Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
We both snapped at Eden who tried to play the role of a mediator at the same time. He quietly leaned back against his seat with his hands raised in surrender as if giving us the go-ahead sign.
“So you’re trying to say Niles and I breaking up is my fault?! ” I questioned her accusation, pointing to my chest.
“You just didn’t put enough effort! “
“Or maybe you’re just defending your father who can’t dedicate his lips to one woman! ” I retorted, anger surging through my veins.
“Then you should have thought of that before getting lovey-dovey with him! ” Isabella sassed back.
Anabelle shot to her feet, “Hey! Don’t talk to aunt Maria that way! “
Izzy passed her a deadly glare, ” I don’t remember inviting you to this discussion, you weensy weepy barbie! “
“Izzy !”
“Isabella! “
Eden and I cautioned her, but the damage had already been done
Anabelle gave a hateful look, ‘You always ruin everything, I hate you! ” She yelled at her niece and ran out of the dining table while Pedro went after her.
I snickered at her, “So much for being violent “
Isabella stood this time, gave me a long stare, and left for her room – I sincerely hope I’m not sharing a room with her, considering the fact I’m insanely mad at her.
Beside me, Eden clapped, ” Bravo, you successfully defeated the legendary Isabella in an argument “
I glared at him and downed a glass of water, I let my anger have the best of me.
“Niles would be so delighted to hear this ” he continued his taunts and I dropped my glass on the table with a thud.
“Seriously, what’s your problem now?! ” I asked him with a hint of irritation.
“You know deep down that there’s an atom of truth in what Isabella just said ” He began.
Can’t these people cut me some slack tonight?
I rubbed my forehead,” Perhaps if you and Tina hadn’t been in cahoots with Adam, I would have had a fighting chance ” I disclosed just as he brought a glass of water to his lips.
Eden froze.
Does he take me for a fool, that kissing incident was definitely orchestrated by them to chase me off and they succeeded – they must be full of happiness.
“I didn’t have to lift a finger, you and Niles were never going to work out together – no matter how much he deludes you ” He sipped his water.
“And you think we both are the ones who would work out? “
There was a short silence, his eyes held mine.
“And if I said yes? “
I stared back, regarding him intently.
“Both of us can never work, ” I told him straightforwardly.
” Why? “
“Because you are way worse than Niles “
Maria’s Pov
I stayed up all night thinking about what Izzy said and came to a startling realization, I was at fault too.
Pushing all the blame on Niles was too cheap of me.This was his first relationship after his personality change and yet, I didn’t give him a second chance.
Thinking about it, he hadn’t seen that kiss coming on the Gala night else he would have countered it. Maybe I gave up too easily – but it was already too late.
Niles and I are worlds apart. He has a high status while I have nothing – no family support or background. It was better this way.
I didn’t catch a wink at all, just kept turning and tossing until the morning came which I earnestly dreaded – I had to make up with Isabella.
I said – no, we said pretty harsh words to each other last night and it was lowly of me to hold a grudge against a child – who knows more than she should know.
Grunting, I climbed out of the bed and walked into the bathroom to freshen up. Staring into the mirror that morning scared the hell out of me considering the fact I had huge bags under my eyes because of staying up all night.
I covered up my hideous features with my cosmetics and headed to Izzy’s room which was opposite mine.
I lingered at the door, my hand hung in the air, should I or should I not knock?
It was a known fact that Isabella has a knack for holding grudges, just like Niles – like father, like daughter.
Was I seeking death by waving the white flag first? Or should I allow her to flaunt her anger for a while before coming to seek for peace when she’s eventually calm? Such thoughts occupied my head.
But when I eventually gathered enough courage to push through with my plan, something spectacular happened.
Just as my hand was about to sound on the door, it suddenly snapped open and Isabella ran out of the room with an incredible speed my eyes couldn’t keep up with. Her hands were in the air and she was screaming like a lunatic.
My feet stayed glued to the floor, expression frozen from shock. What just happened? What did I just see? What was going on? What got the almighty Isabella scared out of her pants?
It was early morning so the kids were still asleep save Izzy, but Eden and his staff were already awake.
I immediately ran down the stairs in order to catch up with the girl who had already grabbed Eden’s attention.
“It’s a snake! ” Isabella panicked while Eden tried his best to calm her down.
“What snake? There’s no snake in my property ” He told her but Isabella shook her head with apprehension.
“There’s a snake in my water closet, moron! ” She cursed her uncle in her agitated state, “I had to use the toilet this morning and opened it, only to find a snake poking its head out of the bowl! That creepy disgusting creature was staring straight at me”
I heard her explanation just as I covered the last fleet of stairs, Eden’s eyes and mine connected.
“If what she said is true, a snake must have slithered into her toilet ” I acquiesced, walking towards him.
“I made sure my property is secured from such disturbances ” He responded, glaring at the housekeeper who instinctively took a step back, refusing to meet Eden’s angry gaze.
I followed his gaze and figured out what was going on. I pitied Mrs. El who’s about to shoulder the whole blame.