Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“He instructed that you should take a glass of water since coffee is a diuretic and aggravates dehydration and – “
” And what again? ” I interjected.
Why was he so bossy this morning?
“You have less than fifteen minutes to get your ass down cause I’m leaving or you can spend the rest of your life here ” The maid conveyed with a tone and demeanor that was comically similar to Niles’.
“Duly noted, ” I said to her and slammed the door shut, albeit not in her face.
It wasn’t her fault I was feeling crappy this morning, no one had forced me into drinking – even though she was the same maid that served the wine yesterday.
I eyed the bed, it was so tempting, I wanted to have just a little rest but having known Niles’ attitude, he would probably storm into the room and get my ass moving.
So I ignored the bed, took a glass of water instead as he instructed, and went into the shower.
After dressing up I felt a bit better, though a slight headache still remained. It was better than the dizziness and vomiting.
The moment I opened the door, I was startled out of my pants. Emerald stood right in front of the door as if he premeditated I would be coming out at that exact time.
“Let’s go ” He commanded and started down the hall.
I calmed my racing heart and followed after him to the living room where the others were already waiting for me.
Judy must have brought a change of clothes for Niles cause he was donning an outfit that wasn’t from Sakuzi’s wardrobe.
“You’re here ” Sakuzi expression was welcoming as soon as his sight fell on me.
I don’t know what was wrong with me, this man was a bad man as said by Niles but truthfully, I didn’t feel much dislike towards him – I must definitely be insane.
“Good morning Sakuzi ” I greeted him without the hugs and kisses.
My eyes met with Niles’s and I looked away, the memory of last night coming up in my mind.
It was just a snuggle, nothing else and last night marked the end of it.
“Let’s go, ” He said to me and I nodded.
“I would love to chat with you over tea sometime Maria,” Sakuzi said as soon as I turned and I saw Niles pause in his footsteps, his jaw was tight and fist clenched.
I flashed Sakuzi a strained smile in response and left right away with Niles.
Alright, I might not feel threatened around Sakuzi but he definitely makes my skin crawl.
Once in the car, I sighed in relief – freedom at last – but my stomach growled loudly that very moment.
My hands flew to my tummy and I glanced sideways at Niles, wondering if he heard that.
But the person in question was staring out through the window, arm propped against it and caressing his jaw, as if in deep thought.
“ThankGod, he didn’t hear that, ” I said inwardly.
I couldn’t help but take a second glance at him, he seemed to be lost in thought, was it because of the ledger?
I had no idea what that ledger worth but I wasn’t stupid, Niles must be in deep trouble for handing it over to his enemy.
Would Adam do anything to him because of it? Well, Niles is his son, what could he possibly do to him?
Yes, it was Niles’ fault I was kidnapped – If he hadn’t killed Sakuzi’s son – but secretly I was glad he had the guts to come and rescue me.
He knew the danger and risk yet still dived straight into it. But that doesn’t mean I’m going back to him. Moreover, Sakuzi was against him settling down or whatever he’s planning on doing.
So returning to Niles? Mission impossible.
“Stop there,” Niles said to Judy out of nowhere.
At once Judy pulled up at a restaurant and my cheeks flushed, he definitely heard my stomach rumble earlier.
“Let’s catch something to eat, ” He said to me and stepped out of the car.
Unlike the restaurant Niles frequents, this one was so-so which confirmed the fact he only stopped here because of me.
We picked a table but Niles took it upon himself to choose the menu for both of us.
Expecting he would choose one of those sophisticated dishes, I was more than stunned when I was served chicken noodle soup, egg salad sandwich, and coconut juice.
“Stop staring at me like I’m Jesus ” he complained when I didn’t stop giving him a look.
“What’s this? ” I tilted the plate of chicken soup for him to take a glance.
“It’s good for hangovers. The salt in the broth helps your body retain much-needed water, while the chicken provides protein and boosts liver detoxification ” Niles explained and took a huge bite out of the hamburger he ordered for himself causing my mouth to water.
My expression was sullen, I didn’t want this chicken soup or whatever it’s called but there was nothing I could do, it was my fault for drinking.
So I had no choice than to dig into my meal. As awkward as the silence was, we still kept our thoughts to ourselves.
Halfway done with my meal, he suddenly said,
“You don’t need to nanny my daughter anymore, you’re relieved of your services “
What? A bomb must have went off in the background cause I didn’t hear him well
“E-excuse me? “
“I want you to quit Maria “
Niles must be pulling my legs.
Maria’s POV
“You don’t need to nanny my daughter anymore, you’re relieved of your services “
His words rang continuously in my head. What did I just hear?.
I choked ” E-excuse me? “
He glanced up, “I want you to quit Maria “
My spoon slipped from my grip and fell to the ground with a clatter while my mouth opened and closed helplessly, it was obvious I was shocked to the core. So in one word, he was trying to say I’m fired from my nanny duties?
“But my contract – “
“I’ll take care of the contract and compensate you for all damages since I’m the one that breached it this time ” His words flowed freely and firm as if he had practiced this line for a long time.
Was that what he was thinking all this time, how to get rid of me?
“I-I … ” I tried to speak but words couldn’t flow from my mouth.
I was still finding it hard to believe what I just heard. I would no longer nanny Isabella?.
” Why? ” I asked, my voice thick with emotion.
Niles looked into my eyes and answered “You know why Maria “
The intensity of his words shook me and made me shiver, he was sending me away on purpose.
“Why? ” I snorted in disbelief, then taunted ” Because you know deep inside that you wouldn’t be able to keep your lousy hands off me?”
His jaw was clenched tightly as he growled ” You know that’s not entirely why “