LOVER MONSTER!
103. Amazement.

Sorry did not have time to update yesterday, the internet network where the author had a problem all day yesterday.:(((do not know what the problem is.anyway, happy reading...

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The next day, after a long tiring journey, Jessica with Demian and Hestia finally reached the airport. Two black Jeeps await their arrival, standby with several bodyguards as well.

Jessica went down side by side with Demian. They were about to head towards the same car when from behind, Hestia pulled Jessica's arm.

"I'll take Jessica with me" Hestia said.

Demian spontaneously raised his eyebrows. "I'll take Jessica with you."

"No, Demian. You should be seeing your father now. You've made him wait too long. Jessica's problem, I'm sure she won't mind parting with you for a moment. How's Jessica?"

Stared sharply by Hestia, Jessica felt the woman would devour her alive. "Your aunt is right, Demian. Besides.., your aunt and I will have a long time to get along with each other."

It's lies.

"Are you sure it's okay?"

"I didn't follow you here to be your tail. Go home first and meet me when you have free time." Jessica reassured.

Demian actually had no intention of releasing Jessica from her embrace, but, when she threw a gaze towards Hestia, Demian couldn't help but obey the old woman's request. Hestia.

"I trust Jessica to you" Demian told Hestia, before she passed from there, a kiss on the cheek she gave her aunt. "I beg you" he added, like a whisper.

"Don't doubt me, Demian." Hestia took off her niece with a bored grin. "Jessica will be very safe with me."

"Thank you."

After Demian's departure, Hestia and Jessica threw light glances. The middle-aged woman impliedly told Jessica to head to a car that was still waiting for them.

"The journey from the airport to Sorrento can take an hour." Hestia gave an explanation.

"Is your house near the Bellamy mansion, Hestia?"

"Sorry is breaking your hopes, but.., Rhoden manor is quite far from Demian's main residence."

"Ah.., I also don't expect them to be close together, actually. That's a relief." Jessica didn't want to accidentally find Erthian near her house, it was scary. Jessica wanted to be as far away from that bastard man as possible.

"Did you tell Demian what happened to you and Erthian that night, Jessica?"

Jessica frowned, she disliked the topic that Hestia had revealed before her face. "I don't know what you mean. Nothing happened between me and Erthian." Jessica's words are full of certainty.

"Haaaa, I'll just leave that situation to you then." Hestia - without any intention of continuing her speech - began to lean her head on the bench. He rested while Jessica next to him was pensive as she stared out the window.

Jessica-kendati is in a city that has natural beauty that amazes the eye-feeling of the extraordinary void. Jessica missed her friends.

What is Ethan doing now? Is he going to complain about having accepted a temporary charge at Elixir? Oh, Jessica also missed the breakfast Elliot served. The food on the plane had no Elliot characteristics at all. Dania too.., Jessica longs for her best friend's crazy whimper.

'I hope Demian will sort things out soon.' Jessica nodded while looking at the horizon.

The sooner the problem is solved, the sooner they get home.

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As Hestia said, the journey to Sorrento did take an hour. So, for an hour in the car with Hestia, Jessica was forced to shut up because she did not want to provoke a chat with the witch woman.

After an hour and a few minutes passed, the car they were driving finally stepped in front of a magnificent European-style building. High fences surrounded the building and several guards rushed to open the fence as their cars approached.

"Welcome to Rhoden's house, Jesse." Hestia said as she straightened her back. "I hope you enjoy your time here."

"O-oh, thank you."

What the fuck? Jessica knows Demian's family is rich, but...., has a wider yard than a football field? A magnificent building that is like a castle? Fountain with some cupid statues? Is this a fictional country?

"Not far from here is the beach. If you are satisfied to rest, you can take my servant for a walk. I'll give you some escorts too."

"E-uh?" Instantly, Hestia's magic-like appearance changed like an angel in Jessica's eyes. Why was the woman suddenly kind to him? Is he possessed?

"Welcome, Miss. Hestia." A woman in a black suit framing her body opened the door for Hestia. On the other hand, Jessica's door was opened by a young man in the same suit.

"Welcome to Rhoden Manor, Miss. Cerise."

"O-oh, just Jessica."

As soon as Hestia and Jessica retraced in front of the Rhoden manor, Hestia introduced Jessica as a guest at the Rhoden residence for some time to come. Hestia also tells Jessica that the man and woman who opened the door for them will be assigned as Jessica's bodyguard.

"Thank you again, Hestia." Jessica said with an uncomfortable feeling. Jessica, however, did not want to be a burden.

"I'm doing this for my niece" Hestia said. "If you're grateful, please thank him."

"Well.., okay."

After exchanging words with Jessica, Hestia then sauntered away leaving Jessica with her two new bodyguards.

"Me, I'm Lisa and this is Robin. We will be your escorts, Miss. Cerise. If you need something or want to go somewhere, you can tell us."

"Uhm, thank you. Before that, I'll feel more comfortable if you call me Jessica."

"Alright, Miss. Jessica."

No, actually, Jessica just wants to be called Jessica without any Miss frills behind her. Jessica had no intention of being treated like a princess when she was just a guest here. However, maybe it was a rule already given to them. So Jessica didn't want to put any more emphasis on anything.

Whatever. Jessica just wants to rest now.

"Can you show me where I can rest, Lisa?"

"Ah, right. You must be so exhausted." Lisa then opened the steps in front of Jessica. "I'll lead you to your room, Miss."

"Thank you."

Jessica followed Lisa from behind. As they sauntered into the room reserved for Jessica, they climbed three stairs and sauntered through several tightly shut rooms. Jessica observed the Hestia residence with the esophagus drying in amazement. Jessica couldn't imagine how much money she would have to invest, how many years and how many hours she would be able to muster up to be able to build a place this grand.

"What is..., real gold?" Jessica stopped walking when she saw an antique urn near the stairs. He saw the sparkle of the urn was unusual, Jessica became suspicious.

"That's how."

"Well, what about the painting?"

"Predecessor sir Rhoden obtained it during the pre-second world war auction."

Uh-uh?

"What's this antique stuff here?"

"The displays here are the relics of the Rhoden family, so most are indeed antiques. But, recently, miss. Hestia ordered the new chandelier..." Lisa pointed to the chandelier dangling in the middle of the room. The glass chandelier glittered like crystal.

"Miss. Hestia has incredible taste, indeed. He himself designed every piece of that chandelier."

"..."

"Because the Rhoden family loves authentic work, they love to involve their hands in every affair."

"Ah..," Jessica somewhat understood that part because Hestia was indeed impressed like a person who liked to interfere. "By the way, where's Hestia's room?"

"Miss Room. Hestia's downstairs."

"Oh, that's surprising." Jessica thought the woman would settle at the top of her house tower.

"He had an old body, so before he created a disaster like the previous hostess, Hestia decided to move downstairs." Wait, does that mean that the predecessor in this house was wretched because he lived upstairs?

"The situation would be better if Hestia built an elevator in this house." That way, he doesn't have to fear anything, right?

"Hahaha.., that's an interesting idea." Lisa and Robin laughed. "The Rhoden family will rise from the ground if that situation comes to pass, Miss. Jessica."

"Well..." Jessica seemed to have commented too easily. How could he forget the fact that this house is a hereditary inheritance. Renovating it in a modern style is like doing blasphemy.

"Your room is here, Miss." Lisa stopped stepping in front of a room with a door made of wood and dark brown. Robin opened the door and let Jessica enter first.

After that too, when Jessica set her foot there, Jessica was shocked by the view of the spacious and wide room. Antique and expensive ornaments are displayed in the room, blending elegantly with the faded yellow walls.

"Do you like the room?" Robin asked as she lightly nodded. "If you feel uncomfortable, we can move you to another room."

"Eh, ugh, I think this is more than enough." Jessica responded as she sauntered towards the balcony of her open room. The soft light from the sun infiltrated in from there.

Arriving on the balcony, Jessica felt a blowing sea breeze greet her face. Give him comfort and comfort.

That place is so beautiful and amazing.

In the distance, Jessica can even see the beach and the blue sea.

It was like getting into a painting...,

"We'll leave you to rest, Miss. After this too, the waiter will deliver the food to your room. Secure yourself here. If you need anything else, please call me on this radio."

"Ah, ummm.., thank you." In response to Lisa, Jessica covered her words with a smile. Jessica was still not used to the service she received. Is this the real life of the rich?

Anyway...

Putting aside all the glamour and elegance she was in right now, after Lisa and Robin left, Jessica immediately landed her body on the bed. Jessica is tired now. So, instead of getting dressed and getting ready for an adventure in Sorrento, Jessica fell asleep.

Jessica needs to relax her body, calm her mind. Jessica needs a long break before starting her days that will be complicated ahead.

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Demian came the next day.

She brought a basket of fruits for Jessica.

"I plucked all this up" Demian said proudly, her smile blissfully as she watched her Jessica enjoying breakfast in the backyard of Rhoden Manor. Under the shady trees, the dining table where Jessica is now filled with delicious food that stretches with various variants. Jessica-in-there-looks like a fairy with a beautiful look and shady atmosphere. Demian was again amazed.

Jessica was accompanied by two bodyguards, and when Demian came, the two bodyguards bowed respectfully to her.

"It's a lot.., thank you." Jessica received the fruit basket Demian handed over in somewhat astonishment. Where did Demian pick this many apples?

"Anyway, Jesse? Do you like it? Aren't you afraid to sleep alone?"

"That's an adorable question. Am I the kid who's gonna be afraid to sleep alone?"

"Well, this place is pretty bleak, right?"

"It seems that your opinion and my opinion on the 'scary' thing are quite different."

Although Rhoden manor is an old building, it does not necessarily become a dwelling of invisible creatures. Nor did the place emit a sinister and gloomy aura. After all, which ghost would want to settle in a manor that was as bright as his room? The house had too much light than its dark place.

"There is nothing that can scare people who have lived in Vegas for a long time" Jessica said.

Vegas however, has scary dreary alleys. Not because of a ghost, but the person wandering around the place was more terrifying than a ghost. Oh, Demian has also been such a scary person, hasn't he? Jessica remembers shuddering in fear seeing Demian beating people up.

'Maybe that's why I didn't want him to beat Erthian to death, seeing him fight so horribly.' Jessica nodded with a smile of her own.

"Hmmmm, are you just feeling or are you thinking about something else?"

"I was thinking about something else."

"How can you do that when I'm in front of you?" Demian sulking. She had only left Jessica for a short while and now the girl's attention had been sidetracked from her. Damn it, should he carry Jessica in his pocket? If only she was a witch who could shrink Jessica to the size of a keychain, she would have been imprisoned in her arms all day.

"I have a lot of free time now, so my mind easily drifts everywhere."

"Huh, that? So, what were you thinking just now?"

"Someone is handsome," said Jessica, he said as he stabbed Demian in the cheek as well. "You won't know."

"What the fuck? Do you know, thinking about other men when you've had a lover is a form of infidelity?"

"Waaaah, how is this? I think I betrayed you?" Jessica acted concerned, her eyes looked at Demian and shortly after, Jessica's laughter broke as well. How could Demian look so adorable when annoyed? Jessica is so nervous! Ugh!!!

"You seem very satisfied to have teased me, huh?"

Demian propped his arm up on the table. While staring at Jessica's brightly smiling face, Demian felt a slight weight on her shoulders lift. Demian thought Jessica would be immersed in the frustration and depression of being forced to follow her here. However, thanks to this beautiful scenery, Demian knew that Jessica's mental condition was not so bad.

He seems to be fine.

"Whispering." Jessica kicked Demian's stool leg before returning to her delayed breakfast. Jessica gave Demian a few spoonfuls of portions and the man ate his food voraciously and without rejection.

"Do you have any specific plans today?" Demian spoke again, this time after taking a sip of Jessica's guava juice at the table. Demian then stood up and moved behind Jessica. He took Jessica's scrunchy at the table and tied the girl's long unraveling black mane and disturbed her face when the wind came.

"Because it's autumn now, the wind is getting stronger. I hope you always wear thick clothes and don't forget to bring a scarf."

Jessica looked at Demian for a moment, "Thank you."

Jessica ended her breakfast and wiped her lips with a napkin. "I don't have any plans today, what about you?"

"I don't exist either..." Demian was immediately enthusiastic. "Would you go for a walk with me?"

"What is this dating offer?"

Demian lowered her head and gave a light kiss on Jessica's lips, "It's definitely a date" she said.

"All right..." If it was with Demian, Jessica wouldn't mind. "I'll get ready for a minute.

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