Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
If one had stared at Tina’s eyes that moment, they’d been scared of the murderous intent in there.
“Lower your body until your chest touches the floor!” She boomed at Anabelle.
The girl in question looked up with a sympathetic look; she batted her eyelashes, her blue eyes enthralling anyone who stared at it just as a tear dropped down her cheek.
But Maria didn’t pay her any attention, “Slacken again and I’ll increase your punishment ” came her threat.
Anabelle felt chills climb down her spine and had no choice than to do as said – that trick would have worked on her father, Eden.
Aish, Maria was so mean today!
The push-up was no big deal to Isabella who performed it with ease and in no time was done.
“What now?” She asked Maria smugly.
Maria narrowed her eyes at this little haughty brat who clearly didn’t understand the implication of what she did.
“Apologise”
“No way” she refused.
“Is not a request but an order, Isabella” Maria growled at her which caused the girl to frown.
It was just a kick, nothing else, why was everyone so hung up on it?
“I did it because he stopped me from coming here” Isabella excused herself.
“Your argument does not change nor cover up the fact that you almost destroyed a grown man’s genital. If personal reasons solved all problems, then there would have been no need for the court of law. We would have excused our way out of every crime ever committed!
How would you feel if I purposely broke your late mother’s pictures and claimed I did it because I couldn’t stand the sight?”
Isabella growled a warning.
“See? It was just talks but you’re affected” Maria pointed out.
She continued, “Just because you’re rich and can get away easily with a crime doesn’t give you the right to treat others as toys and garbage.
“That money was given to you by the heavens as a gift to help the less fortunate while living your life to the fullest.
“Being rich is a privilege, a rare blessing that others are willing to kill just to possess it, so don’t abuse it. Moreover, karma is a bitch; what goes around, comes around.
“People you treat as trash today might be the ones to help you at your lowest point tomorrow. Never look down on people because tomorrow is unpredictable.”
The room was dead silent, no one made a single comment nor noise, her heartfelt words touched them greatly-Maria had spoken from the bottom of her heart.
She caught her breath, “Now apologize, Isabella “
The third point of view
A word they say is enough for the wise, but perhaps some people were just so damn stupid.
Everyone was touched by Maria’s words, even the stone-hearted Isabella couldn’t help but feel guilty save Tina whose envy grew enormously.
The seed of hatred had already been sowed in her heart, so no matter what Maria did or said, it was all gibberish in her sight.
“I’m sorry but I disagree with you”
Everyone’s head whipped around to the source of the opposition – Tina, ugh!.
“Excuse me?” Maria narrowed her eyes at her.
“Being rich is not a privilege but an effort. That money we spent to our fullest didn’t just fall from the heavens, we worked extra harder than the average human and got to this position and status – it’s our sweat and blood not some gift from some supposed entity above.
Moreover, this world has been unfair and would never be fair. This is a jungle and only the survival of the fittest can fit in! He’s furious because of what Isabella did to him? Then, let him go toil hard, make some money, become powerful, so people could tremble at the sight of -“
“Alright, time out ” Niles grabbed her arm, ready to drag her out of the room.
“No, let me finish!” Tina flung her arms off his grip as she glared daggers at him.
“Is she the only one who has the right to talk here?” She focused angrily on Maria who calmly folded her arms across her chest and watched the dramatic scene.
“My words are nothing because you all treat it like air! What’s so good about this damned wretched illegitimate daughter of a whore – !”
A hard slap accompanied her words.
The slap stung her cheek, and Tina gasped, a hand on her cheek out of shock rather than pain.
Everyone went still, they heard it; the cracking sound that slashed through the room – no one surmised Niles would do such a thing.
“Y-you hit me? ” Tina choked, the tears wouldn’t let her speak properly, “For her?” She asked in disbelief.
Niles stared down at his palm, he had never hit a woman, this was his first time and on Tina of all people?
But he couldn’t help it, he was so angry and what terrified him the most was the fact he wouldn’t mind doing it again if she hurt the feelings of Maria once more.
“I warned you,” His voice was gruff, yet guilt hit him – she was still a woman and God! he despised turning out like his father.
“I hate you” Tina spat, then walked past him and intentionally shoved against him.
His eyes connected with Maria’s
“Why are you staring at me that way?” She questioned his odd look, “You slapped your fiancee right in front of everyone, shouldn’t you go after her?”
Niles gulped, he had searched Maria’s face for any trace of approval or something – heck, he defended her, he deserved some praise? Applause? – but all he got was a mock disappointment.
Goodness, Niles! Maria was playing him.
He strode towards the door – not to comfort Tina but to go knock off some steam.
Even with them gone, the room was silent and awkward for a while until she broke the silence.
“Where were we?” Maria asked the kids.
Anabelle pointed to Isabella who slapped her finger away with a grimace.
“Isabella apologize”
“Anabelle too, she kicked him” Izzy dispersed the blame accordingly.
“I’m so sorry mister, I promise not to kick you in inappropriate places next time?” Anabelle was quick to apologize but Maria picked on her words.
“Are you trying to say you’d kick him in other places the next you have a confrontation? “
“Of course not” She shook her hands, “I would never kick you again, cross my heart” Anabelle swore.
“No, problem. I’ll perish the thoughts of cutting those feet and using them to prepare dinner for now ” Came Judy’s response that made Maria scowl at him.
Tsk tsk, no wonder everyone – kids included – was so scared of him, the man had no clue how to gloss over his words.
“Isabella?”
The girl pressed her lips stubbornly, refusing to say a word.
“Before the count of three Isabella, don’t make me repeat myself” Maria warned her, but the girl was determined.
Maria rubbed her chin thoughtfully, “Hmm, maybe I should tell Anabelle that you have a star-shaped mole on your – “
“No!” Isabella screamed, stunning both Judy and Anabelle.
Her reaction now made them curious about the secret that they would have turned the apology down and heard the juicy story instead, had it not been that Isabella was quick and sharp.
“I’m sorry” Isabella apologized right away.