The Devilman's Epiphany ✔️

LVII- I want to know why

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Arabella's POV

He was always the cynosure in every room he walked into.

My breath didn't speed up. In fact I actually stopped breathing. My eyes were narrowed, shirt still clutched up in my fist but what hurt the most was the unbearable heart ache.

He's so beautiful.

And he betrayed me.

This is my opportunity to put him down, once and for all.

I walked over to them and ignored the girl holding his hand. It's expected at this point.

He jumps from woman to woman.

I saw him inspect me like I'm some sort of a creature and his eyes slightly widened. It's hard to notice but I knew him better than anyone.

Or so I though.

"Temptress." I raised my hand at him and my eyes challenged his. Take it.

"Rex Rosetti." He said and gripped my hand tightly before pulling away like my touch was giving him a third degree burn.

"Don't mind him. He doesn't like touching people." The girl said snarky and I looked at her blankly. I bet she feels stupid about now. "Julian." He shook my hand before giving a kiss on top of my hand. "Dangerous woman. What a blessing on earth you are." He smirked at me and I nodded before taking a step back. "Follow me." We walked back into the office and The Devilman didn't bother hiding his gaze. It drew me mad. If he likes looking at me so much why did he betray me?

Threw away my treasure.

I took a seat at the chair across from Rex and pulled my legs so it wouldn't touch his. He leaned his forward making me clench my teeth. "Alright. The task isn't as simple as it sounds which is why I need Temptress and the Demolas to work together. Temptress, I've seen that yo had many difficult tasks that you achieved with ease which proves your worthy of the role I'm giving you. I don't need to speak further about the Demolas."

He basically explained the problem he had. "Mr.Rosetti, I'm sure Harvey has caused the both of us enough problems in the past and owes us a shit ton which is why I chose you to help. I think Temptress and you would make a great team." He added almost making me gag.

"Why do we need Temptress?" Rex asked mockingly which boiled my blood. "Maybe it's because I've found the guy you've searched for months in one week and took him down before you even knew he still existed." I said leaning on the desk making him raise a dark eyebrow. "I don't think this alliance will work Julian." Rex broke eye contact by turning to Julian who sighed.

"Are you intimidated, Rex? Too afraid I'll get to him before you can even figure it out?" I said in a whisper and he wasn't Rex when he looked at me again. "We'll fucking see about that. Forget what I said. I think we'll get along." He turned to Julian who nodded. He looked worried and he should be.

I know who my real target is out of this plan.

"We have the information that could lead to their warehouse even though we know he rarely ever goes there. We could still take down his crudes if we figure it out so that's our first job. Contact me if you're onto something." I nodded before getting up. This talk is over for me.

"Temptress." I heard the girl call out when I walked outside. I stopped walking. "I'm kind of a fan of yours. Maybe you could come to the warehouse and we'll talk a bit there." I felt his presence behind her and bit my lip. "I'd say talk to your boyfriend but he's not the best at that. He prefers hiding shit. I'd watch out if I were you." I said not being able to stop myself from being petty and walked away. I heard him mutter before catching up to me outside.

"I want to know why." He stopped me from walking and I felt my temper rise. "I want you to die in my hands." I said surprising him. This guy must live in oblivion. "Not if I kill you first, bitch." I couldn't help but raise a punch at him. He grabbed my fist and tried twisting but I saw it coming. I kicked his stomach over and over. He got a hold of my leg and made me trip before getting on top of me. "You lying cūnt!" I kicked his ribs before he was completely on me.

"I'm a liar? You're a fucking piece of shit. I'm going to find the guy and kill him before it's your turn. I'm going to take my time with you Arabella. I'm going to make you pay. Just like how I did it to Leonardo." I punched him across the face and that was the end of his tolerance. He pulled out the dagger in my waistband and rested it on my throat. He applied enough pressure to get blood dripping out but not enough for it to be deep enough to get stitches.

"Not talking now, are you? You wish I'd let you slide with a throat cut. I'm going to take my time." I breathed heavily and stared at him. He hasn't changed. "Rex! Stop it!" The girl tried pulling him off and that ended up with her being pushed back. "Don't fucking touch me." With that he walked back to whatever car he came here with. I got up and dusted off my hands in my leather pants and noticed the shoes that were in front of me. I looked up and came across with a old friend.

That old friend didn't have blue hair anymore.

"I knew it." He muttered to himself and took my appearance in. I looked pretty much the same but more serious and had longer hair that almost reached my waist. My curtain bangs were still here. "I hope you choose to stay this time." He said before walking back and following the Devilman who was staring our way.

I ran all the way to my range rover and didn't hesitate driving off instantly. I don't give two shits if they see the car I own. The guards gave me a worried look as I walked through the hall to reach the elevator. Fuck.

What do I do now? Do I keep working for them? Do I run away to somewhere else?

I checked the door and thank god it was unlocked. "How did-..." I crushed my chest into Carmelo's and hugged him tightly. "Shut the fuck up." I told him and he wrapped his arms around me instantly. I felt him rub my back and just buried my head in his chest.

He wasn't calming me.

I pulled away after he let me hold on for however long I needed to. I explained to him what happened because I'm very indecisive about the situation and I need another perspective to judge for me. "Why wouldn't they tell me that though? Arabella, Cameron would've told me unless he wasn't ordered specifically not to tell me."

He knew then.

Devilman knew I was temptress. I know how his mind works. He put two and two together, found out it was me and told Cameron to not tell anyone probably so he wouldn't make assumptions. "So what do I do? I don't want to move again. I want to fight him but would that be the best choice?" I asked as I scratched my neck to Carmelo and he narrowed his eyes as he looked at me for a second. He got up and opened the cabinet I keep my medicine in. He grabbed a creme and band aid before walking back. He took another glance and pushed the band aid away like it wasn't a good idea to use it.

"Did he do it? The guy from the morning?" I shook my head as he rubbed the creme on my neck. "Rex then." He sighed and leaned back like he was out of it.

"Why did you actually leave?"