QT: The Secondary Character Counterattacks (Obey Me! characters x Reader)

Arc 1: Counterattack of the Tyrant CEO's Ex-Fiancée (Lucifer x Reader) Chapter 5

"I don't have to do anything."

[ ... Your smile is horrible.]

You chose to ignore it and resumed indulging yourself in Lucifer's biceps and well-toned chest.

The next day, you returned to the office to the applause of your coworkers. With your father's arrest and Ann's resignation, the board unanimously voted for you to become CEO.

You thanked everyone but one employee was indignant.

"You're resigning?" You didn't have to look at the papers that Lotus put on your desk.

"My ... family is concerned that I'll get roped into your company's problems and asked me to quit."

You didn't point out that she could've quit before your return, you knew she was trying to get on your nerves, implying that the business would fail soon.

"There's nothing I can do then. What a shame, I really liked you, Lotus. I would've given you a spot once you graduated."

Lotus' jaw clenched, "Thank you."

"Goodbye, Lotus." You raised your left hand and she finally saw it. The custom-crafted Verragio platinum ring.

She bit her cheek and strutted to the door. Then she stopped.

"What's wrong?"

"It's not fair."

"Hm?"

"It's not fair that you get him!"

You crossed your legs and said, "I'm afraid I don't understand."

Lotus stomped back and slammed onto your mahogany desk. "Don't play dumb! I'm talking about Lucifer. I've known him for years, I studied him all my life, I know what he wants, I know what he needs," she rambled.

You didn't listen. You already knew her story thanks to your private detectives.

Once upon a time, a little Lotus got lost in the mall and encountered preteen Lucifer. He helped her find her parents. The end. That's it.

She's been obsessed with him for that single reason alone.

She approached him when she was in high school but he didn't remember her and even accused her to be another groupie. She was a groupie but of course, the delusional Lotus thought she was special and studied her idol. She knew he hated gold diggers so she worked on herself and pretended to be a naïve, humble girl.

You shook your head, this kind of "love" was admirable in many ways.

"--I loved him first! I know him better than you do. He shouldn't be with an aging workaholic, he needs someone sweet, someone gentle--"

"Someone like you, perhaps?" A third voice interrupted.

Lotus gasped. She couldn't bring herself to turn around.

Lucifer's lips were a straight line as he made his way inside, his steps were neither fast nor slow but each tap on the floor made the room grow colder.

He stopped right in front of you. In one single motion, he bent over the desk, grabbed your chin and kissed you.

As his tongue tickled your lips, he glared sideways at the intruder.

Lotus' knees shook. "Lucifer ... "

Lucifer pulled away and stood straight to face her directly. "I don't know who you really are and I don't care. Anyone who insults the love of my life is just trash."

Lotus bit her lip so hard blood flowed, and the tears that could touch most men had no effect on Lucifer. "This ... this isn't true ... This is your fault!" She pointed at you.

You looked her in the eye and slowly licked your lips. Lips that her beloved just kissed.

Lotus screamed, "I'll get you for this, just wait and see!" Then she sprinted away.

[Ding. Side Task: "Prevent the male lead and female lead from getting together" has been accomplished. Time remaining: 23 minutes. Does the Host wish to leave now?]

"Not yet."

Lucifer found your fingers and squeezed them. "Are you all right? I'm sorry I took so long to get here."

"Don't worry, what haven't I heard?"

He thumbed the corner of your mouth. "You'll always be the only woman for me."

"Thank you."

"I already spoke with the best wedding planner in the country. He's waiting to show us his portfolio."

"You work fast."

"Of course."

When you two entered the lift, the system spoke.

[Host, how come the side task wasn't considered accomplished when Lucifer proposed to you?]

"You really don't know? You are the system here, right?"

[ ... I'm sorry for being stupid.]

"It's because even if Lucifer and I get married, that doesn't guarantee he'll stay loyal. It's the same thing for when I die. Lotus could comfort him then, but since he has seen her true colors, there is now zero chance that he'll fall for her."

[I see now!]

You chuckled and Lucifer grinned.

"What is it?"

"Nothing, I was just thinking." You leaned on his shoulder. "I can't wait to marry you."

When you reached the lobby, Lucifer was approached by a business partner. Before he could tell the man he was busy, you waved and said, "It's okay. I'll wait in the car."

You gave Lucifer's elbow a squeeze and walked away.

Lucifer was hesitant to let you go, seeing your back near the main doors, his scalp tingled with a sense of foreboding. But you were already out so he stayed to listen to the businessman.

[Ding. Time remaining: 3 seconds ... 2 seconds ... ]

[Initiating extraction ... ]

You haven't even stepped on the pavement before your soul was drawn from your body.

You floated upward and watched as passersby gathered around your corpse. Lucifer ran out the door, but before you could see more, the system dinged.

[Exiting mission world.]

You were back in the White Space, a light screen in front of you.

[Congratulations on completing the world of "The Tyrant CEO has a Soft Spot for Me"]

[Mission grade: S]

[Reward points: 1000]

You stared at the screen.

The system thought you were sad about leaving the big boss, but before it could say words of consolation, you growled.

"Hey, cheap-ass, why are my points only 1000?"

[ ... ]

"Why aren't you answering me?"

[I thought you were upset about leaving Lucifer.]

"Why would I be upset?"

[It looked like you loved him.]

You snorted, "It's true that I thought he was attractive, but I'm not insane. Did you forget how he cheated on the original host?"

The system suddenly thought of something.

[Host, dying in front of him was part of the revenge?]

"Duh." You twisted your torso and yawned. "To cheating scum like him, losing the first and only woman he has ever loved is the worst punishment."

The system watched you stretch like a cat.

Then it promised never to make you angry.

--End of Arc 1-