LOVER MONSTER!
125. RESTART: The Lover Monster.

In front of the burning fireplace, Jessica and her friends, including Oscar and Demian, sit back and relax while enjoying hot chocolate. Some snacks and biscuits break down on the fur carpet, becoming a snack when they coolly exchange chatter. Just then, a thick blanket covered Jessica's shoulders and lap. Demian wrapped it up just so he wouldn't get cold.

Excessive attention, says Dania. But Demian sneered at her and told Dania to find a boyfriend immediately.

"It's..." While hearing Oscar chat with Elliot and Ethan like normal men, Demian occasionally feeds Jessica a snack sitting on her right side. Not really concerned about the economic problems her friends were discussing across the table, Demian cares more about Jessica who is too much silent today.

"Are you okay?" Demian whispered after feeding a butter popcorn on Jessica's lips. He noticed the thin lips were open and touched his finger and Demian felt like he was in the summer. His body heated up tremendously when he noticed Jessica, as if the girl bewitched him.

"I'm good..." Jessica says. He turned his head towards Demian and was somewhat surprised when he saw the pair of black obsidian staring at him fixedly. Seriously, does Demian want to make him hang?

"Do I look bad?" Jessica asked back.

"You're more silent today."

I kept quiet because I was busy thinking about you, Jessica wanted to chim in like that but. He chose to lie. "Maybe it's a bit cold."

"Come, I'll warm you up."

Pulling Jessica who had been wrapped in a thick blanket into her arms, Demian then tightly wrapped the girl in her chest. Jessica, who did not want to attract the attention of her friends, did not protest verbally Demian's actions. He just glared at the man annoyed.

"I just don't want you to get cold" Demian said, full of chatter. She just wants to hold Jessica now. Relax with him like the world belongs to just the two. It's been a while since she caught Jessica. Demian longs for the strawberry scent coming out of that pale nape.

Whether because being in the arms of Demian did give her warmth or Jessica just felt comfortable, Jessica did not rebel anymore. He let his body fall on Demian's chest while the man's chin was anchored on his shoulder.

Oscar, Elliot and Ethan are still busy talking, discussing various topics that are sometimes light and sometimes quite heavy. Dania, who was sitting alone on the long sofa had been asleep for some time.

When a wall clock glued to the fireplace shows half-twelve o'clock at night, Ethan finally initiates for them to all disperse. Oscar and Elliot agree, and after that, Ethan picks up to his room on the second floor.

Jessica, who is in the room with Dania, finally separates from Demian and follows Ethan.

"Good night" is a farewell speech Demian made before releasing Jessica following Ethan's departure. His pair of obsidian beads shot towards Jessica's back who was walking away from him. A feeling of emptiness took hold of her chest the moment Jessica's existence disappeared from before her.

The fading warmth in his chest made him sigh weakly.

"You haven't slept?" Oscar asked Demian who had not moved from the couch.

"Later," said Demian. The short answer was responded to Oscar with a nod. Oscar said nothing more and headed to his own room.

As soon as the living room in the cabin became quiet, Demian was able to hear the roar of his own breath. He was pensive in silence, his head in a mess.

There were many things that filled Demian's head, and most of them were Jessica. Demian thought about Jessica's condition now. How's his heart? Is he still angry and still injured? What did he think and what did he expect?

Demian knew that enough time had passed. However, Demian did not know what time had passed enough to be a medicine for the woman's heart.

What if Jessica still has trouble accepting it? Saying that he didn't hate Demian might just be his empathic form, right? Maybe-deep in her heart-Jessica hates Demian and does this just for revenge?

No. gabe.

Not likely.

Jessica is not the kind of woman to take revenge.

Then...

"Why haven't you slept?" A voice came and greeted Demian, but since Demian did not see her coming, Demian was aghast by her sudden appearance. Damn, since when was Jessica there?

Is correct. The one who greeted her just now was Jessica.

"You?" Demian asked back. He got up from the sofa and looked at Jessica who was standing a few feet away from him. The girl was wearing a sweater behind her pajamas. "Do you..umm, do you need anything?"

"Smiling Jessica stiffens. "I think" Jessica replied. "After seeing you here, I thought I needed something."

"Yes?"

"I need to talk to you, Demian."

"Ah, oh.., is that so important? I mean.. Now that it's midnight, you better get some rest..." Demian's premonition worsened as soon as he felt the seriousness in Jessica's speech.

Demian was beset by anxiety. What if Jessica refuses? Deciding on its existence? Reluctant to go back with her? What if it ends up being dumped?

Demian felt he was better at this gray zone than finding clarity at all. He feared that the clarity he craved would lead him to the end of the abyss.

"I want to talk now" Jessica said. He moved closer to Demian. The seriousness in his expression was like a needle piercing the chest. Demian didn't know what to say.

"Demy? Do you mind?"

"Hmm, it's not like that.., it's just.., the temperature's a little cold outside so..."

"I'll be fine" Jessica said. "I don't want to drag this topic any longer, Demian. I need to be honest with you about my decision, my choice. I don't want to put you in the dark. We need to be clear here."

Demian doesn't mind being in the dark, actually. But...

"All right." Demian no longer had room to give up. There was nothing he could do now, other than face reality. Facing Jessica.

"So, you seem to have found the answer to your decision."

"I found it."

Jessica sat side by side with Demian and not long after she sat there, Demian immediately wrapped her in a thick blanket that lived on the sofa.

"Before that," Jessica said, she turned to Demian and saw how the man's expression turned grim, as if they were on the verge of separation. Wait, maybe Demian did think so?

Jessica's smile flashed faintly as she watched Demian more closely. The man was really dramatic, he thought.

"Demian," murmured Jessica. "I want to apologize to you."

"Huh?"

"I'm sorry for making you wait for me without any certainty. Sorry for being selfish and using your loyalty for my own sake too.

That day, whether in Italy, or today, I should have been able to make my decision. I shouldn't waste your time."

"..."

"But, as you can see, I became afraid of many things. I'm afraid I hate you, I'm afraid I hate myself, and I'm afraid things won't go my way. I didn't want to get hurt, so I hung it all up. I closed my eyes to all conflicts and fled. I set you up in an ambiguous position. Therefore, I'm sorry."

"You don't have to apologize, Jesse. I chose this position, because just like you, I am quite selfish and do not want to be separated from you. I'd rather be stuck in this position and be able to spend time with you than find clarity and end up abandoned."

"Do you still like me, Demian?"

"I still and I really like you, Jessica. More than that, I love you so much and my feelings never diminish by an inch."

"Are you honest?"

Demian turned to look at Jessica, an offended expression etched on her face. How could Jessica dare to doubt her love?

Demian wanted to protest but her speech hung in the air as soon as her eyes met Jessica's emerald eyes that sparkled in humor. The girl saw her reaction as entertainment.

"You're teasing me, huh?" Demian hit her elbow with Jessica's elbow. His smile will not want to crack as well. "I am very serious."

"I'm also very serious" Jessica said, though her voice was somewhat witty. The tense situation that Demian felt softened slightly in gentleness. Jessica's smile was like the sun rising in the morning. The warmth shakes the world. Demian thought she was in love again for the umpteenth time today.

"Thank you for liking me, Demian." Jessica murmured. "Thank you for waiting for me to gather my courage."

"You..., are you going to reject me now?"

"You think?"

"Jessica, are you so sure of your decision?" Demian tried to negotiate. Perhaps he could drag this topic down even longer. For God's sake, Demian was not prepared to accept rejection. She is not sure she can fall in love with anyone other than Jessica. That girl was the pearl of her life.

"I'm very sure" Jessica replied.

"So..., like that, huh?" Now, does that mean he and Jessica are going to split up?

"That's how it is," Jessica replied, she grabbed Demian's fingers glued to her knees. Jessica's light touch gave Demian a tremendous reaction to the stage he turned towards Jessica with nervousness.

"Demian," murmured Jessica. He gathered a strong determination to be able to voice his decision. Red cheeks blush to the ears.

While looking at Demian as well, he voiced out the words he should have said long ago.

"You want to restart our relationship from the beginning?"

"..." - ".Eh?

EEEEEEHHHHH???

Kidding, huh?

Wait, this is serious?

"You-you..." Demian stammered full of amazement. "You're serious?"

"Yes, if you mind.., I.umm..."

Without a hint, Demian immediately grabbed Jessica's face into her fist. He touched the soft, blushing skin inside his hand, feeling that it was real.

After that, without waiting for Jessica to finish her speech, Demian spontaneously just showered Jessica with kisses full of love and longing.

A feeling of relief mingled with joy and happiness filled his chest. As Demian soared to heaven, he had not expected that on this cold night, he had found an incomparable warmth.

"Thank you" Demian muttered. His forehead and Jessica's forehead are intertwined. "Thank you for not giving up on me. Thank you for coming back with me."

Demian's eyes closed.

Trying to keep this moment deep in his mind, in the safest place he would never forget. In his heart, in his chest.

"Thank you, Jessica."

"M." Jessica nodded with a happy smile. He grabbed Demian into his arms and gave the man a light kiss on his forehead.

"Thank you for waiting for me, too." Jessica said, her smile bloomed wide.

"So..., is this the day we get back together?" Demian wanted to ascertain the situation once more.

"M." Mmm."

"You're serious, right? You're not leaving me?"

"M."

"Jesse, do you like me?"

Demian loosened his hold from Jessica to be able to look at the girl's brightly glowing emerald. As their eyes intertwined there, Demian felt heat creeping all over his body, burning him.

"Do you still need an answer?" Jessica said as she gently stroked Demian's cheeks. The smile engraved on the girl's face was full of gentleness. Affectionately.

Without giving an answer, the way he looked at Demian had already explained how his heart was deepest. How much he loved Demian and was willing to open a new page solely so that he would not lose the man. Merely so that they can get back together, putting aside his fear of getting hurt.

Demian was happy, as if this was his first day of being born into the world. He looked at Jessica and grabbed the girl.

This time, in Demian's heart, he swore he would never let Jessica out of his arms. He will never make the same mistake.

""Thank you for being present in my life" Demian murmured, his voice humbling with earnestness. She wanted Jessica to hear her confession as a seriousness, not just a speech that came out of euphoria and momentary happiness. Demian wants Jessica to know that Jessica's whereabouts are her happiness.

Since Demian first climbed onto Jessica's balcony, finding the girl trembling in fear in the corner of her room, Demian did not at all think their linkage would be deep to the point that he would not be able to release the girl from the corner of his eye. He would never let Jessica out of his reach.

Jessica Cerise is the first to know her secret and not curse her. Jessica is willing to accept the imperfect, willing to compromise her existence like a bastard and a delinquent. Jessica is sympathetic to her misfortune and willing to sacrifice her privacy for a man she just met overnight.

Jessica had already done so much for him that was useless, and Demian greatly appreciated the girl's kindness for him.

Demian.., without knowing since when, has fallen in love with the existence of Jessica.

The blank sliver in his heart finally found a figure that could fill the space there. Like a piece of a puzzle that finds the perfect spot. Jessica is one of the most important pieces of her life, which if she doesn't exist, then her life will never be perfect. He will always feel empty, useless and useless.

"Jessica Cerise,"

"Hmm?"

"You're being very calm. Did you fall asleep?"

Jessica laughed faintly in her chest. "How can I sleep if your heart is so noisy in my ears?"

"Aah?"

Jessica looked up and looked at Demian's face from below. Seeing the face of the man who was always beautiful made Jessica smile they held back the anxiety. How beautiful the man who now belongs to him.

Although people labeled her as a monster on the streets of Vegas, Jessica did not feel the label was appropriate. Demian is more like a prince. His prince. He was too beautiful and perfect to be called dangerous. He dazzled the eyes like a mirage in the hot desert.

"Demian Bellamy," call Jessica back.

"Hmm?"

"Now you will be bound to me" Jessica said. "Until any time, I won't let you out of my grasp. Do you understand that?"

Demian lowered her head and gave a kiss on Jessica's lips, warmly creeping across her face.

"I understand, my queen."

Demian was her prince, and even if the man was indeed a monster as rumored, Jessica was no longer a problem now.

Because the monster is his, his lover.

...EXPIRE...

Author's note :

Hello guys.., finally Monster Lover is over...:""""

Although the ending is too simple and not dramatic.., I am relieved to have been able to finish the story I have made. /nangos/

The most difficult point in my opinion is to write the ending of the scenario, yes.makanya later became mageran because of wanting to escape from the task to finish this story.

I do not know if the story adjusts your expectations or not but.., EVERYTHING, THANKS A LOT READAA UNTIL ENDING....😭😭😭😭 YOU ALL THE BEST...💕💕💕💕💕 I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH...🥲🥲🥲

Sorry for my experience in writing. In the future, I will try to write a better story...I love you all. See you in my next journey 😚

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