ELLA :
Instead of taking me to the bed, the devil headed to the bathroom as I asked confused, “Aren’t we going to the bed?”
He laughed at my bluntness while shaking his head, “No, but if you’re too desperate,” I looked away feeling embarrassed.
“I didn’t mean like that,” I murmured slowly.
“I know,” The devil said and then nuzzled my nose in a comforting way, for a moment I was completely lost in his affection and care. He isn’t a bad creature but people won’t accept him no matter what.
They would always see him as a devil, no matter what I say.
I snuggled in his arms quietly and soon I fell asleep. I didn’t know what he did to me after I fell asleep. I didn’t mean to sleep but I don’t know why instead of being a devil, I always felt secure in his embrace.
When I opened my eyes, it was still dark and I was wearing a clean pajama set. Also, my hair was slightly wet, which means he has given me a shower.
I stood up and looked around carefully, my mind was still a bit dizzy but I tried to focus on each and everything in the room, I tried to think of a possible place where the devil could hide the bottles in which he had captured the souls.
I needed to release Ethan’s soul first and kill the devil, that decision I am still considering. I don’t see him as a threat to humans, maybe he has his own reasons to lie to me and fake a promise and then killing that man.
My mind was still in bewilderment when I realized something, F**K the mirror. I rushed to the dresser and stared at that mirror carefully, I bit my lips nervously, afraid that the devil could be behind it or he could come in front of me at any moment as I raised my hand and then curled my fingers, a bright light shone at the mirror and it moved.
I was shocked and my mouth nearly dropped when I saw multiple square bottles neatly placed inside the mirror on a hidden shelf.
Before I could make a move, I sensed the devil's presence and immediately closed the mirror just the way I opened it with my power and went back to the bed, pretending to be asleep.
The door opened and my heart started beating fast at the creaking voice of the door.
CREAK…
The devil walked to me and stared at my face for a long while, I felt like drowning in my own sweat from fear but I tried to stay calm while breathing through my nose slowly.
The seconds ticked by, neither the devil moved his gaze from me, and neither did I move my body a bit.
I was starting to panic just then the devil spoke first, breaking all my fears. “Ella, wake up. You need to eat something.”
I sighed in relief and thanked God in my heart. I didn’t get caught by him. I opened my eyes acting like I was deeply asleep, I faked a yawn and then blinked my eyes looking at him.
“Tonight our wedding will be held, eat something and then get ready,” He said and that completely took me aback. “W..H..A..T?”I stuttered, surprised.
“We (devils) marry at midnight,” He explained to me and I nodded my head in understanding. Why did I keep forgetting that he isn’t Oliver but a devil? I facepalmed myself in my mind.
“So…. would there be any guest, anyone like you?”I asked, hesitating while fiddling with my fingers in nervousness.
“No, I don’t think anyone would like to see you as a human but after you turn into a devil, they all will definitely bow down to you.”He said with a slight arrogance in his voice.
He is a king of hell and he wanted to make a queen, a hell queen. I felt terrified from this thought and my body suddenly shook with fear.
“Hey… no one can hurt you, don’t worry. It’s gonna be just you and me,” The devil comforted me, pecking my whole face with the softness of his lips.
The more gentle he became, the more guilt was pressing down at my heart.
“I am hungry,”I twisted my body under his grip and he immediately let me go, I sniffed back my tears, I can’t let him see my weakness. I can’t let him see how much his words and actions have an effect on me.
I quietly started eating food, the food looked delicious but for me, it was like chewing rubber. If it wasn’t for an act, I would have never touched the food but to make sure that things are fine, I needed to pretend to be okay and fine when instead in my heart there was a huge storm of strong emotions that had started to grow.
I wasn’t able to finish the whole food but I tried to eat half of it so that the devil won’t get suspicious of me. He didn’t leave my sight for a second while I was eating and it was difficult for me to think when his intent gaze was on me all the time, burning my soul inside and out.
I stood up with the tray of food but the devil stopped me, “Let me take this, you should get ready first.”
It took me a while to understand the meaning of his words, I nodded my head and then walked to the wardrobe where I had put my wedding dress. I sighed deeply looking at that wedding dress, my eyes gradually filled with tears when I touched the dress.
Oh God, how am I gonna kill that creature who has changed himself just for my sake, the one who has never hurt me, how am I gonna hurt him? I shed tears for a long time, hiding in the bathroom staring at the wedding dress blankly.
The happiest day of the woman’s life was supposed to be her wedding day but my wedding day was supposed to be the worst and toughest day of my life. To save Oliver and free Ethan’s soul I have to kill the devil but my heart, my heart is telling me to not do this and to rebel but I can’t seem to think properly at this moment.
I don’t know what I am gonna do later, I really don’t know.
KNOCK … KNOCK …
A knock on the bathroom door startled me and I looked up at the door, I wiped my tears and took a few deep breaths to calm myself, “Yes,” I asked as calmly as I could.
“It's time, Ella. How long?”The devil asked softly, his voice also seemed a bit unusual just like mine.
“Five minutes,” I tried to say it loudly so that he could hear it clearly and then I leaned my head at the door of the washroom, mumbling under my breath. “I can’t do this… Please forgive me.”
I stayed in that position for a while, and then bracing myself I finally stepped away from the door and then put on the wedding gown. It looks breathtaking but my face looked too dull and pale.
My eyes were swollen, but I tried to smile so that I won’t look that pitiful in front of the devil. He should see me as a happy bride, not a sad one.
Taking a few deep breaths, I tried to calm my nerves, and then taking the veil in my hand, I finally stepped out of the bathroom.
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