The Ritual

Five

I organized the folders for the third time in a row. I've been sitting here for an hour and I have another two to go until I can go home and relax. Hell isn't completely boring, but sometimes boredom wins the war.

While I was sorting out stuff a knock came from my office door. I clicked the button on my desk and let the person in. The door opened up to reveal my assistant, Claire. "Hey Clay, What's killin'?" I question, looking back at the folders while I speak. "Princess Pola-" "Please call me Polaris." I interrupt her, looking up, she had a envelope in her hands and box next to her right leg. I put the last two folders away and stood up. "What's that?" I ask her. I point at the box and then the envelope. "Oh this! And this!" Clay exclaims. I walk over to her and help her carry the box over to the Sofas and coffee table.

I place the box on the coffee table and close the door. "You can sit on the sofa." I inform. Clair nods and sits down on the sofa chair and I sit across from her. She hands me the envelope and I take a look at it. "This came into the reception desk a few minutes ago. The person told me not to open it and give it to Princess Polaris, which is you." I scan the envelope, it's all white. "We use black envelopes, am I right?" I question not taking my eyes off the bright envelope. "That's right." Claire answers. "So perhaps this came from heaven?" I ask. "Or perhaps the Human World?" Claire shrugs. I finally decide to open the envelope and inside I find a gray card.

I read the card in my head:

To: Satan

From: Zeus

If this is my "kind" old friend, Satan, Please continue reading. I've invited you to Heaven, It's been a long wait to see you again my friend. We, and the gods will be having a small party. It would be a pleasure if you could come. It will be held on Thursday, 12th. I could schedule the date to the 13th but I know you'll have some evil plans that I would not like to know about. Please send me a letter or call me to inform me if you'll be coming or not.

From Your Kind Friend, Zeus

P.S, Please say a kind hello to Polaris from me and the box holds some things for her

So this isn't to be read by me. But I've read it now and nobody can do anything about it. I look up at Claire who's patiently watching me read. I place the card inside the envelope so Claire can't read it. And then I move on to open the box. But before I do, I ask Claire to leave and she does but also mentions,: "If you're okay with it Aris, Want to come to my house after you're done working?" I nod. Claire is one of my best friends and colleagues. When she leaves, I open the box but then stop myself. I'll open it when I get home.