Chapter Thirty-five : The successors (2/2)
”Count me out ” Izzy made her stand clear the moment Emily made her intentions known.
”I'll help out ” The ever-cheerful Annabelle announced waving her hands excitedly .
Though Emily is soft and kind but she's quite sturrborn once she makes up her mind so I had no choice than to give in.
”Fine, its not like I can stop you both anyway ”I stated knowing Emily and Annabelle in cahoots was like a goat and a pig in collaboration , both weren't the strongest in the animal kingdom but were extremely tough to deal with.
While Annabelle leaped excitedly to go help Emily, I walked gloomily towards Izzy.
”What are you up-to this time? ”
”As if I've ever told you my intentions ”She retorted, not even passing me a glance as she glued her eyes to the screen of her phone watching a sci-fi movie.
I furrowed my brow scrutinizing this little girl in front of me, I've always had this disturbing feeling that this girl could read my intentions as absurd as it might sound
”Are you a sadist ?”I asked untentionally, I had meant to ask that mentally but I didn't when it slipped right out from my mouth.
Izzy froze, then she stiffly paused the video and turned to face me with an apathetic gaze ”Excuse me? ”
For some unknown reasons, I felt chills all over to the extent I didn't carelessly let out a breath
”Y-yo seem to take pleasure from my misery ” I stuttered
She let out a cold smile that didn't quite reach her eyes and murmured ” Trust me if I was a sadist, then your misery hasn't started ”
Suddenly like a bipolar patient, she let out a vibrant smile that was capable of shaming even the sun. How could someone blow hot and cold at same time?
But then she assured me
”Don't worry, as my future mother I'll hold on to the picture as a reminisce of your romantic days with Mr Nik ”
Even though that was supposed to be viewed as a compliment but instead I was scared to the bones. I couldn't help but notice one thing about this little girl - She's full of darkness.
He knew also of her darkness, he knew of the inexplicable extent of her abilities , he knew quite well she would be crueler than her father.
An unknown fear came upon me as I came to a startling realization.This was why Nik wanted me near her, he sees me as her saviour, as the sunshine that will light up the darkness inside of her .
I chuckled inwardly , Adam was quite a good mastermind. Even though the Spencer's have a good public image but it wasn't quite difficult to guess their affiliation with the underworld. There was no way one would be able to create such a huge conglomerate without soiling his hands in one illegal activity or the other.
To have survived so far, a lot of skeletons was obviously being kept in their wardrobe which is why, a person with a ”lion heart” can only be the leader of the family and judging from the scene unfolding , the next successor after Nik's reign was obviously Izzy.
Eventhough Nik has being kind to me so far but I knew beneath that facade is a cold being willing to clear every hindrance on his way to his achievements.
But I obviously could tell, if Nik was a born leader then Izzy obviously was a born dictator and that's what Adam wants, a dictator not a leader.
So how in the world am I going to change this domineering darkness into light without ending up as the collateral damage?
”Breakfast is set, everyone to the dining ” Emily announced and I murmured a thank-you mentally to her.
She just saved me from going crazy from my absurd thoughts.
I didn't know how I found myself on the dinning table nor how the meal went but I expressed relief when Emily announced she was leaving with the kids.
”Papa wants to see them ” Emily said and I saw a blinding gleam in Izzy's eyes causing me to frown .
Even though Mr Adams might poise as a man way past his prime but I know he wasn't that simple, the man even though aged a bit still wields much power behind the scenes and the fact he has his eyes set on Izzy means there might be a power struggle in the future between Izzy and her dad when she comes of age .
From the adoring glint in her eyes, I could tell Izzy loves and worships her grandpa so separating them would definitely be a bad idea at the moment
To prove that, Izzy didn't wait for Emily to finish her statement, she had already walked out the door anticipatedly without even a thank-you to the host who housed her for the night or to her so thought future mother.
”Don't mind her manners, Izzy loves papa so much. The both are inseparable ” Emily explained while I gave out a dry smile
”I can see why ”
” So”
”So? ” I asked back not understanding the expectant look on her face
”I would love for you to join us the next day we'll visit my papa, he talks about you quite a lot and I'm sure he will love to see you again ”
A nervous smile made itself known on my face as I replied
”I'm sure he'll would ”