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A Demon's Bargain

#62

I sat, dejected and full of regret for all I had done, with my head hung heavy in my hands. So much heartbreak… more than I could even conceive of. I had been feeding off of it for my entire, adult life!

Those deadly feelings I’d had, when (Y/N) had pulled away from me, when I had thought Lola valued me so little… that was what I had left every woman I’d ever been with! Well, in addition to an assurance that another could never heal it.

On the verge of begging Chris to take it all back, he gave me pause with his response. “I am the very first son of your grandfather, Andy. I’ve been to talk to him about you, and I know that he would agree that you were only doing what was expected. There is a balance to uphold.”

I felt a deep, piercing stab of fear slice right through me. “The Infinite Spirit? You-“

Chris cut me off. “-I could tell you were in love when I visited here a few days ago. I remembered what had happened the last time you cared about somebody, and I don’t want that to happen again. Your grandfather knew you were in love with Lelahel, Andy, she was a test-“

My mind reeled and I shot up out of the chair, “Do NOT even dare to say her name! Lola was a noble creature, her heart was purely unselfish, untouched by deception and artifice!”

My father raised his hands in a placating gesture, “Andy I-“

I was in a rage! I had loved Lola, and yet I had used her, like a stepping-stone, to gain myself admiration and notoriety. “-No! I cannot believe you have opened my eyes to such a travesty! I loved Lola, I still love her, and I left her like any other mark! All I have left is a mere fortnight of memories!” I sniveled, crying like a wretch. “Dad, she fell from your father’s grace to be with me, and I deserted her!” I sat back down, destroyed. “I still see her when I am with the other woman I love…”

Chris hesitated before leaning across the coffee table to grip my shoulder. “I know this is hard, but it’s all part of his bloody plan. Will you hear me out?”

I waved dismissively at him, and he continued on, “Yes, your grandfather sent Lelahel to you as a test, apparently of your compassion. And it’s true that he told me you failed.” I laughed bitterly. “Look, this isn’t about choosing between them. Lelahel isn’t an option. But he did make me a proposal that would let you be with (Y/N). Andy, he offered to help because he loves you too.”

Jah loved me?!? Inconceivable! After all this!?!

Thinking on this ‘love,’ I realized how dire my current situation was. I had never truly recovered from leaving Lola forever to her torment, alone. If I were kept from (Y/N) in the same fashion that I was now kept from Lola, it would surpass agony and doubtless be outright fatal. I didn’t love (Y/N) as I loved my parents; I was besotted, just as I had felt for Lola! Just as my human women felt about me!

I would die the very moment I was separated from (Y/N). What could I do? Even if I avoided ending our contract by mistake, (Y/N) was mortal!

Could the Maker… would he make (Y/N) undying? Was that the assistance he had offered? “You’re right!” I could feel the intensity stream through, driven from my heart into my voice. “I am in love with (Y/N), I cannot be parted from her! I will die of misery if we are separated, regardless of the cause.”

I pulled my claws from my mussed hair and tried to stop my jaw from clenching so violently. “How can I win Allah’s favor? Anything, I have to stay with her!”

Chris nodded. “He and I discussed this. As I said, he has made an offer, but… as he’s always done, he made it all complicated and shit.”

My father proceeded to tell me of his visit to see my grandfather. With the revelation that Chris intended me to be his heir, I protested, insisting that I would never leave (Y/N). But there was so much more.

My meeting with (Y/N) had been no accident; Yahweh had sent me to her as a second test! He had been pleased with my actions thus far, but reserved his final judgment, and willingness to give (Y/N) immortality, free me of my hunger, and dissolve our contract, for after my evaluation was complete.

The notion that I would be revealed as the trueborn son of a human woman, in essence a mere cambion, would previously have panicked me. But given the stakes, that seemed a minuscule matter. Chris revealed that my mother, Amy, was, in fact, an immortal human, that I would even get to see her again! But it was really the rest of Waheguru’s celestial offer that vexed me beyond all sanity.

The idea of going to beg for forgiveness from every living woman that had signed my contracts, again, seemed a reasonable price to pay for such yields. I knew instinctively that there were only four hundred and ninety-two of them, far fewer than the norm. I felt a guilty, dark relief that, of late, I had been the cause of a larger percentage of suicides than was generally the case. So long as the Almighty kept me fed, I was prepared to begin at once!

However, among those four hundred and ninety-two women was my Lola. I would get to see her again, only long enough to say goodbye and ask her pardon! And I had to see her last of all!

My heart raced. “I cannot face Lola again! I still love her-“

Chris bent forward, a solemn look upon his face. “-You have to. There is zero flexibility on this, Andy. If you want Elohim to help, you must do as he asks.”

With that, I did something completely uncharacteristic, and collapsed into a sobbing, wretched heap. But that was not all that remained of my torment! Apparently, everyone involved had to agree to all of this buffoonery!

I was terrified by the idea that (Y/N) would have to agree. The fear that she might refuse me, that she would not want to wait upon me, erupted like a slavering, poisonous goblin.

But it was when Chris revealed that a proxy desire demon would have to stay there, in (Y/N)’s apartment, for the entire duration of my quest, I lost all hope. Not only was I to see Lola again, and then be parted from her, but my sweet (Y/N) was to be in the company of a desire demon the whole time? They would surely take my place!

A bitter rage slowly filled me, and I felt the flames flickering at my nostrils. I stood up and paced wildly, furious and distraught. “One of those wicked, manipulative, licentious churls!?! They will strive, day and night, to seduce and ravish her! I-“

With a thump, I was forced back to my seat as Chris gestured with his hand. “-There’s nothing we can do about it, Andy!” His expression was sympathetic but firm.

I sputtered, still horrified. “At the worst, I could be gone for over a year! One of those filth-“

Chris slammed my mouth shut with a painful snap. “-Silence! They are your brothers and sisters, Andy! They are my children as well, just a different kind.”

He waved at me with a grumpy expression, and I felt the hold on my face subside. I thought for a moment before I dared to speak again. I did my best to keep my tone measured. “There are not many of us. Who is even available? How could I compel them to cooperate?”

He answered only one of my questions, and I noticed instantly. “You can’t compel anyone to help, but I certainly can. Though it pains me to say it, we must have fucking faith that your grandfather wouldn’t put a creation of mine in a situation where it would starve. If I have to, I’ll visit with care packages, alright?”

I swallowed as my fear grew, making my words soft. I had no such faith in such a cruel overlord. “Father, I ask again. Who is there that could fill this position as my proxy?”

Chris frowned and sighed before answering. “Only one of you. Ashley.”

Notes

Surprise! Lola is an angel who fell to be with Andy! Poor Andy! (Poor Lola!)



Congratulations are due, of course, to Jake Pitts and Inna Logvin-Pitts, on their recent marriage! Best wishes to them for the future! I may not be the marrying type, but I certainly hope they both continue to be very happy with one another!

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Comments

@Merelan


Aww- glad you enjoyed! I generally never write chapters that long, but it didn't feel right to just randomly cut it in half (or thirds, heh).

SmuttyPariah SmuttyPariah
6/4/19

I loved this sooo much. Perfect way to lighten up my day! Andy is sooo cute! :)

Merelan Merelan
6/4/19

NO!!! I love this version of Andy, want many many more chapters lol. :)

Merelan Merelan
3/25/19

@Merelan

Oh dear- did you want it to? D:

The main plot has 2 chapters to go (I think) but there’s a semi-lengthy epilogue that may not seem very necessary right now, but that will make a lot more sense after the prequel has been published.

SmuttyPariah SmuttyPariah
3/25/19

Yay happy chapter... But is it time for the story to sashay away?!?

Merelan Merelan
3/23/19