The devil [UNEDITED]

▪️You are me▪️

IVY

Dad left me with so many things to think about. Leaving Ryan is scary. Extremely. I was so confused. So I did what I do best. I cleaned up the house, did laundry and took a small shower and somehow suddenly remembered I had to work.

The one thing that never happened was me forgetting work. Ryan and Lucifer damaged me to that extent. I took out my phone to see a billion missed calls from Mr. Smith. I called him back.

"Hello Ivy! You're fine? You didn't pick my calls and I was just about to come to your apartment to check if you were okay" he said.

"No, I am fine. I am so sorry. My dad visited and I was talking to him and my phone was silent and I am really sorry sir. I will join right away" I said.

"Oh, Mr. Mornings visited? Well, you could've told me, I would've come by" he said

"Oh ! I didn't know he was here. He cane unannounced. He had a small meeting here and he would've probably boarded the flight already. He was here for a very short visit" I said.

"Okay, dear. Where's Ryan?"

"Ryan is in Italy" I said chuckling.

"Why did that fool go there?" He asked.

" he surprised me. His flight was an hour later than mine. He will be here in a few minutes." I said laughing.

"Okay, Ivy. Take care" He said.

I logged in and started working when I heard the door open. Ryan.

"Hey" he said coming in.

"Heyy. How was your flight?" I asked.

"It was fine. Just got a call from dad. He wants me at the office. He was angry. So I am going to Brett's after work. I will call you before I come home" he said kissing my cheek.

He took a short shower and rushed out. He looked kinda flustered. Like he was doing something he was not supposed to. I just ignored it. Now all I had to do is come up with a plan to break up with him. I know now for sure-that I ant to leave him.

He never usually rushes. He was for sure hiding something. I decided to let it go for now as I had 2 week's work to do. I began to do my work and got engrossed in it. I set an alarm for 6 s that I can start preparing dinner.

At 6 I got up and washed my face and went to make dinner. I was going to make some aglio e olio for some renaissance. I heard a knock on my front door.

I washed my hands and opened the door to see the service person holding the same cylinder box Lucifer was holding.

"Ma'am, I found this in the Dustbin. Mr. Ryan left it. But it was addressed to your name, so I though you should know" she said handing it out. I will kill that bitch.

I don't know what came over me but I gave the lady a huge hug.

I went inside with the box and saw Lucifers writing on it that said 'to ivy".
I tried to open it, but noticed it was passcode protected. I tried his birthday, mine, everything else I could think about. Then, it struck me. September 1. The day we met.

It opened to reveal a rolled paper. One big and one small. I opened the small one first. It was a letter beautifully written in his flawless cursive. It read,

Dear Ivy,

I don't know where to start. But I think I will start by saying sorry. I am really very sorry for leaving you. I didn't know what to do. I shot you Ivy. It took a toll on me. I had to kill that bastards. I needed to be stronger than ever. But, you made me weak. Made me soft. Parting from you gave me the anger I needed. After killing them, I came back, only to find you with Ryan. I thought you were happy. I am sorry. So very sorry. I love you Ivy. I know no one can make us both happy than each other. You found me. Just like how I found you. I lost me as soon as I stepped out of the hospital. I want to be me again. You are the only one who can do that.