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“And walk not with arrogance.
Indeed you can never tear the earth apart, nor can you surpass the mountains in height”
{Quran, 17:37}

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It was Wednesday today, two days after the task set by the demon. I still had the folder, safely tucked away under my mattress at home. I didn't dare read the content, as first, it was the Mafias possession and two, I had been warned to not read it. Just the thought of what could be in that file made me shiver.
My mind went down all sorts of dangerous alleyways.

It was nearing the end of the day at the hospital, as the kids had gone asleep which meant I could get ready for home. Marissa waited for me outside the staffroom as I got myself ready to face the cold weather.

I smiled at a few fellow co-workers, as I put away a few of my equipment into my bag. Suddenly, my hand made contact with paper which I recall was not there before.

Dread filled me as I figured where this would have come from. Instead of opening it there and then, and further filling me with dread, I decided to do it once I'd bid Marissa goodbye. That way she wouldn't suspect a sudden change in my mood.

Although, I doubt not reading the content of the paper didn't make my mood change. I was sad enough as it is. When could I truly have a break from all this?

I took a deep breath, smiling. This will be a good night I hope so.

I nodded for Marissa to walk along as I secured the bag on my shoulder. We soon walked side by side, waving a goodbye to Antoinette, as she organised her desk. She waved back at us before blowing a kiss.

Me and Marissa giggled, reciprocating the act.

Before Marissa could tell me she wanted to drop me off, I beat her to it. Ofcourse she complained and whined, but I promised her she could next week. She reluctantly agreed before waving at me. I waved back, walking towards the bus stop.

Only then did I reach into my bag and take out the letter addressed to me.

Meet me at the park next to the hospital. I want that red file with you no later than 10:00 otherwise I'll be making a trip to your house.

RCR.

What a demanding demon. Who does he think he is, addressing me thinking I'll listen to whaow tha lettere

Technically you would have to listen to him Laila. He's literally got your life in his hands. Why did my brain have to be right all the time.

I had ten minutes remaining. It was getting dark, and apprehension seeped into my blood flow, making me nervous. It was dark here and I had a higher chance of being kidnapped in the night. Me, a lone girl with no one to protect her. I was useless myself, as I wan never the type to attend self defence lessons. I wish I did now.

I could always try the usual though, just kick 'em between the legs and make a run for the hills.

Another reason I didn't want to meet the demon was because I didn't have the red file with me. Gosh, the one day I needed it and didn't have it on me.

Regardless, going back home and then coming to the park was too long. I certainly didn't want him going to the Mukhtars residence.

I speed walked to the park, hoping google maps was telling me the right directions.

The further I ventured, the more scared I became. There were trees and bushes everywhere. It seemed as if I was walking in the forest.

I opened the small gate of the park, the groaning sound causing shivers down my spine. I felt like I was being watched everwhere. The demon said he would be here right?