Chapter 147 - One Hundred And Forty-Seven : I Want You (1/2)
Maya's POV
Angela stormed out of my house, fuming with anger. She was probably going to confirm if I had purchased some shares in their company as I claimed.
But she left her mother behind -works fine for me anyway- but not when granny is playing matchmaker.
”Maya dear, come and take a look at this one” She called me as I let go of her foot and sat back beside her on the couch.
I was manicuring those uncared nails of hers but I had to stop to glance at the pictures
”I just chatted my friends now and they sent their son's pictures over, you just need to make a choice ”
I stared at the first picture, the guy didn't look too bad; blonde hair brushed and gelled to the nape of his neck; teeth that looked too white they were almost sparkling; dimples on his cheeks -ooh, I love dimples - and attractive hazel eyes.
On a scale of one to five with five being the highest, I'll rate him four - he was really good looking but he just didn't appeal to me.
”How's he? Not bad, right? And to crown it all, he's a successful dental surgeon ”
Tsk tsk, no wonder his dentition is top-notch - I swear I could see my reflection in those teeth.
”Do you like him so we can set you both on a date?” There was an anticipatory look on grandma's face which made my heart hurt, she was working so hard to give me a better life.
”Grandma, I - ”
I wanted to tell her the truth that I wasn't interested in any relationship at the moment but she didn't let me finish.
”Are you seeing someone?”
”No ”
”Are you sure? What about that man your mom mentioned?”
My heart skipped a beat. I don't care what people say and think about me, but not to people close to my heart - I can't have my grandmother thinking I sold my body for fame and riches.
”Mom was just talking nonsense, he was my employer but I don't work for him any longer” I explained briskly.
”He's the one who the media said you seduced?”
”No, I didn't seduce him granny” I clarified firmly, ”He's filthy rich so the media is just scooping for gossip; nothing happened between the both of us” I lied through my teeth.
It was better that way, Niklaus and I had already ended, there was no use bringing up a touchy closed case.
Moreover, it would break my granny's heart knowing I was rejected by his father because of the difference in status.
In fact, matters involving Spencer's are complicated and dangerous; the lesser she knows, the safer she is.
There was no need to worry, my grandma trusted and believed me as usual.
”So you're not in any relationship at the moment?” Granny asked again just to be sure.
”No, I'm not and I prefer being single”
”Then there is no reason to reject this date ”
”Ma'am” I protested but she made a shushing gesture.
”Listen to me Maya, you see him first and if you don't like? Both of you go different ways, simple as ABC”
I reasoned it and found out the idea wasn't that bad. Besides, she had worked hard to find me a date, I didn't want her to feel her efforts were for nothing.
”Fine ”
”Alright then, I'll be taking my leave ” She announced as I helped her to her feet just as her maid came to take over.
”I'll see you off then”
God must have touched Angela's heart cause she left a chauffeur to drive her mother home - seems she was a silent lover.
”You brat!” Granny pulled my ear when I wasn't looking, ”Remember to visit me often from now on ”
My face distorted in pain,”Ouch! Yes, yes, I'll visit you from now on, easy with my ear!” I assured her with immediate effect, pleading for mercy.
Gosh, this woman was such a big bully, does she secretly practice martial arts? I wondered how she lived with my grandfather all those years - may his gentle soul rest in peace.
I rubbed my ear when she let go of it, such a rough woman, I complained inwardly-but that still didn't stop me from waving her goodbye.
”Be careful so you live long enough to see my grandchildren” I teased her just as she was helped into the car.
Granny blew air noisily through her nose, ”Of course, this granny is still strong enough to carry not just one but twins”