DEVYN AND THE FALLEN STAR – Episode 45 & 46

DEVYN AND…
THE
FALLEN STAR 💫
[ Her Only Harmony… ]

𝐂̌𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 45 ➪46

𝐁𝐘; 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄 𝐆.

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MARVINS’ RESIDENCE

The boys were worried, so they decided to reach out to Valerie. No matter how they called him, Valerie wouldn’t pick up. They even tried calling his younger brother, Josh, since Valerie’s mom wasn’t answering either.

Nash, despite saying they shouldn’t disturb Valerie, couldn’t deny the fact that he wanted to know what was happening to him.

Finally, the call went through, and Josh informed them that Valerie had gotten into a fight with their mom and left the house. He was on his way somewhere, but Josh didn’t know where exactly.

The boys exchanged confused glances, wondering what could be going on with Valerie, but they couldn’t find a specific answer.

“I can’t go to class without Valerie,” Sweetheart muttered, and Nash sighed deeply, trying hard to figure out what Valerie could be after.

★

“There’s something I wanted to tell you,” Lesley told Devyn, and Devyn nodded her head.

“The truth is…” She paused, and Devyn raised a brow.

“I’m dead,” She said, but Devyn didn’t look surprised at her statement. It was Lesley’s turn to frown.

” You’re not surprised ”

“I thought as much, but I didn’t come to a conclusion yet. The day you took me to your house and a strange being appeared to me, I knew you weren’t yourself. Berry told me it’s a split personality, which I wanted to believe too, but I couldn’t because your attitude that day showed it wasn’t you. You acted like you didn’t even know me or your surroundings,” Devyn replied.

“So you’re saying you’re dead, but why can I touch you? I’m curious,”

“This body is not mine, and I’m not Lesley either. I’m just using this body and her name,” she explained.

“We had one thing in common, the love for music. Maybe that was the reason I could make use of her body,” Lesley kept explaining.

“I’m Catrina, and I died on stage while performing. I wanted to be popular, but a bunch of crazy fellows cut short that dream of mine. My mom and dad cried their eyes out, yet I couldn’t do anything. I was taken by the Grim Reaper, but luckily, I escaped the underworld and met Lesley. Her personality was different from mine. She was crazy and sassy. I thought it would be a good idea to take her body. And since she was sent to this school, I thought it was a dream come true for me to realize my dream until Mu Yul and Berry came.”

“Mu Yul and Berry?” Devyn asked, and She nodded.

“They’re both not human. Mu Yul is a Grim Reaper, while Berry is your fallen star. I guess his duty is to protect you,” She said, and Devyn’s gaze went to Blueberry.

“He wasn’t lying?” she wondered in her head, and Blueberry, who overheard her, turned to face her. She quickly looked away.

“So, why are you telling me this?” Devyn asked.

“Oh, just wanted you to know,” Lesley muttered.

“I’ll let you think I’m still here. Lesley will act as me perfectly. I want you to think I’m still by your side, Devyn, because you were a good friend. This is the only way to say goodbye. I’ll leave immediately after I sing the first part tomorrow. I wish you success as you accomplish your dreams,” She said in her head and hugged Devyn tightly.

“I’ll miss you,” She said tearfully while still in the embrace.

★

Harriet and Elvire sat at the practice hall, talking and laughing. However, their conversation was abruptly interrupted when they heard footsteps entering the practice hall.

“Unnie ” Elvira called, and Harriet turned to face her.

“What do you want? And stop calling me that because I’m not your sister. You’ve never obeyed me, and you still have the audacity to call me sister?” Harriet asked.

The seriousness in Harriet’s tone made both girls uneasy. Elvira frowned and stepped in front of Harriet, holding her hand. Harriet attempted to release her grip, but Elvira refused to let go.

“Harriet?” Elvira called softly, but Harriet remained silent.

“I’m fine with wh@tëver terms you want to establish, but please, I can’t live without all of you. Unnie, can’t you reconsider? If I misbehave, I’ll leave on my own. Please,” Elvira sniffled while Harriet stared at her for a long moment.

“What if you go on your words?” Harriet asked.

“I won’t just leave; since I can’t live without you guys, I’ll kill myself,” Elvira said, causing Harriet to roll her eyes.

Elvira gently held Harriet’s hand, but unknown to her, someone appeared behind her. Harriet’s eyes widened as she clearly saw the unfamiliar figure.

“Elvira, Harriet, watch…” Before Elvire could complete her statement, they heard a loud groan.

“Ahhhh…” Elvira groaned as she looked up, realizing she had been pushed to the floor. Harriet had taken the stab meant for her. Elvira’s hands began to shake as she stared at Harriet bleed from the mouth.

” Unnie, no!” she screamed.

“Leave here, all of you!” Harriet muttered as she coughed out more blood . Slowly and steadily, she fell silent, and Zora’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

“Harriet… No! no!” Elvire shook her head, tears streaming down her face. Harriet’s soul had left her body.

“Why? Why are you after everyone in school? What exactly do you want? I’m just nineteen, will I die like this?” Harriet’s soul asked, but the man in front of her only laughed. In an instant, he devoured Harriet’s soul, emitting a small groan of satisfaction.

Blueberry and Mu Yul, sensing that something was wrong, felt the ominous atmosphere surrounding the place. Their eyes widened.

“The Soul Eater…” They faced each other and left the class. However, upon arriving, the Soul Eater was nowhere to be found; only the girls crying out loudly remained.

“This is bad… The school’s reputation could be ruined if this continues,” Blueberry muttered, wishing for evening to come quickly.

“We’ll have to stage this as a hit and run, then find a way to kill the demon. We must ensure that her soul survives so she can be reborn in the future,” Mu Yul said, and Blueberry sighed.

“Don’t tell anyone anything for now. Let the truth be within you until I kill the monster myself. Can you do that?” Blueberry faced the girls, but they couldn’t even speak, sitting next to Harriet’s lifeless body and crying.

At that moment, Emerald entered and let out a loud scream.

“Harriet!” She ran to the lifeless body.

“What happened?” she asked, while Blueberry scratched his head.

“I think I’ve done my best. I should go. I hope her death won’t be remembered after she’s buried,” He muttered and left the place with Mu Yul.

“I’ll ask Yeomra what to do, though it’s been a long time,” Mu Yul said, and Blueberry nodded. He was about to take another step when he felt something strange.

“Cecilia,” he muttered and used his super speed to make his way to the company.

★

**DAENG COMMERCIALS**

Cherry walked over to the coffee machine to make two cups. She discreetly took something out of her pocket and sprinkled a few particles into one of the coffees.

“Over my dead body will you take Jayden from me,” she muttered as she stirred the coffee. Glancing around and finding no one nearby, she returned the substance to her pocket. But as she turned to leave, someone grabbed her by the neck and began choking her.

The coffee cups slipped from Cherry’s hands as she struggled with her assailant. The unknown person smirked and released his grip.

“Who are you?” she coughed, trying to catch her breath. “And how the hell did you get into the company?”

“Me? I’m Blueberry, and I’m just here to give you a warning,” he said, his expression serious.

“If you don’t stay away from my Cecilia, I won’t hesitate to give you the poison you wanted to use on her. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. I’m quite dangerous when something important to me is being messed with,” he warned, but his voice trailed off as he heard approaching footsteps.

“Shh,” he whispered, quickly hiding. Cecilia walked in.

“Hey, Cherry,” Cecilia greeted her with a smile, heading towards the coffee machine to pour herself a cup.

“Is something wrong? Why is there coffee spilled everywhere?” Cecilia asked when she noticed the mess. Cherry shook her head nervously.

“You might h@të me, but trust me, I have no feelings or any sort of affection for Jayden. It’s your choice whether to believe me or not. I hope you’ll stop having the wrong idea about us,” Cecilia said before leaving the room. Blueberry emerged from his hiding spot.

“She’s telling the truth. She doesn’t love Jayden, and they have no future together. They’re just friends and nothing more. So, if you try to harm her,” he paused, walking closer to Cherry, “I’m already in a bad mood, so if you mess with Cecilia, I’ll kill you,” He threatened. He turned to leave, but Cherry held him back.

“Who are you to Cecilia?” she asked.

“Me? I’m her son. I’m handsome aren’t I ?” He asked with a smirk. Before Cherry could respond, he disappeared from sight. She flinched and swallowed hard as she stared at the spilled coffee on the floor before quickly leaving the area and heading to Cecilia’s office.

“What is it?” Cecilia asked as she entered.

“Is your son named Blueberry?” She asked. Cecilia frowned, not remembering ever mentioning Blueberry’s name.

“Why?” Cecilia inquired.

“I’m just curious,” Cherry replied.

“Hmm, that’s his name. Have you seen him? I have two cute kids who are my source of joy,” Cecilia shared, trying to divert the topic. “So forget about the ugly memories of Jayden and me.”

Cecilia was about to leave when she noticed Jayden at the door.
“Sir?” Cherry addressed him.

“Have you been having strange thoughts about us?” Jayden asked, fully entering the office and dropping an envelope in front of Cecilia. She raised an eyebrow and slowly picked it up.

“Any more doubts, and you’re out of this company,” Jayden warned before leaving. However, he paused again.

“I have some work for you. Meet me in the office right now,” Jayden instructed Cherry before finally exiting the room.

Cecilia watched them leave and then opened the envelope, revealing docvments that required her signature to claim a house. Her eyes widened in surprise.

*****

News of Harriet’s death spread everywhere, although Mu Yul had made sure it appeared as though it didn’t happen near the school premises.

MARVINS were shocked and saddened since they knew Harriet and Elvire were the sensible ones among BEAUTIES. Harriet’s body was taken home, and her parents couldn’t stop crying. Even her younger sister shed tears.

“This is so sad,” Devyn muttered, looking at Harriet’s parents. Lesley was reminded of how devastated her own parents had been and decided to leave so she wouldn’t witness more tears.

They stayed with the grieving family, but after hours of being there, people began to leave. Sweetheart checked his phone, hoping for a call or message from Valerie, but nothing happened.

“Why am I so sad that I couldn’t save you?” Blueberry whispered to himself as he left the place with a heavy heart. Mu Yul approached him.

“Are you alright?” Mu Yul asked.

“I need to find out how to kill that monster. See you tomorrow at school,” Blueberry replied, his voice filled with determination. He left without another word. Devyn observed him and then glanced at Mu Yul, who smiled at her before walking away too.

Devyn looked around, searching for Lesley, but couldn’t find her anywhere. She eventually decided to go home alone.

★

“I’ll need to leave tomorrow,” Catrina smiled sadly.

“Did you really die on stage?” Lesley asked, and Catrina sighed sadly.

“You must really miss your parents.”

“Stop talking, or else I wouldn’t want to go!” she shouted through tears. She had been enjoying Lesley’s body for months, but now she had to leave. It was difficult, but she had no choice.

She wiped her eyes and lay on the bed, sobbing softly.

★

Valerie had been searching for someone for hours. He was tired and turned to leave when he bumped into someone.

“Are you okay?” the person asked, and Valerie looked up, only to see the person he had been looking for. His eyes widened.

“Mrs. Wong ,” he called, and Mrs. Wong stared at him.

” You are?” She trailed off, staring at him closely.

” Valerie ? Dina’s son?” She asked when realization dawned on her, and Valerie nodded.

…

Valerie and Mrs. Wong sat in her house, and Valerie explained the reason he was looking for her. He was there to gather information about his mom.

“Oh, Dina and Henry? Isn’t that Cecilia’s husband?” she asked, and Valerie nodded.

“Why? Why are you asking about it?”

“Please, I need to know. Because of my mom, I think I lost a friend. I mean, I lost the only girl I had ever loved,” He said. “So please,” he pleaded, and the woman sighed.

“Truly, your mom had an affair, but you’re not Henry’s son. Josh is.”

“What?”

“Despite my warning, your mom was adamant and said she loved Henry. I was confused. I tried to make her see sense about Henry being married, yet she didn’t listen. She went on and kept malice with me. Then the next thing I heard was that she was pregnant with her second child, but by then, your dad was no longer alive,” the woman narrated. Valerie gulped, speechless.

“And the incident… You heard about my school being shut down too, right?” He managed to ask.

“Ah, that poor girl, Devyn, who was bathed with acid?” the woman asked, and Valerie nodded slightly.

★

“Should we go check on Valerie?” Maikel suggested. Before the others could reply, Sweetheart was already standing.

“Hmm, we should do that,” he said, and Nash nodded slowly. As if the rest of the boys were waiting for it, they all stood up to prepare.

They finished and headed into two cars as they drove out of the school premises, heading to Valerie’s place.

The drive took a while, but they eventually saw Valerie walking absentmindedly.

“Is something wrong with him?” Ian asked as Rema parked the car. The boys all stepped out.

“Valerie?” Sweetheart called, but he received no answer. He crossed the road to reach Valerie. Just as he got to him, a car approached them at high speed, as if its brakes had failed or were tampered with.

“Watch out!” the rest of the boys shouted. Sweetheart quickly pulled Valerie alongside himself out of harm’s way, but his head landed on a rock, and blood gushed out profusely.

“Sweetheart…” Valerie called, but there was no response. The other boys noticed this and couldn’t even move a step.

“Sweetheart!” Maikel and Nash whispered as they were the first to rush to the scene. Rema immediately got into the car and drove towards them.

“You want to die?” they heard Sweetheart weakly say.

“Sweetheart…” they all chorused.

“Don’t call me that. It sounds weird,” he said, coughing up blood.

“We’ll get you to the hospital, and you’ll be fine.”

“I know. I’m strong. I won’t die easily,” he said and fell silent again. He was placed into the car, and they drove off roughly until they reached the hospital.

He was rushed into the operating room, and the surgery began immediately. His parents were called, but they were on a business trip, so they could only make it the next day.

The boys paced restlessly in front of the operating room.

★
NEXT DAY

Blueberry left his room, a smirk lingering on his lips.

“So, that’s all it takes to kill that monster? Tch,” he scoffed.

“I think my mission ends there then,” he said again, and his eyes met with Devyn’s, locking gaze with her. Cecilia stared at them, and chuckled.

“You like her?” She asked, and Blueberry diverted his gaze to Cecilia, who was now at the dining table, drinking milk.

” Yes, I like her,” he replied, and Cecilia choked.

“Really? She doesn’t like you back?”

“Who cares? I’ll be leaving after her third wish anyway, so it’s a good thing it’s not mutual,” He said, walking to meet Cecilia. Devyn simply rolled her eyes.

“Today is the beginning of the competition. It actually fell on a bad day. Why did Harriet have to die?” Devyn muttered sadly.

“We’ll be moving to our new home, soon ”

“New home?” Blueberry asked, and Devyn nodded.

“Jayden gifted us a house.”

“Congrats, and I need to go now. Mu Yul and I have some business to settle,” He said and stood up.

“Wishing you luck,” He said to Devyn and left the house.

“Yeah, and you too,” She replied as she began eating quickly so she wouldn’t be late.

★

The hall was full while MARVINS were still in their residence. The operation was a success, but Sweetheart hadn’t regained consciousness.

Miss Rachel had asked them to come, as Sweetheart wouldn’t be happy if they didn’t show up for the show.

“For Sweetheart’s sake, let’s go, and after the show, we’ll head back to the hospital,” Alistair said, and the boys left their residence with sad faces. Seeing them like that, the other students were worried.

They entered the hall and sat as judges. The principal was also present, along with other teachers.

“We said it was going to be in two places, but no, it’s just this one, so put up your best,” Miss Rachel said, and like that, the students were called out one after the other to sing.

The boys’ minds weren’t there, just their physical selves, as their spirits and minds were not with the other students. Soon after, the teachers began receiving messages and calls, so they left the hall. The principal also left, except for Miss Rachel. Mu Yul and Blueberry exchanged glances.

“The evil man is here,” he and Mu Yul muttered, but immediately, the doors locked with the other teachers outside.

Miss Rachel began laughing like a witch, her laughter echoing in the hall.

“And today, every one of you will die,” She said. Blueberry and Mu Yul exchanged glances.

“She’s possessed,” Blueberry said with a smirk.

” Get me the sword of hell. I know how to kill him.”

“Won’t Rachel die?” Mu Yul asked, but Blueberry didn’t reply.

” Don’t die ” Mu Yul said and disappeared. The lights in the hall kept flickering, and the students screamed.

A notification appeared on Maikel’s phone, and as soon as he viewed it, his phone slipped from his hands because it read:

💬 “COME TO THE HOSPITAL… WE LOST THE PATIENT ”

The others’ mouths went agape in shock.

★

“What are you doing here?” Yeomra asked, stopping Mu Yul from retrieving the sword.

“I need to kill that man myself” He said.

Yeomra sighed.

“Still wondering how you died, Felix?” She asked, and Mu Yul stared at her.

” I gave you the name Mu Yul. You were being maltreated by your dad, Mr. Peterson, after the death of your mom.”

“You ended up killing your dad to be free, but that same night, you were involved in a hit-and-run accident, and that’s how you died. Being a grim reaper was the punishment I could ask for on your behalf,” Yeomra said.

“So, I died at the age of twelve? We’ll talk about this later. Many lives are at stake” he said, turning to leave.

“The box at the altar. Aren’t you curious about what’s inside?” she asked, and his steps faltered.

“What’s inside is the real reason you were sent to Earth,”

“Here, that’s Devyn’s voice,” Yeomra handed him the box.

“What?”

“You were sent to exchange her life with her voice. Bring back her soul tomorrow because she died thirteen years ago during the incident.”

“What?”

“It was our bargain. She gave up her voice to get another chance,” Yeomra said, and Mu Yul blinked in disbelief.

“What?” Mu Yul stuttered, not believing his ears.

T.B.C…