Embrace Of The Lucifer novel Chapter 24

August.

"Wow August...th-that's a lot..." Venessa stated, shock written all over her face. I sighed. I knew it was a lot. A few hours ago, Martha told me that Master Lucifer was going to increase my salary. And the amount was $800, why would he pay a maid so much? Maids normally didn't get to pay more than $500 and he was ready to give me double.

I knew why he was doing this, he just wanted me to stay anyhow. He had some men who were checking on my aunt, put cameras and using her against me...and then that salary thing.

I sat beside her on my bed and exhaled deeply.

"That's a really big amount though, August. What are you planning now?" Venessa asked.

"I don't know. But, I have to work there anyway. I cannot leave this job."

"August, you know if you are not happy with your job. You can leave it anytime." Venessa placed her hand on my shoulder and said.

She looked at her feet helplessly. She was right. August could leave anytime but, could she anymore? He threatened me using Caroline. I couldn't leave even if I wanted to.

"I can't...you do know finding job is r-really hard a-and even this job w-was hard to find. I cannot leave this job m-my aunt will face troubles." I replied with a shaky voice.

Oh, how I wish I could tell you the truth...

Venessa agreed with me. "I know, I totally understand you. Anyways, don't think much okay? We will still be friends and we will always be in touch through texts and calls. Just don't forget me." She said chuckling.

"I could never forget you, Venessa. You are my only friend here." We both hugged each other. I felt nice having a friend beside her who was so caring.

"Oh come on, I'm not your only friend. Master Ethan seems so nice to you." She stated and winked.

I blushed at her words. "H-He is just a friend.." Venessa rolled her eyes.

"Yeah sure. Let's get back to work." I nodded and began my duty.

**14th August**

Narrator's P.O.V

Finally, the time has arrived....the day he was waiting for so eagerly. From that day, she would be his alone. He couldn't wait to find her in his house. It was her birthday, he wanted to give her something. He never gifted anything to any girl, except for his sister and mother. All the women he had been with were never serious, he didn't even care about them let alone gifting them something. But, she wasn't like the other women he was with. She was different...

He was aware that she would not be happy with what he has planned for her. After all, she was a young girl working in his dad's house, hoping to earn enough money to support her aunt. He knew it would hurt her, he knew it would break her. And that was what he wanted. He wanted to break her till she gave up. That was why, he had his men outside of her house, to keep an eye on that woman Caroline. She was August's only family and he knew that if he used her aunt against August, she would be weak and would not try to leave the job, try to leave him.

All his life, he never treated any women in any special way. There was something in August that attracted him so much, now he never wanted to leave her alone no matter how much she wanted it.

She will get used to it slowly.

He thought to himself. Lucifer was confident that he would get what he wanted. His power and that fragile girl's innocence said it all.

Checking the time on his wristwatch, he got up from his seat. He was done for that day in office, he thought to leave for his own house.

She would be at my house by 7 o'clock. I should call home and inform the time.

He dialed his mother's number. After few rings, she picked up the call.

"Mom, remind the maid to be in my home at 7 o'clock sharp." He said glancing at his wristwatch once again. He heard his mom replied to him.

"Okay, son. I'll let Martha know about it."

It was 3 pm and he had to wait 4 more hours to see her again. The demon inside her was getting eager to feel her presence again. The things he has planned for her...the thoughts were enough to make him groan in desire. He could not wait anymore. He knew he had to have her. He knew he had to touch her to satisfy his inner demon's selfish desire.

On the other hand, August's tension was grown more and more with the passing minutes of the clock. She was in her room, with Venessa. Venessa was trying to make August feel better, she did feel better but it was difficult for her to stop those thoughts and the words he said to her.

"Aug....hon please sit down for a minute. Why are you getting so worried?" Venessa asked her. August looked at her with the same worried expression and shook her head. "No, I'm fine."

"Yeah, sure I can see if you are. Come sit now." August forced herself to take a seat beside her friend.

They both talked for some time until they saw Martha coming inside the room. "Hey girls." They both greeted her back. She approached August and gave her a light hug.