The Devil's Sweetheart

''Did you forget that I am helping you with the case,'' Kyle teased.

''I don't want the help that can put you in danger,'' Kurt said in a firm tone. ''Break up with him.'' Kurt declared sternly. Now that he has confronted his feelings, he is not ready to share her with anyone. ''Or you have developed feelings for the criminal?''​​

''Of course, no,'' Kyle said impassively. ''I have no feelings for him.'' 'Don't worry, my dear Cutie pie. It's only you.' Kyle kept the thought to herself for now. She ended her one side feelings for Devin before dating Landon, but that l.e.w.d man never occupied her mind or heart. With Kurt's entry, she often forgets she is in a relationship.

''Then break up now.'' Kurt went to the bedroom and returned in an instant. He placed the mobile on the table and said. ''Call him now.''

What's happening to this man? His desperation made Kyle wonder about his motive. ''Landon is not in the city, and he will return in another two days. I will talk with him_''

''Then send him a text that you want to meet him as soon as he returns,'' Kurt said, leaving no room for discussion. First, he has to keep her away from Landon. Second, he has to propose to her. Again, Kurt's felt his face feverish. He googled ways to propose to a girl, but none of them suited to his taste. So, he decided to get help from Leena.

Kyle sighed. She doesn't know the reason for Kurt's stubborn behavior. But in the end, she sent a text to Landon to stop their argument.

.....

At the other end, a prolonged silence ensued against the engulfing darkness. Landon stared at the message pausing his blink. [Kyle: I am sorry that I was unable to lift your call. I am at a friend's place. Call me as soon as you return home. I want to talk to you urgently. Good night.]

His dark eyes dropped to the whiskey bottle as he leisurely sat on the soda. He stared at the pictures of his girlfriend smiling at another man. Landon poured himself more whiskey and took a sip, its warmth chasing away the internal chill. When Kyle urged him to discard the bodyguards, he found a point because it hindered her privacy. But her recent behavior and ignorance caused him to investigate further. Never in his dreams, he expected she is moving closely with his nemesis, Kurt. ''He lured her into the trap to obtain the evidence?'' He chucked at the masterstroke Kurt laid for him.

Just then, he received a call from one of the men he assigned to monitor Kyle. ''Speak.''

''Kyle madam is in her house. A few hours ago, I saw a man entering her house.''

''Keep monitoring her,'' Landon said. ''..and inform me every one hour.''

''Yes, sir.''

Landon's grip over the glass tightened. In a split second, it was tossed across the floor; the impact caused the glass to break into pieces. ''You dare to cheat on me?''

....

The following day, Kyle got up late in the morning. It turned midnight when she ended her talks with Kurt. Unlike the stoic front he usually keeps, Kurt was fun this time around. He even teased her in some instances, which came as a surprise to Kyle.

With full-on high spirits, she went to the hospital and returned with the same enthusiasm in the evening. She collapsed on the bed with no mood to prepare the dinner. She wished Kurt was here, but she can't accept more from a busy body like him. Kyle closed her eyes to take a nap but not about a minute later; she heard the doorbell ring. ''Who is it now?'' She cried, getting down from the bed.

As Kyle opened the door, she gulped. It was Landon who was standing in front of the doorstep. ''Hi! You are supposed to come tomorrow, isn't it?''

''Are you not happy to see me?''

''I_I am.'' She flashed a smile.

''I was supposed to come tomorrow,'' Landon said, locking the door shut. ''But I was depressed when I heard a rumor that my girlfriend is cheating on me. So, I had to postpone my work and rush here to witness.''

The color quickly drained Kyle's face. Composing herself quickly, Kyle smiled. ''What are you talking about? Is it a joke to_''

''Where were you last night?'' He cut her off.

''My friend's place.''

''Friend's place or in your lover boy's arms?'' Kyle took two small steps backward in fear when Landon took a step forward. If she stays indoors, there is a high chance she would become prey to this monster. She has no fighting skills to overpower him.

''You have misunderstood me. Please, listen to_'' Not before Kyle finished her words, she gasped when she felt a hand grasp her throat, constricting her breath.

''How much did you tell him?'' Landon further tightened his hold over her neck.

''Do you think I am an easy target?'' If asked to choose his career over his girlfriend, he will choose the former without batting an eye. He is not short of women.

Holding her throat with one hand, Landon freed his belt with his other. Kyle tried to take advantage of the situation, but she has lost the energy.

''Consider it the last day of your life for betraying me.'' He tied her wrists tightly and carried her to the bedroom. When Kyle lost all her hopes, the doorbell rang.

...

Standing in front of the doorstep, Kurt rang the doorbell and called Kyle twice, yet she didnot pick up his call. ''The lights are still turned off. Where did she go?'' Kurt was about to dial her number when he received a message. [Loose Case: I have come shopping. I will call you an hour later.]

''Shopping at this hour? It's ten O clock.'' Kurt shook his head.

[What's the name of the shopping center] Kurt texted her.

[Loose Case: Peac.o.c.k Halo. You don't need to come, though.] He received a fast reply. The message pattern felt a little strange to Kurt.

Kurt checked the maps and found it's a two hours drive to Peac.o.c.k Halo from here. [Don't come out of the shopping arena. I am coming to pick you up] Kurt sent a message and turned around.