Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“What? ” I asked when she suddenly patted the side of the bed.
“Let’s share, ” she said without looking me in the eyes.
Oh, she now feels guilty for almost breaking my head. Well, who in the world refuses free services.
So I gallantly climbed into the bed but my gaze couldn’t help but focus on her.
“Are you okay though “
“What? “
“Your head. I might have taken much of the impact but you injured yourself as well “
“Oh this ” her hand went to her forehead “I’m totally good, it’s nothing compared to yours ” She replied to me.
I truly hoped it was as she said cause I wasn’t ready to nurse anyone with a concussion.
Tucked warmly under the covers, Maria used the surplus sheet to create a demarcation between the both of us.
I stared at her back and reached out my hands, the urge to thread it through her silky hair overwhelming me.
Midway, I froze, both of us weren’t together anymore. The reality finally dawned on me.
I no longer could hug, kiss nor touch her because she no longer belongs to me – I didn’t like the sound of that.
But there was nothing I could do, it was for her own safety. Besides she doesn’t deserve a jerk like me, Maria deserves so much more. Perhaps it was better this way.
My heart hurts, it felt like a knife just went through my chest. Why was I feeling this way?
There was no way this was heartbreak. I wasn’t in love with Maria, just care for her. Also, my heart is kevlar protected from such feelings.
Maria’s tossing and turning roused me from my thoughts, was she as disturbed as I was?
I didn’t know when I grabbed the sheets and flung it aside, covering the distance between us as I wrapped my arms around her waist from behind.
I felt Maria freeze, then she tried to wriggle out of my embrace but I said to her
“Please, just this last time. “
Maria didn’t reply for a while, but I got her answer when she turned to my side and snuggled against me.
“Just for tonight ” She reminded me, hinting I shouldn’t expect it another time – if there would be another time.
“Yes, just for tonight ” I assured her. But I couldn’t assure myself.
I drew her closer, content with the warmth of her body against mine, and her scent.
Come tomorrow, comes its problems, so I internally prayed this moment never ends. Sadly, all good things must come to an end
Maria was still fast asleep by the time I got prepared and went to complete the deal with the Sakuzi.
I was in the living room with Judy while a long table was between me and Sakuzi.
His men all dressed in black suits and glasses with stoic expressions were witnesses.
“The ledger? ” Sakuzi’s brow shot up.
I gestured to Judy and he handed over the ledger to one of Sakuzi’s men who in turn handed the ledger to Sakuzi.
“So the deal has been made, you would not hurt the girl ” I reminded him.
“I give you my word, the girl would not be harmed as long as you keep your own word. Cause trust me Niles, as far as I, Sakuzi lives, you would never find happiness “
Maria’s POV
I swear I’m never drinking again.
I felt sick to my stomach and the urge overwhelmed me so much that I jumped out of the bed, racing to the toilet like a fox whose tail was set on fire.
I bent over and vomited everything into the toilet bowl while using one of my hands to gather back my hair which tried to get in the way.
By the time I was done, my stomach was empty, my throat raspy, and aching from retching too much. Exhausted, I leaned against the tiled toilet wall before sliding to the ground.
I was so hungover, I felt like dying. Being in a foul mood today was a given, judging from the splitting headache and body aches I was experiencing right now.
I cursed out loud when a knock sounded on the door. Who was it this early morning?
Oh right, I was still in Sakuzi’s place.
Though the bed was empty when I woke, it couldn’t be Niles on the door. The Niles I know wouldn’t knock but walk in, so it could only be Sakuzi’s people.
I groaned out loud when memories of last night flooded my mind plus the nonstop knocks on the door weren’t doing me any good.
Lethargically, I rinsed my mouth and made it to the door but wasn’t really surprised when I found out it was one of the maids.
“What is it? ” I asked, irritated.
“Good morning ma’am, your presence is requested “
“Alright,” I told her, inwardly I had already planned to go lay back on the bed. They didn’t exactly specify the time my presence was needed right – exploiting that loophole, how smart of me.
Planning to shut the door close, I was surprised when she added,
“And this ” She brought a tray containing a cup of hot coffee to my notice “Sir Niles said you should have this “
I shook my head, ” I don’t think I can stomach that at the moment “
The maid smiled ” He knew you would say that, so he told me I should tell you that drinking coffee acts as a stimulant, and helps with the grogginess “
That sounded a lot like the nerdy side of Niles but I might die if I drink that.
“Still no. ” I refused.
The maid still persisted ” He knew you would say that and told me specifically ‘Shove it down her throat if that stubborn ass still refuses ‘ “
I frowned, that definitely came from Niles, no need to be suspicious. And whenever he uses that tone, he means it.
“Fine, I’ll drink it ” I grumbled, took the mug from the tray, and tried to shut the door but the maid put her leg in the way.
My brows raised questioningly.
“He instructed me ‘Make sure she finishes everything, not even a drop should remain and confirm it with your eyes ‘ “
I groaned and ran my hand through my hair vexed. How did this guy know me so well? After taking just a few sips of the coffee, I was planning on getting rid of the rest.
I bit my lips with an annoyed expression “Fine! ” and brought the coffee to my lips, the tantalizing smell wafting into my nostrils.
I hoped it tasted as good as it smelt, the last time I tasted his coffee, it was insanely bitter thanks to Izzy’s prank.
” Mmm,” I couldn’t help but moan when the liquid went down my throat, the taste was heavenly.
I had to give it to Niles though, he was really good at making coffees. If he quits his job as a CEO and sets up a coffee shop, he would really make millions out of it.
Though I wasn’t much of a coffee lover I wouldn’t mind waking every moment of my life to his coffee – what the hell was I saying? Both of us weren’t together anymore.
My mood turned sour and the rest of the coffee in my mouth somehow tasted like shit but I swallowed them down.
“Done. Anything else? ” I said with a sarcastic tone and handed the mug back to her.