Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
She smiled looking away as I admired her secretly, she’s definitely a fighter unlike many girls I’ve seen, willing to fight against a cruel destiny bestowed on her by her family.
I pondered, if it was still the old me I would probably be dating her by now.
But the old me is gone, she’ll be better off with someone who will treasure and stay faithful to her
“Maria?” I called and she turned at once giving me those brown inquisitive eyes
“What?”
“Andrew doesn’t know what he lost”
“Huh? Why do you…..” She tried asking but I climbed down the car before she could finish
“Wait, why are we…..” She looked around open-mouthed
” we’re here?”
I nodded and she turned pale muttering “oh”.
Breathing in, I faced her and placed both hands on her shoulder feeling her shiver.
Concerned, I asked, ” Are you cold?”
“No,…I um.. you know goosebumps. I get them a lot when I get nervous” She answered leaving me more confused than ever.
I regarded her intensely for a while “you seem to have lots of illnesses when you’re nervous?
Confirming my suspicion she was lying to me, she looked away and answered me ” Yeah, you know ..blabbering goosebumps…I told you it’s incurable “
So I decided to play along, If she wasn’t going to acknowledge the attraction between us, no big deal. She’s too good for me anyway.
“Maria, you don’t have to be nervous. It’s gonna be alright, I’ll make sure of it” I squeezed her hand softly and she eased up a bit.
Giving me a strained smile she said “let’s do this”
“Yeah” I smiled back hoping the old man wasn’t going to give me a hard time.
Just when I grabbed her hand to lead her inside, my phone rang “Give me a sec” I requested and she nodded.
Walking a few blocks away, I retrieved my phone from my pocket only to find out it was Tina calling “What now?”
I heard her sigh” I decided to call the meeting off so you don’t have to worry cause I’m on my way to your father’s place. I’m guessing you’re there already, so just wait up “
I stood short of words, what was I going to do. I can’t disappoint Maria especially after her opening up to me but if the old man finds out she’s isn’t Tina and Tina comes down here, it’s going to be quite a sight.
Holding the phone firmly I asked, “where are you now?”
“Probably five minutes away from here”
I smiled “fine, you should hurry cause my father doesn’t have much of the word called patience”
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Maria’s POV
I was absolutely amazed after Niles consoled me. I thought he was going to wave me off as another girl trying to manipulate him emotionally into another relationship. Though I wasn’t interested even if he offered me one. But it was just strange, him comforting me without trying anything stupid like you know kissing me with the excuse of trying to calm me down.
Players tend to do that a lot.
“Give me a sec,” Niles said, picking up his ringing phone and excusing himself out of my sight.
I just stood staring at the dark sky void of stars, wondering if I was actually doing the right thing. It wasn’t always a wise choice, revenge on an asshole called your ex, there’s a ten percent chance it could backfire nevertheless it was worth trying.
I heard some noises and turned only to bump into his chest. Again. He stared at me with a strange amused look that sent a blush on my face.
” What?”I asked seriously, not liking the funny face he was giving me.
He just heaved heavily and said “There’s been a big change of plans” he announced as I tried regulating my breathing.
uh-oh, this wasn’t good.
“What?” I squealed, revealing the fact I was really nervous and uncomfortable.
Niles stared at me for a while before he sighed.
“Now you’re totally freaking me out,” I said aloud.
“You don’t have to worry Maria ” he replied.
That husky yet sexy voice trying to assure me everything was okay. I might not know everything about Niles but I surely know he protects his own or tries to protect them.
For some reason, whenever I’m near him I feel safe and protected like everything was okay.
“Alright” I breathed “what’s the change?”
“Tina would be joining us shortly”
“What?!!!” I shrieked, gaining the attention of the guards stationed at the entrance of the house.
They looked away as if they never saw me while I focussed my attention back on Niles. “But yo-…how di-….you said she was not going to be here?”
“Apparently, she had a change of mind” came his replied and I stared at him disappointed
“Apparently, it seems I’m not needed anymore” I retorted, not believing I wasted all this time for nothing. I can’t even believe I told him my secret minutes ago
“No,” he said, earning a look from me.
Niles reached out and grabbed my arm while I eyed his movement wondering what he was up to this time.
“No what?” I questioned
“Your job isn’t done yet”
“What job?” I questioned him suspiciously not getting what he intended to do.
“Is a job that doesn’t require you lying about your name, job, and personality. You just have to be yourself until the client’s satisfied ” he explained. I arched a brow and he added “it isn’t illegal”
I folded my arms across my chest and put on a stern face hoping I was going to squeeze the truth out of his lips “Seriously, what’s the job Niles?”
He smiled mischievously “what’s the fun if I tell you now?” He took my hand “I’ll expose it after dinner with dad. Plus we have a party to go to, don’t we?” He threw at me expecting an answer.
Great, I’m at his mercy again.
“Fine,” I replied, finally giving in as he gave me a warm sheepish grin and my heart rate increased. “Stop that” I hissed biting down on my lips
“Stop what?” He asked giving me that million-dollar face that reads innocent. I looked away not liking the effect his voice and face were having on me.
“Don’t deny it Niles, there’s this thing you do with your face trying to make me fall for you ” I accused not believing I just blurted those out. Now, what’s wrong with my mouth?
“Really Maria?” He wet his lips and looked me straight in the eyes “So tell me, is it working?”
Shocked at his outrageous question, I stepped away from him.