Trapped With The Devil
Section 24
Leo seemed to have completely muffled the rumor because when Selena returned to her apartment there was nothing suspicious. He breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly opened the door which was miraculously unlocked at all.
Selena was stunned, while taking a cautious step she walked into the apartment and dropped her bag as the figure greeted her with a sharp gaze.
“You..”.
Eros sat haughtily as usual, exactly in the same chair when the man first came to his apartment. Bandages attached to his head and arms were missing. Why did the man recover so quickly?
“Your surprised expression was—what because you didn't think that I could still live until now?”
“Your life is none of my business.”
“Ah! Though you saved me twice from death, don't you remember?” Eros grinning. “I don't like to have a debt of gratitude towards someone.”
Selena licked her lips which suddenly felt dry. “Are you not tired?” he said smiling in frustration. “Alright whatever, do whatever you want.” He knew that talking to Eros would only waste time and ignite other problems.
Eros' gaze softened. He immediately got up and grabbed Selena's hand before the woman actually left. “Why do you always try to get away from me?”
Selena flinched, feeling a little unprepared as Eros hugged her from behind. “I told you, don't touch me as you please.” He was rebellious but it was not a significant enough resistance for Eros.
“I asked you, Selena.”
Selena turned her head in the other direction when Eros' lips touched her earlobes. “Why should I stay while we're nobody?”
No one in the real sense.
“You still don't accept the love request I refused at that time?”
“Let me be clear, I don't care anymore.”
“No matter, but you saved me,” said Eros tightened his embrace. “Do you still love me?”
“Of course not,” replied Selena quickly.
“So?” Eros smiled blandly. “Then I will make you love me again.”
Selena's eyes widened as her body rotated at lightning speed. The kiss was gentle and not as pushy as usual. Just a short touch so Selena doesn't have time to dodge.
“From today onwards you will be mine.” Eros kissed Selena's hand, who had been adorned by their engagement ring.
Selena quickly pulled her hand. Let go of the ring and throw it right at Eros. “STOP TOYING WITH ME!” wrathful shouting.
Eros stared at the ring that fell under his feet.
“SINCE THE BEGINNING YOU DIDN'T LOVE ME! YOU'RE JUST USING ME AND I DON'T WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE THAT ANYMORE! UNDERSTAND?!”
Selena gasps. He did not cry nor did he stutter like five years ago. In the presence of Eros he has proven that he is not the Selena he once was.
“Let's see, I'm not the little girl you knew. Everything has changed..”
Eros chuckled softly and it further ignited Selena's anger. The man then raised his head, staring at Selena expressionlessly.
“You never change. I know you never change.”
“What do I have to do to get you to stop all this?” Selena smiled tiredly.
Eros picked up the ring and walked back to Selena and whispered something, “make me.Fell in love with you.”
Selena slips.
“Make me...forget Emilia completely..”.
***
“Hmm? Mom is here?”
Alex finds Mrs William in the living room with Emilia. The two women seemed to be talking with their faces as soft as winning the lottery.
“Be careful Emilia!” exclaimed Mrs William worried.
“You look so happy,” said Alex half confused. More confused because his mother visited nights like this.
“So Emilia hasn't told you?” Mrs William looked at the two young couples.
Alex frowning. “What...means Mom?”
Emilia clenched her arms at Alex. “Congratulations, you will be Father.”
Alex stunned. “A-What?” His eyes blinked. “I'll be what?”
Lady William patted her eldest son on the shoulder and smiled. “You'll be Dad.”
Alex is speechless. He hugged Emilia while peeping at the top of her head and continued to give thanks.
“Thank you.” Alex raised his head, holding back the tears that were urging out. “Thank you, Darling.”
Emilia nodded, crying in Alex's arms. He hoped that after this his life would be better. Yep. Hope so.
***
“According to the waiter at Mr. Eros' house, Mrs Emilia had a visit and vomited there,” reported Arthur who was sitting on the steering bench.
“Eros didn't hurt him?”
“Tuan Eros keep his attitude.”
Madam William breathed a sigh of relief. “How about Selena?”
“Nona Selena never showed up again to that house, but it looks like Mr. Eros is still trying to find her.”
Mrs William massaged the forehead that began to wrinkle in her fifties. “Leo moves fast, he muffles the media with his money.”
“Do I need to do something?”
Lady William shook her head. “I just want to keep Selena away from Eros. It would be complicated if the woman knew everything. The good name of the company will be tarnished and my two sons will definitely be hated by the people. Moreover, if Eros really loved Selena.
Arthur was silent. It must have been hard for Lady William to bear it all without a husband. The wound that was always implied in both eyes was regret for not being able to take care of his two sons well. Alex and Eros have been torn apart, though everyone knows that their sibling relationship once made anyone jealous.
***
“Waiting long?”
Eros raised his head, telling Leo to sit across from the remaining seats.
“Where's Steve?”
Eros breathed his cigarette smoke into the air. “Outdoor.”
Leo's eyebrows shot up, then nodded briefly after pulling the chair. “I'm sure you already know everything.”
Eros pressed his cigarette in the ashtray. “I'm also sure you can handle everything without my intervention.” Just like it seems, Leo just needs to snap a finger to silence the mouths of people who spread bad rumors about him.
“Actually I did not expect that your mother would do that,” Leo said honestly. “But I know the target is Selena.”
“That's because you're too kind.” Eros glanced at Leo with the tip of his eye. Recall how Leo defended Selena and drove the woman home after leaving her home. “Do you like Selena?”
Leo looked calm. Unaffected by Eros' overly outspoken question. More than that, why does Eros care so much? Is...the man is starting to have a taste for Selena?
“I think you know me well,” Leo said with a slanted smile. “I just pity her, that's it.” Then his expression turned serious. “Don't forget what we did to him Eros.”
Eros got up from the chair. Discussing Selena, he suddenly wanted to go back to see the woman. “Of course. But you also have to remember that I never cared.”
Leo chuckled while folding both his hands on his chest. “Without you knowing, all your questions were a form of concern for Selena.”
