Chapter 102 - One Hundred And Two : Her Alternative Self -2 (1/2)

Nik's POV

”So, not only are you a chronic heartbreaker but a murderer as well?” I sensed the acid in her tone as she spoke.

Alright, she's officially drunk - time to face the music

I looked up and our gaze met and held. Unlike the shy Maya who blushes tomato red when looking into my eyes, this one boldly held my gaze.

I calmly replied ” Stay out of this Maya, this is between Sakuzi and I ”

”Of course ” She sneered, picked up the table knife placed beside her and sliced through the whole chicken so vigorously that I wouldn't be surprised if the platter broke.

She began to complain ”That's what I've always been doing. Each time I ask about your past, you tell me 'It's nothing! ”

Maya picked up a fork and examined it carefully before stabbing it into the chicken with such a momentum that rattled the dishes on the table.

I gulped, it was already obvious she was visualizing me as the chicken in that platter .

”You say I matter but the things you do contradict that! ” She bellowed and forcefully brought the fork down into the chicken breast.

My hands unconsciously went to my chest and clasped it tightly - my heart was still intact thankfully - maybe it was a good thing I was facing her in this state with Sakuzi around.

”I confess my feelings for you but you don't dare reply?! Who the hell do you think you are?! ”

This time she dropped the knife and fork, instead used her hand to steady the chicken while the other crudely ripped off the wing and took a huge bite out of it.

Poor chicken, poor me.

I swallowed and subtly flexed my shoulder, the fact it was still functioning properly filled me with joy. Seriously, this was mental torture.

But it seems Maya was not done with her torment yet cause she didn't even finish consuming the chicken wing and tossed it into the empty plate beside the platter.

”I bet you and Tina gloated at my foolishness! ”

She grabbed one of the chicken legs and tore it off, bones and all - wow she was this strong, how comforting.

I shifted uncomfortably on my seat and stretched out my legs just to be sure, you never know what's going on in a woman's mind.

My throat dried up when my sight fell on the oven roasted whole chicken with lemon and thyme and couldn't help but mourn for it ; several vital parts were brutally lacerated.

Alright, I couldn't take this anymore.

”I didn't mean it that way, Maya ” I tried to explain but she was quick to find fault with me.

She raised a brow ”Oh really? No longer Tigress but Maya? ”

”Wait - What?! ” There was a trace of confusion on my face.

I ran my hands through my hair and gripped the root so tight it hurt, but the pain helped me to calm down.

How did ”Calling her Tigress? ” concern the issue we were currently resolving.

Oh God ! She is slowly driving me crazy.

”May-no Tigress-Maya…”

I couldn't call her ' Tigress ' in front of Sakuzi, it would only show how much I valued her and that wasn't what I wanted.

Maya threw her head back and laughed ” See? You're now so overwhelmed with guilt you can't call me that. You're an asshole, you know that ?”

”But you've always known I was an asshole before getting together with me ” I said pointedly and I swore I saw her eyes spit fire.

I shivered and knew I had finally pushed her button, I'm definitely dead meat.

As depicted in movies and novels, I expected Maya was going to throw the glass of wine she was currently clasping tightly in my face but that wasn't what happened.

Even in my wildest dream, I never imagined Maya would grab the chicken or what remained of it and hurled it straight at me.

Caught unaware, the chicken hit me square in the face and God knows I can't recollect what happened next.

All I knew afterwards was the fact that Judy ran to my side and helped me up to my feet.

”What happened? ” I asked, slightly swaying to the side but Judy was there to support me.

My face was greasy while I reeked of lemon and garlic, I even plucked out a thyme leaf out of my hair.

Oh right, I was trying to prove to Sakuzi that Maya was nothing but one of my usual playthings but the person in question didn't take it well and sent a chicken flying to my face.

The force and the shock of the unexpected attack must have tipped the seat backward and I fell to the ground in the process.

My eyes searched for her, in fact her eyes were red and thirsty for revenge that I shivered and goosebumps sprang up all over my arms.

I might have numerous enemies but I was not scared of them since I was sure of conquering them in the nearest future but right now, just the thought of looking into Maya's puffy, bloodshot eyes scared the shit out of me.