The Devilman's Epiphany ✔️

VII-if you want to kill him for flirting me then you have a crush on me

I heard the door slam and watched Rex as he walked to the side of the car. I yawned and got out as well. "Where are you going?" He asked and I pointed at the back of the car.

"You want-... never mind." I couldn't help my laugh.

"It's okay to be thoughtful Rex. I can keep a secret." I winked and he stumbled before rolling his eyes. "I'll grab coffee for both of us. Looks like you need it," I said and he called my name so aggressively it hurt to keep myself from loving it. I looked at him.

"Don't even dare trying something." I narrowed my eyes. "I won't. I'm going on vacation, remember?" I saw his lips twitch again. You know it's a good thing that he doesn't smile, Arabella.

He has perfect teeth, remember that.

I walked into the shop and walked to the coffee machine. "Shit." The guy seemed to not have any change so I extended some to him. He turned around and widened his eyes. "Oh." He laughed sheepishly as he rubbed his neck.

"Thank you so much, you're a lifesaver."

It was so ironic, I had to put my hand over my mouth to not laugh.

"Don't mention it." If he takes longer on the machine I'm going to kick his ass though. He moved to the side after he was done and didn't seem to make a move to leave as I got my coffee. "Hey how about I get that number of yours and take it out on a date to make-up."

Oh boy. "I-uh...I'm a lesbian." I lied and he stumbled before he dropped his smile completely. "Oh I- I didn't know. You uh-..." I smiled at him and raised my eyebrows. "It's okay, really. Have a good day." I laughed as I walked away and kept laughing till I reached the car.

Rex's expression matched mine in the complete opposite way.

He took out his gun before walking towards me. I put the coffee in the car before running in front of him. "Rex stop. What the fuck is wrong with you?" He seemed way less tense for some reason but had a furious look.

"I'm going to kill him." He said and pushed me.

"Who? That guy! Just cause he asked for my number. Are you okay Rex? Don't make me think you're capable of having feelings." That made him stop completely.

"What the fuck are you implying?" He said after putting the gun back in his waistband.

"I'm not implying. I'm saying if you want to kill him for flirting with me then you have a crush on me." I said trying not to be smug. I never thought I'd see Rex Rosetti get jealous and I'm probably the first person who witnessed it. "How did you know anyway?" I asked. "I can hear you from the phone I gave you whenever I want to." Okay. I didn't expect him to tell me that. "Now I also know why you're not in love with me yet." He said. I changed my mind and decided to sit in the front again.

"Besides the reasons of you being ugly and a psychopath," I said and he choked on the coffee which made me hide a smile. He looked at me with a smug expression which made me want to slap him across the face.

The devilman was burning hot and he was aware of it.

"I'd fuck me already if I were you. It almost makes me sad you're a lesbian." I put my hair behind my ear as he watched me to say something.

"If you do that a lot we will be returning back in town with body bags," I warned him and he turned to the road. "And I'm not a lesbian. I wanted him to leave me alone, that's why I said it." He looked more satisfied but not surprised. "Also you should stop getting mad at men talking to me. It happens quite a lot."

Now he looked mad though. "Horny fuckers." he mumbled under his breath.

"Says the walking hard-on," I said and he stumbled.

That's right. I saw his third leg as he was walking away from me. Not that I was looking that way, it was just hard not to see.

I smirked when he looked at me and he rolled his eyes before his lips crept up. I wanted to provoke him. Piss him off because he looked so sexy when he got like that.

"I thought you hated yourself." He raised his eyebrows. "Why?" I said genuinely curious. "I mean it's really hard to love yourself when everyone around you feels the opposite way towards you. Maybe you're not a narcissist like me but you sure don't hate yourself." He mentioned and I nodded.

"Where are we going?" I asked after an hour of complete silence.

"You'll see. Why don't you go to the back? I feel like I'm being taken advantage of when you check me out all the time." My face dropped.

"You fucking wish I was interested in you," I said before going to the back and laying down as he stopped at a red light. I stretched my back and saw him watching me extra carefully. He didn't even notice me roll my eyes.

"Go," I said and he stumbled. "Huh?" We heard the car that was honking and he cursed under his breath. It's nice to know I affect a man like him that way.

When I opened my eyes again Rex was not in the car which made me shoot up. There was a creek on the goddamn window.

That asshole left me here to die as I slept.

The car was parked in a garage so I just walked inside the house.

"You fucking son of a bitch!" I bolted into the kitchen and saw two old ladies sitting in front of Rex who looked like he wanted to burst out a laugh.

"Rex, is this her?" One of the ladies asked and the prick nodded.

"Oh sweetheart, it's so nice to meet you." The lady came up and wrapped her arms around me which knocked my breath out of me. Right, when I was about to react she pulled away and saw my terrified expression.

"She's not the most touchy person, mama." Mama? Mom? Mother? Birth giver? Rex's mom. She's alive and standing in front of me. I uh- I felt like screaming or crying after she hugged me for some reason but it felt really... nice.

Really motherly.

"Nice to meet you." I extended my hand and she took it with both hands with a huge smile. I clenched my teeth.

"Îmi pare bine de cunoștința, frumoasa." I shook the woman's other woman's hand and sat next to Rex with enough space between us. "She doesn't know Romanian, Maria," Rex told the woman and they raised their eyebrows. "Oh, that's fine. I'm Alina and this is Maria." Rex's mother said. I cleared my throat because words didn't seem to leave. "Arabella," I muttered before looking at Rex furiously to explain what the fuck is happening. He had a frown. "Alina is my mother and Maria is a family friend. I thought you'd like them." He said slowly. It's almost like he could tell how messed up I was.

"Uh. I need to go to the restroom. It was a long ride." I told Rex and he nodded. "Down the hall." I basically bolted at the room and locked it when I was in. I fucking hate being hugged.

It makes me feel vulnerable as fuck. Rex's hug felt different, he did it to calm me but the lady... I've just never been hugged like that in my life. I washed my face and took my makeup off in the process. Everyone but Rex had pouts as I walked in which only meant one thing. They know who I am now.

I knew I'd be able to hold up as long as they didn't... touch me.

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No one is reading my book besides a few people but I guess that's how it is when you first publish a book (ᵔᴥᵔ)