Secrets

                                    

                                          
All she could do was cry. 
                          
She let it get out of control. She let it slip out of her hands, and onto the floor. 
                          
We can't let that happen again. I need to stay away from him all costs, even if that means—
                          
A soft knock on the door filled her ears, silencing her thoughts. She got off her bed and opened the door. "Vaggie?"
                          
The small moth demon embraced her, "what happened back there Charlie? What did he do to you?" 
                          
She hugged her back, mostly to hide the tears that flooded her eyes once more "nothing! I guess I just snapped..."
                          
"You know you can talk to me about anything, right?"
                          
Charlie swallowed. Should I tell her about Alastor? But if I do that, she'll throw him out...and we don't want that. As much as I want to avoid him. 
                          
Charlie simply smiled, "Yes, I know. But I'm okay. I just need a moment to collect myself."
                          
Vaggie nodded, understanding, "Okay hun, I'll be down stairs if you need me."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                          
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Alastor groaned again as Angel stared at him.
                          
"I told you, I have everything under control"
                          
Angel still stared at him, "mhm. That's why shes now avoiding you. What the hell happened?"
                          
Alastor shook his head, "nothing you need to worry about."
                          
Angel mumbled something and walked towards the door, "just...talk her red. Settle things. I'll try to get Vaggie busy"
                          
When he closed the door, he got up and decided to go outside. He decided to change his usual suit to a simple button up and jeans. He rolled up the sleeves, opened the door, and almost ran into the demoness who stood there. He got shoved back inside.
                          
"What did you do?" Vaggie asked him. He groaned. 
                          
"As I told Angel, I did nothing. No need to worry, I got it under control"
                          
"The hell you do! What in nine circles makes you think I believe you?"
                          
Alastor closed his eyes and sighed, getting up, "I would never hurt her. She is too precious to me"
                          
With that he walked out, his signature smile on his face, this time with a bit of mischief.

*later*
                          
He found her in her office, stressing out. Her eyes were swollen and red, There were tears of frustration in her eyes. He took a deep breath and opened the door. "Why my dear, are you okay?"
                          
She looked up, "Why are you here?"
                          
"I saw the princess sad, and I decided to pay her a visit."
                          
Charlie sniffled, "I'm fine"
                          
"You're not" he replied curtly.
                          
"I am" she looked up at him, "Please, leave me alone."
                          
"Charlie--"
                          
"Now." she looked down. Alastor sighed. She heard his footprints fade off before she cried again.
                          
What the hell is wrong with me?
                          
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"I don't know what I'm going to do with her" Vaggie face palmed. Angel tilted his head.
                          
"Why don't you just tell her the truth already? You can't keep lying to her"
                          
"Are you crazy? If I tell her that, I'll be the bad guy!"
                          
"Well you kinda are..." Angel laughed, requesting a drink from Husk.
                          
She growled, "Not yet. She can't know just yet"
                          
"Know what?" They turned, frightened to see Charlie; her eyes puffy and wide, hair matted and messy, and fidgeting.
                          
"Oh! Charlie! H-hi!"
                          
"Know what?" she said again, only more demanding, crossing her arms.
                          
Angel sighed, "Vaggie wanted to tell you that--"
                          
"That we're taking a vacation!" she exclaimed, visibly nervous. Her eyes slightly lit up. Vaggie went to her and hugged her, "you're stressing a lot more than you should, so we should take a day or two off!"
                          
Angel face palmed.
                          
"That sounds awesome" Charlie bounced, "but, where?"
                          
"We were just discussing that. We wanted it to be a secret. But you know..." she looked at a displeased Angel, "things happen"

                          
Charlie nodded, "true true" She grinned, "when is this?"
                          
"Soon" Vaggie smiled back. That earned a squeal.
                          
Angel walked off, scoffing.
                          
"what's his problem?"
                          
"Oh, nothing, "Vaggie laughed, kissing Charlie's cheek. "Now let's go upstairs. We have a party to plan!"
                          
A certain demon scoffed lightly an walked off, out of the shadows.
                          
Sorry this is short, it's to make up for the last few days.