The Demon Of Lust

12

~Suffer by New Years Day~

Demina's POV

I awaken in bed and stretch. The sounds of joints popping echo in the room. I get up and head to the bathroom where I go through my usual morning routine. I'm brushing my hair up into a bun when I hear a thump. I quickly run out of the bathroom throwing it into a messy bun as I call out to my mom. I find her in the living room getting up off the floor.

I exclaim,"MOM!"

She waves me off and says,"I'm fine. I just tripped over the leg of the ottoman."

I sigh in relief and say,"You scared me."

She replies,"We need to talk."

I reply,"Can I make coffee first?"

My mom nods and we head to the kitchen. I quickly get coffee made and sit at the table with my mom.

She asks,"Why did you storm out of the party last night?"

I reply,"You completely embarrassed me. You asked Agmos if he had money. Mom, he and I, we aren't dating. He's my friend."

She replies,"That's not what it looked like to me."

I reply,"Hes out of my league anyway. Plus dad wouldn't approve."

She replies,"Screw what your father thinks. As long as the man treats you right and makes you happy that's all that matters."

I smile and say,"I think Agmos would be a good match for me but again he is out of my league."

My mom smiles and says,"Just go with the flow unless he's makin waves ya don't like."

I nod and say,"I don't know if I truly want anyone right now."

She asks,"How long are they giving you off from work?"

I reply,"Well since you are the owner, and I'm the manager, I can easily take time off without worry."

She smiles and says,"You're gonna be just fine without me."

I look down and ask,"Can we not? Please?"

She pats my hand and nods.

She says,"Get ready sweetheart. Family is coming over in a few days for my birthday. We're gonna have a giant barbecue."

I sigh,"Another big party?"

She's replies,"Don't worry. I'll have your aunts and cousins prep the food and house. All you have to do is help me get ready and get ready yourself."

I smile and she says,"That's why we are going out to get mani pedis."

I blink in response and she says,"I booked an appointment for us a couple days ago."

I say,"I'll go shower then."

She replies,"It's gonna be hot today so wear shorts and a tank top."

I nod and put my coffee in the fridge. I'll finish it as I'm getting ready. I head upstairs to take a quick shower. The stone rests against my bare skin and I place my hand over it as the hot water cascades down my back relaxing my muscles.

I slip into a meditative state and suddenly the water isn't there anymore. I open my eyes and see I'm in darkness again. I look around and a light shines. I look down and see it's the stone. I look up and come face to face with a young woman.

I ask,"Who are you?"

She replies,"I'm Ink. Agmos' creator."

She seems familiar and I ask,"Have we met before?"

She smiles and says,"We have."

I try to remember but I can't.

She says,"Just remember, he means well."

I am confused and a knocking sound echoes. I open my eyes and I'm back in the shower.

My mom asks,"Honey, your friend is here. I'll tell them to wait in your room?"

I reply,"Ok!"

I get out and wrap my body in a towel and wring our the excess water in my hair. I throw it in a towel and walk out of the bathroom. Heading into my room, I jump ten feet in the air because Agmos is laying out on my bed.

I curse quietly,"Fucking hell."

Agmos looks at me and I ignore him and go to my drawer. I grab a pair of panties and a bra and go into my closet. I quickly get them on and grab a pair of black and red checkered shorts. I grab my ARCHERS tank top and put it on. I turn and slam right into Agmos causing me to make a sound that resembled RoadRunner from looney tunes.

Agmos asks,"Did you just meep?"

I smack his chest and say,"You scared the crap outta me what did ya expect me to do."

He quickly traps me between his arms against the wall and I look up at him. He leans down as he looks me up and down slowly. His face is inches from mine and it's intoxicating having him this close.

I ask,"Are you alright?"

He pulls back and looks at me confused.

I reply,"You left in a hurry last night."

Agmos straightens and says,"A friend of mine called me."

I reply,"I didn't hear a phone. Do you even have a phone?"

Agmos replies,"It's a different kind of call."

I ask,"What like a twin telepathy thing?"

He replies,"Something like that."

I nod and ask,"Well is the friend ok?"

Agmos looks away and says,"Yeah. She's good."

I roll my eyes and slip past him out of my closet after grabbing my platform sandals before putting them on. He follows me and catches my arm.

He says,"Whoa. Whoa. What the fuck?"

I look up at him with an eyebrow quirked and he says,"What's with the fucking attitude?"

I roll my eyes and yank my arm from his grasp. My hand grabs the door knob but I'm quickly yanked away, turned around, and pinned to my door by Agmos. He looks down at me and my heart is pounding in my chest.

Agmos says,"I asked you a question."

I stay silent and he asks,"What's with?"

He places a finger under my chin keeping me from looking down as he asks,"The attitude?"

I reply,"You left."

He looks confused and I slam my hands onto his chest in frustration. I push him back and he looks at me in shock.

I say,"We we're alone. And you just , you just, left."

Agmos realizes what I mean and says,"Baby, understand. I leave a lot of women. I leave unannounced as well."

My anger is boiling and I take off my sandals and throw them at him. He dodges them and I glare at him.

I say,"Get out."

Agmos looks confused and I say,"LEAVE. Since it's what you say you're good at."

He realizes what he said and opens his mouth to speak and I shake my head.

I say,"Just go."

He leaves and I hear the front door slam. I place my hand over my heart as it aches and I feel the tears fall. I feel arms wrap around me and I look to see my mom. I forgot she was here. I turn into her and burst into tears. She holds me as she comforts me sinking to the floor as the sobs wrack my body.