Chapter Fourty - Seven : You Shouldnt Be Doing This (2/2)
But I was quick to add ” But that was after I found out they were planning to do the same thing after they get her to get me to sign the contract ” I said in one clean breath.
But seriously why am I explaining myself to her, what is wrong with you Niklaus? You're your own person, why are you asking for her opinion?!
”Hmmm” Amanda sighed deeply ” What you handled is not a small issue ”
” Atlest someone understands me ” I mumbled under my breath until I heard her next comment.
”But you're in the wrong” She said eliciting a shocked ” What?! ” from me
”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 Maya 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 Spencer 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 Maya so different, cause it can't possibly be love. It's quite obvious I care and extremely devoted to Maya 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.