Poisonous recoiled. A bombshell exploded in her heart, reminding her of how much she missed him already. Sad tears of loneliness threatened to fall from her eyes. However, she put on her bravest face, and answered, “That’s absurd; why would any demon love anything or anyone, other than misleading flesh. I’m certainly not in love with anyone, including Shane Logan. You and your nonsensical ideas; really.”
“Well, Lady Ruache told me about you, and she isn’t in the habit of lying. Ever.”
“Well, I happen not to agree with her, no matter how wise she is.”
Evie just smiled as she walked to her bedroom.
A human Perri Loliyekar walked through the apartment, appraising the situation, shaking her head at what was obvious. “It’s nice, but I don’t think I’d want to ply my trade here. I’ll just consider this a home base.” Done with her assessment, she headed immediately for her bedroom. Before she reached the door, the gentle voice empowered by the Light beckoned her. “Poisonous. One more thing…” Evie walked out of her bedroom towards her, in comfortable sweat suit, and slippers. “Is there something I can get for you?”
“No.” Her face and body turned away from Evie, and she walked into her room. Inside her room, a strange creature stared back at her in a mirror: a daughter of Eve, wearing clothes that human women wore. The outfit she wore, modest and unassuming, did not suit her. A wool suit, uncomfortable at any time, and especially on a hot summer day exacerbated her discomfort. Worse, staying in an outfit like this one for too long, especially on a hot summer day, made her wiggle and squirm, shifting her weight from one foot to the other.
The collar around her neck, along with the rest of the outfit made her hot, itchy and sweaty. Welts erupted as she scratched all over herself. Unable to stand it any longer, she ripped her dress and blouse off, changed into something more comfortable, and sighed with relief. Resigned to the fact that clothes must be worn in her scheme to wreak havoc as a human, she put on some shorts with an elastic waistband, and a t-shirt made of soft cotton.
“Ah-h-h-h. This is much better.” Her long and flowing hair didn’t fall as far down her back as her tentacles did. Nevertheless she had on something comfortable, and that would do for now. Never wearing clothes as Poisonous, the human body had to do some adjusting, but it was worth the effort, paying off in being among them, and destroying their lives. “Ah well, it’s still better than those bothersome garments I had on before.”
Evie walked into the room, and caught her completely by surprise.
She jumped; then gave her a hard stare. “What is it you want?
Evie said softly, I just came to see if you wanted something to eat. I’m sure, now that you are in a human body, you might need nourishment.” A gentle smile followed her statement.
“What are you staring at? And what is it about me that amuses you? Further, I would appreciate it if you would warn me that you are entering my room.”
She smiled sheepishly. “Sorry. I should have knocked.” Then, “I’m only smiling because joy fills me. Even though I’m dealing with a dark angel, Lord Yehovah walks with me, and allows me to see the good in every situation.”
The news discouraged Poisonous: she had to learn to act human. Hands flew up over her head. “Curse you humans and your imbecilic habits!” Looking down her nose at Evie, she said, “Very well, then, but this is my room, and I don’t need your help meeting my needs. Now please leave.”
As Evie closed the door, Poisonous turned and walked towards her bed, where she flopped down hard. “Humans! What stupid creatures.” Turning towards the door, she yelled, “Do you hear me Evie? You’re not worth the flesh you’re made of!” In this condominium, she could not carry out her evil plans as she usually did; the presence of the Light drained all the hellish intentions from her. “Scat! Being a Daughter of Eve near the Light makes me a real weakling.”
To add insult to injury, the air conditioning covered her entire human body with goose bumps, making her shiver so hard her teeth chattered. “Now I’m sensitive to temperature. This is abysmal! She smirked, however as she put on a sweater. I may have to live among them, and be human to accomplish my intentions, but I’m still Poisonous, no matter what they call my human body.”
An hour later, curiosity got the better of her, causing her to make her way back into the living room. A strange sense of peace infused the air. Warm coziness decorated the apartment, which contained comfortable furnishings. Sweet smells floated throughout: the perfume of newly clipped flowers, the aroma of freshly baked apple pie. The smell of apple pie aroused a grumble in her stomach. She searched for the source of that enticing smell.
“You Okay?”
Startled, her eyes zeroed in on the source of the voice. Evie looked at her with gentleness and compassion, strangely without malice. It made her feel better, somehow, but she, of course, didn’t admit it, especially to this daughter of the Light with whom Lord Yehovah and The Lamb had just sentenced her to live.
“I’m fine. Poisonous’ eyes glared hard at Evie, while her hands crossed in front of her chest. “Now, go away.”
