Tempting Fate
Chapter 36

36 Chapter 36: Monthly Period

Emy’s head ached as she awoke. She took a glance around and realized she was already in her room. She grabbed her head and sat up in bed.

‘What’s causing my headache?’ Emy thought.

She turned around. ‘How did I end myself here?’ Emy thought.

Her last memory was of her traveling in a cab, and feeling tired. She chuckled before shrugging her shoulders.

“Perhaps Maria brought me home.” It’s embarrassing.” Emy said.

She got to her feet and moved closer to the restroom. She is going to work today.

Meanwhile, Reed and Maria were in the kitchen, watching the news. What happened to the group of males was quickly disseminated on social media. Aside from thievery, it was discovered that they had allegations of sexual assault and attempted murder. Reed took a sip of coffee before speaking.

“Nice work, Maria,” Reed said. “I assumed you were going to have to kill them like we used to.”

Mary cast a peek at Reed. “They have their own rules that must be followed, my king,” Maria explained.

.....

“What did you do with the demons you captured at the resort? What did you do to them?” Reed asked.

“I asked them to clean the home,” Maria said.

Reed smiled. “Seriously? ”

“Yeah, before I took them back to the other world,” Maria said.

Reed nodded and sipped his coffee once more. “Your coffee has changed today. So, what exactly is this?” Reed asked.

“Humans called it coffee Americano,” Maria explained.

“Oh, really?” Reed asked. “It seems that you have a destination when viewing YouTube.”

“YouTube has also helped me in fulfilling my mission in this house,” Maria said.

Reed said nothing else. Maria cast a peek at Reed. “My king...” Reed turned to face her. “Do you still have doubts about Prince Devin?”

“I will not forsake my suspicions about him until I get evidence,” Reed said.

“What if he wasn’t the one who did everything?” Maria asked.

“Do you believe that’s possible?” Reed asked. “He wants the throne and no one else wanted it then except for his vulgar hint that I have no other doubt.”

“I was only thinking, my king,” Maria said. “He is vulgar in expressing his desire for the kingdom and throne, so why does he work in secret? To those like Prince Devin, who vulgarly expresses that he wants the throne, they will not do things in secret. ”

Reed arched his brow. “What do you mean?”

“I saw a movie and thought perhaps Prince Devin isn’t what we’re searching for,” Maria explained.

Reed said nothing, but he was still not convinced by what Mary said. Meanwhile, Emy, who was standing near the kitchen door, was shocked.

‘Is Maria not a normal human? Why does she address Reed as “my king”? Is Reed a true demon king? And Maria is one of the demons?’ Emy thought.

“What are you doing here, Wifey?”

“Ah crap!” Emy’s surprised reaction.

Reed laughed at Emy’s reaction. It seemed he surprised him. “Are you surprised?” Reed asked.

“Does it seem obvious?” Emy said, clutching his chest.

“Can I just hold your chest?” Reed cracked a joke.

“Haist, you’re total nonsense,” Emy said.

Emy walked away from Reed and went into the kitchen. Reed followed him. Reed observes Emy. It was also fascinating that he couldn’t read Emy’s thoughts since he was astonished by what she would say or do, but it wasn’t good because he felt that of all human beings, he couldn’t read Emy’s mind.

“You’re going to work. Let’s go together,” Reed said.

“Yes,” Emy said as she approached Maria. “Ah, Maria, did you notice the napkin I purchased yesterday?”

“Ah yeah, I prepared your personal hygiene; I simply didn’t give it to you because you’re sleeping,” Maria said.

Maria turned her gaze away from Emy and Reed. Reed moved closer to Emy. Maria later arrived and handed the paper bag to Emy. Emy simply grabbed something and dashed to the restroom. Reed stared at Emy until she closed the door.

“What happened to her?” Reed asked Maria. Maria shrugged her shoulders.

Reed thought about it and then abruptly vanished in front of Maria.

Reed unexpectedly emerged in Emy’s restroom. In shock, she felt blood flowing out of her crotch. She was fortunately seated in the toilet bowl. Reed noticed the blood on the napkin that Emy had tossed away.

“What happened?” Reed asked, noticing the blood in the garbage.

“That’s nothing,” Emy said. Emy got a napkin and was going to stuff it in her underwear when Reed grabbed her. “What the... Reed, put me down..”

Emy felt blood oozing from her crotch once more. “Put me down, Reed; I’ll only wear panties. My blood is all over my clothing, damn it.” Emy said.

Reed didn’t listen to her. Instead, he wrapped a towel around her bottom half, causing Emy’s blood to spread even more. They were in the hospital when Reed opened the door instead of the kitchen. Reed’s actions astounded Emy.

“Reed, what are you doing?” Emy asked.

“You’re hurt,” Reed said.

“You don’t get it,” Emy said.

The nurses quickly met Emy.

—–

Emy had said nothing to Reed all day. Jasmin and Avery both noticed this. Reed approaches Emy several times, but she ignores him each time. Jasmin and Avery instantly followed Emy into the restroom. Jasmin even locked the door. Emy is forced into admitting what happened by Jasmin and Avery. When Emy told them what Reed had done, the two couldn’t help but chuckle. Their tummies hurt from laughter.

— Flashback —

“What happened to him?” As he hoisted Emy, the nurse asked Reed.

“Nothing happened, Miss,” Emy said.

“She has blood,” Reed said.

When the nurse saw the blood on the towel, she immediately ordered Emy to lie down on the stretcher. Emy’s blood pressure was immediately taken. She was adamant about informing the nurses that she was OK. She did, however, hear the nurse summon a doctor. Emy got up from the stretcher a few moments later.

“I’m alright, Miss,” Emy said. “I didn’t get shot. I’m simply having my period. ”

The two female nurses were shocked and exchanged glances. “The one you were with said...”

Emy stopped what the nurses were about to say and dashed to the washroom. Reed pursued her.

“Aren’t women in your world supposed to menstruate?” Emy asked, irritably. Reed shook his head. “In our world, women menstruate; blood flows from our v*gina for four days or more each month. It comes naturally to us, Reed. ”

“I’m not sure what that blood is for.” Reed asked.

“I despise you, Reed. Take me home; I’m embarrassed by what you did.” Emy said.

– The flashback is over –

After Avery and Jasmin speak with Emy, Avery walks to Reed’s office. Reed sat at the computer, ignoring Avery when he walked in. Avery took the seat in front of Reed’s table that was vacant.

“What are you doing, Sir?” Avery asked.

“I’d want to know why women have to bleed, but I don’t see a decent solution,” Reed adds, not looking at Avery. Reed’s face was irritated.

“You can’t replace the solution on the internet if you don’t know what you’re searching for,” Avery explained.

Reed sighed and slumped back in his swivel chair, annoyed. He clenched his teeth.

“Damn, I’m not sure why Emy is furious at me,” Reed said.

Reed’s reply made Avery want to chuckle. Reed appears to be frustrating.

“I can help you,” Avery said.

Reed gave Avery a sidelong glance. Her brow furrowed as she deduced Avery’s thoughts.

“All right, tell me how you can assist,” Reed said.

“Sir, I am also a woman. I know what’s going on with Miss Emy.” Avery said.

“What do you expect in return?” Reed asked.

“In exchange?” Avery grinned.

‘Hasty, pretend to be astonished,’ Reed thought.

“I’m going home early today,” Avery said. “However, I will not be listed as having a half-day duty, but a rather full-day duty.”

“Are you as astute as well?” Reed asked. Reed wants to scoff at Avery’s efforts to bargain with him.

“Of course,” she says. “What is it, sir? Do you need my help?” Avery inquired.

“Fine. Let’s make a deal.” Reed said. Avery grinned.

—

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Avery has been out of his office for a few hours, yet he is still looking at his phone. He learned a lot from Avery, and it seemed worthwhile that they agreed. Avery surprised Emy and Jasmin by getting home early, but no one asked her.

Reed found it is typical for women (Human Woman) to have a monthly period or menstrual period every month since it keeps a woman’s uterus and ovaries clean. He was unaware of such facts, but he got intrigued by what Avery said next. It is feasible for a woman to become pregnant if she has normal monthly periods, that is, there is no miscalculation. Avery also said that when women have their monthly period, they tend to become hot-headed and irritated. So she explained he needed a lot of patience because a woman’s cycle might run somewhere between four to six days, depending on the woman. Avery also installed an app on his phone and explained what was written on it to him.

‘Haist, women are so complicated in this world,’ Reed thought.

In their world, once a man’s sperm enters a woman, they can bear children right away. As a result, the demons multiplied quickly. Reed had not expected the steps that people go through before having children.

He looked at Emy’s fertile days. Avery claims that if they “do” and Emy is fertile, she has a good chance of getting Emy pregnant. Reed had a sly grin on his lips. He could put up with that for a few days till Emy’s menstruation ended. She’ll make certain Emy becomes pregnant during these fertile days.