"I thought a devil like me didn't deserve you.

But when I saw the monsters surround you.

I knew I had to engulf you."

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They sit on a street restaurant in silence, her eyes taking in the food placed in front, while his fixed at her.

Not remembering the last time she looked so excited.

Food?

Food made her so happy? Well that was easy. Even though, he hated eating street food and he could rarely digest it simply. He came here for her.

She dives in the food. Almost moaning in its flavours.
Making him remember how she moaned when he used to shower her with kisses, and taking her after it . How her curves would feel-

Shi*!

He curse in his mind. Stopping himself.

How can she so innocently make him feel like this?

So ignorant of the thoughts going on in his mind.

"You are not going to eat?"

She asks, and he just shows her his hand. Looking at the sea food she offers him.

"No. I am fine."

She shrugs her shoulder. Stopping in between.

"You still don't eat street food. Do you?"

"No."

She gives him a dissapointed look. Continuing with eating.

"You are really missing something in your life Ethan. Here try one bite atleast."

He looks at the fork extended towards her,to stare back at her face.

"Fine. Don't eat. Your loss."

Rolling her eyes, she was going to put it in her mouth when he stops her. Placing his hand on her wrist.

Her eyes widen as he moves the fork closer to his mouth.
Taking the bite while staring at her.

She was shocked would be an understatement.
Ethan Lockwood never eats street food...like never!
She remembers forcing him to have it all those years back but he never once agreed.

Untill today.

She waited for his reaction to see an emotionless look plastered on his face.
Gulping the bite he barely nods.

Not meeting her excited eyes.

"So how was it?"

She asks to have him nod.

"Fine. It was fine."

He was lying. She could tell he loved it but he didn't show it. Plus his stomach was grumbling telling he was starving.

"Umm I don't feel like eating anymore. Let's go."

She says getting up when he looks at her surprised.

"You haven't even eaten half of it. First complete it."

"I don't want to. Stop forcing me Ethan!"

"But it's good Vivian. We should not waste it."

"If you are so concerned. Why don't you eat it?"

He shakes his head at her, unable to see the hidden smirk on her lips. Pulling her plate , starting to eat it.

This is what she wanted.
He would never agree if she offered and his stomach announced that he was starving.

So ,she had to play this trick.

He finishes the plate clean in just 10 minutes. And she holds in a laugh, seeing him eat like a starved beast.

"Let's go now"

He announces getting up and she nods, following him. They walk in silence, down the crowded street , when Vivian exclaims.

"Ethan! Look there! It looks so fun!"

He follows her stare to sigh. It was a full blown rain party, the people were screaming going crazy , with their clothes all wet.

"Gross. It looks so crummy. "

She gives him an irritated look, and ignores him. Walking past him.

" You are such a bore Ethan.It looks fun. And I am going!"

"You can't Vivian! You are to stay with me at all times!"

He says pushing aside people. Trying to catch up with her. Their sweaty bodies, making him take out his handkerchief and clean himself.

"No dear husband. It's you who has to stay with me. Not the other way round."

It was getting too crowded. He was loosing her trail.
When suddenly a bunch of girls stop him, blocking his way.

"Hey wanna join us?"

One of them asks nearly throwing herself at him. And he curses. Pushing her back

"Out of my way dammit!"

But they don't move back, teasing him further.

He looks at Vivian's back to see her look at him and smile over her shoulder.

"Vivian! Stop!"

He screams to only heart her mouth.

Enjoy

With one last looks,she winks at him. And next he knows, she gets lost in the big crowd somewhere.

Darn it!

He curses.Trying to save himself from the girls, who were literally forcing him to dance with them. Grinding their wet bodies at him.

He runs his hand through his now wer hair, looking around at the messy party. Surrounded by teens dancing like crazy.

I am going to kill you Vivian!
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32 minutes.

The exact time it took to find his crazy wife. To only find her giggling with the bartender.

"Yaa and you know he almost looks like those monsters in movies...... except for his teeth....umm do you have pistachio?"

"Ummm no maa'm why?"

"Stupid! Pistachio shells will work as his perfect monster teeth! He may even look like a vampire with them!"

"That's some wild fantasies you have. I bet he will look hilarious."

She nods fervently. While Ethan comes and stands behind her seat. Seeing her making fun of him with strangers.

The bartender sobers up. Seeing him standing behind her.
Assuming him to be her husband.

"Here one more. I am having the night of my life without him at my trail. It feels so good finally!"

The bartender was going to fill the glass when Ethan motions him not to. His hand stopping in mid air.

"Ahh you are too slow! Give me!"

She says pulling on the bottle , to only start a tug of war with him.

"No ma'am please! Let me!"

"No give me!"

She manages to pull the bottle from his hands. Giving him a victorious smirk.

Placing the rim on her lips,she was going to gulp it neat. When someone pulls the bottle from her, making her to scream.

"What the fuc-"

Her eyes widen as she sees Ethan standing behind her, the bottle in his hands and a dangerous look covering his features.

She sighs, lifting her hands in the air.

"Not you again! I thought I lost you!"

She looked cute. Almost. Her nose and cheeks red. Eyes dropping and eyes narrowed.

"Yes me."

Stepping closer. He slams the bottle on the counter. Placing his either hand on his either side.

Approaching her.

"You have been acting really naughty my little Phoenix. "

She lifts up her chin, almost challenging him.
Not afraid if his demeanor.

"And you have been acting really grumpy husband"

He doesn't answer. His cold eyes, not at all softening or humourous.

"How many?"

He asks, looking back at the bartender. Who gulps seeing the man's heated stare.

"Ethan I just-"

She speaks ,to only have him move closer to her and place his finger on her lip.
Silencing her.

"Not you wifey. I asked him."

He says referring to the bartender
She tries,to push him. But he was way stronger. Entrapping her between the counter and his frame.

"4 glasses of whiskey and one Vodka sir."

He clenches his fist. Looking down to see her least affected, playing with her split ends instead.

"What the fuc* is wrong with you Vivian? There is a killer after you....people are trying to hurt you and you irresponsibly run from me! Going alone into this crazy party!"

She puffs, looking up

"So what? Where is it safe for me anyway Ethan? They already killed my baby...they may even kill m-"

He places his hand on her mouth , stopping her. Not letting her complete her sentence.

"Shut up. You talk too much. Let's go."

He pulls her along, to only have her thrash. Trying to get her wrist out of his grip.

They were almost in between, getting drenched in the rain shower. When she manages to pull her hand.

"No! I won't go! I want to dance !"

He holds her wrist to only have her pull it back again.

"I said no dammit! I want to dance!"

"Stop these childish games Vivian or I swear-"

He stops to see her looking down at her feet, almost looking gloomy.

"I...I always live like this... please let me enjoy for once. I am tired ...of living this life everyday...I am tired of dying any second."

His eyes soften. It must be so difficult for her ...maybe some enjoyment is all she asks for.

"Fine. But I will be around."

She nods. Grinning. To have her twirl around, almost loosing her balance.

"Slowly Vivian..."

Stepping back, he leaves her. Sitting at the bar seats a few steps from there.
Sipping on a mocktail, he stares at her dancing.

Looking around her to see no one looking at her or troubling her.
He almost gets mesmerised looking at her so happy.

Her hands in the air as she shakes her booty , looking up at the Rain and smiling.
Her clothes again drenched, making the red dress to stick to her curves, showing her hourglass figure.

Moving her head to either side, she lets her wet hair hit her face and he forgets to breathe for a second.

How can someone be so perfect?

The dark past and the painful memories all forgotten. Soph, Elijah...their fathers. Nothing mattered for a minute.

He was oblivious of everything.

Except her.

When suddenly he sees that beautiful smile being replaced by worry as her back hits with someone. She apologises and continues to dance ignorant, while the man she banged with, looks at her from top to bottom.

That basta**! He intentionally collided with her.

Getting up, Ethan moves towards her. Blocking the man's view, he looks down at the man, to make him scurry away afraid.

Standing behind Vivian, he lets her dance. Making sure no one touches her

Few minutes passed, with him saying nothing and that's when  she finally took notice of him.

Smiling she approaches him, swaying her body with the music.
Offering him her open palm, she mischievously ask him.

"Wanna dance husband?"

Looking around to make sure there are no threats, he holds her hand softly.
Pulling her closer with his grip on her waist.

"You are gonna regret this my little Phoenix.".

He says, meeting her challenging stare. And she giggles making her head fall back.

"Trust me Ethan"

Her next words, like salt on his open wounds.

"You don't know the girl that stands in front of you."

And that's when ,he leans closer to press his lips on her forehead. His next words making her heart to thud loudly in her chest.

"Then show me Vivian."
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"Show me the girl I have dared to hate yet love more than anything."