Chapter Fifty-four : His fantasy (1/2)

Maya's POV

The tight expression on his face and the mischievous smirk that followed afterwards told me Nik was doing something evil.

It was the same creepy smile that appears on Izzy's face whenever she carries out a jaw dropping prank.

Though I could not hear what was being discussed but I mentally said a silent prayer for whoever provoked Nik.

”Sure, proceed with the plan ” He said and ended the call, dropping the phone on his desk.

”Who was that? ” I asked curiously but knew inwardly there was a ninety percent chance my question wound not be answered - afterall, Nik Spencer answers to no one.

But he answered.In a strange way.

” Just teaching a good lesson to a squirrel who grabbed and eat my peaches ”

My face was a rollercoaster of expression as I tried to make sense of what he just said.

My frown intensified ”I don't understand ”

”Not everything said is said , some must be left unsaid so that the said can live up to its expectations ” He muttered calmly like an old sage but truthfully, it sounded all gobbledygook to me.

Infact, it left me more confused.

”Tigress, worry about yourself ” Nik approached me and cupped my cheeks ” Leave the worries to your husband here ” He said pointing to his chest ”I can shoulder it all ”

Though the line sounded cheesy and overrated, it surprisingly had a calming effect on me. For the first time in my entire life, I felt like I've finally found someone I could trust, lean on and love ... wait, what am I saying?

Maya dear, I know you've been smitten by Niklaus since day one of meeting him but you can't possibly be in love with him.

I mean, it's hardly a month since you got acquainted with him, so there's absolutely no way such hardcore feeling would develop between you both in such a short time.

I said to myself.

But why was I feeling like I was trying to assure myself instead? Fine ; I'm attracted to Niklaus ? check , I care for him? check, I like him? check , but love?

Love was much more deeper and rooted, it was much serious than what some television dramas and book depicts , so I was sure my feelings for him has not graduated to that level.

But then it might grow with time? Maybe? who knows? .

”What are you thinking? ” Nik flicked his middle finger on my forehead rousing me painfully from my thoughts.

”Ouch ” I cried out in pain,rubbing my forehead with an aggrieved expression ”Why do you always bully me? ” I complained, pouting my lips before hitting him on the chest as a form of retaliation.

” Fine ” He apologized gathering me into his arms , unfazed by my weak punches.

”No, don't touch me ! ” I yelped and squirmed, trying to leave his embrace but his arms envolped me fully refusing to let go like some damn octopus.

His unexpected heart melting smile dazzled me once again but before I could savour this exquisite moment , he suddenly without warning swept me up in his arms while I released a startled scream.