Trapped With The Devil

Section 8

The news of Emilia and Alex's wedding is still the hottest topic, but the media did not escape highlighting the engagement of Eros and Selena that seemed very sudden.

While sipping her tea, Mrs William glanced at a television show featuring a portrait of Selena with her only son Smith—, which was quite intimate. And then Eros' portrait was shown, along with a row of sentences that made Mrs William quickly press the off button on her remote.

William's good name seems to be getting worse, especially after the death of her husband and the revelation of Emilia and Alex's relationship. Sowing salt in the wound, Eros deliberately surprises her by engaging with a woman she has come to know as an adult magazine model.

Sighing softly, Mistress William raised one hand into the air, gesturing for a man in black to immediately approach her. "Prepare the car, we go to the house long after this."

***

Alex tied his tie while glancing at Emilia who was still asleep from the mirror reflection. The woman fell asleep peacefully, occasionally changing positions.

Yesterday's wedding must have made Emilia feel tired, both physically and in her heart. The dream of a sacred marriage that should be a big day for both of them turns out to be gone when Eros really proves his intention to get engaged.

Alex can't resist Eros' desire because of the blood ties they have. And his mother could not dwell because Eros was the youngest son he loved so much. Even now, everything feels loose. There was an invisible gap that made the distance between the three of them.

Drifting away from her mind, Alex does not realize that Emilia has already shuffled out of her bed and is quietly sitting behind the man. Without warning, Emilia wrapped her arms and held Alex while inhaling the man's scent deeply.

Alex glanced at the two skinny hands that were hugging his waist and smiled knots. "You up?"

Emilia nodded, further tightening her embrace of Alex. "You still working?"

"It's a shame to have it." His big fingers stroked Emilia's arm gently. "I promise I'll be home early."

His embrace was released when Alex turned around and grabbed the plain face of Emilia without makeup polish. "My advice, you better rest today. I need to get my work done so we can go on our honeymoon the way you want."

Emilia's eyes sparkled enthusiastically. "really?"

Alex nodded and ruffled the woman's hair fondly. "Whatever I'll do for you, I'm sorry I put you in a difficult position."

Emilia hugged Alex again and hid her face in the chest of the man's field. Saddled look. "Don't blame yourself, I don't want to live in regret."

"Yes. I won't make you regret."

***

Eros actually put his dogs in front of the gate. Especially after the fierce conversation last night, Selena could see how the man threw a cold look at her.

From behind the bedroom window, Selena exhaled in annoyance, then glanced at the breakfast that had been prepared by the bedside. It's like prison, even though they are only limited to fiancee, pretend again—tentnya in Selena's point of view. The woman never knew what the man's head was about. But surely he knew his purpose, which was to avenge his heartache on Emilia and her own brother.

It's mad. How much love Eros felt for Emilia to the extent that she felt spiteful with her own brother? It must have been very difficult, but strangely Selena has not had the slightest sympathy.

A servant came into the room after a knock on the door sounded. He lowered his head for a moment and briefly glanced at the still intact food beside the bed. "Sorry to bother Miss, but Madam is waiting for you downstairs."

The madam?

***

The only thing that broke the silence between them was the gurgling sound of tea being poured by the maids. Contrary to Lady William sitting quietly while focusing her gaze on the teacup, Selena was completely engulfed in confusion. Had Lady William asked her something about her relationship with Eros, what would she have to answer?

"I didn't know that you lived here either."

Selena raised her head, so that she could see Lady William who did not show any meaningful expression. He sighed softly before replying, "i don't live here."

"You slept in the master bedroom."

"I'm just following what Eros said."

Mistress William straightened up, looking straight at the graceful looking Selena in a black dress with a low collar. "I don't hate you, but to be honest I can't trust strangers" she said, sipping tea

"Where did you meet my son?"

Selena blinked, then boldly the middle-aged woman. Should he tell the truth?

"We're in the same High School."

Selena took a breath, "yes."

Lady William nodded slowly. "Then, your family?"

Silent for a while.

Selena threw away her face before answering, "both of my parents are dead."

"So that's why you became an adult magazine model?"

"Is my profession bothering you, madam?"

Mistress William smiled blandly, Emilia and Selena are really two people with very different characters. Selena is like the Eros version in female form, firm, straightforward, honest and sensitive. "Honestly—ya."

Selena took a slow breath. "I understand. That must be very difficult for Madam."

"Hard for me?"

"Yes. It's hard to accept me."

Lady William was at a loss for words. Selena was so blatant, the woman was not as fragile as she seemed. "Whatever happens..." Lady William stood up and grabbed her bag. Not feeling comfortable when lingering with his youngest son's fiancee. "...I hope you're not making trouble with Eros."

The woman's words held a lot of meaning to Selena. But then again he just nodded and stood up to show his attitude. "I know where I am, you don't have to worry."

Mistress William glanced at him for a moment before moving from the chair in a hasty step. The woman tries to save her family's self-esteem and Selena tries to save her own.

Selena breathed a sigh of relief as the sound of the car sounded away from the house. His body slumped on the chair and the tough figure he showed a few minutes ago seemed to disappear in an instant.

"God, what have I done..."

He never spoke that loud to his parents. But he also could not ignore Mrs William's petty look at her. He was just defending himself.

"Miss."

A servant approached him.

Selena looked up and straightened her body. "What's wrong?"

"Mr Eros tells me I have to make sure you don't skip breakfast."

Even with the words of Mrs William earlier, Selena was already feeling full.

"I beg you, if you don't—"

"I understand," cut Selena. Those servants would definitely never lie, as they would accept the consequences of every lie they did. Eros was not a man of great compassion and he understood why the servants were so submissive to the man.

Selena went back upstairs followed by the young maid. By bracing herself not to run to the balcony and run away from this house, Selena's attention then turned to a figura located in front of Eros' room. Looks like he missed it last night.

The young servant looked at Selena who turned towards the room of the Young Master. Wanted to ban it but he knew he had no right to it.

Selena stared at the neatly arranged row of figurines. There's a portrait of William's family with the formation intact, a portrait of Eros and Alex, a portrait of Lady William and Lord William that he just learned had died from a servant last night. Also...

Selena frowning. One figura located at the end of the table appears to lie on your stomach. His hand grabbed the figura and thought that it had indeed fallen without anyone wanting to improve its position.

"Who allowed you to touch that thing?"

PYARS!

Selena gasps. Her eyes widened as the voice of Eros suddenly sounded behind her body, along with that Selena's eyes were fixated on the figura that had been smashed to pieces under her feet. But the portrait of Eros hugging Emilia is still clear enough to be seen by both eyes.

That guy's...

"You still love him?"