The Devil’s Innocent Girlfriend

CHAPTER 6 - Prince of Pride

“Morning, Harper!” Adam grinned in front of her as they bumped into each other at the school gate. Harper’s face instantly went red, and she walked past him. She felt embarrassed by her own action last night, and she wasn’t ready to face him just yet. “Harper, wait up!” Adam shouts behind her and tries to match their footsteps, but she completely ignores it.

“Hey, Harp! I’ve brought you some breakfast…” Taylor suddenly appeared in front of her, with a big paper bag in his hands. Perfect timing! Harper looked back to see that Adam didn’t look pleased to see Taylor again. “Wow, thanks! I haven’t eaten anything this morning.” Harper said and quickly went off with Taylor.

On the other hand, Adam wants to chop off Taylor’s hands because he dared to put his filthy hands over her shoulder. But there’s nothing he can do. Adam clenched his fist as he saw their retreating figure further away. What is this tight feeling that he felt on his chest? He didn’t like it at all.

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For the whole day, Harper won’t make eye contact with him or even sat on the chair that he reserved especially for her, beside him. Humans are so hard to predict. What has he done wrong this time? He suddenly got furious. “Hey, are those seats taken?” He suddenly heard a feminine voice. Adam raised his face and he saw an impeccably beautiful woman in front of him. Her clothes were revealing and tight, displaying her sexy curvy figure.

Adam looked back to see Harper throws a disapproving glare at them. f**k it! He thinks. “Actually, yes…But for such a beautiful woman like you, I can make some exceptions.” He smirks at her, which successfully making her blushed like a red tomato. “My name is Rachel…And I’ve been watching you ever since you’ve joined our class, Adam.” She said as she twists a strand of her hair with her fingers. Wow! She even knew my name? He thinks. 

Harper watches them from behind. Rachel was the school divas…And her long track record proves that no man could resist her. She can literally get any man that she wants in the school. And this time…Adam most likely was her next target. Harper wanted to pull Rachel’s perfectly curled hair from behind and separated him from his Adam. Wait a minute! Since when Adam becomes hers? What annoys her the most is that Adam didn’t bother to shoo her away. Harper sighed in disappointment. All men are the same!  

Adam smiled awkwardly at Rachel while she kept talking nonstop and flirting with him during the whole class. Adam started to feel annoyed. He felt relieved when the class finally ended. He instantly got up from his chair and went out to free himself from Rachel. But, Rachel was quicker, and she unexpectedly clung onto his arms intimately like they were a couple.

“Adam, Where are you going for lunch? You can sit with me at our table. We own the perfect spot at the canteen.” Even her voice now started to feel hurtful to his ears. He was about to refuse her offer when Harper deliberately bumped her shoulder harshly with Rachel’s from behind. Rachel almost fell down if it wasn’t for Adam, who catches her arms. “Uuppss…Sorry…My bad!” Harper said while she looked at Rachel in disdain.

Adam had to restrain his laughter. Seems like his plan had worked. “Are you okay?” Adam asked Rachel, pretending as if he cares about her. He did this on purpose to make Harper even angry. Rachel pushed Harper back, “What is your problem, Harper?” She gritted her teeth. “Come on, Rachel…Just forget about her. You mentioned lunch earlier, and I was starving right now.” Adam said, interrupting their little fight. 

Rachel looked at Adam, and she smiled widely as if she had forgotten about Harper’s strange act earlier. Adam walked before her, and Rachel followed him like a lost puppy. Harper almost gagged at the view. They just met each other for one hour, but now they were already that close.

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The next day, Harper was scrolling through her phone while waiting for the first class to start when she saw Adam put his bag beside her. “Adam? Those seats are taken!” She said scornfully at him. “Are you avoiding me, Harper?” Adam said, sounded a little bit angry. “No…Why would I?” she said as she continues to scroll on her phone. He let out a deep sigh. “Here, I bring you breakfast today…”

Harper looked at the cute lunchbox in front of her and quickly opened it. She saw a PB&J toast inside of it. “I haven’t mastered the art of making pancakes yet…So, that’s the only thing that I could bring for you,” Adam said timidly, Harper wanted to laugh, but she can’t deny that she felt touched. He even shaped the jam into a big smiley face for her. It kinda scary, though, since the jam’s color is purple. It looks more like a monster. He must’ve seen Taylor bring her breakfast yesterday and want to compete with him.

Harper looked at him with disbelief. She wanted to give him another kiss for being this sweet, but it would only make the situation awkward for them. “I don’t know what to say…Thank you, Adam.” She said and reluctantly took a bite of the toast. He looked somewhat satisfied after seeing her happy face while she continued to eat her breakfast. Humans are so easy to please.

“Adam, what are we going to do about the project? We haven’t started anything yet.” Harper suddenly said. “My place tonight?” Adam said, winking at her. Why is her heart pounding wildly right now every time he was around her? “Okay, I’ll come to your place after I finished with the ballet practice.” She said in agreement.

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Harper made a few last turns and bowed down before she heard Mrs. Clara and the other dancer clapped at her performance. “Splendid! Harper! I believe you can win the competition this time.” She claimed proudly. “I did?” Harper’s expression turned as bright as the sunshine.

Harper’s eyes catch someone from the audience seat, and she unexpectedly saw Adam there. Did he saw her practice? He must’ve come to pick her up, she thinks. Adam smiled and gave her a standing ovation. Harper quickly took a bath and changed her clothes. When Harper told Mrs. Clara that she would go first, she gave Adam a suspecting look. “Take care, Harper.” She said, smiling. “I will…Good night, Mrs. Clara!” Harper said, waving her hands while walking out.

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“You did great earlier…” Adam said as he drives to his house. “Really? I had practice for a few years only for this competition. If I win, then I can use the money to pay some rent for my own apartment.” She told him enthusiastically. “I believe you can, Harper. Or if you want me to help you to win, I can…” He said. Harper couldn’t understand his words. Maybe he was thinking of bribing the jury with his money. “No! Don’t do that! I believe I can win on my own…” Harper said quickly.

The aura of Adam’s place was different today, the lights were still off when they got there. It felt cold, and it was quite eerie as well. As if Adam can feel something strange too, he stood in front of her. As the light turned on, they saw a well-built man sitting on his long sofa as if he owns this place.

The man was slightly taller, a few inches from Adam, and he also had a bigger profile than Adam. Harper stared at him from behind Adam. He looked like a Greek god, and he has a strong magnetic persona emitting from him. “Hello, brother!” His sexy lips curved a sly smirk. “Luc? What are you doing here?” Adam said with slight fear. This is the first time she ever saw Adam being frightened.

“Just checking on you…” he replied, still smirking. Then his eyes went into the woman behind Adam. “Having fun… I see?” He suddenly pulled Harper from behind Adam. “I would have to say that you indeed have good taste in woman, little brother.” His voice was deep, and it sends a chill on Harper’s spine. He looked at Harper intently. His eyes were drowning and dangerous at the same time. Adam quickly pulled Harper back into his chest. “Stay away from her, Luc. She’s mine!” Adam said with a warning.

His brother laughs back at Adam’s words. “You’re funny, brother. Humans never belong to us.” He stated. “My time hasn’t come yet, Luc. You had promised me!” Adam replied. Harper could see that he’s clenching his jaw hard. He gave Adam a rather flat expression, “Fine! I’ll go now, but I came here to warned you…Look out for Levi…Apparently, he followed you here, and I was here to bring him back before he could make any trouble.” He said before walking out.

Adam swallowed hard at Lucifer’s words. Leviathan, the prince of Envy also here on this earth? If he had known that Adam favored Harper, he might use her to threatened him. He never likes Levi. He’s always being jealous of what he had. I supposed he’s also jealous that Lucifer gave him a chance to take a vacation on earth so that he also went here to play.

“Is that your brother?” Harper’s body still shaking in fear after he left. She clenched tighter into his chest. “Yes, but don’t worry. He won’t do anything to you.” Adam said, comforting her. He promised himself that he wouldn’t let any of his brothers lay a finger on Harper. She only belongs to him. Harper nodded. “Adam, why is your heart beating so fast?” Harper asked out of the blue. She is the one who makes his heart beats like crazy. He quickly pushed her away for a bit and looked away as she giggled.

“Should we start with the school project now?” he asked, still blushing. Harper followed him into his living room with a wide grin. That night, they did the project until late at night. Adam felt proud of himself because he can control his lust better now. “We’re done!” Adam stretches his hands after he finished typing the materials. He looked at Harper, and she had already fallen asleep on the table.

Adam took a blanket and covered her body. “Good night, Harper Brown…” he said, and he also went to sleep on the table while looking into her face.