Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“Tell me, what did I do wrong? I perfectly payed back her family in their own coins for the vicious acts ” I cried out, laying out my points.
“You see, that’s the problem!” Amanda retorted ” Her family is evil? Check. You payed them back in their own coins ? fine ! But removing Maria from the family register is akin to exiling her from that linage ; You’ve practically made her an orphan “
“She was literally an orphan at the first place” I countered grimly.
“But atlest, she had a background “
“My wife doesn’t need such background ” I stated firmly.
“Are you guys married yet? No. Is she a Sparks by marriage yet ? No. So maybe you should’ve asked for her opinion or atlest given her a heads-up before making her familyless” Amanda concluded, heaving and red in the face as a result of the intense argument.
I felt slightly uncomfortable with this feeling settling in my chest, guilt? Oh no.
But was I really wrong in removing her from the registry?I mean aside from marrying Kay, I’ve haven’t had time to question my decisions or rather didn’t care enough to question them.
Why was everything concerning Maria so different, cause it can’t possibly be love. It’s quite obvious I care and extremely devoted to Maria cause I promised her that . I want to stand true to my word but love? No, it can’t be.
I’m just trying to be a faithful and devoted partner.
“So what are you going to do now ? ” Amanda asked, interrupting my train of thought and I returned back to reality.
I gestured my head towards the recipe book with its pages opened, resting on the kitchen counter.
Amanda followed my direction and chuckled upon seeing the page “You want to bribe her with a meal ?”
“That’s an apology meal ” I corrected her.
“What are you cooking by the way? “
” Baked Onions with Fennel Bread Crumbs” I replied curtly and transferred the coarsely crushed fennel seeds to a small bowl.
“Mmmm, smells good” Amanda inhaled deeply approaching me, she tried to take a sneak peak of my yet to be done food but I blocked her with my body and turned her towards the direction of the door.
“Have a nice day ” I said dismissively and turned her towards the door.
Amanda left with an aggrieved expression but I ignored her and went on ahead with my cooking.
So engrossed was I in my cooking that I didn’t notice someone sneaking in and stiffened when I felt an arm snake around my waist.
Maria’s POV
Was I too harsh? After all he was looking out for me cause I’m hundred percent sure Niles means me no harm. But it still hurts, how could he take such decision without consulting me? Yes, I know my family is the epitome of evil but forcing them to remove me out of the family register? Wasn’t that too extreme?
I would’ve loved knowing my family removed me from the registry themselves – how comforting. It would give me a reason to hate and want nothing to do with them, than hearing Niles took over the whole procedure from where they stopped.
It felt like a betrayal.
I spent a lot of time thinking and decided to put myself in Niles’s shoe. If I was the one who found my love – umm, scratch that, my wife to be, sprawled on the cold floor and unresponsive , I’ll probably do the same – after giving her a heads-up.
But who am I kidding?
Niles is one domineering and tyrannical man! Asking for permission? Pfft, how absurd! Any Day he does that, I’ll dance in front of him in nothing but a bikini.
But as a matured adult, I decided to go and fix things instead of acting childish and ignoring him.
So I began to search for him cause I couldn’t find him in his favorite spots until I saw Amanda leave the kitchen with an aggrieved expression on her face , so I put two and two together, figuring out that the only person that can make someone’s face contort to that level was either Niles or his daughter.
But I bet it was Izzy, after all what would Niles be doing in the kitchen? If not for his scheduled morning coffees, I don’t think he would know the direction of the kitchen in this large house of his. Moreover, the last time Niles handled a kitchen knife, he almost amputated his fingers.
Unfortunately, Izzy being in kitchen too was highly suspicious and another mystery to be solved . I wondered what cruel prank she was up-to this time.
So I slowly sneaked in , intending to catch her red-handed but when I saw this tall figure standing with his back to me and an apron tied around his waist, I was momentarily confused.
WTF
What was Niles doing? cooking? No way, my eyes must be deceiving me! So I squinted like a bag of nails in order to get a clearer look but the scene was still the same.
Oh my God, I chuckled inside.
I slowly took out my phone, silenced the shutter sound and took a picture of him. Wow! I gasped starring at the photo with a dreamlike fascination, even his back looks so sexy.
God is so unfair. Niles was definitely created on a Sunday. I mean look at him, God must have taken a good rest, refreshed and fed before deciding to sculpt him – Jealous me.
Jeez ! what is that sweet aroma? I inhaled deeply.Niles was so concentrated in his cooking cause all the noises I was making didn’t reach his ears nor make him turn at all.
So I slowly approached him and hugged him from behind, resting my face on his back – I would’ve tried his shoulder if I was tall enough. At first he stiffened but slowly relaxed when he recognized my scent.
He dropped whatever he was doing and swiftly turned around, drawing me towards him and enveloped me with his arms.
“I’m sorry ” I said against his bare chest – Yes, you heard me right. His upper body was with no clothes which I’m kinda used to. Aside from wearing clothes when going to work or accepting visitors, it was not a secret that
Niles loves to bare his skin as much as Judas Iscariot loves money. Sometimes, I wonder if he’s a werewolf or something.
” No, I should be the one apologizing ” He refuted, running his hands through my hair. Gosh, this feels like heaven. I seriously wouldn’t mind falling asleep now.
” No, I was being a pain in the ass too, even Though everything you did was for me ” I countered and looked up, while my hands absentmindedly began to draw circles on his chest.
“Fine, we both were asses, satisfied ?” He asked jovially and we both chuckled.
I concurred ” Yeah, we both were asses”
Suddenly his expression turned serious and my brows drew together, as I wondered what went wrong.
I slowly drew back to get a clearer view of his face “What? ” I asked.
” Why do you stick by me though I’m one hell of a difficult man to understand ? ” Came Niles’s cryptic question.
My eyes twitched, what in the world is he talking about? I shook my head ” I don’t understand”
“Why do you stay with me even though I said I was never going to love you ? I’m not the best man and hell! there are many men out there who would love you the way you’ve always wanted. Come to think of it, I’m rude, arrogant ,domineering, possessive, sometimes selfish and -“
“Sarcastic ” I added on my own accord.
“Well ” He shrugged those broad shoulders and gave me a wry smile ” You’ve said it yourself , Maria. So why do you still stand by me? I only promised you dedication and care, and I’ll definitely wouldn’t beat you if you decide to leave . So why haven’t you walked away for all you care? “
“Hmm” I breathed, pursing my lips thoughtfully “Well” I said, leaned closer and flung my arms around his neck.
“I’m not going to lie to you , but I’ve thought about it and I’ve been searching for the one “
For someone talking about letting me go If I wanted to leave,his expression said otherwise; He looked like he would murder any guy who dares to approach me.
I went on “Truthfully Nileslaus, I’ve found him ” His grip on my waist tightened to the point of hurting which I’m sure he hasn’t noticed.