next to my ear. "And I like being teased. As long as it's you doing the teasing I'm okay with it." He kissed the cuff of my ear before pulling back. "I'd love to keep making booty calls to you..."
I held my breath and tried to calm down. Why had I gotten so drunk? It was severely interfering with my logic right now. I wanted to go to bed with him sooo badly. I needed some relief right now, between all the dreams and how he and Asher had touched me.
Asher...
I wanted more than nothing for him to be the one drunkenly holding me against his body right now. I couldn't deny that I still felt something for him. He had to have a reason for going into an outburst like that, right?
"Come with me..." He whispered as he took my hands into his.
"I just told you, I'm not ready for this..."
He pulled me closer to himself. "Sorry...drunk. Not thinking clearly...I haven't overstepped my bounds have I?" He asked quietly.
"I got you into a bar fight...I say just misunderstanding me is a far cry from that." I smiled at him.
He chuckled. "I think I would have to agree with you. So this means I get another date with you, beautiful?" A smile worked its way onto his face.
I leaned on him. "Yeah, you do..." I sighed. Too many more dates and I wouldn't be here to enjoy them...
"Hey what's wrong? Did I say something wrong?" He asked as he directed me to the couch.
We sat down and he took my hands into his again. "You seem upset..what is it?"
I bit my lip. My head momentarily sobering. "I don't think you would believe me if I told you."
"Try me." He smiled at me again. His thumbs rubbing the backs of my hands.
I took a deep breath and looked him in the eye. "I...may only have a couple of days left to live..." A tear welled up in my eye and my breath shuddered. I was going to come clean, well mostly clean.
He pulled me to his chest and held me close. Stroking my head. "Madeline...I'm so sorry...is..is it the c-word?" He asked silently.
I finally let it go as I realized I was going to die in two days. Tears ran down my cheeks as Alex held me. I didn't answer him. It didn't matter if it was cancer or by a demon. I was dying and that's all he needed to know.
"Madeline...I'm sorry. What can I do to...do for you?" He lifted my head and wiped my tears. He leaned in and gently kissed my lips. He was soft and brief but it made me feel better.
"Alex...I just want someone by my side." He brushed his thumb over my cheek. "It's a really hard time for me..and.." I took a shuddery breath. "I just want someone to love for as long as I have left..."
His lips came down on mine again. I went with it and let him take me into his arms. Soon our feverous kisses slowed down and we just held each other. I wasn't crying anymore and I was just happy to be held right now.
"I'm sorry to have dropped that on you. I just...don't really have anyone else right now."
"You really don't need to be alone right now. Hear me out...and please don't take this the wrong way." He brushed his thumb over my cheek again. "Stay the night? I'm not asking for anything but I want you to know that you have a friend."
I sniffled back a tear as I nodded slightly. "Thank you."