LOVER MONSTER!
76. Road Barriers.

Unbeknownst to Jessica, strict guarding began to take place in Elixir soon after. The days that passed later, though full of tranquility, turned out to keep a secret behind.

Jessica, without knowing anything, thought that Demian's absence in recent days was due to the man's will. Demian probably understood his position and gave up, Jessica thought.

Jessica was relieved, of course. At the same time, however, he felt a little hollow. It's not easy to forget a man she once loved. Jessica now only put hope in time for those feelings to erode from her heart.

Jessica-in the recovery period of her heartache-didn't know that Elliot Winchester pulled the rope behind her. Creating a scheme that makes both Demian and Erthian who often stop by later, drive home.

Elliot Winchester - when intervened in protecting Jessica - always succeeded and never lost.

Just like on the first day, when he began to carry out his mission.

Not yet had Erthian and Demian set a step on their feet into Elixir, Elliot had already intercepted the two with his hands folded in his chest. His eyes looked at the two brothers without any kind of hospitality.

"For the convenience of our cafe, you two will not be allowed to enter here again." Elliot's speech is frontal, just like his personality.

The innocent Erthian was astonished as well. "Why?"

Demian did not ask, as he could already read Elliot's head. But, that did not mean he would obey the chef's words.

"We want so much to appreciate our guests, that in a sense, you want us to appreciate too. But your brother and his stupid girlfriend are ruining the atmosphere here."

"Huh?"

"Don't say shit, Elliot. No, rather don't interfere!" Demian's gaze tapered sharply.

"I interfered because I had the right to interfere. If you and your brother don't want me to poison you here, you'd better eat something else. For God's sake, is the only cafe in Las Vegas one?"

"It's not like that. If we make trouble, at least tell me what it is...?" Erthian refined his voice, as if guilty. He was just curious, actually.

What did Demian do until he was blacklisted from this visitor-friendly cafe?

"Ask your sister!" Elliot replied indifferently. "Anyway, I can't tolerate your presence here. If you're still insistent on getting in, I'll report you to the police."

"Joking, huh?" Demian was completely in no way out of thought. What the fuck is with this stupid situation?

"Do I look like a humorous guy in your eyes?" Elliot stepped forward in front of Demian. "I wouldn't be this serious if it wasn't for you and your goddamn woman hurting my boss."

"Did something happen to Jessica?" Erthian began to be able to string together one and one situation that occurred at that time.

"Luckily, he's fine. Therefore, as her best friend, I tried hard so that the situation would not worsen. I'm trying my best to keep your brother from creating problems in my best friend's life."

"What?" Erthian became very curious about the situation that had already occurred. What problems have Angela and Demian created against Jessica, and what is the cause? Erthian needs a detailed chronology.

"Erthian, you heard we can't go in, right? Come on, go to another!"

Despite not accepting that he had been expelled, Demian felt not so bad. At least, he could already keep Erthian away from Jessica. It's just..., what if this situation happens next? Will he be blacklisted from Elixir forever?

After taking Erthian away, Demian gave a little briefing regarding the situation that had already occurred between Angela and Jessica. Surely, Demian did not reveal his involvement there. He just said that Angela was still quite jealous of Jessica.

"Because I'm Angela's boyfriend, I think seeing me makes them mad too." Demian closed his explanation with his shoulders slumped.

She wants to see Jessica today...

"I don't understand, how could you want to date a woman like Angela?"

"Huh?"

Erthian looked at his sister with a little suspicion. "I think you like smart women."

"What do you mean Angela's not smart?"

"Do you think he's smart?"

"He's just heartbroken. A bit of trouble occurred and clouded his view, he just needed time to get back to how he was."

"Inability to control yourself is a form of stupidity, right? I used to say that when I was educating you."

"And you're wrong." Demian grunts unhappily after Christian is involved. His father was not a role model. There is no teaching that should be used as an example.

"Losing control is a natural thing to happen to humans. Because people have emotions."

Sahutan Erthian made Demian realize that talking to his brother was free. He is a demon from hell, free to discuss humanitarian issues with him.

"Forget it over," Demian said.

After exchanging words with Erthian, Demian again thought of Jessica. Demian wanted to meet him, see his face, apologize if he could. Exchanging words.

Whatever it is, Demian needs a little bit of Jessica in her life. Without finding the girl for just a day, Demian felt his heart become hollow.

He misses Jessica, he also wants to explain the situation related to Angela...

Demian wants the girl to understand that she and Angela are not dating.

That, Jessica who was in a relationship with him was not a mistake. Jessica doesn't need to feel guilty and guilty. Demian-for God-only loves Jessica, she never intended to make the girl her interlude.

Jessica, oh, Jessica.

How Demian wished he could just exchange a few words with her. To correct misunderstandings that have become toxic in their relationship.

*

Demian's hopes were again broken when he set his foot in front of Elixir the next day. Elliot, still persistent as ever, greeted Demian with his arms crossed at the chest.

Demian really did not understand, why was the man who should have been in Elixir's kitchen now at the front door? Is he so out of work?

"I asked you this yesterday, but I'm going to ask you one more time, is there no other cafe in Las Vegas, other than here?" Just as Demian was astonished at Elliot's existence. Elliot is as good as Demian who is coming.

"Not all cafes have Jessica in them." Demian responded casually. "So, are you gonna let me in today, or are we gonna have a fight?"

"I don't mind the second option, but I'll make sure your arrogant face lands at the police station afterwards."

Hearing Elliot's threat, Demian honestly felt a bit cornered. In addition to Demian not wanting to be arrested by the police, Demian also did not want to worsen his image in front of Jessica.

If he hits Elliot here, the one who's going to be very angry is Jessica. The girl cares about her friend. It was too caring until Demian sometimes felt envious.

"Listen to me, Demian..." Elliot spoke with a little more ease than before. "I don't understand you at all. What do you want with Jessica?"

"Whatever it is, it's definitely none of your business."

"Well, here's what you failed to understand. We at Elixir are like family. Me, Dania, Ethan and Jessica, we don't keep secrets. We take care of each other. Jessica-, she is the person we protect the most here."

"Before you ask me to understand your situation, how about you understand my situation first?" Demian responded to Elliot with a thin shrinking patience. "I need Jessica here, and just need her. I don't need you or anyone standing in front of me and saying unnecessary nonsense!"

"That's the problem, right?"

Oh, dearGod. What the hell do you want this bastard? Especially the problem?

Elliot looked at Demian as concerned.

"You only care about your own situation." Elliot said. "You don't care about Jessica's situation and why we're so protective of her. No, you don't want to know anything because you think your interests are number one."

"..."

"You don't care if your actions hurt Jessica or not, you don't care." Elliot pushed Demian's shoulder once. "How, before you came back here, did you reflect on the mistakes you've been making with my friend all this time? Maybe in the mirror, you'll find out why we didn't want you coming, and this doesn't just apply to me, Jessica herself doesn't want to see you, and you know it!"

Demian's teeth twitched furiously. His pair of dark netra flared in hatred.

He hates Elliot who has limited him to meeting Jessica, and he hates himself who is unable to say anything. He could not refute Elliot's falling speech as a humiliation, no.

Demian has done too much wrong.

Even if Jessica hates her, Jessica is not wrong.

Jessica has compromised too much, hurt too much and is too kind. Demian made use of that kindness for himself, just like his never-ending greed.

"If you still care about Jessica, you better reconsider what Jessica wants most right now." Elliot continued his words, this time with solemnity.

..."Jessica doesn't want any business with you, I hope you respect her decision."...

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