Chapter 77 - Seventy-seven : Mommy Issues (2/2)

”You're getting married to uncle Niklaus?!” Annabelle asked in disbelief, lips trembling and expression pale.

I shut my eyes and began a mental countdown

Izzy snorted contemptuously ” Don't you know ? Maya would be my mommy instead of my nanny very soon and you wouldn't need to come over to my place anymore ”

And this is it, I snapped ” Alright young lady your time is up, now head back to your room right now ! ”

She stood up without hesitating, a sardonic smile plastered on her face ” Yes mommy ” and sauntered towards the direction of the stairs leading to her room.

”And I hope I don't see your face till the sun goes down! ” I yelled after her.

” My pleasure ! ” She screamed back and banged her door shut, the very thud reverberating throughout the house.

I groaned and banged my head twice against the table out of frustration, finally figuring out why Izzy was behaving that way .

She was rebelling against me on purpose probably because of the punishment from earlier. She was now hell bent on making my life a misery at lest until her punishment is over.

” Oh God ” I breathed, what has Niklaus gotten me into ?

A sob by my side dragged me back to reality and I was shocked to discover Annabelle was bawling her eyes out.

What the hell is wrong with everybody today?

I pulled my seat close to her's and lifted her chin carefully ” Hey pumpkin, what's wrong? ”

She glanced up at me with trembling lips and teary eyes ” Y-you are going to leave me ”

When I heard her statement, I melted inwardly ; so she cared about me this much?

I gathered her into my arms and rubbed her back soothingly and said unto her ” I won't leave you sweetheart, you hear me? Even if I do get married, You are free to come and see me as much as you like, alright? ”

I assured her but that didn't placate her one bit, instead it made her weep louder as she tightly wrapped her hands around my neck - almost choking me in the process.

Suddenly with snotty nose and puffy eyes, Anabelle looked up and made a ridiculous request

”Can't you be my mommy instead? ”