Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“Trust me, I’m nothing like that man “
“Sure, you’re more than ” I mumbled under my breath.
“Hey, stop crucifying my brother! ” Emily warned, specifically at Ahmed “He might have been a player but he was a good one, he did tell all the girls from the very beginning what they were getting themselves into! ” she justified his actions.
“But you can’t control your feelings, they spring up on their own, ” I said to them.
“Yep, tell that to one of the models he literally exiled to the Caribbean when she confessed her love for him ” Ahmed said jovially but it didn’t sound funny to me.
Emily scratched her head, recalling slowly “I think he almost did the same to that actress called Lisa or something If she hadn’t been under Eden “
My blood chilled at once, had I made a mistake?
“But don’t worry ” Emily waved it away when she saw the apprehension that took over me “Since he hasn’t sent you packing, you’re clearly an exception “
Emily tried to cheer me up but it made me all the more nervous. Is that why he didn’t give me a clear reply earlier when I confessed to him?
Izzy yawned “Let’s hope it lasts “
“Thank you ladies and gentleman for honouring the invitation tonight ” Niles’s voice boomed across the ballroom through the microphone.
I glanced up, he was standing on the podium and giving a speech.The spotlight focused on him and it made soberly made me realize the difference in our statues .
Up there he looked like a leader, a king that could only be watched but not touched.
I tried to deny it but perhaps there was some atom of truth in Tina’s words; there was too big a difference between the both of us.
“On behalf of Sparks Group, I am very grateful for your continual support towards this great cause “
Niles went on ” We all came from different parts of the world but gathered this evening to make a
great impact on the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, young people living with life-threatening conditions and people surviving below two dollars a day.
“And I would assure you that every proceeds made from this valuable donations would go to charity and towards making life liveable “
His speech won a round of applause from the audience and he had to pause for the celebratory sounds to die off.
“Now before I drop this microphone, I would like to make a special announcement ” he said drawing a hushed whispers from the crowd.
“I’m sad yet happy to announce that I would be off the eligible bachelor’s list this year “
There was a shocked gasp from the people but I think I was more shocked.
Is Niles about to propose? Oh my God, I began to fan myself. This was totally unexpected, I wasn’t even prepared; he took me by surprise.
“Yes,I would be getting married to a very special woman who is also here with us tonight “
Once he said that, people began to look around curiously. I felt heated gazes on me which was brief thankfully cause Niles continued.
“Tigress, you should know I’m not good with words so I’m going to go straight to the point. Will you marry me? “
Niles asked and knelt down on one kneel right there, waiting for my reply.
My heart was pounding against my chest, did Niles just propose to me?
I was nervous having known I’ll walk up the stage just to give him an answer. I already knew all eyes would be on me.
But just as I stood up , I heard a reply boom from the microphone
” Yes, I will “
I froze, then with excruciating slowness looked up only to see Tina pull Niles to his feet abruptly and kissed him right on the lips infront of the audience and the flashing camera lights.
Almost immediately a clap came from behind, I glanced over my shoulder and saw Adam – he was clapping enthusiastically.
Suddenly he was followed by Eden and the next, the whole crowd joined in the joyous applause while Niles stood stiff as Tina kissed him and I hightailed it out of the ballroom inbetween sobs.
Niles’s Pov
Everything was supposed to be perfect, I had already laid out the plans :
When Maria stands up from her seat, the whole light in the ballroom would go off while two different spotlights would be fixed on the both of us.
Casting a halo on her, the spotlight would light and guide her path while rose petals would begin to fall from above.
The stage would lit up with romantic lights while the large projector screen would feature pictures of our time together she hadn’t realized I’ve been taking.
She would walk up to me with a smile looking like a Romanian goddess sent to earth by mistake and I would repeat my question,
” Would you do me the honour of being my wife, Tigress? “
Then would open the red engagement ring box, exposing a rose gold ring featuring a stunning round centre diamond flanked by stunning pear diamonds.
The moment she says “Yes” to my question, I would slide the ring into her finger and kiss her briefly before carrying her off her feet and twirl her around while confetti falls on us – I hoped I didn’t overdo the whole romantic gesture.
But contrary to my expectation, my household enemies crushed all my plans to smithereens .
Everything happened too quickly to comprehend.One moment I was waiting on my knees for her answer and the next, I heard a reply – but the voice sounded different yet familiar.
Mystified, I hardly understood what was going on before I was yanked to my feet and forcefully kissed on the lips.
Perhaps, it was the universe punishing me for my lustful ways. But one thing was clear, I might have seduced, but they were willing participants neither have I forced myself on them – but right now, someone was forcing herself on me.
I awoke from my reverie when applauses override the other, not to talk of camera flashes or the loud chattering from the curious reporters peppering me with their questions.
Having realized what happened, I pushed Tina away with a momentum that almost made her slip and fall to the ground eliciting a shocked gasp from the crowd.
My eyes darted around and scanned the faces on the table, Maria was missing.
My daughter was scowling at me, Ahmed shook his head while Emily flashed me a sympathetic gaze but I didn’t care about their opinion at the moment; finding Maria was all that mattered.
“Niles – ” Tina tried to call me but I gave her a look that could vaporize plastic on sight and stomped off the stage amidst confused whispers and gossips.
It wasn’t hard to figure out, My father had planned this out with Tina while Eden probably lended a helping hand.
My veins bulged while my fist clenched as anger rippled throughout my body.
But as angry as I was, I couldn’t do anything to them since this Gala was being broadcast live – I would have to see to their deceit later.
I left the ballroom through the back entrance, Maria was a sensitive person and wouldn’t leave through the main entrance in fear of reporters capturing her embarrassing moment.
My heart hurt , she was probably curled up somewhere crying a bucket full of tears and it was my fault.
Though I was secretive and meticulous in my plans but truth be told, I had a feeling the Old Man would try and disrupt my arrangements which was why I had a backup plan just in case, but I never thought he would try this crazy approach.
“Maria! ” I screamed, scouring the floor like a madman on the loose while people gave me the looks – who cares.
I had a feeling she hadn’t left the hotel building and so, searched narrow and little spaces she could be hiding and bawling her eyes out, yet I came up with nothing.
“Niles ” Someone called my name and I turned around.
Judy ran to me breathless with his phone cradled in his palm carefully “You need to see this ” he said immediately and I snatched the cell phone from him.
Playing the video, I saw Maria but she was walking through the underground garage and she was crying.