WHEN THE DEVIL MEETS (BOOK1)

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 31

RUVIK

Todd, that insufferable nuisance, managed to hit three strikes today. Three infuriating things that make me want to kill him. I can't seem to calm myself, I just want to kill. It's consuming me.

it wasn't Todd's disdain that cut the deepest—it was Rui's misinterpretation of my intentions.
The very idea that Rui believed I had orchestrated this corporate takeover solely to win her favor, to impress her, was maddening. My feelings for her ran far deeper than any business venture or pursuit of influence.

The worst blow came when Rui mentioned her happiness in a relationship. My mind raced, assuming she was dating her Australian manager, Ryuk, or whatever name he bore. Jealousy clawed at me, yet a flicker of doubt appeared. Could it be that she was lying, creating a facade to keep me at arm's length while concealing her true feelings for me? My mind churned, for I knew Rui's purity and loyalty; if she were genuinely committed, she'd be loyal.

But as I replayed our shared moments, another possibility emerged. She has spent time with me, we had sex , our intimate moments that we both enjoyed, she wouldn't have done those things if she were truly in a serious relationship. Doubts swirled again, but then the image of Rui's radiant face when she saw Ryuk resurfaced in my thoughts. Her happiness at that moment was undeniable.

It shouldn't matter whether she was with someone else; I believed I could win her heart, I can make her mine, all mine. What truly ached within me is the depth of my affection for her, and Rui had never displayed any signs or hints of reciprocating those feelings.

As I feel stuck there in the midst of these turbulent emotions, I couldn't help but question the nature of what I felt for Rui. Was it genuine love, as profound and undeniable as the ache in my heart, or was it merely a colossal attraction? The doubts swirled within me like a tempestuous sea.

Perhaps, I pondered, I was drawn to her not just because of the depths of her personality but because she was different, unique even. Her immunity to my powers, a realm I had mastered for so long, added an enigmatic layer to her. I couldn't help but wonder if this was a contributing factor to my fascination with her.

These thoughts danced through my mind, elusive and uncertain, as I grappled with the complexities of my feelings for Rui. Was it love, attraction, or something else entirely? Only time and the tangled path of our connection would reveal the truth.

I needed a distraction from the maelstrom of emotions, so I headed home to check on Rina and Ruby. Rupert had ventured out with the other team in search of that elusive demon, and he took Irish along. The house provided a brief respite from the chaos of my thoughts.

I went to the calm river to relax, but something bothered me. Like Rui, I couldn't feel Ryuk's presence either. I wondered if he was also immune to my powers or if it was because he was with Rui. To find out, I needed to experiment and learn more about these strange situations.
The night had fallen, and the haunting image of Todd's face kept replaying in my mind like a relentless ghost. I tried to calm my racing thoughts, but Todd's presence was inescapable. Determination surged through me, and I decided to confront him at his lavish apartment.

As I rang the doorbell, Todd's bewildered expression greeted me when he opened the door. Before he could utter a word, I pushed past him, entering his upscale living space. I glanced around; there was no one else in sight, only Todd's presence lingered. That worked in my favor. Todd was visibly trembling as he stammered, "Why are you here?".

"Sit down here," I instructed Todd, my voice carrying an undercurrent of anger as I gestured to the couch. He hesitated, but my frustration boiled over, and I barked, "Sit down here!" Reluctantly, Todd obeyed.