The Devilman's Epiphany ✔️

XXII-You make me happy

My laugh slowly dropped when he took his shirt and pants off for extra cinematic effort that made my mouth water. I laid my head back so I wouldn't stare at him and closed my eyes.

I didn't even know it was ten pm. Rex laid next to me and pulled me which made me widen my eyes. He chuckled at my expression and I rested my head on his chest. He was so warm. But what caught my attention was the eight pack abs that rested on his stomach. I wanted to kiss them down. Woah.

"You can stare" He emphasised and mimicked my voice which almost made me laugh. "I'm already on it." I said as I gently moved my hand on them and he laughed. "Wow. Is that why you like me? My mouth watering abs and not my sunshine and rainbows personality. You're so lame." He rolled his eyes but I was terrified. Like? I like Rex. Like like him. Romantically.

I fancy Rex.

Is that the way to put it? I didn't really want to admit but now I have to. "Rex do you like me? Like like me?" He looked puzzled at my scared expression. "No. I mean, I'd just let anyone in my bed and let them lay with me. I also care about everyone-... how oblivious are you?" He said and I laid on his chest again. We like each other. I don't know if I should be extremely happy or just kill myself before my mom gets to me again.

Next morning I woke up to Rex almost leaving the house without me. I was pissed to say the least. "Arabella go to the house." He said in the doorway. "No. I'm not going to wait my ass around all day." I said determinedly and he rolled his eyes. "I'm leaving if you're not here in ten minutes. Or killing Cameron because I feel like it." I think Cameron and Rex's relationship was like they were brothers more than friends.

Maybe Rex didn't care about Cameron but I could see Cameron cares about Rex. I put on a dress since I didn't want anything tight around my stomach.  I walked downstairs and outside again. Rex had a cigarette on his mouth which is a sight I didn't like. I took it then took a drag before throwing it away. He watched me doing all of that without a word for some reason then we walked to the car.

"Do you want the arrangements today since Arabella won't be able to train crudes." I narrowed my eyes and looked at Rex. "Ask Carmelo. He said he wanted to be there." Rex rolled his eyes and looked at me because I've been staring at him. I rested my head on his shoulder and he sighed. I'll ask him about the meeting later. I heard a snap and opened my eyes. I saw Cameron trying to say something to Rex. He grinned when he saw me staring and I rolled my eyes. There's no need to hide our affection with Rex next to Cameron and I don't think Aiden has even noticed. He's like the most oblivious person.

"Are we going back to that place where you first talked to Cassandra's father?" I asked after we scanned. "Yes. If you highness is fucking awake." Rex said angrily. "Carmelo's favourite vacation hobby is to get drunk and sleep with as many woman as he can. Then he comes to my face and says I want to be invested in your work what can I do?" He said annoyedly. "What did you say?" I wonder if he gave him a job. "I said you can get the fuck out of my face." I bit my lip to not smile and he noticed. "Have you noticed how you've been in a good mood lately." People were staring at me because I didn't take my turn to walk to the rink. "You make me happy." I said as he was unlocking his office door and he stopped. He took a breath and opened it before walking in.

"Rex! Still have a frown, as usual!" Carmelo placed a cup of coffee on the table and handed me one as well. "Good morning, belissima." I grimaced before taking the coffee which he noticed and laughed at. "So. What are we doing today?" He said energetically. I could tell what pissed Rex off because it was getting to me as well. Rex explained the plan to Carmelo when I left to go to the crudes.

Cameron was training them today and I could tell the girls were having a blast. Most of them had big smiles on their faces and the others were relieved because Cameron was taking it easy on them. "What happened to your arm?" I heard someone come beside me. "None of your fucking business, Cassandra." I can't even be left alone in here. "Was it your mom?" I rolled my eyes before nodding. "She knows, then." I narrowed my eyes. "Knows what?" She opened her mouth then thought better of it. "You!" I heard Cameron yell and he called over Cassandra.

"You good?" Cameron came beside me as I watched the crudes fight. "Couldn't be better." I smiled and he laughed. "I don't think she'll make it." I narrowed my eyes. "Who?" When someone's below the average they either get kicked out or killed, Rex assigned me so I'll make them get better. "Cassandra. I mean look at her."

I watched as a buff girl punched the breath out of Cassandra and slammed her on the ground. "At least that one's getting better." I said and took a cigarette from the box Cameron extended to me. "She's still not as good. I'm sure you've noticed." I nodded. This girl was like the first guy I fought here. Strong but not fast enough, too guessable movements.

I heard my phone buzz and just decided walking to the main entrance. "I'll see you later." I told Cameron and he nodded before walking to the rink again. I walked outside and saw Rex leaning on the car. He took the cigarette resting on my lips and did the same thing I did to him in the morning. "You guys actually look really good as a couple. Really mysterious and I don't give a fuck vibes." I grimaced at the explanation and Rex sighed. How did he live with this much pressure and stupidity?

"What's the point of these meetings?" I asked Rex. "We keep connections with people. But we're going there to get more crudes today." I nodded. Another three hours of staring at the wall or being aroused from the insanely attractive guy I'm engaged to.

Could be worse.

Two hours in I felt like exploding.

My stomach hurt like crazy from sitting at this position and I think Rex noticed. He pulled me to his lap again and slowly rubbed my stomach so it wouldn't be noticeable and I was more comfortable here.

"So how much for the girl?" Now that caught my attention. "What girl?" Rex snapped and the guy smirked as he pointed at me which made Rex's jaw clench. "Move your fucking finger before I cut it off." He threatened and the guys smug look dropped. "Why? Anyone else here won't care. Barron! How much for the wife." Barron replied instantly. "See? Why don't you want to give her away?" The guy narrowed his eyes.

"She's helpful towards the gang. That's why I chose her in the first place. One more comment and I'll make you regret it." He said in that tone again and I felt like holding onto him for some reason. "We're leaving." He told Carmelo and we got up. I like seeing Rex jealous or angry for some reason. After that I could still see how tense Rex was really tense and I knew how to fix that...

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