THE GREAT AND LONELY DEMON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 2020.

A woman wearing a fitted suit pulled two heavy suitcases to a side in a living room. She wiped her forehead and looked in the kitchen direction to see her husband and daughter. The young girl smiled fondly at her father and gave him one last hug.

"Are you going to keep me jealous here?" the woman asked playfully glaring at the duo that were now walking towards her.

The man kisses her forehead and rubbed her shoulders

After being released from a death like grip, Phantasy whined again, her blue eyes turning misty. "Can I really not ome along mom?"

Her father shook his head and ushered her to the door after hearing a horn from outside. "Sweetie as much as we want to it's a workshop in Romania. It will take long and it will be too dangerous for a young lady like you. Besides, you will be staying with your besti, arent we the sweetest parents?"

They both gave her a wide smile and winked.

Phantasy didnt want to be swayed that quickly and refuted. "I wonder if I should report you to the government. Going on a workshop during a pandemic. How cruel, Mr and Mrs Winter." She placed a palm to her chest and made a pained expression.

The bell was soon heard and Sarahs very excited voice could be heard. "Darling. Wifey is here."

Mrs Winter whispered to Phantasy while her husband got the door. "I still wonder if there really is nothing between you two. With those names.." she stopped once sarah stepped in.

Her bubbly amber eyes first caught Mrs Winter and she sent her a silent glare. After clinging herself to Phantasys arm, she whined. "Mrs Winter, are you trying to separate me from my wifey? Darling, we have a month to ourselves. I really love that." she rubbed her face on her friends arm and Phantasy smiled doing the same.

"I hate to leave you when there is a pandemic but, I will not miss you Mr and Mrs Winter. Take the necessary procedures please."

One final hug and Sarah's chauffeur helped them with her luggage. Once she noticed Phantasy was directing the chauffeur, she said to Mrs Winter. "Is it me or has she been using the Pandemic as an excuse since last year?"

Concerned Mrs Winter nodded. "Just last month, she was talking on the phone and said." she cleared her voice before mimicking Phantasys thin clear voice. "I would have loved to hang out but you know it's a pandemic."

Sarah placed her hand on her chin and seem to be in deep thought. "She used the same excuse to avoid going to James closed birthday party two months ago. Oh no it's a pandemic and I am scared." she mocked. "How can she be so anti social?" she thought out loud.

Phantasy glanced in their direction before beckoning to Sarah to come in. "Come on Sarah. We are in the middle of a pandemic, we shouldn't say out too long. Not with New Yorks jampacked air." she slammed the door not waiting for her friend and smiled at the chauffeur.

"So the 'Pandemic is now an excuse hun?" Sarah asked quickly taking out her phone to take a selfie.

While the car moved, Phantasy looked out and sighed. "If you post that I am afraid Babe will hate me more. She always wanted me to visit her."

Sarah scoffed and said something which she didnt respond to because she wasnt listening. Why is the day so long? Why is she so anxious?

She wrote her name on the window and smiled. Who exactly am yearning for?

Phantasy alighted and rushed into the arms of a young girl. "Saraphine! I have missed you."

The girl smiled and returned the gesture. "Its been very lonely in this big house especially with Sarah always locking her door and playing loud music." she lowered her glasses and glanced at her sister from it, giving a mocking expression. "I would have loved it for you to visit sooner. Mom and dad are out so I am in charge." She stated staring right at her sister.

Sarah walked towards her and knocked her head. "Silly rat did I not play house with you yesterday?"

Saraphine smiled in a sly manner and spoke while caressing her blonde hair. "Who knows what you were busy with. I saw a small object that vibrates and..."

Sarah's eyes widened and so did Phantasy's. They both gave each other a knowing look and Sarah went forward ready to placate the young devil, but the girl scoffed and walked away with her head high.

"I am thinking of showing it to mom and dad during dinner time. What do you say Sarah?" she glanced at her sister who was doing her best to keep in check.

"I am way older than you are and you will listen to me."

She stomped her right foot on the floor and cleared her throat. "Oh oh oi...easy. I am a young woman who is in charge of the house."

Sarah rolled her eyes and declared. "You are a twelve year old girl. Nothing more. How are we even sisters?"

Phantasy dragged one of her luggage and walked in leaving the two siblings to bicker. She was an only child and so always found it fascinating whenever they did but now she was so used to it and couldn't hear anymore of Saraphines declaration of being a young woman.

Saraphines voice was heard as she swiftly walked in. "Dont touch me. We are in the middle of a Pandemic."

Phantasy glanced at her and winked, whispering..."You know that excuse too?"

Saraphine winked back and said. "You bet I do."

Sarah rushed after her and Saraphine hid behind Phantasy. "If you touch me, during dinner, I will have no choice."

Sarah stomped and tried to catch the little girl. "Not during dinner. You rat. You know we have an important guest."

It was then Phantasy noticed the workers were working extra carefully and replacing things around the mansion.

"Are you expecting an important guest tonight?"

Sarah nodded while still maneuvering around Phantasy to catch Saraphine. "Yes. Dad's business partner and friend. Well friends child. Or children." she tucked her blonde hair behind her ear and grabbed her sister by the arm. "Gotcha...you little.."

"Bitch...?" Saraphines filled. "Shall I tell mom how much swearing you have been doing?"

"Children?"

"Yea. The meeting has been postponed but.." she dumbed her sister and grabbed her best friend by both arms. "His first son...is the only person that can make America shiver. He is a demon!"

Phantasy widened her eyes. "Could it be....?"

She nodded and gave he friend a scary look. "Yes. NICHOLAS FRETAKIS THE GREAT AND LONELY."

Phantasy repeated while Sarah focused back on he sister. "The demon in shining designer suits."