Enchanted in the Moonlight; The Cursed Ayakashi

Change of Plans

Seika's Pov

"Seika..." Seiji says in a kind voice. He leans close to me as he uses his thumbs to slowly wipe my tears away.

"I love you Seika and I always will." Seiji whispers.

I stare at Seiji in silence.

I don't want to resist, but why is it so hard for me not to resist? If I would've been the me from a few months ago, I would've thrown myself into Seiji's arms, no questions asked. I was so sure of what I wanted. I wanted to be with Seiji. But, what is so different now?

"N-no. Seiji, I can't do this..." I answer, softly pushing him away from me.

"But Seika-"

"Forgive me, but I made a deal and I'm not about to break it." I reply honestly, as I sit myself up on the bed.

A scowl appears on Seiji's face as he coldly says, "You're such an idiot. Choosing them over me."

"I chose them because you're not the person you say you are." I say these words as I point at the mirror across the room. Seiji is startled as he realizes that his true form has been revealed. He has horns on his head and a tail similar to mine.

"You're a devil." I bitterly say, "To be more precise, a devil with the power to shape shift into other beings and personify the powers that being has."

"Seika, I can explain-"

"My father put you up to this, didn't he?" I ask, glaring at Seiji with disgust.

"...So what if he did? Does that matter?" Seiji asks coldly.

"Of course it does! You've been lying to me this whole time!" I shout.

"That doesn't mean I don't love you Seika." His bittersweet words reach my ears. As he goes to grab my hand, I furiously slap it away.

"Don't you dare touch me!" I say these words in sheer rage. I then proceed lounge myself off the bed. I run towards the door in an attempt to escape.

A cruel laugh I've never heard before is emitted from Seiji's lips, "Do you honestly think you can escape? There's no way out for you Seika. The only choice you have is to give yourself to me."

"I don't think so." I play these words off with a smirk as I show him the room card in my left hand.

"How did you-"

"Here's a little advice. Next time you're trying to keep someone captive, don't keep the spare room card in your pant pocket." I say, flashing him a goofy smile after.

Seiji scowls at me angrily. I unlock the door, drop the room key card at the front door and make a run for it. Using my powers, I snap my fingers to clothe myself. Once I arrive outside, I enter a secluded area where no one can see me and transform into my other form, taking flight into the night sky.

"Honestly." I utter, frustrated with myself. He was so close to getting what he wanted and I almost let him. If I hadn't noticed Seiji's appearance at the time, it would've been too late for me to escape. Ugh, that bastard. I can't believe my father would stoop so low just to get what he wants. If I'm sure of one thing, it's that my father had planned all of this from the very start. The question now is, when did this all start?