Chapter 103 - One Hundred And Three: Stay The Night With You (1/2)
Nik's POV
I felt the urge to throttle the life out of Maya. What was she doing? Does she even have an idea of what she's putting herself in?
I was trying to get her out of the lion's den but she sure has made herself comfortable in it, like a lamb to the slaughter.
”You can't really be serious? ” I let out a laugh of disbelief ”You're serious? ”
”Did I come off as someone who wasn't serious? I meant every word I said ” She told me sternly, no hint of a smile on her face
I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and said a short prayer. ”Father Lord, give me the strength to handle her, but not enough strength to strangle her ”
Trust me even if I don't strangle her, three or four spanks on the butt should be enough to bring her back to her senses.
”You are not staying here and that is final! ” I declared furiously but she snorted derisively.
”And who are you to command me? ” Maya challenged me with her raised brow ” Brother? Boyfriend? fiancé? Husband? I don't think we still have anything to do with each other” She pointed out.
I gritted my teeth, curled up against my fist, and forced myself not to curse out loud. How did we get to this point?
One moment, I was planning to willingly spend the rest of my life with her but the next, my plans were extinguished like a flame and now I have to get away from her in order to keep her safe.
Then I thought of someone and reminded her slowly ”You're still my daughter's nanny, remember? ”
Maya rolled her eyes ”Oh please, spare me the bullshit. ” She inched closer and placed both hands on the table, staring at my eyeballs to eyeballs
”I quit the moment you kissed that bitch ”
My heart sank and I felt the urge to explain things but I couldn't with Sakuzi around and watching our interactions. If I said anything that contradicted my earlier claim, then she would be in more trouble.
”Niklaus respect the girl's decision, ” Sakuzi supported her but I bet he was scorning me inwardly, that sly man!
”Fine, you can stay ” I concurred and saw a victorious grin stretch her mouth.
Unfortunately, the smile disappeared when I added ” Since I'll be staying here with you anyway ”
”You what?!”
The look on Maya's face was epic. Shell-shocked, she stuttered ”Y-you can't b-be serious! ”
I smirked ” Oh yes I am ”
It was her turn to be rattled. She glared at me for what lasted like ten minutes before facing Sakuzi,
”We won't be staying in the same room, right? ” Maya asked for clarification
Sakuzi's gaze and I connected just as her question arrived, though I didn't say anything, my eyes said it all.
He scratched the side of his eye and told Maya ”Sorry but I have only a room available ”
Maya's Jaw dropped ”Tell me you're kidding me! ”
But when she saw Sakuzi's blank face, she knew he wasn't kidding but then, Maya wasn't one to give up without a fight.
She tried to argue ”B-but there are numerous roo-”
”I have uncountable men to house and feed ” Sakuzi interjected.
”But still I don't think it's - ”
”Since you're so desperate, you can share a room with any of them ” Sakuzi offered
My head jerked up, what is this evil man trying to do? He must be pulling my leg, right?
Maya's expression brightened ” I can share a room with any of your men of my choice? ”
Sakuzi nodded ” Yes, of course, I give you my word ”
I saw red, was he really to ruffle my feathers. There was no way in hell I was letting Maya share a room with another man, not in my watch.
I was about to speak the fear of God into her but Sakuzi beat me to it.
”But I can't assure you that my men would keep their hands to themselves. Moreover, they've been here for months without a female companion. ”
I saw the smile curling her lips vanquish, her face fell. Maya sat back in her seat speechless.
I couldn't help but shake my head, I thought I was cruel but I've seen a better player.
Giving her hope and dashing it right in front of her? That was totally heartbreaking but it brought her back to her senses, so I'm in full support
He went further ahead with his question ”So what do you say, Niklaus or my men? ”
Maya glared at me openly while a self-satisfied smile graced my lips, she can scowl as much as she wants anyway; I don't care about her tantrums if it means I get to keep her safe.
”I'll stay with Niklaus ” Came her grumpy reply.
I laughed inwardly. No matter what, Maya still chose me because the devil she knows is better than the angel she hasn't seen.
”Fine then” Sakuzi clapped his hand and two maids attended to him. ”They'll have your room prepared ”
”No problem, as long as you don't have us killed in our sleep ” I pointed out my concerns.