"Finally decided to come home from your sex trip?"

Cupid whirled around at the melodious voice to come face to face with Psyche glaring at him, standing in front of the doorway.

"Psyche!" He exclaimed pulling her in for a hug and shutting the door.

"Get away from me!" She snapped pushing him away.

He glanced at her as she went to sit on the bed.

"What is your problem?"

"You smell just like her."

He gave her an odd look before bursting into laughter. "Don't tell me you're jealous, Psyche."

"I am not, just disappointed," she snapped.

He furrowed his brow at her. "What are you disappointed about?"

"You!" She jabbed a finger on his chest.

Cupid gulped at her, eyes wide in shock.

"You are too complicated, Cupid. One minute you're nice the next you're annoying, loving and caring then you're back to your old ways."

He stared intently at her. "Why does this bother you, Psyche?"

He noticed how quiet she was immediately nibbling on her bottom lip as she swiped at her cheeks furiously.

"Are you crying, Psyche?"

Dumb question, his subconscious snapped.

He tilted her head so she was facing him and he saw her tear-stained face. His heart went out to her.

"What is it, my love?"

The tears spilled out of her eyes even more. "Don't you dare call me your love? You slept with her even when I wasn't here."

"I'm sorry sweetheart, I got intoxicated," he replied pulling her into his arms.

"What do you mean by intoxicated?" She asked swiping furiously at the tears.

He shrugged massaging his temples. "She gave me a portion made by Serena."

Psyche stared at him with wide eyes, her lips slightly parted. "You took...Serena!"

"Hush, love. I didn't intend sleeping with her just giving her the pleasures she so desires but I lost control."

"Do you have the portion?" She asked in a stiff voice.

He shook his head. "I drank the portion it turned me back to my real self, but I do have the bottle."

It happened in a flash, next minute she was sniffling the bottle, the next minute she was racing down the stairs threatening to murder Ophelia.

"Psyche, what is the problem?" He questioned running after her.

She ignored him. "Ophelia!"

Linda was hot on their heels also. "What is the matter, Cupid?"

"Nothing to concern yourself with, I can handle it," he said to the woman before making his way to the portal where he had left Ophelia.

He came upon an argument and Psyche was quiet.

"What happened, Psyche?" He questioned eying Ophelia curiously.

"Cat got your tongue, goddess Psyche?" Ophelia taunted.

"Shut up!" He growled at her, "I believe you are needed at the house for the song rehearsals."

Huffing under her breath Ophelia strutted away but not before whispering to Psyche. He still heard the words.

"Tell him what was in that portion and get ready to explain to him where you've been for your days now, Cupid is mine and I'm going to make sure of it! If I can't have him then I would have his little one inside me."

"You do realize I can hear you, Ophelia," he snapped, "And what little one? I didn't spill my precious seed into you."

Chuckling, she walked away leaving him dazed and confused. He turned to Psyche for help.

"What was that about?"

"Nothing," she replied.

"Where have you been for almost four days, Psyche?" He asked instead.

She shook her head. "It's not important."

He was about to insist she tell him when she shook her head.

"I'm sorry I got mad at you before, it's not your fault and you should go, they are waiting for you."

Cupid gave her a long hard look searching her mind. Her aura was clouded with uncertainty, fear, lies, and a glimmer of love?

He gave her a hopeful look but she said nothing. "Promise me you'll tell me soon."

She chuckled. "Of course, I will and you need to hurry up this human body can only last till Christmas before you turn back to a dwarf."

"Thanks for the friendly reminder." Her laughter accompanied him back to the house.

Soon Cupid will realize what a terrible mistake he had made by taking that portion and why Psyche couldn't tell him but for now, he was happy with her presence and he looked forward to an evening filled with the loving romance of true loves.

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"This is beautiful!" Psyche whispered.

Cupid nodded. He was hiding along with the others in the garden overlooking the dating site. The flowers had been trimmed, beautiful lights hung on them, there was a table there and now they were dancing to the song Ophelia was singing—she was hidden somewhere in the garden.

He watched how James gazed at Cassie with so much love and adoration but Cassie still had doubts in her eyes.

Ella and Jared soon crept away probably to have a little alone time, he couldn't blame them the voice of a siren singing a love song incited lots of emotions.

He was left with Psyche, Sacha had left a while ago to distract Linda from coming to the garden. He gazed at the moonlight and saw the stars shining so bright, he felt a tap on his shoulders.

Psyche was staring at him with a strange look in her eyes.

"Do you believe in love, Cupid?"

He chuckled. "I am the god of love."

"Do you think two people that love each other should be together?"

"That's also why I'm here, to bring both hearts as one."

"Are you in love with someone, Cupid?"

The answer was at the tip of his tongue but he heard a low whisper distracting him. It was Cassie's voice.

"No, it's not working," she was saying.

Cupid noticed that James had leaned in to kiss her but she had refused.

"It's a magical night, Cassie," James said in an exasperated tone.

"Only for you, I can only think of your betrayal!" She spat in anger before running away from the garden.

Ophelia stopped singing just as James crumpled on the floor, tears streaming down his cheeks.

"I can't get through Cassie," Ophelia sighed stepping Into his line of vision.

"There's so much hate in her heart, I'm scared she can never love again."

"Don't make Cupid lose hope, Ophelia," Psyche snapped.

"Shut it, little miss, perfect!"

Cupid sighed running a hand through his hair, his heart broke at the sight of the couple. He knew what he was supposed to do but he wasn't ready to do it yet, he must find other alternative measures.

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A/N: Here's the update for yesterday's chapter so sorry guys for not completing it.

Now, I think you guys shouldn't judge Cupid so quickly 🤣, he was the black sheep of his family and he was banished to earth to get his redemption.

In the climax of this story, y'all will understand Cupid and see things from his own perceptive.

Now, our perfect Psyche is hiding something I wonder what that could be?

What was in the portion Cupid took and what was that Siren talking about?

Who's your favorite character so far? Mine remains Cupid 😊.

Updates for today will come in later tonight. Leave your votes on this chapter and tell me your thoughts.

tabitulip I'd like to hear your thoughts on this chapter your comments will help Cupid get his redemption 🤗.

Shout out to our new reader Pride_079 and zaolat03 welcome 🥳🥳 leave your thoughts on this story.

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