Halloween Tales

A Drink With The Devil

"Can I offer you anything? The bar is closing in 10 minutes," Kira said to the solitary man seated at the bar. He sported a striking red suit adorned with black beads, yet his countenance radiated with the brightness of the morning star.

"Just a refill," he replied.

"I love your outfit! Where are you coming from?" she inquired.

He chuckled, "From hell," he sighed.

"Rough day at work?"

He nodded wearily.

"What do you do?" Kira asked as she wiped the glassware in her hands.

"I... um... I work in law enforcement."

"NYPD?" she inquired curiously.

"Haha, no. My jurisdiction is far more extensive."

"Sounds like it must be top secret, like those covert spy movies," she laughed.

"It's definitely top secret, but I'm no spy. I don't need to spy; I have all the information at my fingertips."

"That's intriguing. Are we even allowed to be having this conversation?"

"Yes, but only if you promise to keep it between us."

She playfully mimed zipping her lips and awaited his next words.

"How long have you been bartending? Do you enjoy it?" he asked with curiosity.

"I've been at it for three years, ever since I started college. I had to work to pay my tuition. So, I study during the day and bartend at night."

"You and I aren't so different. Our nighttime endeavors help us get through the day," he remarked.

"I agree," she said with a smirk and continued tending to her bar. "Let me know if you need anything else."

After a brief pause, she began tidying up the bar table around her and took her phone out of her pocket. Her expression soured as she read her messages. The lone man noticed her change in demeanor and inquired about her well-being, to which she absentmindedly nodded.

"Boyfriend trouble?" he ventured.

"Is it that obvious?" she sighed.

"I'm quite adept at reading faces. Care to share?"

"I think my boyfriend cheating with someone else. He acts like he's done nothing wrong. And now he wants to break up with me because he thinks I'm over-reacting"

"What do you expect from him?"

"I want an apology."

"And...?"

"And I want to make him realize he's made a mistake, that he's hurt me."

"Do you know what we do to people who hurt others? We punish them. You should make him pay," he advised.

"Get back at him?" she asked, puzzled. "Isn't that too extreme?"

"In matters of love and war, everything is fair," he declared, raising his eyebrows and setting his glass down with a thud.

She laughed, "What would you suggest I do? Tit for tat?"

"Not a bad idea. I've got a better idea." he quipped with a smirk.

Kira raised an eyebrow at the man's proposition, a mix of curiosity and amusement playing across her features. "And what's your role in all of this?"

He leaned in, his voice low and seductive. "You see, I specialize in delivering poetic justice. All you need to do is be a bit mischievous, and I'll take care of the rest."

Kira couldn't help but feel a strange sense of intrigue as the conversation took a surreal turn. The man's bright red suit seemed to shimmer mysteriously under the bar's dim lighting. "Alright, let's hear your plan."

"My plan is quite simple. We'll give your boyfriend a taste of his own medicine and make him realize."

She shook her head in disbelief. "And what's in it for you?"

His smile widened, and he leaned in even closer, his presence seeming to grow more powerful. "My dear, I relish chaos, and I appreciate those who are willing to dance on the edge. This will be an arrangement where we both get what we want. Are you in?"

Kira thought about her cheating boyfriend, the humiliation she felt, and the burning desire for him to understand the pain he had caused. She took a deep breath and nodded. "Alright, let's do this."

With that, the deal was struck, and the two began to hatch their wicked plan to bring hell into her boyfriend's life. ​​Under the cover of night, the two co-conspirators embarked on a clandestine mission, slipping into the very heart of her boyfriend's apartment.

However, the chilling revelation that awaited them within those four walls was beyond anything they could have imagined. In the dimly lit room, they bore witness to the ultimate act of betrayal – Kira's boyfriend was entangled in a passionate and illicit affair with none other than her best friend. The pain of this discovery cut deep—a betrayal that would forever scar Kira's heart, her trust, and her very soul.

In the darkness of the room, Kira recorded an incriminating video, capturing the betrayal in all its graphic detail. Motivated by a desire for poetic justice, she posted the damning evidence online, all while cloaked in anonymity. It was her way of exposing their treachery to the world and, perhaps, inflicting upon them the same humiliation and pain they had caused her.

Following their vengeful escapade, Kira and Lucifer returned from the shadows to the light of day. Kira's grief still weighed heavily on her heart. She turned to him, their eyes locking for a moment. In that instant, she kissed him, a spontaneous and desperate act driven by her turbulent emotions.

As their lips met, the intensity of the moment propelled them further into the depths of desire. One thing led to another, culminating in a passionate rendezvous in Kira's bedroom, their passions ignited by a fire that had been stoked by the night's malevolent deeds.

Morning light filtered through the curtains as Kira stirred from her slumber. However, she soon realized that Lucifer was gone. A small note lay on her bedside table

"Thank you for the night. -Lucifer."

Kira did not realise that her enigmatic partner from that fateful night was none other than Lucifer, the Devil himself. As time passed, she couldn't shake the feeling that her life had been forever marked by a sinister force. A dark connection had been forged, and Kira's journey was far from over. Her destiny, entwined with the Prince of Darkness, would continue to unfold, shrouded in mystery, desire, and ominous consequences, leaving her on the precipice of an enigmatic and foreboding future.

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This was such a tough prompt to write for me personally.
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