Chapter 164 - One Hundred And Sixty-Four: Love From Sakuzi (1/2)

The third point of view

A word they say is enough for the wise, but perhaps some people were just so damn stupid.

Everyone was touched by Maya's words, even the stone-hearted Isabella couldn't help but feel guilty save Tina whose envy grew enormously.

The seed of hatred had already been sowed in her heart, so no matter what Maya did or said, it was all gibberish in her sight.

”I'm sorry but I disagree with you”

Everyone's head whipped around to the source of the opposition - Tina, ugh!.

”Excuse me?” Maya narrowed her eyes at her.

”Being rich is not a privilege but an effort. That money we spent to our fullest didn't just fall from the heavens, we worked extra harder than the average human and got to this position and status -  it's our sweat and blood not some gift from some supposed entity above.

Moreover, this world has been unfair and would never be fair. This is a jungle and only the survival of the fittest can fit in! He's furious because of what Isabella did to him? Then, let him go toil hard, make some money, become powerful, so people could tremble at the sight of -”

”Alright, time out ” Niklaus grabbed her arm, ready to drag her out of the room.

”No, let me finish!” Tina flung her arms off his grip as she glared daggers at him.

”Is she the only one who has the right to talk here?” She focused angrily on Maya who calmly folded her arms across her chest and watched the dramatic scene.

”My words are nothing because you all treat it like air! What's so good about this damned wretched illegitimate daughter of a whore - !”

A hard slap accompanied her words.

The slap stung her cheek, and Tina gasped, a hand on her cheek out of shock rather than pain.

Everyone went still, they heard it; the cracking sound that slashed through the room - no one surmised Niklaus would do such a thing.

”Y-you hit me? ” Tina choked, the tears wouldn't let her speak properly, ”For her?” She asked in disbelief.

Niklaus stared down at his palm, he had never hit a woman, this was his first time and on Tina of all people?

But he couldn't help it, he was so angry and what terrified him the most was the fact he wouldn't mind doing it again if she hurt the feelings of Maya once more.

”I warned you,” His voice was gruff, yet guilt hit him - she was still a woman and God! he despised turning out like his father.

”I hate you” Tina spat, then walked past him and intentionally shoved against him.

His eyes connected with Maya's

”Why are you staring at me that way?” She questioned his odd look, ”You slapped your fiancee right in front of everyone, shouldn't you go after her?”

Niklaus gulped, he had searched Maya's face for any trace of approval or something - heck, he defended her, he deserved some praise? Applause? - but all he got was a mock disappointment.

Goodness, Niklaus! Maya was playing him.

He strode towards the door - not to comfort Tina but to go knock off some steam.

Even with them gone, the room was silent and awkward for a while until she broke the silence.

”Where were we?” Maya asked the kids.

Anabelle pointed to Isabella who slapped her finger away with a grimace.

”Isabella apologize”

”Anabelle too, she kicked him” Izzy dispersed the blame accordingly.

”I'm so sorry mister, I promise not to kick you in inappropriate places next time?” Anabelle was quick to apologize but Maya picked on her words.

”Are you trying to say you'd kick him in other places the next you have a confrontation? ”

”Of course not” She shook her hands, ”I would never kick you again, cross my heart” Anabelle swore.

”No, problem. I'll perish the thoughts of cutting those feet and using them to prepare dinner for now ” Came Judy's response that made Maya scowl at him.

Tsk tsk, no wonder everyone - kids included - was so scared of him, the man had no clue how to gloss over his words.

”Isabella?”

The girl pressed her lips stubbornly, refusing to say a word.

”Before the count of three Isabella, don't make me repeat myself” Maya warned her, but the girl was determined.

Maya rubbed her chin thoughtfully, ”Hmm, maybe I should tell Anabelle that you have a star-shaped mole on your - ”

”No!” Isabella screamed, stunning both Judy and Anabelle.

Her reaction now made them curious about the secret that they would have turned the apology down and heard the juicy story instead, had it not been that Isabella was quick and sharp.

”I'm sorry” Isabella apologized right away.

”I didn't hear you ” Judy cleaned his ear with a finger in a mocking gesture.

Isabella bit down on her lips and would have spat something sassy in return if she hadn't seen Maya's warning gaze.

”I'm sorry!” She screamed.

I hope that blasts your eardrums, Isabella wished.

She glowered at Maya and couldn't believe she would have revealed her secret if she hadn't apologized.