'Seriously, what did I ever do to deserve this?' I groaned to myself watching Vox stalk closer. "Well, well, well." He started, his voice had this pitch that made it sound like tv static. "Who's this boss?" one of the eggs asked. I think it was Damien. Honestly they all sound the same so I just named them different names to sort of keep track of them.

"You got some balls, I'll give you that." Vox laughs standing directly in front of me, his red gaze traveling up and down my form. He might be admiring the outfit thanks to Velvette. "Hey! Back off!" Another egg yelled, stepping between us.

I look down and watch them all surround me getting into a fighting stance. "Just say the word boss and I'll teach this jerk a lesson!" A very unlady-like snort left my lips as I brought my hands to my face.

This was the worst time for my anxiety to start up like this. I was dead right now, I know I am. And the fact that Vox was staring bewildered by egg creatures surrounding me. I couldn't help myself. I started to laugh.

"Boss?"

I tried my best to ignore Vox's deathly stare as I tried to sober up. "Boys just guard the elevator please." I instruct pointing to where Velvette had gone. "Okay!" They scuttled to the other side staring the elevator down for anyone to get off, or perhaps on.

"Hi Vox," I bit my lip trying desperately not to flee from the man. My fight or flight instincts were kicking in and I knew for a fact I would never be able to actually fight him so I wanted to flee. Though with what I just saw from him appearing from the fucking video camera, fleeing could be very difficult. "How dare you ignore me." He leaned down to my level, backing me up against the wall.

"I gave you direct orders and you deliberately disobeyed me." He snarls, his left eye swirling from his anger. "I did," I knew there was no point in lying to the man. "But I uh, I don't work for you." I held my hands up trying to keep some space between us. I cringe fearing for my safety as his right hand slammed into the brick wall cracking the stone under his pressure.

"You did an interview." he shot back. I nodded slowly "I'm not saying I didn't, but I couldn't exactly come join you." I hoped I was easing some of his anger. I did not want to find out what Vox looked like when he was royally pissed. "That's no excuse!"

I cringed again at the loudness of his voice. Hesitantly looking up from the ground I found him trying to calm himself down. "I gave you a phone and told you to pick up when I fucking called you." He glares. "Yes well, I don't have it anymore." I bite my bottom lip waiting for another explosion.

"You better have a good fucking excuse."

"Someone broke it…" I muttered wondering if he would even believe me, he has no reason to believe me at all. "I know,"

My brows scrunched confused. How did he know my phone was broken? "That doesn't explain why you fucking ignored me. And I want an answer now." He was stalking towards me again. So instead of being cornered against the wall again I moved. I moved when he did. "I already have a job, I didn't need to work for you as well."

"Then quit." he orders me. "You really think I went through the trouble of interviewing you myself and letting you get away with fucking ignoring me?" He chuckled to himself, he must have some plan in his head. "I won't take no for an answer."

He stepped closer so I stepped back. "Is 'No' just not in your vocabulary? I thought you were with the times, man." I mocked a hippie style voice. "You'll find that the word 'No' has no meaning to me."

Crossing my arms over my chest I stare straight in his face. "I appreciate your offer for the job but no thank you. I do not wish to work for you. Do I need to put it in writing?" I asked, starting to get aggravated. This fucking asshole was so annoying, he needs to accept I don't want to work for him. It's not like he can't find another fucking worker.

"What did you just say to me." It wasn't a question. Well it was but it was rhetorical.

"No." I state again. "I'm already bound to one prick, I don't need another." I look back towards the eggs and move towards them. His eyes widen for a moment before laughing fully. "That's the reason?" He bent over laughing even going so far to slap his own knee. "He owns your soul does he?"

Rolling my eyes I found that an elevator was coming down. "How about I get rid of him." Vox appears at my side wrapping an arm around my waist pulling me close. Disgust runs through my system. It wasn't as nice as when Alastor does this, then again I've grown used to Alastor touching me at random times. "No."

His grip tightened and he sounded like he was choking on a scream. "Look Candy."

"My name's Emmie." I snapped, knocking his arm off me. "If you want me so bad then use my name." I snapped. "I doubt someone like you could even get rid of him." I tried not to smirk. Alastor was a bastard but he was tough. He terrified everyone and anyone around him. "You little bitch!"

"I am yes," I responded, neutralizing my face. "Now read my lips. No." The doors opened and Velvette walked out. "Let's go Big V, it was a total bust." Velvette huffed walking out of the elevator already on her phone texting or scrolling through social media. "You'll regret this." Vox promises.

"No I won't. I regret a lot of things but I don't regret this." I snapped back watching him leave with Velvette. She quite literally was dragging him away. It looked like Vox wanted to argue more but she wasn't having it. 'Thank you, Velvette.'

I waited till they were out of sight before taking a deep breath and leaning against a wall next to the elevators. "Who was that Boss?"

"Just an overlord who thinks he's tough shit." I muttered, raking my fingers through my hair. "Okay,"

"Do you like the other boss?" My gaze was on one of the eggs. Ed. I'll call him Ed. I don't know if it was Ed or not but I'll call him Ed. "Hmm? Which one? Deer man or Snake Man?" I asked hoping that he would clarify.

"Deer!"

"Alastor? He's an interesting fellow." I smiled "But out of Alastor and Vox, I'll choose Alastor any day." The elevator dings again signaling another participant was getting off. "Ah darling I knew you'd make the correct choice." Alastor smiles, stepping out twirling his cane. "Jesus Christ!" Why does he always scare the crap out of me without even trying?!

Alastor chuckles, reaching out and bonking my head with his cane. "I don't believe he can hear you down here darling." I was just completely bewildered with everything. I think I needed to lie down. My head was on fire.

"What?"

Out of the shadows of the alley way we were standing in Alastors shadow appeared looking even more sinister detached from his body. "Wait…so you-"

"Heard everything going on between you and that nobody? Yes, yes I did." He patted my cheek lightly and stood off to the side "You eggs." He commanded drawing all the eggs to him right away. "Go play in that there trash." They all looked excited and quickly rushed off to one of the dumpsters. "Right away Boss!" All but one left for the dumpster.

Ed was staring up at me as if asking if it was okay. "Go on," I motioned for him to run along, giving him a gentle smile. "But what about-" Alastor glared down at the egg. "Move along if you wish to continue breathing, yes?"

Squatting down to Ed's level I placed my hands on my knees and waited for him to speak. "Go have fun, it'll be okay." he nods slowly and runs off. "Hmm…I don't very much like that one." Alastor muses. "They're sweet." I countered staying in this position doing my best to ignore the ache in my knees.

"Ohhoh! This smells like fun!"

"Oooh, I love garbage."

Laughter ensued from the four eggs as they jumped in and pulled out random articles of trash. My nose scrunched up disgusted by them but who was I to judge? I can remember diving in the dumpsters back when I was alive and looting for gold. I wanted to be a treasure hunter and was convinced that there would be something valuable in the dumpsters.

I wasn't wrong mind you, the dumpsters outside the bath and body works had loads of candles and soaps and sprays galore. "Now then," Looking up at the tall man he easily towered over me in this position. "Lets chat."

I look back towards the eggs feeling very nervous all over again. Would I finally find out why he was so mad at me? "Okay…" Forcing myself back to my feet I'd rather deal with this on his level…well closer to his level than be on the ground.

His hand found itself on my chin guiding my face to meet his gaze. "It is polite to make eye contact when speaking with someone darling, " I bit my bottom lip staring into his red hues. "You know better than that,"

It was true, I've known Alastor for a month and a half at this point working for him and doing random errands and the man likes eye contact when you speak to him. "Sorry Al," I wasn't sure why I called him by that nickname but he didn't seem to mind. He just nodded but kept his grip on my chin. "Now then, what is this about you 'strolling' with the King?"

"I ran into him at the hobby shop." I didn't bother to lie. It wouldn't do any good, I just know it. "After that we ended up walking in the same direction." I explained as short and sweet as I could. "He seemed nice." I shrug my shoulders.

"Why is it you decided to keep this from me?" He leaned closer now. "I didn't think you'd care?" His grip finally left my chin as he chuckled, producing the laugh track sound again. "Darling, I am always interested in what you do." That surprised me. With wide eyes I could only stare. "Now why did that horrible charlatan believe you worked for him?"

Shrugging my shoulders again I looked over towards the eggs and watched them play. "Well Charlie had sent me to drop something off to Angel and Vox was there. Next thing I know he's asking me questions and won't let me speak." I rolled my eyes.

Alastor brought a hand to his chin in thought. "Hmm, yes that does make perfect sense." Turning back to see him I found him quite amused. "I recall that Vox only prefers to hear the sound of his own voice." He chuckles again. "Next time darling, do tell me." he warns patting my head.

"Yes sir,"

"Good! Now then, about your outfit." he looks me over and wrinkles his nose. "Blue is an ungodly color on you." He snaps his fingers and the color turns red. 'Again. What is with this man dressing me?' I did my best to hide my annoyance.

"How was your meeting?" He smirks looking over towards the eggs now. "Very productive, thank you for asking." I watch him curiously as to why we're still here when we could be leaving. I just wanted to go home and sleep. Maybe have a movie night with Charlie. We haven't done that in forever. "Is there anyone we're waiting for?"

He chuckles again, confusing me. "Of course," His nose scrunching in disgust watching an egg practically swimming through the grime. Ding. The elevator dings again bringing my attention as well as Alastor's attention to the elevator.

To my surprise Frank stepped off in a happy mood, humming something. Alastors cane shot forward blocking him from walking too far. "Soo, what did you hear?" He grins, bending down to the Eggs level. My eyes widened in surprise again learning that Alastor actually used the Egg to spy on someone up there. "First, the old guy w-was all 'You're not yourself, you're the one who killed the angel.'"

My jaw dropped. 'Someone killed an angel?!' Was that even remotely possible?! "A-a-and then she was all like 'Whatever it takes'." Frank stammered as he sang the last bit. "Hold on, what?" I asked confused squatting down to his level, Alastor joined me by bending down to his level. "What was that last thing?" Alastor interrupts Frank.

"She killed the angel?"

Looking to my left I watched Alastor practically giggling to himself, absolutely gleeful to find this information out. "Interesting." I felt my heart race at the look on his face. Oh boy, something sinister was brewing in that big head of his. "Lets keep this between us, shall we?" His strong hand latched itself on my upper arm pulling me to my feet.

"And you, my dear sweet girl." I hissed at his strong grip. "You'll keep quiet about this as well, yes?" He was too close. Way too close to comfort. "But what if…"

"You will not utter a word about this." He growls bringing his face closer to my own. "Understand?" Droll was dripping down his chin again at the possible idea of feasting on fresh meat. "Yes sir,"

"You got it boss!" Frank saluted Alastor happily. Completely oblivious to the fact that Alastor could destroy him with a flick of his wrist. Not even. "Wonderful! I knew you'd understand." He leaned forward placing a kiss on my forehead surprising me again.

I stood frozen. Emmie Exe. has stopped working.

"Now then, shall we be off?" he hooked my arm through his and started walking again, dragging me behind him. 'Did this mother fucker just kiss mE?! WHAT?! AM I GOING TO DIE WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED?!'

I opened my mouth to speak but I couldn't. My brain was going into overdrive and all I wanted to do right now was go to sleep. This has got to be a dream. Maybe a nightmare. "Am I dying?" I mumble mostly to myself staring at the sidewalk ahead of me.

"Of course not darling, I can't have my lovely assistant leaving me so soon." He laughs, squeezing my arm affectionately. "Why did…Why?"

Alastor's grin grew at my flustered confused state. "You're providing to be a great source of entertainment my dear, why else?" I stare ahead of me and just hope we get to the hotel soon. I need to lie down with Fatnuggets. Screw whatever Angel says, if I can't sleep with the pig then we're sharing a bed.

The eggs walked behind us chatting aimlessly about the area around us. "Oh Oh! Boss can we get ice cream?"

"No."

"Awww,"

Glancing back towards the eggs they acted like tiny children mobsters. "We have ice cream at the hotel," I explained watching them get excited. "Yay ice cream!"

"Is there chocolate?"

"No strawberry!"

"Chocolate!"

"Er…both." That cheered them up where they walked with a skip in their step. "I would advise not to spoil the eggs darling," Looking up, Alastor kept looking ahead grinning to himself as demons ran away from our path. "I don't think it's considered spoiling…though they do need to bathe." I mutter glancing back at the eggs.

"Why's that?" looking up at Alastor again to see he was staring at me now. "They were swimming in trash." His brow raised as if not understanding my reasoning. "They smell. You need to bathe to continue having proper hygiene." It would explain why his teeth are so yellow. I doubt the man brushes his teeth enough.

Though he doesn't smell too terrible. "I understand the implications of proper hygiene dearest." That was new. What was with these new pet names? "Then you know that they need to bathe to not stink up the hotel."

I swear I could hear a laugh track going off in the distance, almost as if someone was watching us interact and we were on some sort of tv show. "Perhaps you are correct," Turning around to face the Eggs he pauses in his steps. "Very well, you will bathe before you get your disgusting sweet treat." The eggs cheered.

I was so confused now, why was he treating them like children now? He's threatened to break their shells and kill them but now he's acting like a dad. Was I hallucinating? What was going on? 'I don't think I'll ever understand whats going on in his head.' I think to myself.

The hotel was in sight and soon enough I'd be in my comfy clothes and snuggled under a cover watching a movie, maybe falling asleep to it. "Oh dear me, I almost forgot." Alastor pauses our walk again letting go of my arm and facing me fully. "Yes?" Was he going to kill me now?

"Hold your hands out," I did as instructed and watched him snap his fingers, the weight of a heavy book was placed in my hands now. "I believe you might enjoy this." Looking at the book I was surprised. The Odyssey by Homer. I had read snippets of it when I was alive but never had the opportunity to actually read it.

"Our first meeting you spoke of Greek History," he pats my head affectionately "Charlotte stated that you absolutely adore mythologies." My face was a deep red at this. I can't believe he got me this, I don't know why he would but holy crap I was excited. "Thank you so much." I hugged the book to my chest, giving him a big smile.

"Of course my dear, you deserve it." brushing some of my hair out of my face I felt shivers run down my spine at his touch. It was so delicate. So not him. "Now then, you will have to tell me everything you learn."

I was practically jumping with excitement to tell anyone about the myths I already know. "There's so many stories in here. There's Calypso the goddess who's trapped on this Island. Or there's Circe, she turns Odyssus's men into swine. Those are the only two stories I'm familiar with when it comes to the Odyssey."

I was rambling but I didn't care. I was able to talk about whatever little knowledge I had picked up on Greek Mythology. I must have missed the amused look in his eyes because I wasn't paying any attention to him now. I was more focused on my book. It looked to be in wonderful condition.

It was a hardcover and the pages looked freshly printed and lined in gold, the cover picture was of traditional greek art, I refrained from sniffing the book out in public, I didn't need him laughing at me even more than he probably was.

'This is so cool! Wait…why did he give me this in the first place?' Looking up at Alastor he was still watching me smirking to himself. "What uh…whats the occasion for gifting me this?" I asked, cocking my head up at him, peering at him through my lashes.

"Do I need a reason?" I look back at my book "No I don't suppose you do. But it has me curious. I don't know what I did to get your generosity." Alastor shrugs his shoulders as he places his arm around my lower back guiding us forward again. I was now overly aware of how close we were standing together. I could smell the faint cologne wafting off his clothes. I wasn't sure what it was but it smelled a little spicy.

"Dearest," Looking up at him again he smirks down at me "Accept your gift, that is all you need to do." Nodding my head again I clutch it to my chest "Thank you,"

"Of course darling, perhaps I shall gift you another one day." Flushing again I face the ground trying to ignore the confusing emotions that are swirling through my head. What was happening between us, this doesn't seem like a normal boss employee relationship.

Alastor opens the door for me and ushers me inside keeping his arm placed around my waist. "Alastor, failed to get rid of the eggs, I see." Vaggie called from the balcony on the second floor. Charlie and I made eye contact and she was pointing to his arm and freaking out to herself.

I mimed back to be quiet and we'd talk later, quickly trying to wave her off only to get a strange look from Alastor. "Yes, well, the little monsters prove to be rather useful." He squeezed my hip making me bite my bottom lip now. The radio static echoes through my ears making me cringe.

"Why don't you give them back to Pentious?" Sir Pentious's hair/flap things perked up excitedly only to fall back down like his hair. "Really?" Tears were in his eyes. "Yeah, after today, I guess I can trust you with them." Vaggie shrugs not bothered by them at all.

"But seriously, no more weapons." she warns glaring down at the man. Alastor guides us away from the ensuing tackle Sir Pentious did to the eggs crying happily screaming out "Ahhh! My eggs! Yay!" Wrapping his arms around the group of five eggs he pulls them up in his arms. "Oh it's so good to have you back." He looked like a proud mother happy to have her kids back. It was sort of cute.

"Now go clean my quarters this instant!" He instructs putting them on the ground. "Uh Pentious," The snake man looks my way. "Maybe have them take a bath first, they were swimming in garbage earlier."

"Ooh, right…Eggies go clean yourssselvesss then go clean my quaterss!" He hissed, chasing after them to make sure they were doing as he said. "Well at least he's happy," I smiled glad that Sir Pentious wasn't using me to cry on anymore. "Emmie!" Charlie squeals running down the stairs to my side as fast as she could. "Sup Charles," I giggled, grasping her flailing hands.

"You missed out on bonding time!" She pants squeezing my fingers. "What exactly did I miss while I was gone?" She yanks my arm pulling me away from Alastor's hold, glancing back he was chuckling to himself and nodding as if saying it was okay.

I let Charlie drag me to the couch where Angel and Husk were located. "You missed so much! We were doing trust falls, and Angel took us to a BDSM room, and, and, and,"

"Charles calm down for a sec." I instructed her trying to get her to mimic my breathing. "First things first, Why the hell were you guys doing BDSM?!" I screamed facing Angel. "What it's all about trust there," Rolling my eyes "Look it's only fun if you're all on board. I only like a little of that stuff." I muttered, seeming to surprise Angel, Husk, Charlie, and Alastor.

"Whaaat?!"

"I said too much." I mutter quickly, deciding to open my book and try to read a few passages. "Here I thought you were as Vanilla as it comes." Angel smirked, leaning on my shoulder putting most of his weight on me. "Come on, can you tell me, what's your kinks?" He poked my sides repeatedly.

Shaking my head repeatedly I refused to speak on the subject anymore than I had. "No way, let me read my new book." Charlie took my book from my hands, making me let out a whine of annoyance. "When'd you get this?"

Looking up to Alastor who made his way to sit in his chair he smirked my way. "Alastor gave it to me." Husk glanced at Alastor suspiciously. The man could only smile in retaliation. "That was so sweet of you! I told him you'd love it!" She squeals grasping my hands excitedly. She quickly went on to talking about everything I missed today. I was sort of glad I didn't have to do some of the exercises. It didn't seem like the most fun.

"I'm sorry I missed it,"

"Thats okay, I understand why you weren't here. Besides you're like me! We trust everyone!" She grins, squeezing my hands. "I trust you and your judgment." I corrected squeezing her hands. Her eyes softened as a gentle smile replaced the bright one from earlier. "Oh Emmie," She pulled me in for another hug.

"Love you too Charles." I snicker, giving her a quick peck on the cheek and pulling away."Oh!" She pulls away from and reaches inside her jacket pocket. "I finished setting up your new phone! I downloaded so many songs for you."

I scrolled through the list. "It's mostly Broadway and disney."

"I know! Isnt it great!" Angel rolled his eyes snatching my phone from my hands "You didn't get anything good on here." Angel yells. "I like broadway songs, did you put the Heathers on it?" She nodded her head vigorously. "Yes!"

"Oh! I could go on Helltube and put on Peter Pan Goes Wrong." Angel rolls his eyes again, messing with my phone. "Fuck yes, I'll make us some popcorn and get the ice cream out."

"I'll get blankets and pillows! Vaggie why don't you go get the drinks and candies?" Vaggie chuckles could only smile at Charlie completely love stricken. "Alright babe,"

"Lets go change into our pj's and meet back here in fifteen minutes!" The three of us shot up "Ange, come on you're joining too so go change!"

Shrugging his shoulders Angel and I walked together to the elevator "Night Husk, night Alastor." I called over my shoulder "So dude you'll love this play. It's so fucking funny I swear to Lucifer that you'll be laughing your ass off."

"Speaking of Lucifer, why didn't ya tells me you met the big bad himself?" Shrugging my shoulders I could hear how hurt he was that I kept him out of the secret. I did feel bad so I told him the tale of how I met Lucifer and how adorable he was.

"You get his number? I gotta know if this daddy will send you the juicy pics." he snickers at my annoyed reaction. "Dude no, I just got my phone today. I sort of need to get his number from Charlie…"

"Oh I'm all there. These hands can do wonders," snickering again I couldn't believe Angel. "You gonna shoot your shot?"

"I can, but I'm still workin my magic on whiskers down there." He bumped my shoulder. "He acts differently with you than he does with everyone else, maybe one day you two can go on a real date." It was nice to see the hopeful look in Angel's eyes. "Ya think?"

"I know. Now if you want to make it a thing you'll have to-"

"I know how to get a man Ems, don't you worry."

Shrugging my shoulders I hopped out of the elevator "Meet me in five minutes and we can get our snacks." I grin rushing off to my room to change. I couldn't wait to get into my hobo clothes.