The Veil

Chapter # 37

(Name) wasted God knows how much time reading the books in Chisima's library but somehow she keeps finding new information, some of a little importance as well as some useless.

One manuscript in particular caught her attention, it was more of a myth than a fact. A story about how a demon left his seed in a woman's womb, soon after a boy was born. Later, he developed what (Name) assumed was Disassociative Identity Disorder or DID.
But the people at the time with the help of a famed sorcerer, held a ritual to separate the demon from the human soul.

(Name) flipped to the next page, and her surprise, the next page has been torn. No information if the ritual was completed.
"Interesting book you are reading there..."

"It would be interesting if it didn't end on a cliffhanger."

Chisima tched, "we all hate when that happens, don't we?"

"Yes, so mind telling me what happened after this?"

"Everything comes with a price."

"Now, don't be petty." (Name) placed the book back on the shelf.

"I'm a demon, (Name), we are known for pettiness."

"How can I forget that? But do tell me how long till our deal is over?" She turned to face the tall demon in dark clothing.

"You are almost there," he said, looking down at her, "but I still stand by giving you the free ticket back home without your husband."

"My answer is still no."

"I'm only thinking of your well-being, (Name)." He cautiously stepped closer, towering over her.

She laughed, soon her laughter turning into little snorts, "I'm sorry, what? Thinking of my well-being? What makes you think I'll believe you?"

He smirked, raising a hand to her shoulder, "just the way you believe your husband."

(Name) gaped, her laughter dying, "don't be foolish," she grabbed his hand midair.

"Darling, look at yourself in the mirror and tell me who's the foolish one?" He pulled his hand out of her grasp.

"You are a demon, Chisima. Trying to break a sacred bond between two humans." It was his turn to laugh.

"I didn't try anything yet, (Name). If I wanted I would have charmed you the moment I laid eyes on you but believe me that is not my intention." He spoke, shaking his head, "besides, you are a few hundred years too young for me."

(Name) rolled her eyes, "I get it, you are more into grandmas."

"Look at the time, (Name). It's time for you to meet your husband."

Satoru didn't know how much time it has been since he was imprisoned in a place where the concept of time didn't even exist.
He couldn't see, couldn't speak, or hear anything. He can just think of his life, especially his past. The first thing that came to his mind was the shame and regret of not being able to save Geto. He was by his side, his best friend. But he let him slip into the madness with no door to return to his sanity.
Geto is one of the biggest remorse of Satoru's life.

Not months after his death, came (Name) in his life. She was everything he was not, the things Satoru Gojo strived to be. She was compassionate and took her job and title very seriously. She was sympathetic and forgiving. She was also very beautiful, all the women he ever met in his life didn't even hold a candle to the beauty that was (Name).
He couldn't remember the exact moment he fell for her, but he'll give everything to experience that moment again.

He'll choose to fall in love with her every time, in every universe, in every reality that existed. if it isn't her, Satoru will not love anyone else, he can not love anyone but her.
He smiled, thinking of her smile when he said anything cheesy to cheer her up or the way her nose twitched every time he said anything that annoyed her.
She was perfect, and she was his and he was hers.