A Deal Worth A Lifetime [ Alastor x Reader ]

Chapter 9: I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me

He found himself more nervous now than ever. He had worn his best suit for this meeting, he could only hope it would go in his favour. The small diner on the river, a place he found himself on most of his breaks. A place you would meet him too, somewhere just the two of you could be.

"So Al, what did you want to talk about?" Clearing his throat he looked the man in the eyes, gathering his courage. The scent of coffee strong in the air, not many people around. If he wanted, he could control your brother and make him say yes to his question. That's not how he wanted it to be though, he wanted it to be real, this was you not just anyone.

"I would like to have your sister's hand." The man stared in shock, a laugh coming out of him not long after. Not one to mock him, it was warm and wholehearted.

"I knew it was coming, how could I say no?" Taking a sip of his coffee he smiled, you'd be together yet, "one thing still stands in your way though."

"What's that?" Mind racing, trying to find whichever obstacle could be in his way. He already asked the spirits and read the cards, you would say yes no matter what. So what could possibly-

"Our mother." Curses. She hadn't approved of him from the beginning, of course, he forgot about her.

He found himself at your home, he made sure you went with Mimzy for the day. Knowing how much you liked surprises. A quick knock on the door and he could hear heels tapping against the floor. The door being pulled open revealing an older woman. Hair up and covered with a hat, old fashioned is what she was. Still, he smiled at the woman, hoping it wouldn't be as hard as your brother claimed.

"Can I help you?" Her voice was condescending, so articulate. He could see where you got your confidence.

"Yes, Mrs. L/n I would love to have your blessing to marry Y/n." The woman simply stood there, not shocked by his claims.

"No, I've only known you for a little over a year, you will never get my approval." As she was closing the door he called for her to wait.

"I can offer you something in return." The idea was risky but it was the best thing he could think of.

"What could you possibly offer?" He could tell the woman was ready to close the door in his face if he didn't have anything good.

"Would you like to see your husband again?" Opening the door slowly, he knew he had her intrigue.

"You're not kidding, are you?" Shaking his head he pulled a dead flower from one of the hanging baskets, holding it in his hands and making an offering to the Loa Loko. The flower came back twice as beautiful.

"I am a man of my word." Handing her the flower she inspected it, holding his hand out for her she shook it.

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The blonde pulled you out of the store, you didn't even get to buy anything. All she did was make you try jewelry on, said none of it suited you and to try another place. Stepping out onto the sidewalk and immediately spotting Alastor and your brother. The two walking towards you two.

"Hello!" Cringing slightly as she waved them over, getting a few odd looks from people. It took you a moment to realize she had gone on without you, already talking with the two. Quickly joining them and getting questioned.