A PERFECT SIN

The sun rays peeked through the window of a dark themed room and bathed the figure sleeping on the bed. Emerald groaned and tossed around in bed several times before sitting up. He looked at the time and gasped. Past nine.

Stepping down from the bed he moved to the bathroom and took a long relaxing bath before stepping out of the bathroom. He put on a white tee shirt over grey sweatpants before brushing his hair and tying it in a red elastic band. He starred at his self in the mirror and smiled.

Slipping his phone into his pocket he headed downstairs. When he got down he heard laughter from the kitchen and moved towards it. On getting there he met Celia and Snow.

"Hey ladies". He greeted earning the attention of both women. Celia was busy with the stove while Snow sat at a table.

"Someone decided to wake up". Celia said sarcastically handing him a cup of coffee. He sipped and let out a smile.

"Good morning Mr DeVille". Snow said standing up. "Celia I'll head home now. I need to go to work and I'm late already".

"Don't worry about your father Snow. He'll be fine". Celia said giving her a hug. Snow smiled and left the kitchen.

Celia turned her attention to the pot. She stirred it for a while and turned off the stove.

"You know he's gonna die right?" Emerald asked leaning by the kitchen island and folding his arms.

"Yes but I can't tell her that". Celia replied. She began putting food on a plate. " Do you want some?"

"No thanks. I should head to work". With that he disappeared into thin air.

LILA COLLEGE

The students were in class when Phyna walked in loudly popping her gum.

"Phyna can you please stop with the noise?" A student said and Phyna rolled her brown eyes.

"If you got a problem hearing it then shut your ears". She said popping louder. She took a seat beside her best friend Olive. "I got gist".

That's Phyna for you. Beautiful, slim with brown hair and eyes. She's also a very annoying person and this made her classmates wonder how she became friends with Olive.

"What news do you have this time Phy?" Olive asked looking up from her book.

"DV Enterprises is holding an event next two weeks". Phyna said checking her looks in the mirror of her phone case.

"I heard that too. My mom told me the CEO will be present". Larise confirmed and suddenly the whole class became interested in the discussion.

"I'll give anything to see Emerald DeVille". Another girl said dreamily and Roman rolled his eyes.

"Jesus! You guys make it sound like he's a god. He's just another human". He said upset.

"Maybe. But he has more money and looks than your next ten generations will ever have". Phyna said and the whole class burst into laughter.

"Well the event is for the rich people. Not everyone will attend. I don't think I'll attend". Olive said finally deciding to join the conversation.

"Why not?" Larise asked. " You are rich girl".

"Yes. But with my dad's condition I don't think I'll be able to party. 'sides Snow won't be home to look after him".

"Where would she be?" Phyna asked. She wasn't happy her best friend won't be going with her to the party. But she'll find a way to convince her otherwise.

"She works at DV Finanxes and employees are mandated to attend ". She explained. Just then the bell rang. Some of the students stood up and began packing their books.

"Let's head over to the lab for Chemistry ". Larise said carrying her red handbag.

"You girls go ahead. I'll get my lab coat from my locker and join you". Olive said packing her bag.

"Okay then ". Phyna said carrying her bag. " Come on Larise. Let's go "

Both girls moved out of the classroom chatting. Olive took her bag and made for the locker. She moved through the not so quiet hallway and got to her locker. She dropped her books and her bag inside before taking out her lab coat, exercise and text book. She shut the locker and walked away.

After hours of intense studying school was finally over. The students were going home some standing and conversing. Phyna stood by her white car with her friends. She had a pleading look on her face.

"Please I really need someone to follow me to the mall. You all know I have trust issues". She pleased with her face in a pout. She wanted her friends to follow her to the mall for new outfits.

"Sorry Phyna you'll have to go alone. I've got to go home and do chores like laundry. You mom's out of town and I'm in charge". Larise explained

"And I can't go with you either. Snow Will kill me if she finds out I stayed long. I'm grateful James insisted I keep schooling. I can't overdo it". Olive also explained.

Phyna sighed in defeat. Seems like she'll have to shop alone. Ugh.

"Fine then. Be careful okay". She said embracing her friends

'We should be telling you that. Don't drive too fast ". Olive warned

"Okay momma ". Phyna said and they all laughed. Phyna got into her car and drove away. Olive and Larise began strolling, looking for a cab.

TO BE CONTINUED....🔥

PARKER MANSION

Clara and Snow where in the living room conversing when a maid comes with two glasses of juice. She was about putting it on the table when some spilled on Clara

SLAP

"What the fuck you wretched low life? Are you blind?" She yelled standing up. Her white dress had been stained just at the edges. It was barely visible.

"I'm sorry ma'am please forgive me". The maid pleased with her head down.

"Get your pathetic self out of here and make sure this place is cleaned up". Clara yelled and the maid scrambled off. " God these people". She said sitting down.

"You should chill". Snow said sipping her juice with a smile.

A nurse moved downstairs and stood before the duo.

"I've closed for the day. Give him his medication by eight and check on him aften". She said. With that she turned and left.

"Who's gonna look after him now?" Snow asked Clara who scoffed. Just then the door opened and an Olive walked in.

"Look who showed up". Clara said in a mocking yet angry tone. Snow angrily stood up and moved to Olive. She grabbed hold of Olive black hair making her yelp in pain.

"Aaargggggghhh. Snow you're hurting me". She said trying to get away from her sister's grip.

"I'll kill you if I could. You wench. Who do you think will look after that thing up there huh?" Snow yelled letting go of her hair and giving her a slap which sent her to the floor. Snow made to hit her again and James came downstairs.

"That's enough Snow". He said moving to stand between Olive and Snow. " That's enough. Olive go upstairs".

Olive stood up and ran upstairs in tears. Snow and Clara looked at him disbelievingly.

"Is there anything we need to know?" Clara asked with a suspicious look.

"Yeah. Cos it seems to me like you have a thing for my sister". Snow agreed.

"Oh come on. I'm just being fair here. Cutting her off the family account and letting her fend for herself is enough. We don't need to molest her ". James said and Snow rolled her eyes.

"If murder were legal she'd be dead ". Snow said sitting down.

DV ENTERPRISES

Emerald sat in his office. He was busy on his laptop as he smoked away. The door opened and Claude walked in with a yellow folder.

"Greetings Mr DeVille ". Claude greeted with a slight bow. " Here are the reports from the marketing department ".

"Drop it on the table ". Emerald replied absent mindedly. Claude dropped the folder and stepped back standing with folded arms.

"Um boss, another thing ". Claude said nervously. " Emerald raised his pale yellow pupils to meet his and he shivered. "There's a lady outside. She said she is an old friend of yours"

"Send her in". Emerald said taking a drag of his cigarette. Claude bowed and left.

Soon the door opened and a woman walked in. She had shiny black hair and eyes. She was dressed in a blue knee-length gown.

"Five years and you haven't changed". The woman said. Emerald looked at her and chuckled.

"How kind of you visit me Afara". He said sarcastically.

"I missed you. The heavens are too boring without you around".

"So I do have a good impact up there huh?"

"As the angel of death and a rebellious cat I don't think so. I only missed you because you are my best friend". Afara said and they laughed. One could easily see how close they were.

"I have a pickup later tonight. Why don't we head over to the club and catch some fun?" Emerald suggested cocking his head to the side. Afara pretended to be in thoughts for a while before smiling

"Fine ". She agreed.

Olive sat by her father's bedside crying. He laid there motionless except for his chest heaving as he breathed. Tears were rolling down her face as she subbed loudly.

"Dad " . She cried holding his hand. " When are you going to get better? I can't take it anymore. Snow and mom make me work for what I want. If I knew you'd be mad and drive drunk, I wouldn't have told you ".

She held her father and kept on sobbing. If only she had shut up then her father wouldn't be like this. But then he would have been dead. She only wanted her father to be fine again. Oh how she missed him.

FLASHBACK (NINE YEARS AGO)

Sixteen years old Olive stepped into her room with a frown on her face. She could hear the music and merrymaking going on downstairs but she wasn't happy. It was her sixteenth birthday and father was nowhere to be found. She laid on her bed backing the door.

"Go away Snow, I don't want to talk to anyone". She said.

"Not even me?" A voice asked and she quickly sat up to see her father there. She was happy to see him but was still mad at him.

"You're late". She pointed out keeping an angry face. Thomas sighed and sat on the bed by her stroking her hair.

"I know princess and I'm sorry. But I'm here now and I got something for you". He said standing up from the bed. " I'll be back".

Thomas moved out and soon returned with a karge box in his. Olive's eyes lit up on seeing the box.

"What is it?" She asked curiously. All her anger had faded away.

"Take a look". He said placing but on the bed. Olive got on her knees and quickly tore open the carton. She began taking out the things one after the other.

First was a brand new phone next was a headset followed by several amazing outfits. She looked at her father excitedly.

"Happy sweet sixteen princess". Thomas said looking at his daughter with so much love. Olive jumped on him giving him a tight hug.

"Thank you Dad. I love you".

END OF FLASHBACK

Olive wiped her tears and stood up. She covered her dad with the duvet properly before stepping out of the room. The figure who had been watching them in the shadows stepped out and moved to the man's bedsid

Emerald sat on the chair at Thomas' bedside. He shook his head and sighed. It was a pity this man would leave his daughter alone. He checked the stopwatch and saw he had five minutes before he took the man's soul. Why not chat a little first? He touched the man's forehead gently, and he gently opened his eyes.

"Olive". He called in a weak and pained voice

"She left. Probably went to bed". Emerald replied and Thomas' head snapped to the side. He couldn't his sight. The one and only Emerald DeVille was in his room

What happened when he was unconscious? Did one of his daughters get involved with DeVille? Not being able to come up with a reason as to why the richest man in Snowville was in his room he decided to ask.

"If I may ask, why are you here Mr DeVille".

"Tch. You've already asked so no need seeking permission to ask". Emerald replied with a strange face. " You are a pathetic excuse for a father you know that?"

"It was my fault for trusting Clara too much. But I'm more surprised Snow is a part of it". Thomas said as a tear escaped his eyes. " I won't make it till tomorrow. Please look after my little Olive Mr DeVille".

Emerald took out the stopwatch. Thirty seconds left. He sighed. The man looked so desperate to find someone to look after his girl. Emerald couldn't deny. She was beautiful and he would gladly look after her.

"I will Mr Parker". Emerald said and Thomas let out a smile. Emerald starred at the stopwatch again. Five, four, three, two, one

Thomas' body went limp and his breathing seized. Emerald touched his forehead and disappeared with a smirk.

Olive stepped out of the bathroom. Her curly hair was dripping wet and her body was tied in a white towel. She sat before her mirror, took her hand dryer and began drying her hair. She gently brushed through her curls as she dried it. When she was done, she oiled it and began braiding it.

"You got such beautiful hair sweet Olive".

Olive gasped at hearing James's voice. She quickly stood up and turned to see him sitted on her bed. She had been lost in drying her hair and didn't see him come in. His gaze was full of so much lust that got her nervous

"J...J...J...James. What are you doing here? ". She asked nervously as she held her towel tighter.

"What else Olive ? You already why I'm here. Clara and Snow have gone clubbing so it's just two of us now sweet Olive ". James said moving towards her. She quickly ran to the door but he got hold of her braids and pull her back to him

"Please don't do this anymore James I beg you". She pleaded crying severely but he merely laughed and kissed her neck

"I've just started Sweet Olive. We have been doing this for months so it's not something new". He said in her ears as she kept on crying.

"James please I'm begging you don't do this I'm tired . Please James ". She begged.

However James turned a deaf ear to all her pleas. He threw her on the bed and forcefully pulled out her towel. Screams could be heard throughout the mansion as James proceed to force himself on her.

Her screams could be heard in the kitchen by the servants. The three maids exchange glances in pity.

"I wonder how long the poor girl have to endure this ?" The first maid said shaking her head

"Every time those two bitches are not home he takes the opportunity to molest the poor girl". The second one said drinking the water in the glass she held

"I really despise those two b**ches. Apparently I was thought Snow was a good person ". The first one added with a face

"Listen you two I really love my job and if you do the same y theou will mind your businesses". The third warned walking out of the kitchen she was the one Clara slapped earlier

Emerald sat relaxed on his sofa in his room. He was busy starring at something on this phone with a smile on his face. He was shirtless displaying his tattooed arms and torso. The room was lit by a single table lamp.

His attention was on a picture of Olive. She was standing by the beach smiling. She wore short Beach gown and her hair flew in the wind. Everything about her captivated him from sky blue eyes to her pretty smile and perfect body. Never had he made a girl who intrigued him like her. He dialed a number and put the phone to his ear

" Hello sir ". Claude's voice answered at the other end of the line

"I've sent you a photo of someone I need complete feedback on her". He ordered through the phone

"When Sir?"

"Tomorrow "

"Alright Sir I will ". Claude said and Emerald hung up.

The door opened and Celia stepped in with Afara. They were both In their nightgowns

"Why do you love the dark so much? Jeez". Celia asked turning the lights on and making the room brighter.

"I'm the angel of death. Death equals darkness". Emerald replied absent mindedly. Afara, curious craned her neck to see what he was concentrated on.

"You got a new toy to play with?". Afara asked and Emerald shook his head. He stood up and moved to the window.

"I don't love my toys Afara. She's different". He said looking out into the dark.

"No no no no". Afara said in disbelief. " You can't Azrael. You just can't".

"Don't fucking call me that. It's Emerald and why can't I?" He asked calmly. But there was an underlying danger in his tune.

"You decide to live as a human, involving your self in so many shady things. The heavenly host have decided to turn a blind eye to all that. Do you think they would do the same if you get involved with a mortal?" Afara asked trying to get her friend to see reason. But it seemed impossible.

"Good night Ladies ". He said without facing them. Both women exchanged glasses and Celia shrugged. They knew when not to push Emerald

DIAZ MANSION

Phyna sat in the middle of her large bed busy on her phone. She was in a pink short nightgown and almost every other thing in the room was pink. She was in love with the color. Suddenly her phone rang. A call from her mother. With a sigh she threw the phone on the bed. Why would her mother call her when they spoke just two minutes ago. Soon the door opened and a boy of about seven stood there.

"You should be asleep Jude. What do you want?" She asked.

Mom said you should come downstairs. Olive's here and she's crying ". He said and walked off.

Phyna quickly ran out of her room and moved downstairs. Why was Olive present and crying?

On getting there she saw Olive sitted by her mother crying.

"Olive?" She called surprised and Olive looked at her. " Her face was tear stained and her eyes were puffy. "Oh Olive what's wrong?" She asked pulling her friend up and hugging her.

However Olive was too occupied crying to explain what had happened. James had raped her over and over. He left saying he would be back. He used the opportunity to escape and easily found her way to Phyna 's.

"Mon I'll take her upstairs now. Goodnight". Phyna said and her mother nodded sympathetically.

Soon both girls sat on Phyna 's bed holding a cup of water which was half filled.

"Girl why don't you report him or even Snow? Or you can let me kill him" Phyna suggested and Olive shook her head.

"No Snow won't believe me over her boyfriend and James would probably buy his way out". Olive explained.

"Well you'll let kill him right? My dad will block the case so I won't get arrested". Phyna said seriously and her friend laughed.

"James will end up killing you Phyna". She said with a smile. "I'm tired Phyna I'm tired of being molested.

Phyna simply reached out and hugged her. She didn't know what her friend was passing through. She could only imagine she must be feeling. She could only offer silent comfort in her hug.

The next morning Olive hurried home after telling Phyna she might come late to school. When she entered the living room she met her two nightmares in the living room. Snow sat cuddled up with James as the three of them drank happily. The maids looked sad.

"Olive you are here". Clara said excitedly. " Guess what. I got good news".