Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
Granny continued gushing her grievances, “Tsk, tsk, such a shame” she shook her head, “My training all those years has been a waste. Now, you want me to die without a grandchild”
“Alright, Isabella, I think this is the point where you should be leaving,” said Maria who obviously wasn’t comfortable with where the discussion was heading.
“Why?” The brat cocked a brow, “I think it’s getting interesting.”
“Children your age are preparing for bed by now,” I told her.
” Uncle, I’m not a child”
“Wait, he’s your uncle?” Granny who was left behind in all the happenings asked in shock.
“Second uncle to be precise” the brat clarified.
Maria told her “Granny, it’s a long story “
“Which can be cut short” she insisted.
So Maria spent the next thirty or so minutes explaining everything to grandma; how we were related and all.
It made me uncomfortable each time Niles’ name was called but the change in granny’s attitude after the explanation was obvious.
“So you dated his cousin?” Granny pointed to me, but there was a slight irritation in her voice.
“Not really,” Maria answered.
“Liar, liar, pants on fire” Isabella pointed out.
“Well, kinda” Maria gave in, thanks to Isabella telling on her.
“And now you’re dating him?” Granny’s pointing finger didn’t leave my direction.
My breath held, waiting for Maria’s answer. I didn’t say a word, knowing the girl would deny me as expected- Maria was too in love with Niles to acknowledge me.
Her gaze met mine briefly before returning to her granny’s.
“Yes, I’m dating him”
I glanced up, bewildered beyond words, what the hell was she talking about? The shock was too much since my mouth remained agape while Isabella facepalmed.
Everything was going contrary to what I planned tonight. Maria was supposed to be the one being speechless, not me.
“Is that true, Youngman?” Granny’s tone was stern and my name had changed to “Young man”
“H-huh?” I was tongue-tied, everything took me off guard.
My gaze moved to Maria and I saw her signal, she wanted me to concede to her claims. Gosh, this was not what I planned.
“Yes, we’re dating”
The deep exhale of relief from Maria assured me that I did the right thing but my head was scolding me for taking such a risky and useless move- this wasn’t the plan!
Grandma’s gaze turned fiercer that the former me would have peed in his pants but I have seen more intimidating people- Adam being the first.
“After hearing what your cousin did to my grand-daughter, give me one good reason why I should let you date my precious daughter?”
I said it! Thanks for foolishly landing yourself in trouble, Eden! Good work, give yourself an applause!
“Granny, I -! “
“Hush, this is between him and me ” She shunned down Maria who tried to interfere.
I shut my eyes and reopened them, replying “I have no reason”
“What?” Granny was stunned.
“Keep going, this is good” Isabella taunted me.
“You said it, she’s your precious granddaughter. So no matter what I say, it would never be enough for you”
She frowned, “So you don’t have a valid reason why you’re dating my daughter? You’re just fooling around with her?”
“Of course not!”
Immediately, I grabbed Maria’s hand and intertwined our fingers together confessing, “Honestly, Maria is not the best girl I’ve seen so far. Firstly, she eats like a pig “
“Hey, I don’t eat like a pig!” she defended herself which I smiled at and continued.
“But I love it because she’s real and doesn’t pretend to be what she isn’t just to attract a man’s attention”
This time, everywhere was so quiet that a pin dropped will be quite loud.
“Secondly, she has a crappy temper and fights like a man at the slightest provocation “
“Hey, I’m too patient and – “
I silenced her again, but this time by pressing my finger against her soft lips which made my heart beat a million miles per hour.
Pulling away, I pretended to be unaffected and continued my make-believe speech with a hint of truth in it.
“Notwithstanding all her flaws, I love her for who she is – I love the fact she’s Maria and I wouldn’t wish for anyone else but her. Not even her doppelganger”
I waited for her response but when Granny didn’t say a word for a while, I knew I’m doomed – she didn’t believe me.
“This is so romantic,” Granny said out of nowhere, cleaning invisible tears from her eyes while Isabella sighed, defeated.
I took a breath of relief, that was close.
“Can I please talk to Maria for a while” I requested,” We won’t be long”
“Sure you two can go” she gave me her consent without hesitation, “You can get married if you like too, I won’t be a hindrance”
Maria sighed as I helped her move the IV stand and we walked out of the room.
It was already late, it should be around seven in the evening but the bulbs shone brightly, illuminating our paths.
We strolled to the garden, I helped her to the walkway bench because of her injury.
Both of us sat in silence, alone with our thoughts until I asked her, “When are you planning to tell her the truth?”
” What truth?” Maria feigned ignorance to my surprise.
“That we’re not a couple” I reminded her.
She chuckled, “I was not kidding, Eden”
My expression changed, what in the world was she talking about?
“Let’s get married, Eden”
I was flabbergasted, words disappeared from my mouth and I just didn’t know how to express how I was feeling.
Just as I was about to laugh at her ridiculous proposal, Maria did the unbelievable.
She drew closer, took my face into her palms, and kissed me without warning.