Streets of danger

-Ah fucking shit.- he sighs.

-What's wrong Val? – asks Vox with slight interest in his voice.

-What's wrong? WHAT'S WRONG? – Valentino snaps at Vox - Are you serious? The whole business is in ruins thanks to miss little princess. Angel Dust doesn't want to work, and I just can't blow up that fucking hotel unless I want Lucifer to fuck me in the ass. – Valentino leans back in the limousine. Weeks have passed since he last saw Angel Cake. He would never admit that he missed him. Is it love? No, it is not. But he has to admit that there is something special about Angel. Not because he is a good fuck, but because he is brave. He usually fights Val, like he is not his boss. He answers back regularly, and he is not afraid of the consequences.

-There must be a way to lure him out. – Vox hands him over a glass of champagne.

-Yes, sure, but there's not much we can do. His "friends" would come and save him. Huh, how can he believe in them. No one stood up for him in the last Cleanse. NO ONE! – he throws the glass to the other side of the limo - I was the one who saved him, I gave him a place to stay in, a job, EVERYTHING! AND WHAT IS THE THANKS FOR THAT?

-Okay Val, just take it easy man. – Vox looks at his co-partner astonished - Let's get to the bar and plan the future together.

-That's my problem Vox, I see no future ahead of us. – he looks out of the window - We need to find someone very quickly, who could replace Angel Dust and…hold on a second. Is that a human soul?

-This idea of the hotel is ridiculous…What does Charlie think. – Mira was walking alone on the street. She hasn't been in Hell for ages. Nothing has changed. - Redemption…going back to heaven. I've tried that many times, and nothing worked… So how could she know anything about it? – she was wondering, not being aware of her surroundings - Still I have to give it a try. There must be a way to complete my plan. But how?

-Oh hello there beautiful lady. – Mira turns around - What does a good looking lost soul like you doing here on these dangerous streets? – Valentino leans over her.

-First of all I'm not lost – she takes a step back - and second of all, it's non of your business what I'm up to. So leave me alone. – she turns around and she is just about to walk away.

-A-a-a, you can't get away that easily. – Valentino grabs her wrist - You're just a pure human soul, you need some guidance. – he strokes her cheek - I'm looking for a new employee just as hot as you are. You could be my new superstar. Think about it sugar.

-Hmmmm… - she acts like she is thinking about it for a second - No thanks. I don't need your help Valentino.

-Ah you know my name? – Valentino looks at her amused - Am I that famous in the human world as well?

-Yes, of course you are famous everywhere… - she answers sarcastically - Now fuck of pimp. – she tries to leave again.

-No one talks to me like that princess. – he holds her wrist harder and grabs her by the waist - You'll come with me like it or not, and you'll work on these streets for me and dance in my bar 24/7.

-Are you sure about that Val? – Mira turns back to look deep into Valentino's eyes. He realises, that her green eyes changed into pink with purple circles in it. He can't look away anymore - Why do you want me to use my power ah. – she sighs. At that very moment Vox starts to get out of the car - Don't you think about it Vox, stay in that fucking car! – she shouts at Vox - So where was I. Oh yeah, leave me alone, and don't you dare to ever touch me again, understand? – she holds her gaze, and deepens the eye contact. Valentino's hold eases up and he slowly let's her go. Seems like his body moves like a robot responds to it's master's will.

-I won't touch you again. – he takes a step back.

-Good boy. Now get in the car, and leave.

-I get in the car and I leave. – Valentino gets in the limo slowly. The car leaves quickly.

-Stay safe guys! – Mira shouts as she waves her goodbye.

What a day! Everything happens so quickly. She just got back to Hell, she has to face her past again. This won't be easy. Before she continues her walk she looks to a corridor nearby.

-Come out Alastor, I know you are there. – no respond - I know you've been following me since I left the hotel, I'm not in the mood to play hide and seek. – there's a moment of silence before…

-Oh Mira, darling! – Alastor steps out to the street - What a coincidence that we meet here!

-Oh really? – she looks at him with a disbelief and a little smile on her face.

-Well we really just met, didn't we? – he looks at her naturally.

-Ahahah you haven't changed a tiny bit Al! – she lets out a small laugh.

-Hmmm…have we met before? – asks Alastor. Mira freezes for a second. Seems like she let her guard down and shared too much information with him.

-I mean I've heard of you before – falters her – and it seems like everything was true about you, so you haven't changed. – she looks down to her feet, a little blush appears on her cheeks.

-Hmmm – he studies her carefully – fair enough.

Mira relieves and smiles at him confidently.

-So you can control others with your eyes. – he says while they start to walk back to the hotel.

-Thought you saw that little incident. – she answers naturally – Aren't you afraid?

-Afraid of your eyes? – he looks at her astonished – Ahahah no I'm not my dear. I'm glad I saw your power. That means I'm getting closer to knowing you. – his evil smile widens and his eyes get sharp.

-Oh yes, our contract. – she says with no interest – I didn't forget that. I still have a lot of secrets, that won't be this easily unfolded. – an evil smile appears on her face.

-Will see that my dear. – Alastor opens the hotel's door in front of her – After you.