THE MONSTER AWAITS

The days went on and on but the old woman said nothing to the girl after the last night conversation. As for the girl, the only hope to survive and be free got crushed down after realizing that she's going to be the slave of the one everyone fears.

The girl never had the chance to learn more about the devils as she spent her whole life running away from the captors. The irony of this demonic world is that humans are torturing their own kin to sell them to the devils.

Karl and the old woman, both were human being, but they never showed any affections for the little girls and boys who were sold off.

The sun was setting down and everyone started to crawl into their chambers, suddenly a guard of the shop ran directly into Karl's office and after few minutes, karl also came out , mumbling some curse words and shouting at all the workers to get ready for what's about to come.

The girl had no intention to listen to any of this ruckus. She continued walking towards her room but suddenly karl shouted at the old woman.

"Get her ready now, the masters are coming", he said and ran towards the area where guests are shown the slaves.

The old woman grabbed the girl's elbow and pushed her into the room, stripping her clothes one by one.

"What's happening?...Who's coming?", the girl asked but old woman paid no heed.

But for the first time, old woman showed emotions for the girl, as if she cared for her.

She stopped stripping her clothes and paused for a moment. Her trembling hands reached her soft cheeks and it stayed there. There was no words and communication but still, the girl understood that it was her time to go now.

"I know my time has come....i won't annoy you", the girl said and sat in front of the mirror, looking at the old woman through the reflection and trying to accept the fact that even god can't help her now.

The woman dressed her in a gown that had slits and laces everywhere. The gown was black and had silver sparkles all over. She insisted the woman that she would do her own make up as it was her last moments of freedom.

After getting ready, she turned around to see old woman crying silently. She understood that whatever bond they shared together, she was concerned for her.

"Can i know you name?", she asked the old woman.

"kayla", the old woman answered.

"Well...Kayla...it was nice knowing you...and don't cry...this is my fate and neither of us can run away from it...", the girl smiled at Kayla.

"What's your name darling?", Kayla asked, wiping her tears.

"My name is Zira.",she said and hugged Kayla tightly, knowing that it would be the last hug from someone she cares.

They both sat down on the bed, turning their face at each other, trying to remember every ounce of detail they can muster.

"Your name suits you Zira...you are a moonlight that will show the path to people who are lost at night...i know i can't help you in anyway...but do you wish to know anything before you go?", Kayla said and put her hand on Zira's lap.

"Tell me everything about devils...from their history to their weakness...i need to prepare myself for the worst", Zira said and looked in her eyes.

"Devils are monsters that survives on human blood...they were made by humans to fight human's war but the day thy realized their power, the world turned upside down and here we are, slaves to them. Devil keeps slaves for hunger as well as for their entertainment...you are the rare one because girls your age either died due to wars....and you are young....as you see, all the other girls were older than you...and mostly were used and tortured before...but you are not...today five masters are coming for the bidding, all known for their wealth and monstrosity...Master Eli is also coming....even if he doesn't choose you....it's sure that someone else will take you ...."the woman said and sighed in frustration.

"I think you are hiding something important from me...Kayla ....please...i can take everything you have to say", Zira pleaded.

"Devils can't conceive...so it's most probably that they'll use you for their desires...don't give them any reason to be mad at you...do you understand?", Kayla said and pressed her hands on her shoulders. Zira nodded in response and gave her a last beaming smile.

Suddenly the door opened slightly and Karl snaked his neck into the room.

"Take her out...they have come...and chain her in shackles", karl said and went off to greet the masters.

"I am ready..", Zira said and head out to the stage.

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