DEVON
I bolted upright on my bed, covering my face with my hands as hot tears rolled down my cheeks. I'd dreamt of loosing Theo again. It's been three years since he died but I still haven't gotten over him. It feels like he died just yesterday and each time I close my eyes, I see him fade away. He'd been so pale and cold. We didn't even get to give him a befitting burial. As it is, fairies who die in the human world usually fade away and that's exactly what happened. I stopped having the nightmares two years after he'd passed away. Now, I just had the nightmare again. It makes it harder to move on. I got out of bed and picked up a framed photo on my nightstand. It was the photo I'd taken with Theo three years back in Paris. I looked up at the calendar in my room. My heart sank when I realized that this was the same day I'd lost my soulmate three years ago. Despite the fact that I've met up with several therapists, I still feel incomplete. It hurts....it really hurts. I sat down at the foot of my bed, my fingers tracing the photo of Theo with his dimples in full display. I smiled sadly. "Wherever you are, I want you to know that I miss you. I miss you so much it hurts. Without you, I feel like I'm torn in half. I guess that's what it's like to loose a soulmate" I said, more tears leaving my eyes.
"I hope that you're resting in peace. You didn't deserve the pain you went through" I sniffled. "I love you. I'll never stop loving you" I breathed and returned the photo to my nightstand. I padded into the bathroom and took a hot shower. Shortly after, I stepped out with a towel around my body. I got dressed and made my hair into a ponytail. I hurriedly ate a light breakfast and grabbed my car keys. On my way to the coffee shop where I worked, my boyfriend called. "Morning, Dev" Liam said to me.
"Morning, Liam" I said as I got out of the car. "How was your night?"
"Not eventful as usual" I shrugged.
"Did you have the nightmares again?"I sighed.
"Liam-"
"Dev, I'm worried about you" he said.
"I know... I just..."
"You're not okay"
"I'm fine. I need to go" I said. "Wait, Dev- "
I switched off my phone and slipped it into the pocket of my jeans. I wasn't in a good mood and I was afraid that I was going to take it out on him. I felt bad for treating Liam like that but it's not like I could help it. He's been a caring and understanding boyfriend but I've been finding it hard to get my shit together. "Morning, Claire" I said to my co-worker as I walked into the coffee shop. "Morning, Dev. You look upset" she said. "I'm not a morning person, remember?" I said and she chuckled. "Right, how can I forget?"
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"I knew something was wrong. I just- I just didn't know what it was" she sobbed, burying her face in my hair. "You promised, you asshole! You don't have grey hair yet!" She cried. "I'm so sorry" I choked out, tears filling my eyes."I can't loose you, Theo. I can't. Not like this" she whimpered. Shakily, I took off my dove ring and placed it in her hand. "I want you to know that whatever happens, I'll always be there with you. I want you to move on. Be happy.....fall in love with someone else...." I coughed. "No, no. I don't want anyone else. I want you. Just you"
"Me too. You're the one I want to spend the rest of my life with.....but I.... can't. Not like this" I whispered, tears rolling down my cheeks. She shakily wiped away my tears with her thumb. "I can't get over you, Theo....I can't"
"I know..... I don't want you to drown in misery" I said. She sobbed harder, pressing a kiss to my pale knuckles
I slowly opened my eyes, the harsh glare of the sun shining directly on my face. I turned away from the window, rubbing my throbbing temples. I've had the same dream over and over again ever since I awoke in the hospital with no memory of who I was. The girl with striking blue eyes has continued to haunt my mind. I felt like I knew her but at the same time, I was completely clueless about who she really was. It was unnerving how I'd lost my memories even though I didn't have a head injury of any sort. It's scary how even after three years, my memories of my past life is blank. I got out of bed and dragged my tired limbs into the bathroom. I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My dull green eyes stared back at me, short raven black hair flopping onto my forehead. My head was pounding hard, perhaps it's as a result of the unanswered questions brewing in my mind. Why couldn't I remember anything? Why do I look like the 'Theo' in my dreams? Why do I keep dreaming about a blue eyed girl? Why do I not remember getting the tattoo below my collarbone? Why do I keep dreaming about demons and faeries which doesn't exist. I heaved a sigh and turned on the faucet, splashing water on my pale face. I took my bath and got dressed. I decided to go on a walk. I left the house after putting on my coat. The streets were busy, the air crisp and clear. I suddenly felt drawn towards a coffee shop. Perhaps, I needed a coffee after all. I stepped into the coffee shop and sat down on one of the chairs. My phone rang and I picked the call. "Morning, Shea" Liam, one of my newest acquaintances said to me. "Morning, Liam" I said "Do you mind coming to my office by 1pm?" He asked. "I don't mind" I said.
"Good, looks like you're getting yourself a job"
"Really?"
"Yeah. I'll see you later then" he said.
"Sure"
The line went dead.
"Good morning, what can I help you with?" The feminine voice I'd just heard, made my blood run cold. It was familiar, too familiar. I slowly looked up, a gasp leaving my lips. It was the blue eyed girl. She looked a few years older but it was her, alright? Pain racked my skull as several images of the blue eyed girl reared up in my mind. She stared at me, eyes wide. She looked like she was going to have a heart attack. Was I that scary?
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DEVON
Oh. My. God.
My eyes must be playing tricks on me. His green eyed gaze met mine and I felt like I couldn't breathe. How is it possible that he looks so much like Theo? The only difference is that the birthmark and the golden eyes were absent. His hair was shorter too.
"You.....look familiar" he rasped. Tears filled my eyes when I heard his voice. That was Theo's voice. Was I dreaming? "I assure you, I don't know you" I said trying to keep my voice steady. "N-no. I feel like I know you" he said to me. It only made my heart shatter even more. "If you're not ready to order anything-"
"I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I'll have a cafe latte" he said, lowering his gaze. I nodded and quickly moved away to hide the tears that were making it's way down my cheeks. I was confused. I'd watched Theo die. I'd held his cold hands after he'd stopped breathing. I'd watched him fade away right in front of me. How is it that the stranger looked so much like my Theo? Why did the stranger have to say that he knew me? Is this some sick joke? I quickly wiped away my tears and took his order. As I approached his table, I noticed that he was rubbing his temples and he looked like he was in pain. He looked up and all I could see in his dull green eyes was pain. I'm supposed to feel bad, right? Instead, I felt a surge of hatred towards him. Why would he apply salt to my wounds by being here? Why did he even show up in the first place?"Here's your order" I said, placing the cup on the table. "Thanks" he rasped, still rubbing his temples. There were bags under his eyes, I noticed. Just as I turned to leave, he held my hand.
"Wait"
"What do you want?"
"What's your name?" He asked and I suddenly felt the urge to punch him. "I don't go around telling strangers my name" I said. He sighed, releasing my hand.
"I just-"
"Don't. Don't say anything" I hissed and stormed off. I could feel him watching me but I didn't care. Despite the fact that I was acting all tough, I was on the verge of break down.
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I made it to Liam's office few hours later because I needed to apologise to him for the way I'd treated him earlier. I knocked on the door of his office and took a deep breath. "Come in" Liam said. I opened the door and walked in. He apparently had a visitor. Shit, this was not part of the plan. "Devon, you're here" Liam said, beaming. "Yeah" I said, giving him a sheepish smile. He grinned and said,"Devon, I want you to meet my new P.A. His name is Shea"
The visitor turned to look at me, a smile taking over his features. I must be cursed, because this was the second time I was meeting the devil. Behold, it was the idiot who was a fierce lookalike of Theo. What the hell was happening? He rose to his feet and held out a hand for a handshake. I hesitantly accepted his handshake. Oddly, it felt familiar. "Nice to meet you, Devon" he said, still smiling at me.
"Nice to meet you too, stalker" I said, whispering the last word. He raised a brow.
"Never mind, I was just leaving. I'll see you later, Liam" I said and kissed Liam's cheek. Shea or whosoever he was didn't look too happy. That's right.
Me- 5 points
The devil- 0 point.