𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟

Chapter 38.

After another awkward hour with Silas, he left because he had some business to take care of, leaving me alone.

Finally.

I was somewhat relieved to finally know why he hated me, but on the other side I felt insulted by him thinking that way of me even though he doesn't know me.

Ryder did keep his promise about coming home as soon as possible, because at around 5 pm he got home, bringing takeout with him.

"I know it's still quite late, but I tried to be here as early as possible." He said while looking at me with an apologetic look in his eyes, and I smiled at him while hugging him.

Normally we always get home at around 7-8 pm, if not later, so 5 pm was quite early. And I didn't actually care, I was just happy to finally see him after the long day at home alone.

"Don't worry, I am just happy to have you here now." I said while hugging him tighter, feeling him press a soft kiss onto the top of my head.

"Are you feeling any better?" He asked and I nodded, seeing a smile form on his face.

"I am glad. I brought something to eat for the two of us, and mi mamá came to me today when she heard you were sick to bring some selfmade soup for you." He told me and smiled at me, and I looked at him suprised.

"Really? Adriana made soup for me?"

"Sí, she always made it for me and Alejandro whenever we were sick and we got healthy again real quick." He smiled before leaning down and wanting to press a kiss onto my lips, when I put my hand between our lips.

"I am sick, and I don't want you to also become sick because of me." I said and he just pulled my hand away.

"I don't care, I want to kiss you." He said before pressing a soft kiss onto my lips, and I melted into him.

Afterwards the two of us made our way to the table and we ate the chinese food that he brough with him. While eating, he told me about everything that happened the day, what I missed at work.

"How was it with Silas?" He asked after he finished telling me and I swallowed my food before gesturing with my chopsticks.

"He hates me." I stated while watching him furrow his eyebrows.

"Why are you so sure? Maybe you just misunderstood something." He said and I shook my head.

"I had a talk with him and asked him why he hates me, and he told me about... well, your ex." I said and he nodded, his eyes focused on the table as he listened to me talk.

"Well he told me that your ex was a spy and used you for informations, and he doesn't like me because he is wary of me. I guess that he thinks I will pull the same shit she did." I said and shrugged before continuing to eat.

For a moment he was quiet, letting the things I just said sink down before he started to talk again.

"He actually thinks that?" He asked and I nodded, making him sigh.

"He is an idiot for doing that, I will talk to hi-"

"No, don't. I think it's the best if you don't do that. I am an grown up woman who can handle something like that herself." I said while grinning at him, making him chuckle.

"I put my trust in you then that you will handle this situation yourself, mi amor." He said and I nodded while smiling back. For a moment the two of us just stayed quiet while eating, but I saw Ryder glancing at me every now and then.

"Why aren't you asking about her?" He then suddenly asked, and I looked at him.

"You never told me about her, so I guess you have your reasons. I won't push you, talk to me about her whenever you feel like it, I can understand that it must have hurt you badly." I said, not breaking eye contact with him.