Chapter 177 - One Hundred And Seventy-seven: Choose Both Of Them (1/2)
Maya's point of view.
I felt like a fool after Eden left but his words hurt more, it was like I was the one being played all this time. I knew Eden's intentions towards me but him saying it out loud, sounded cruel.
But the embarrassment from getting rejected was greater, this was the first time of offering the rest of my life to someone on a golden platter yet it was kicked away like it worth nothing.
This refusal was supposed to bring me back to my senses, make me abandon all about this revenge plan but instead, it intensified my determination to win.
I had decided to make it to the top and would prove it to that man. Adam made fun of me, treating me as if I was shit and now, I would show him that even a small banana peel could cause the demise of an unknowing victim.
When I got to the room, Isabella's face was the first thing I saw, and got to know that granny went to relieve herself.
”I don't need to guess you failed, your facial reaction discloses better than a mirror” She pointed out, using her face as reference.
Her statement made me frown, was I taking this rejection too hard?.
I grumbled, ”I must have scared him with the impromptu proposal, I'm sure he would come around when he sees reasons with my offer”
Isabella laughed at me, the kind of laughter one gives a kid who hasn't realized that there's no treasure at the end of a rainbow.
”What's funny?” I asked, not liking her mocking laughter one bit; I was not a fool.
”No pun intended Maya, but if Eden wants to settle down, he would marry a woman from a powerful background such as Tina - I doubt he would go for that witch though no matter how power-hungry he is ”
”Oh right” It dawned on me, I was a nobody and had nothing to offer him aside from my body. Isabella was right, I must have been deluded to have mentioned that useless deal to Eden.
”Dad and Eden are frenemies, they work together against those that plan the downfall of the Spencer's but the power struggle between both was apparent.
”Eden would need a strong woman to bring Niklaus down and grandfather knows that, which is why he can never allow you to be with my father, that would be - ”
”Lowering his status” I added for her.
Isabella left the couch and came to sit beside me on the hospital bed, ”I know it hurts but that's the truth, Maya”
To my surprise, Isabella's gaze softened which made me blink twice to confirm the sympathy I saw there was real.
”If you know all this, why encourage me to go for your father. I know you've been trying to bring us back together” I disclosed.
Isabella sighed loudly and shrugged her shoulders, ”I seriously don't know, Maya. Perhaps, I was inwardly wishing that some kind of miracle would happen between you both. And so you don't mistakenly fall in love with Eden in a bid to forget Niklaus”
I was astounded, so this was what this little girl had in mind all along? No wonder she would go to all lengths to achieve it, Isabella was quite committed.
”I'm sorry Isabella but I can't keep pining for your father. You said it yourself, I can't be with him. So the earlier I forget about him, the better” I told the little girl, hoping she would understand.
”You're not possibly in love with Eden, right?”
”Of course” I denied her accusation yet I couldn't help but notice the way my heart skipped a beat - no, that was normal.
That moment, granny came out of the toilet causing our discussion to come to an abrupt end.
”Where's your boyfriend?” The absence of her son-in-law was the first thing that the old woman noticed.
”He had things to do in the office so he had to leave early” I answered but the disapproval on her face was obvious.
”Going back to the office at this time? Why do you girls of nowadays like a rich workaholic who would not have enough time to take care of you” she mumbled loud enough for me and Isabella to capture her words
I rolled my eyes in response, this woman was too dramatic - Angela and her daughter must have inherited that gene from her.
Not long enough, Isabella's people came to get her home. The girl was reluctant to leave but the stoic face bodyguard sent to help escort her home, reminded Isabella of the mess she created and the punishment awaiting her; she wouldn't want to add to that.
”Fine, whatever” Isabella got down from the bed slowly, ” I know you're going to miss me when I'm gone so you better do the hugging now”
”I'm so touched that I'm close to tears” I placed a hand on my chest dramatically to express my overzealous gratitude.
”Do whatever pleases you then” Isabella was prepared to leave when I pulled at her arm and hugged her, careful not to reopen the restitched wound.
”Thank you for your support, Isabella” I rested my chin on the girl's shoulder, absentmindedly running my hands through her hair before dropping a kiss on her cheeks.
Wonders shall never end! I exclaimed mentally. To my utmost surprise, Isabella didn't drop any jibing speech that would make my jaw drop or make me flick her on the forehead, instead settle her attention on my granny.