Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
Gosh, this intimating gaze of his!
I bit into the inside of my mouth ” I mean, don’t you think pushing their company to the point of bankruptcy is a little bit too much? They value that company more than their own life “
A cruel smile that sent more shivers than butterfly to my stomach curled his lips as he stated ” Which is exactly why I did it ” He leaned towards me and cupped my cheek with his hand, stroking it tenderly, saying
“They touched something that belongs to me, something I equally value, so it’s an eye for an eye “
” I don’t belong to you ” I retorted and slapped his hand away ” Am not a property to be owned Nileslaus “
Niles’s eyes hardened and I saw him clench his Jaw tightly, It’s being ages since we had such an intense argument. The last time we had an argument akin to this moment, was the night I left his place after discovering he was intercepting Eden’s calls.
“I won’t let that viper of a family destroy you” he declared, his hand reappearing on my cheek again and I just let him be.
I sighed inwardly , I knew there was more to Niles than this devoted and loving side he shows me everyday but I was still conflicted. I mean, Yes, my family did me wrong but at the end of the day,blood is still thicker than water, right?
Or maybe, I’m just being stupid.
“You don’t need to worry about your family ever again” Niles announced jerking me out of my thoughts.
” What do you mean? ” I asked confused, but I was getting a bad feeling about this.
“They removed you out of the family register”
Shocked was an understatement, I was utterly flabbergasted. I tried to stand but Niles held me back.
” You made them do this, didn’t you?! ” I spat, eyes seething with anger and hot tears.
“They were planning on removing you once and for all, the moment they win the contract bid, so I just gave them a helping hand ” Niles explained but I didn’t want to believe him, he was probably making up an excuse to escape the blame.
” No “I shook my head “I don’t believe you, now let me go! ” I yelled, struggling against his hold.
I just wanted to confirm with my own eyes. I want to walk up to my family, look them in the eyes and ask them if they really did it? why they hated me so much? Was I an alien? I mean, some families have illegitimate sons or daughters yet live normally, but why was my own case different? W-why do they despise me so much?
” Won’t you seriously wake up?! ” Niles roared at me for the first time, completely stunning me. I mean, I’ve seen him get angry before but not this kind, never seen him show his outburst in this kind of way.
” Your so called ‘ Family ‘ doesn’t give a shit about you and that’s the fucking truth ” Niles cursed out loud for the first time while I just blink and swallowed hard.
“You see all my actions as cruel but have you thought about me? Me, who was so nervous that I fucking couldn’t think straight all this time you were out, huh? Me, who has been trying all kinds of shit just to prove myself to you! Have you thought about that me?! “
After his unrestrained furious outburst, Niles didn’t say anything more while I stood in stunned silence, unable to come up with a response.
“I’m sorry” I finally managed to say when I couldn’t think of anything more. I moistened my lips and went on
“I’m sorry for thinking you were nothing but a cold, selfish, emotionless bastard.I’m sorry for not thanking you after saving me from the wicked claws of my family. I’m sorry for being so unappreciative of your helps “
I paused, then added ” But I’ll really love it next time if you seek my consent before taking any decision concerning me “
That said, I stood up from my bed but he grabbed my hand asking,
” Where are you going? “
“I need to get some some air”I replied blandly, pulled my hand away and left the room.
Niles’s POV
No matter how many times I look at it, I don’t see where I did wrong. I mean, who would want to remain in such toxic family? Yes, my relatives and I, we do compete and struggle for everything but we don’t starve one another,we know our limit. But them ? They’ve totally crossed the line.
Fine, let’s forget about her step or half dad or whatever. Let’s talk about her mother. Her daughter she hasn’t seen for how long, three? four? five years? She didn’t even give a shit about her! Didn’t ask about her well-being, how she’s been living? But then goes on ahead to ask for a favour right away? what a nerve.
I scoffed in disbelief, they should be lucky I wasn’t there when it happened, else I’ll would’ve chopped them to pieces; just like I’m doing to this onions right now.
“Sir Niles ” Amanda tried to take the knife from me but I sent her a glare “You should leave this to me, you shouldn’t be here ” She still tried to reason with me and in the process cut myself – thanks to her distraction.
My face scrunched up from the pain while Amanda let out a dramatic gasp.
” Look what you’ve done to yourself now !” She chided, while glaring at me. I knew if I wasn’t an adult and her employer, she would probably be pulling my ear by now.
I ignored her ravings and simply turned on the faucet and let the water from the kitchen sink wash away the blood.
“Sir Niles ” She called after me again when I placed the chopped onion in a container after my wound had successfully stopped bleeding.
Gosh, her voice was beginning to hurt my ear.
I ignored her and simply nudge her to the side with my hips when she tried to stop me from adding the chicken stock and the bay leaves around the onions.
“Sir Niles! ” She cried while stomping her feet exasperatingly.
“Your madam refuses to eat ” I said to her and her mouth shut at once “I think it has to do with the fact the food was prepared by you, I feel she’s craving mine “
Amanda gave me an ‘Oh really? ‘ look , while trying to keep a straight face. It was obvious this situation was quite funny to her considering this was the first time I was preparing a meal in my entire life – not for me but someone else.
Aside from making my coffees, I had no other idea about the kitchen- I was just too lazy to learn how to cook anyway.
” Did you guys have a fight, again? ” Amanda asked.
I turned to face her and when I saw the concerned look on her face, slowly nodded my head as an answer.
” Thought so ” She sighed.
Even if I didn’t tell her, Amanda was quick to catch on things and obviously knows my intentions towards Maria.
” Let me guess ” She said rubbing her hand on her jaw “You did something to her without her consent, right?”
” Am I that obvious to read? ” I queried
“Nope” came her answer “You’re just one hell of a difficult man to understand ” She deadpanned and I cast her a playful glare.
“No, seriously, what did you do this time?” She asked folding her arms across her chest.
“I kinda forced her family to remove her name out of the family registry – “
“You did what?!” Amanda boomed.
But I was quick to add ” But that was after I found out they were planning to do the same thing after they get her to get me to sign the contract ” I said in one clean breath.
But seriously why am I explaining myself to her, what is wrong with you Nileslaus? You’re your own person, why are you asking for her opinion?!
“Hmmm” Amanda sighed deeply ” What you handled is not a small issue “
” Atlest someone understands me ” I mumbled under my breath until I heard her next comment.
“But you’re in the wrong” She said eliciting a shocked ” What?! ” from me