Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“Y-you..”
My mouth hung open from shock, why was he making a joke out of my words?
“Dress up and come downstairs,” He said to me, letting go of my waist finally.
But it was strange, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed when I couldn’t feel his warmth anymore. God, what is wrong with me? I must be crazy.
“I made something for you to eat since you have been sleeping half of the day, you have to feed that flat stomach ” he commented, eyes fixed on my stomach whose appearance was pumped by my big robe.
My mouth watered at the thought of eating Eden’s food, he was insanely talented in that area.
They said, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach ” and I guess that rule applies to me too.
I was a huge foodie and since I hated cooking, I hardly let go of anyone who knows how to cook. Sadly, that rule doesn’t apply to Eden – I love his food, but not him.
You give that trickster a little chance and he would take over. Well, I’ll just fix my eyes on him and figure out what he wants from me.
Niles once said to me that Eden likes to manipulate his ex’s and then use them to plot against him. It was interesting and thrilling, I couldn’t wait to see how the foxy Eden would pit me against Niles.
“And by the way, ” Eden who was about to leave, turned around once he remembered, “You don’t need to concern yourself with Isabella anymore “
My brows knitted together in confusion, “What do you mean?”
“Niles took her away “
I couldn’t tell which one was more shocking, the fact that Isabella left without saying goodbye? or the fact Niles arrived without even saying “Hi”. It was obvious he knew I was here, Eden must have informed him of his daughter’s illness.
But why was I so concerned about his visit? We weren’t together anymore neither does he need to recount to me his whereabouts. Gosh, I need to get used to this.
“He came to take his daughter by himself? ” I asked out of curiosity, nothing else.
“No, he sent his people “
I snorted inwardly, typical Niles. Doesn’t he know the way to his daughter’s heart was by giving her his time and attention?
At this rate, their improved relationship would crumble down to level zero. I sighed, why hadn’t he learned anything from me throughout my stay with him.
Isabella was a special kid, she craves love and attention even if she pretends not to want it. She had an attitude? Yes, but that was just the games she played in order to draw attention to herself.
I was supposed to feel happy that I would no longer suffer Isabella’s torments yet, I felt disappointed and cheated. I spent the whole night taking good care of her and the little imp left without a thank-you nor goodbye.
My face fell, “Alright ” I told Eden with a gloomy expression, at least he would leave me alone.
“The little brat left a message though ” My face lit up the moment I heard him disclose the information
“She left a message?! ” I asked excitedly.
“Yes and I quote,’ Tell Maria that she has been a worthy and excellent caretaker and for that, she has gained a loyal ally – but that doesn’t mean I’m apologizing for drawing on her face. Goodbye. ‘ and that’s all “
“That’s all?” I asked Eden, surprised.
” Totally “
I burst into laughter.
That was so like Isabella, no doubt; so concise and cool. She probably did not wake me up so I could have a sound sleep. The girl was so caring, that is if you could see beyond her apathetic demeanor.
I just pray that Niles would have the patience to deal with her slowly, hopefully.
Niles’s POV
I looked up from my document when Judy walked in with the signatory stonily severe look on his face, does this guy ever smile?
Lately, plunging myself into my work was the only thing saving my sanity here. I had to wake up from this spell Maria cast on me which was why I was retracing my step; tracking the spot I had derailed from who I was.
Thanks to everything that has happened, I have roused from my dream. Love? happiness? They were not meant for me; a cross I have to carry for being Niles Sparks.
“Stop. Ten meters away ” I ordered Judy as soon as he tried to take a step further. I watched his brows furrowed in confusion and finally, realization.
I pulled out my drawer and brought out my sanitizer which I used to spray the air and my hand.
“I am vaccinated, you know, ” Judy pointed out gruffly.
“My daughter was vaccinated too but look how it ended” I reminded him with my fingers interlocked together as I placed my hand on my desk.
“How’s my daughter?” I asked the main question that has been hogging my mind.
“She’s home, sound and safe “
“Did she put up a fight?” I questioned him curiously, having known Isabella would not make it easy for them.
“Surprisingly, no,” Judy answered gazing into the distance, there was a thoughtful look on his face.
I laughed at him, “Don’t be fooled by her calm front. Isabella is my blood, I know her from inside out. That’s just the calm before the storm.”
Why was I even explaining her to him? Judy has been with me for a long time now and seen the magnitude of destruction my daughter was capable of.
“Give her enough space but don’t dare take your eyes off her, don’t ever let your guard down even for a second ” I instructed Judy to pass the message to his men.
“If that’s all, you can leave ” came my instant dismissal when I received a gut feeling he was about to say something else that would stir my heart.
Face lowered, I was glancing through a file with divided attention when Judy said
“I couldn’t see her when I arrived to take your daughter because she was sleeping. Apparently, she had pulled an all-nighter taking care of your demanding daughter “
Just as I thought, Judy would surely bring up Maria. When did he start opining about my love life?
I looked up at him expressionless,
“So? How’s that my business?”
I deadpanned. “Nobody forced her into taking care of Isabella. Also, aren’t there maids at Eden’s place, who would have taken care of my daughter? She was the one who decided to be a goody-two-shoes. But wait a minute ….” I trailed off, then laughed while loosening the tie on my neck – God, it was suffocating me.
“Does she want payment for her services?”
“Of course not!” Judy denied my accusation with a look of disgust, “She wasn’t even awake when I took Isabella away! ” he defended her.
“Good for her then, “I remarked nonchalantly and began to organize my already neat desk. I just needed to do anything to keep myself busy.
“From now on, don’t feed me gossip about her daily life unless she’s really in danger of dying, understand? ” I warned him strictly.
“Understood ” He reluctantly concurred and turned to look but stopped midway, his lips moving as if he wanted to add something.
I cocked a brow, “Anything else? “
“Nothing ” Was all he said and turned his back to me, without knowing I heard him mumble under his breath, “I hope you don’t regret this.”
Oh, I was regretting it already; regretting ever meeting that girl named Maria.
Like the wind with no direction, Maria came into my life and blew me off my feet; made everything I was used to looking so different and colorful.