LOVER MONSTER!
1. Ten Strawberry.

Lately, settling in Elixir while eating a plate of waffles and a glass of strawberry juice has become more enjoyable for Jessica Cerise.

Not because the taste of the food he consumed was so delicious amazing, nor because the strawberry juice gave a surge of dopamine in his brain. No, not at all.

The reason why Jessica is very comfortable sitting at the Elixir Cafe, is because her employee named Angela Lancester has presented a romantic drama that is very entertaining to the eye.

Angela-Since she signed up to work at Elixir a month ago, has managed to bring many visitors into the old cafe with this standard menu. The visitors came to see how beautiful Angela directly and communicate with her which turned out to be a girl with a high number of followers on social media.

Not only limited to consumers, Angela also managed to bring two men with beauty like no two, appeared in the cafe and compete for the attention of Angela. The existence of the two also managed to make many young girls appear on Elixir with red cheeks.

So dramatic and sweet. Jessica who was monitoring from a distance was barely a nosebleed.

"Who would Angela choose?" Jessica chews strawberries in a bowl ambitiously.

"I bet on Jake Allendale," Dania-one of the employees who was in a close relationship with Jessica-pollinated.

Speaking of Jake Allendale, he was a tall man, pale skin and brunettes. His face was handsome and elegant. The beauty of Jake's face implies tenderness and kindness. From Jessica's point of view, it makes sense that Angela would choose Jake. Men with a polite and charming nature are the top priority. They are a rare type of green flag.

However, even though Jake has a persona that seems elegant and like a prince, Jessica can not draw lightning conclusions when a Demian Bellamy is opposite Jake. Personally, Jessica instead bet high on Demian.

Wh why?

Because Demian is Jessica's ideal type.

If Jessica was in Angela's position, Jessica would never be upset. She would wrap Demian home and lock him in his closet. Yes, Demian is indeed very stunning for Jessica. He was like a man who would only appear in romance novels.

Demian Bellamy - unlike Jake who carries calm and polite - is a man who often appears on Elixir with bruises on his face. He is tall, handsome and arrogant. His pitch-black mane rolled curls framing his stern face. His tan-colored skin showed how often he was under the sun. The red flannel she wears may look worn out, but it doesn't dilute her beauty at all.

Rumor is, Demian is a bloodthirsty man who often creates a commotion on the streets of Vegas. However, the absence of eyewitnesses made the rumors quite dubious for Jessica. Well, even though Demian often appears battered, that doesn't mean he's a bloodthirsty figure, does it? It could be, he was the victim of the thugs in this sinful city.

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Demian Bellamy, in other words, is very beautiful and famous for its spikes.

"I bet 10 strawberries that Demian will win Angela's heart." Jessica thrusts her strawberry bowl in front of Dania.

"I bet my day off then," Dania was confident.

"Don't cry if you lose, Dany."

"Oh, Boss. I'll win a hundred percent."

"Did you underestimate Damy's existence just because he's a delinquent?" Jessica doesn't take it when Damy-Demian is underestimated. Although Jessica does not know detailed information about Demian, Jessica believes that tan-skinned men with eyes as sharp as eagles are more qualified than the alim Jake.

"Boss, do you want to have a boyfriend who's always pacing around with a bruised face?" Dania ruffled her waist, her eyes glaring at Jessica not to be outdone.

"Also.., look at the meek and charming Jake, he always looks neat and clear. Guys with a rambunctious appearance and plus a delinquent, were obviously alive only to this day. If I were Angela, I would've chosen Jake."

"What's the importance of the future if you can't live for today?"

"Boss, you know that's not what I mean. The woman likes an established man who has a promising future. Demian..., even though he's beautiful, I think he's unemployed."

"Tsk.., let's look ahead, then." Jessica wanted to debate Dania for longer, but thinking back, the one who would choose between Demian and Jake was Angela, not her. So.., it feels to talk at length, the result is still not certain.

Jessica wants to believe that Demian will win Angela's heart. However, rationally, Jake has a superior position because he is the ideal type of woman who expects stability.

"If Demian doesn't decide to change, I'm likely to lose ten strawberries," a complaint came out of Jessica's lips as Dania had disappeared from her side and returned to work.

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Regarding Jessica's work at Elixir as well, it is now nearing the end of the month. In the week leading up to the turn of the month, Jessica will usually concern herself with managing cafe finances that also concern the wages of her workers.

Like tonight, for example. Although Elixir is still a lot of customers down there, Jessica who lives on the second floor, busy herself working. He sat alone on the balcony, overlooking a square-shaped table that housed Elixir's expenses and income files last month.

Jessica-with round reading glasses, sits down accompanied by a cup of coffee. He was reading the data in his hand seriously when a name greeted his ears.

"Demian.., uh.., let me go!" That was Angela's voice.

Jessica looked down at the narrow alley right next to Elixir. Angela was there, leaning against the wall with Demian blocking the exit with both of his burly arms.

'Waaah, what kind of sight is this?' Jessica screamed in her heart.

The scenery between Angela and Demian is like the events that often occur in romance novels. When the handsome male protagonist corners his beloved on the wall, and a kiss ensues. Kyaaaa.. does this mean that his ten strawberries will not go away?

'I'll win! Dania, taste!'

"Ange, I can't hold myself anymore. I understand you need some time, but the situation has dragged on for so long. I. I. I need certainty from you. Just tell me, do you love me or not? I can't be like this forever, I don't want to hope and keep hoping."

"Demian, what are you saying...,"

'Eh? Isn't it obvious? Demian is making a confession of love, Angela. He is expecting certainty from you, what do you not understand from that?' Jessica nodded with a little annoyance.

Is this a so-called expensive selling strategy? Or is this just plain stupidity?

"Ange, I need you to answer me right now honestly." Demian's voice was quite depressed. "Have you and Jake been in a relationship?"

"..."

"Angela?" Demian swallowed the disappointment in his throat. "Even though I admitted my feelings earlier, if you were going to accept Jake as your lover.., you, at least, should have?"

Angela's lips are shaking. He was unable to get out words when Demian's voice and his expression actually implied a wound. Angela did not twitch as Demian suddenly punched the wall beside her.

"I hope in vain." murmured Demian.

"I'm sorry, Demian, I'm sorry." Angela looked down with the corner of her lips curled down. "I didn't mean to hang you or anything. I just.., I don't want to hurt you. You are a man who means a lot to me. Please, I'm sorry. Jake.., I can't turn it down."

Demian took two steps back from Angela.

A kiss that Jessica thought was coming, was dashed. The passionate romance drama that he damba, turned melancholic.

"I love you both equally as much. Trust me. It's just, to Jake.., I..."

"You don't have to explain yourself, Angela."

Demian suppressed the overflowing emotions in his voice and expression. He sighed and looked up at the dark sky. Just then, though intent on finding the serenity of the low-hanging moon among the grim clouds, Demian instead found a pair of emerald irises shining towards him with curiosity.

"..."

Jessica is caught off guard by a pair of Demian's sad beads.

Silence lay between them.

Angela passed by without knowing anything.

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