The Devil Made Me Do It

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me. Now, yesterday may have been about you, tomorrow may be about you, and heck, tonight, may even be your night. But today? It’s all mine, so cut the chatter and let’s just get through it.” Esther’s voice was shrill with frustration.
    Phyllis and Tamela looked at each other, and both nodded in agreement as they put their arms around Esther.
    â€œYou know how we are.... I got you, girl,” they spoke over each other, before they broke out in a laugh.
    Tony said, “Can we move away from the drama now? A brother has things to do.”
    Roger watched with a face of despair as they organized and packed. His mouth opened in disbelief at the amount of things being brought out of the house: beds, dressers, couches, tables, pots and pans, stereo equipment, televisions, a microwave . . . all bought by Esther. As the day continued, he sat under the tree and watched as the last item was packed onto the truck.
    â€œWe’re finished.” Esther took her key off her key chain and handed it to him. “You’ll hear from my attorney soon.” She climbed into the truck.
    Phyllis called out to Esther as she rushed past. “Hold up, sis. I forgot something.”
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    She entered the living room and found Roger standing forlorn in the empty house. She hurried, jogging down his hallway. “Sorry, I forgot something.”
    Roger rolled his eyes spewing sarcasm. “What could y’all have possibly forgotten?”
    He followed Phyllis and watched her go into the bathroom. The room was bare and Roger looked on in astonishment as Phyllis bent down and released the toilet paper from its holder. She stood with a triumphant look on her face as she strutted past him with the toilet paper in her hand. Standing on the porch, Phyllis raised the roll of toilet paper as a trophy of war. Car horns blew, and the small crowd hooted and barked.
    Roger’s face was thunderous as he nailed Esther with eyes of pure hatred. They transmitted plans for revenge and future suffering . . .
    In her sleep, Esther called out in agitation. Sweat stained her nightgown, and her bedcovers twisted around her feet. She flailed her arms at unknown assailants before her body settled into rest.
    â€œ Is she still asleep?” The Leader asked.
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    â€œYesssss . . . she’s remembering her time with the loser. You were so good that night, Leader. You brought chaos so close to the church,” Imp One simpered.

    â€œThe parking lot is a first step. I wanted to plunge right into the heart of their service and destroy all I saw. For now, at that church, the parking lot is close enough. Soon, I may get closer,” The Leader said.
    â€œYou are brilliant, you are evil personified. That happened to Esther over two years ago, but still her nights are haunted by past pain. You rule, Mighty One, you rule,” Imp One cheered in his best lackey voice.
    â€œI see your point, insignificant toad. I thought enticing Roger to get a serpent’s tattoo was a good move. It speaks to him even today. That chapter is not closed.”
    â€œYou see, Old Bold One? You are a master strategist. Look at her. She tosses and turns, yet, she professes He who reigns in heaven is her peace. These humans are such pretenders. She is broken, she is broken, she is—”
    The Leader’s tail curled above their heads. “Shut up, infidel. That constant repeating is making me itch to destroy something. It could easily be you.”
    â€œI am bad, so sorry, Leader. Should I wake her now or send more visions of shame and blame?”
    â€œNo, we have played enough for tonight. Let her wake up and believe that all is well in her world. What I have planned for her, she will need her sleep.”
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    Esther woke with tears spattered on her pillow. The past needed to stay there. Roger was history. Perspiration beaded her face, and the silk scarf she tied around her head earlier lay haphazardly on her

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