Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
As depicted in movies and novels, I expected Maria was going to throw the glass of wine she was currently clasping tightly in my face but that wasn’t what happened.
Even in my wildest dream, I never imagined Maria would grab the chicken or what remained of it and hurled it straight at me.
Caught unaware, the chicken hit me square in the face and God knows I can’t recollect what happened next.
All I knew afterwards was the fact that Judy ran to my side and helped me up to my feet.
“What happened? ” I asked, slightly swaying to the side but Judy was there to support me.
My face was greasy while I reeked of lemon and garlic, I even plucked out a thyme leaf out of my hair.
Oh right, I was trying to prove to Sakuzi that Maria was nothing but one of my usual playthings but the person in question didn’t take it well and sent a chicken flying to my face.
The force and the shock of the unexpected attack must have tipped the seat backward and I fell to the ground in the process.
My eyes searched for her, in fact her eyes were red and thirsty for revenge that I shivered and goosebumps sprang up all over my arms.
I might have numerous enemies but I was not scared of them since I was sure of conquering them in the nearest future but right now, just the thought of looking into Maria’s puffy, bloodshot eyes scared the shit out of me.
Sakuzi laughed and raised his glass saying ” This is the most entertaining night I’ve ever had “
I glowered at him “I’m here to take back what you took from me! “
“I’m not your f*cking property! ” Maria retorted.
My jaw ticked, her rotten drunken attitude was now getting on my nerves. Can’t she see I’m trying my best to save her ass here.
“Niles Sparks ” Sakuzi called me grimly by my full name ” You should already know by now what I want “
I snorted “Why are you being so obnoxious?You clearly know Maxwell was shot in the heat of the moment “
Sakuzi’s eyes darkened and he raised his voice “I can’t be fooled! “
Realizing he lost control of his temper, he lowered his voice but the venom dripping off his words were apparent.
“If you haven’t doublecrossed me, I wouldn’t have lost Max “
“Why would I double cross you in a deal that caused me my wife too! ” Niles yelled back at him.
Maria, who had been surprisingly quiet since the chicken attack, spoke up at once.
“Hollerup, what the hell is going on here?! “
“Stay out of this ” I warned her, as if she ever listens to me.
“Perhaps you would like another chicken? “
I turned to face her with an ugly scowl on my face “Is that a threat ? “
“Depends on how you read it ” she said back fearlessly.
I rubbed my face with my palm, sighing “I’ll deal with you later “
“The girl isn’t worth your attention ” I went straight to the point “You would gain nothing from ending her “
“Yeah trust the asshole, you would gain nothing from killing me. No one would miss me, not even my mom – the asshole included by the way ” Maria chimed in.
“Maria ” I growled a warning and she sat back in her chair grumpily – at least she still acknowledges my threat.
“The girl might not be worth my attention but she’s worth your attention. ” he pointed out and walked towards me ” Don’t you get it Niles, I’m going to take something you desire the most from you just as you took from me “
There was silence for a moment before I glanced up and with lightning speed, snatched the gun from stoic Face’s grip and pointed it at Sakuzi’s head.
Instantly numerous rifles were pointed at Maria and Judy. Unlike Maria who was outwardly glaring at me, Judy was calm and maintained eye contact with me.
He laughed scornfully “I thought you were smarter than this , Niles “
I knew if I dared make a wrong move, Maria would definitely die right away. There was no escaping it, she couldn’t outrun that many bullets unless she was supergirl.
I swallowed the humiliation and the anger, dropped the gun and slowly went on my knees eliciting a shocked gasp from the crowd – sakuzi was not left out.
“She’s not the woman after my heart but I made a promise to keep her safe. I want to take her place but I know you would never allow it, you want me to feel the pain and humiliation of watching a loved ones die helplessly “
There was a stunned expression on Maria’s face and Sakuzi was not left out either, even though he hid it perfectly.
A shocked silence reigned for a while until Sakuzi decided to break it
He laughed in disbelief ” Let’s say I do believe the garbage you just said, aren’t I at a loss? I didn’t gain anything from this – “
“I’ll give you Gerald’s ledger ” I offered and heard Judy hurl profanity upon profanity.
He knew I just signed my death warrant, the Oldman would definitely kill me for this.
Gerald was Sakuzi’s enemy and was once ours, if we hadn’t gained possession of his business ledger and used it to tame him ; everyone, gang or mob leader, knows how dangerous their ledger is in the hands of an enemy.
So once Gerald has an idea his ledger is no longer in our possession, it would give him the incentive to attack us while he would have no choice than to fawn over Sakuzi in order to get in his good grace .
A smile stretched Sakuzi’s mouth “Absolutely fine by me but that doesn’t mean you can take the girl tonight “
My countenance changed and my eyes turned murderous but he sensed it cause and explained,
“Rest assured, I won’t do anything to her tonight afterall the girl is now my guest and we have been having a good time before your arrival, isn’t that right Maria? “
Sakuzi directed the question at her and my blood chilled, he was doing it on purpose .
Why ask the drunk Maria, the answer was obvious.
And just as I expected Maria answered, “Yes, it is. I’ll be honoured to spend the rest of the night here ” She boldly declared while staring me in the eyes challengingly.
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Niles’s POV
I felt the urge to throttle the life out of Maria. What was she doing? Does she even have an idea of what she’s putting herself in?
I was trying to get her out of the lion’s den but she sure has made herself comfortable in it, like a lamb to the slaughter.
“You can’t really be serious? ” I let out a laugh of disbelief “You’re serious? “
“Did I come off as someone who wasn’t serious? I meant every word I said ” She told me sternly, no hint of a smile on her face
I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and said a short prayer. “Father Lord, give me the strength to handle her, but not enough strength to strangle her “
Trust me even if I don’t strangle her, three or four spanks on the butt should be enough to bring her back to her senses.
“You are not staying here and that is final! ” I declared furiously but she snorted derisively.
“And who are you to command me? ” Maria challenged me with her raised brow ” Brother? Boyfriend? fiancé? Husband? I don’t think we still have anything to do with each other” She pointed out.
I gritted my teeth, curled up against my fist, and forced myself not to curse out loud. How did we get to this point?
One moment, I was planning to willingly spend the rest of my life with her but the next, my plans were extinguished like a flame and now I have to get away from her in order to keep her safe.
Then I thought of someone and reminded her slowly “You’re still my daughter’s nanny, remember? “
Maria rolled her eyes “Oh please, spare me the bullshit. ” She inched closer and placed both hands on the table, staring at my eyeballs to eyeballs
“I quit the moment you kissed that bitch “