A few minutes later, I, Reta and the man who was almost devoured by the demon woman, were already in my car, driven by Reta. The three of us, still in silence for the first five minutes of the car driving.
Because of the madness that just happened. I couldn't drive, because my body was shaking, and, my God, even I was sweating – which was cold, mixed with the drizzle. While Reta, I see that even though she's almost as messed up as me and the guy sitting in the back seat, she can at least focus on driving. Twice I glanced at her, confused about her. The girl who had been looking weak all this time, turned out to be...
She even became the bravest in the face of the demon earlier. I was confused, surprised, surprised, I don't know.
"Do you have stock of mineral water here, Natan?"
The question of the girl who was holding the steering wheel, blew my mind.
I immediately took out the mineral water bottle from the backpack that was always in the car.
"Just give it to him, poor thing,"
She said again. I did as she said and handed a bottle of mineral water to the man behind us. The man's face was still frightened and shocked.
"Drink, sir..let's calm down a bit."
Reta said.
The man nodded and immediately took the mineral water bottle from my hand.
"Thanks..."
His voice was low, and so were his trembling hands. Same with me.
Surely, it was the first time he had experienced something like this. Of course, I'm the same, it's just, before I have been shown several times terrible things both in dreams, and in the real world.
Two minutes later, I reached for the tissue box on the dashboard to wipe the sweat dripping down my forehead, as well as the drizzle mix. Then I handed the box to Reta, then to the man in the back seat.
Their faces were sweaty and wet too, just like mine.
"The way, which direction, sir?"
Reta asked, to the man in the back.
The man didn't answer right away. Looks like he was daydreaming because he was still in shock. A few seconds later, then he answered.
"Eh, sorry-turn left..."
Because he must have been shocked and confused because of what happened earlier, Reta and I will take the man straight to his house.
Thankfully, his luck was lucky this time, unlike the other female demon victims, yes, so far he was lucky to meet me and Reta. Hopefully, he doesn't meet that man-eating creature again.
.I say so, because I have seen with my own eyes a man whose body was torn apart and became the devil's supper. It was horrific and sad at the same time.
I say so, because I have seen with my own eyes a man whose body was torn apart and became the devil's supper. It was horrific and sad at the same time. Plus, at that time my friend and I couldn't help the victim, just watched for a moment, stared, scared and ran.
But this time...
I glanced at Reta who continued to focus on driving.
This time, for some reason I had the courage earlier, when I was about to help the man in the back. And that, I'm sure because I'm with Reta.
Good grief! I even realized now, that I...have the audacity to save someone from the trap of a man-eating demon?!
Good grief! How come? Whereas yesterday, when I was with Erwin, I could only be scared and run away?!
I'm sure, it's because Reta is with me. Look, she's the bravest than me.
That girl, I didn't expect...
"Here?"
A few minutes later, the car arrived in front of an alley.
"Yes, my house is in the alley,"
The man behind, answered Reta's question just now. Reta backed the car, until the position was right for parking, on the side of the road. The area was deserted, even though it wasn't late at night. It must be the weather today.
Thankfully, it turned out that I could still walk, and so did Reta and the man. We got out of the car, to take the man home. Then Reta, who led the way, entered an alley lined with houses, boarding houses, and rented houses.
A dog barked as we passed a two-story house with blue paint dominating the building.
"Here,"
Said the man next to me. We stopped right in front of a boarding gate that was slightly ajar. Seen there are several people sitting in front there, chatting.
Me and Reta entered, following the man's footsteps.
We passed through the boarding hall with lined doors. One of us who passed by, greeted the man. It seemed like it was a close acquaintance, because that person talked for a long time with the man, asked a few things, also greeted me and Reta.
A few minutes later, then we arrived at the boarding room door we were aiming for. It is located at the far end of the left row, opposite a public bathroom for boarding house residents, which is quite well maintained and clean.
The man reached for the key in his trouser pocket, then immediately opened the door to his boarding room.
"Please come in,"
He said, slowly. I turned to Reta.
"Looks like we just got here, sir." The important thing is now Mas is safe and secure."
Reta answered. Sh was much calmer than the two men she was with. Her smile rose, though only slightly.
"Did you see the newsNow there are many victims of very sadistic murders. Horrible death. you almost became a victim. My advice, in the future, sir, be careful when you are close to girls. I'm sure he's human or not. Danger,"
The man nodded, "Yeah, I've heard rumors about it, I just don't really believe it, because I've never seen it in person."
"Well. That means now Mas can trust and can be careful, right?"
"Yes Ma'am, I really thank you both..If I didn't meet you, maybe I don't know what to do now, am I still alive or not."
The man looked alternately at me and Reta.
"All because of the power above, sir. your age is still being extended,"
After making sure the man's condition was completely safe, then Reta and I returned to the car.
Reta chose to stay in the driver's seat instead of me bringing the car, without me asking. While I, sitting next to her, didn't talk much, and drank the mineral water that Reta had bought on the way back from the man's boarding house. Luckily, there is a mini market right in front of the alley, so there's no need to look for a stall anymore.
"I'll take you home, I'll take a taxi later."
Said Reta. I nodded in agreement, while turning the mineral water cap. Actually I wanted to drive her home and just let me drive. However, with my condition like this, I won't be able to focus on driving and that would seriously jeopardize our safety.
So I did not protest, and agreed with the words of the girl next to me.
The streets were busy, but the drizzle had not let up. I glanced at the watch on my wrist. It's just past eight. Turns out it was still early evening.
Ten minutes later, the car arrived in front of the apartment.
"I'm going home right away, are you okay?"
Reta turned to me. I hesitated a little before nodding. Too bad she had to go home alone after driving for quite a while.
Especially after the crazy events we experienced, fighting demons.
"Okay, then order a taxi first,"
She nodded, "Thanks Nathan,"
I saw her face was a little red. I immediately opened the phone, to order a taxi for the girl.
"Im already paid for it, so you don't have to pay anymore. Want a drink?"
I put the phone back in and handed me the mineral water bottle I was holding. Reta nodded and accepted the object.
"But if you smell bad, don't drink it, okay?"
I said. That's the bottle of water I just drank earlier. The girl next to me smirks.
But apparently there was no smell, because Reta drank the bottle of water calmly. Or because he was thirsty, maybe. I don't know either.
Five minutes of waiting, the ordered taxi arrived. Reta immediately said goodbye.
"Yeah, be careful, okay?"
After that, I immediately entered the apartment. Take a shower, after the mess that happened. Yes, chaos due to events that I never expected before, facing a terrible creature on the streets. Luckily there was Reta, the man and I were saved.
Had it not been, I might not have dared go near the man in the slightest, and his fate, I don't know, might have been devoured by the demonic woman.
However, there is something else that also surprises me. Namely, how could Reta be so brave to face the monstrous creature? Hasn't she always looked gentle, cowardly and doesn't seem brave for extreme things at all.
Or... I really don't know?
Yes, of course I don't know much about that girl. I'm not that close to her, unlike my closeness to Erwin...
It is true what people say, that we will not know the details of a person's life and self, sometimes no matter how close we are to that person.
Reta, what has been seen so far, may not be what it really looks like…