Day One…
[ Mission Strategy Number 1: Approach the Devil through a 'Chance Encounter' ]
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Abigail didn't know how she would react when Nathan suddenly entered the room. She wondered how much he heard from their conversation.
Abigail and Nathan looked at each other for a long moment when Ethan suddenly butted in.
"Dad! Didn't someone teach you how to knock on the door?!!" Little Ethan immediately jumped off the bed, complaining about his father's behavior. He scowled at Nathan.
Nathan: "..."
The young boy was upset because he promised Abigail not to tell his father about their conversation, but here comes Nathan, eavesdropping on them!
Meanwhile, Abigail's lips twitched fighting a smile. She found Ethan very cute while reprimanding his own father. The Devil was rendered speechless because of this Little Angel.
"It's bad to listen to others private conversation!" Ethan pouted his lips while crossing his little arms together over his chest.
Nathan shifted his gaze from Abigail to Ethan. He didn't know how he would justify himself so he just cleared his throat and decided to change the topic.
"Son, go and take a shower now. Abi and I have to talk."
"About what Dad?" Ethan asked curiously, instead of obeying his father's request. He spoke with confidence as if he had the right to know first before he could leave them both.
Nathan sighed deeply, rubbing the space between his brows. Ethan's persistence was giving him a headache.
"Ethan, this is between me and her. A kid like you doesn't need to know. So, go to your room now, otherwise, I will bring her to the hospital, instead of letting her rest in our home." This time Nathan resorted to threatening Ethan if he would still not listen to him.
Ethan was the one who insisted on bringing Abigail to their house, instead of bringing her to the hospital. The father and son duo had a deal so Ethan should listen to Nathan.
"Okay, Dad! I will leave. But promise me one thing!" Little Ethan put his two hands on his hips, his face giving him a warning look. "Don't bully, Miss Abi!"
Abigail almost laughed after seeing Ethan's adorable expression. Even if he's mad and serious, he still looks very cute and charming. Nathan could only nod helplessly. He had to agree, or else, his stubborn son wouldn't leave them alone.
Ethan's eyes lit up when he got what he wanted from his father. He turned around to glance at Abigail, flashing his sweet smile.
"Miss Abi, if Dad bullies you, don't hesitate to tell me. Alright?" Ethan's voice was soft and his expression turned gentle when talking to Abigail. Because of that, Nathan suddenly felt jealous. His son was already siding with this stranger, instead of him, his own father!
Abigail finally let out a soft giggle before bobbing her head. "Okay, Young Master Ethan. I will keep that in mind."
Little Ethan raised his thumb and winked at her as a response. He shot his father one last warning glance before turning around to leave. Nathan could only shake his head while watching the back of his little son.
Bam!
The closing sound of the door was heard. After a while, Nathan's stone-cold expression returned when he moved his attention back to Abigail. He was at it again, examining her with his probing eyes.
Abigail felt a little bit uncomfortable with the way he was looking at her. She had the urge to thrust her two fingers at his sharp blue eyes. She was just trying her best to control herself and be calm in front of this man.
"What do you want to talk about, Mr. Sparks?" Abigail broke the silence first.
"You are Abigail Scarlett, aren't you?" Nathan asked her directly, not beating around the bush.
Abigail was not surprised that Nathan Sparks finally discovered her identity as the actress, Abigail Scarlett. He had the manpower and resources to do a background check on someone. With his power and influence, he could easily find lots of information about her.
Now, she had to be careful when answering Nathan. She could feel that he was here to confront her and interrogate her.
'If my assumption is right, most probably this Devil already heard my suicide attempt this morning.'
"Yes. I'm Abigail Scarlett." She simply answered him, still adjusting the tone of her voice when speaking to Nathan. She didn't know whether to be polite or just be her natural self (as Phantomflake) when dealing with the Devil.
Nathan arched his brow since the woman before him admitted that she was Abigail Scarlett in an instant. 'Hmm, not a twin sister nor an impostor huh?'
"If you are claiming that you are Abigail Scarlet, then who is the woman who jumped from the 13th floor just this morning? Your double or just someone who looks exactly like you?" Nathan continued assessing her. Was she telling the truth?
Instead of answering him directly, Abigail said a more safer statement, diverting the topic from how she was able to survive that fall. "I didn't commit suicide. Someone is after my life!" she declared, staring straight into his eyes.
Nathan frowned, puzzled by her statement. He remained quiet, letting her speak to elaborate her words.
His silence was her cue. She would grab this opportunity to add some details just to get his sympathy (Although she didn't know if this Devil knew how to sympathize.)
"I have to escape and hide for the meantime while I'm trying to figure out who wants me dead. I will catch the culprit myself. And to do that, I need your help! Sooner or later, my enemy will find out that I am alive. Can I stay here for a while? I will do anything you want… I just need a place to hide. And I guess your house is a perfect place for that."
Abigail spoke spontaneously, uncertain whether Nathan would believe her explanation or not. She was doubtful that this Devil would help her and take pity on her. He was a cold-hearted Devil so he wouldn't care even if she would die!
'Damn! Do I sound convincing or not? Think more! What should I say to convince him to let me stay here in his house!' She was racking her brain so hard on how she would convince Nathan. She was already expecting that he would reject her request. However…
"You can stay here," Nathan uttered expressionlessly.
Abigail: "..."
'Eh? What?! That's it?! He easily agreed!!? Impossible!'
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Day Two…
[ Mission Strategy Number 2: Serve Him Like A King! ]
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Abigail was up the whole night. She kept tossing and turning around her bed just thinking about Nathan's decision of letting her stay in the house.
Before she knew it, the sun had already risen from the east. Subconsciously, her feet brought her close to the window, witnessing the wonderful daybreak.
It's another brand new day but Abigail still couldn't get over what transpired last night. Nathan Sparks immediately agreed to her request which was unusual for him to do so. What was he planning? Was he scheming something against her?
Abigail was certain that Nathan had a hidden motive for letting her stay in his house. She assumed that he didn't completely believe her words but still, he didn't question her further.
Nathan only asked her one thing: Not to get in his way and never ever bother him!
But that was something she couldn't do. As much as possible, she had to be involved with him. Stay by his side and win him over! She would definitely have to bother him at all times just to get his attention or… she must say… to get his affection!
"Master? Are you alright? You don't look good. You have big dark circles under your eyes!" Bam-Bam suddenly appeared from out of nowhere.
Abigail just hissed, glowering at the mythical creature who always disappears whenever Nathan was around.
"I think this enemy of mine is plotting something. I have a bad feeling about this. Imagine… he hated to see me getting along well with his son… and now, he is letting me stay here without questioning me any further. He looks very suspicious, right?"
Bam-Bam just shrugged his tiny shoulders while flapping his wings. "I don't have any idea, Master. It's so hard to figure out someone's mind. You, humans, are very complicated and unpredictable most of the time."
Abigail rolled her eyes at Bam-Bam's remarks and said, "Never mind."
She thought this creature would somehow be able to give her meaningful feedback. But he also ended up being clueless.
"Anyway! Today is my second day in this body. I only have 99 days left to complete my mission. Do you have any suggestions about my next steps to accomplish it?" Abigail focused her attention on the flying creature.
She moved away from the glass window and walked back to her bed. She was occupying one of the guest rooms in the mansion. It was just three rooms next to Little Ethan's room.
"Master, I'm not a cupid so I can't give you a worthwhile suggestion. You should figure it out yourself." Bam-Bam smiled sheepishly at her while scratching his face using his fluffy paw.
Abigail narrowed her eyes, her lips forming a thin line. Bam-Bam just whistled, avoiding Abigail's sharp gaze.
"I thought you were here to guide me with my mission?!" She mumbled exasperatedly, with matching hand gestures.
"Yes. Of course. I'm here to accompany and guide you with your mission. But I didn't say that I will teach you what you will do." He justified anxiously, afraid that Abigail might get upset.
"Aside from being a skilled assassin, you are also a best strategist. I know you can think of a better plan on how to make the Devil fall for you. Don't worry, I am just here, watching you on the sideline, Master!" Bam-Bam chuckled after saying that. But he stopped laughing right away upon meeting Abigail's deathly glare.
"Useless Flying Cat! Why don't you just disappear from my face at this instant? Otherwise, I will capture you and cut you into tiny pieces. Then, I will sell your meat to the supplier and manufacturer of Siopao."
"Eh? What Siopao, Master? Does it taste good and delicious?" Bam-Bam asked her with two big silver-gray eyes, sparkling with curiosity.
Poink!
"Ouch!"
Abigail lightly hit his head. "Stop thinking about food! Help me come up with a new strategy to catch the Devil's attention!" Abigail looked like an elder sister reprimanding her younger brother for fooling around.
"Fine! Fine! Just don't hit my beautiful head, or else, I might lose my smart and brilliant brain!" Bam-Bam complained, putting on a pitiful face.
"Then do it. Use your brilliant mind. NOW!" Abigail demanded, massaging her temples. She felt tired and drowsy. This was the result of her sleepless night.
Ding!
An idea popped in Bam-Bam's mind.
"Ahuh! I've got a good suggestion, Master," he said cheerfully, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Tell me." Abigail was anticipating his response.
"Serve him like a King! He will definitely be happy if someone will pamper him. Do everything you can to make him realize that it was a good decision to let you stay here with them," Bam-Bam suggested.
Abigail nodded her head. That man is the supreme leader of Syphiruz and he is used to being served by many. Bam-Bam's suggestions might work. So she had to try. This was for the sake of regaining her body. Her soul had to return to her original body to get her revenge.
Bam-Bam told her one important restriction. She couldn't kill Nathan Sparks using Abigail Scarlett's body. It would also be against her mission. So in other words, she couldn't touch Nathan Sparks to hurt him.
"Fine. I understand it very well. I have to make a move now. What should I do?" Abigail consulted Bam-Bam once again.
She might be the best strategist when it comes to destroying and killing someone, but she is still a noob and inexperienced when it comes to pursuing and wooing someone.
"Master, are you familiar with the statement: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach?"
"No!" She promptly responded. "What are you implying with that?"
"Seriously, Master? You don't know even this famous saying?!" Bam-Bam muttered in disbelief, his paws rubbing his forehead.
"It means… If you want someone to love you, all you have to do is cook them a good meal! So Master, why don't you start the day by cooking him a breakfast?!"
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