The Demon's Love

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Celeste/Sereia

"Those men, when flirting, they are shy but when they cheat, the face is thick!" Displeasure was in her voice as she took a sip of vodka, then she violently dropped it on the table. "A-the pain, ah! The pain-pain!" She almost cried because of her imminent tears.

I let out a deep sigh. I stroked his back while our other companion, Riza, felt sorry for Rhea condition.

Riza and I didn't drink too much for someone to take care of her when it hit. Because she is broken hearted with Aldrin as her boyfriend for three years, she never thought that he would be able to fool her. At that time Adrin had a crush on her and he was shy to approach her, then now this is the end of their relationship.

"That's right, Rhea. You've had a lot to drink, oh." Riza disobeyed him.

"Noooo! I don't want! Give me one more please" she took another shot at the same time. Riza was about to take the glass she was holding but it was too late, Rhea drank the wine again. "Let's dance!" she was about to stand up.

"Rhea, maybe that will sink you, huh" I still disobeyed.

But she didn't listen to me. She continued to the dance floor as she began to walk towards it. Riza and I looked at each other. She nodded to me and followed Rhea. I was left here at our place. I leaned my back on the sofa. The truth is that I shouldn't be with them because I'm still finishing my painting but Rhea is really naughty, she's so thirsty that I have no choice but to come along. I don't want her to say anything regarding to me.

I only drank a few shots. Maybe only two because I don't feel like drinking either. I gently closed my eyes so that I could just rest it but my mind was still wide awake so it was okay.

Riza car stopped in front of Rhea house. Riza and I were both in the front seat while Rhea was lying in front of the backseat. She seems to be very sleepy because of what she drank.

"How are we going to tell his mom?" She asked me. She looked back at Rhea.

and winced.

"Actually, I don't know either..." I muttered. I opened the car door. "Come on, so we can go home." Then I finally got out of the car. So did Riza

We both carry Rhea until we reached the door of their house. We have also texted his mom so she is definitely looking forward to our arrival. I knocked and a few moments later it opened on its own. We saw Rhea's mom

"Good evening Aunt"

she let out a deep sigh. "Sorry if Rhea bothered you."

Riza and I both smiled. "It's okay aunty" I answered.

"Carlo! They're here! You take care of your Sister first!" she loudly called Rhea elder brother.

He came and picked up our friend. He led her upstairs to the room.

"We'll go first, aunty." Riza and I said goodbye.

"Oh okay, take care. Thanks again, ladies."

"You're welcome."

When I arrived at the apartment, I immediately attended to the bed. I climbed up and stared at the ceiling. What does it feel like when you fall in love? Is it fun? Is it easy? But why does it come out like that? Based on Rhea experience, it looks like she was hurt a lot because Aldrin just cheated on her. She's not the only one that know that the man cheated on. Even my mom, she caught dad with someone else.

I thought, love can bring joy and happiness to everyone, but what is this?

"Years will pass and you will grow old, but my love for you will never, ever change..."

I closed my eyes tightly when I heard the man's voice. I have always encountered this. Those are not the only words that cross my mind. Even the other scene. A woman and a man. Sometimes I even dream about it. Often it's the river, the big house, and the ring I'm wearing...

Wedding...

I opened my eyes and violently got up. I messed up my hair. I winced. Why am I seeing this? This is not normal anymore, ah!

I'm going to the room to finish my painting. I opened my locker and took out the canvass. I smiled when I looked at it. Looks like I'm almost done with it. I hope I can make it to the very passing deadline.

When I got close to my usual place, I stopped. I frowned when I saw something that I couldn't tell if someone left it or just forgot it? I approached the easel and touched the thing.

Red rose and a love knot. If I'm not mistaken, love knot is a celtic symbol of eternal love. Who left them here?

I looked up. I raised my eyebrows and shrugged. I first put those two things aside then I placed the canvas I was holding on the easel. I also took out the watercolor tubes, brushes and plates from my back pack.

Because the things I often dream about don't come true, I can't stop myself from painting them. What I am painting now are two people. A woman and a man. They are in a river with a waterfall. I made the sky obre color and then the moon is round. There are fireflies around.

In the middle of my painting, it suddenly started to rain. I looked at the window next to me. At the same time I dropped my paint brush. It fell to the floor. I fell on my chest. It's like my heart is being squeezed. The tears that want to be released are coming again...

Suddenly thunder...

"No! I don't want to! You're not leaving! Never, Nicholas! You said... You want to see our future baby! You said... You want to see the fruit of our love..."

"I-I'll wait, Nicholas. I love you too... I love you... I'll wait for you..."

I hear a woman's voice now. She is crying... I feel the pain she is feeling now...

"W-what..." I'm at a loss for words. I bowed and sobbed.

When I calmed down, I chose to go home. It's better to continue the painting in my apartment. I'm scared Maybe someone will see me in this state. They might think I'm going crazy even though I know to myself that I'm really sane. I just don't understand myself.

Even though the rain is light, I still can't go home. I forgot my umbrella! It's annoying. With so many that can be left, why my umbrella? Ugh!

I just waited while standing here at the door. I took a deep breath. I personally love the rain. But that suddenly disappeared when I turned eighteen years old. I often dream about that...

"You look sad,"

I almost jumped when suddenly someone spoke next to me. When I looked at it, I was even more surprised who it was. H-He's Arzhel Velez an Engineering student! He is popular at school because aside from being handsome, he is smart and the son of a mayor in a province. But the other thing is, it's stuck, so more and more people are tripping over him, who is also my fellow student. How did he come here all of a sudden?

I couldn't speak. Instead, I stared at him. Why did my heart beat so fast? Why...

He raised his eyebrows with surprise on his face. "Miss...?"

My mouth dropped open. I stopped looking at him. Oh my dear heart, please calm down!

What the...

"I-I was just watching the rain." My formal answer. I swallowed and stopped myself from turning back to him.

"You don't seem to have an umbrella with you." He said.

I was stunned. What the... How...?

I turned to him irritated. "What do you care—"

"Did you receive my gifts for you?" He asked me seriously.

I frowned. "W-what?"

Before he answered, he brought out two things. Those things made my eyes widen a little earlier.

"These gifts."

"W-what are you talking about?"

"These are for you. That's why I put them on your easel." Then he took one of my hands and placed those two things in my palm. "Love knot. It represents eternal love because it has no beginning or end."

"W-why are you giving this to me?" I'm confused!

He offered me a small smile. "Just like you, I get sad whenever I see a rain. And I don't know why." We looked at each other. "Whenever I see you, there's something popped out at the back of my mind. You are "

"I love you, Nicholas... I'll wait until our paths cross again."

"I'm so in love with you, baby. You are my breath, my every heartbeat, Celeste."

I closed my eyes tightly...

"Are you okay?" He asked me worriedly. I opened my eyes and turned to me.

"I-I can still do it. I-I'll go first..." I was about to leave him when he suddenly pulled one of my hands.

He opened his umbrella and without saying a word he put his arms around me!

"What are you doing?!" I couldn't take my hand back because of his grip on me.

He smirked. "Because I want to." He walked until we were at the door. Walking already! I can't get away. The girls who like him are looking at us but he doesn't even care!

"Let go of me, Arzhel" I can't stop saying that.

"Why? No one will be angry, ah. Besides, we're both single." He said and he continued to drag me. "The first time I saw you. I promise to myself I won't ever let you go."

"W-what...?"

"We're in the same situation. It's like we've known each other before. I always hear the names Nicholas and Celeste." We stopped walking. He faced me. He was staring seriously into my eyes.

"I'll be your Nicholas and you'll be my celeste, once again, Sereia Viella Moralez

I couldn't breathe what he said. How did he know my name?! Celeste? Nicholas? Who are they really?! Why are we doing this with guy?