Chapter 310 - Three Hindred And Ten: Lead Her Into Trouble (1/2)
Reina's point of view:
”You were quite harsh on Isabella,” I told Niklaus who shot me a disgruntled look. He knew I was right yet his pride wouldn't let him admit it nor go down without an argument.
”She should know her responsibility now,” He claimed, refusing to meet my gaze.
”Niklaus,” I laid a hand on his shoulder softly and he grimaced as if my touch was breaking down his defenses, ”All those years it has been just the two of you together, this is all new to her and she's trying to adjust to the swift changes. It's my fault for keeping your kids from you but to Isabella, Ailee and Allen came out of nowhere - she knows them from less than two months ago, ”
Niklaus sighed and then he turned to me,” So now what do you want me to do? Apologize to her cause I'm sure as hell ain't giving her one - those are her siblings and she's supposed to take care of them, ”
”I'm not saying you should apologize to her but make it up to her. Pet her, Niklaus,”
”Pet her?” Niklaus gave me an odd look, ”Are you for real? Do you even know who you're talking about?” he wanted to confirm.
I rolled my eyes, why did they so much exaggerate about Isabella? She's a sweet kid notwithstanding her nefarious past - well, she was scary, a little especially when she puts you in unexpected trouble.
”Niklaus, little girls need love from their father even if they don't show it. Just open up to her,” I pleaded.
”Thank God you said 'Little' girls and not 'all' girls,” He picked on that, ”At the age of four, Isabella detested the sight of teddies and anything pink, she would rather have a water gun and train toys. I have no idea what Isabella loves and I'm not going to increase my stress level because of someone who might not even appreciate the gestures, ”
”I'll help you figure it out, ” I added, ”Hopefully after she returns,”
Niklaus looked at the ruined house with a sour expression. The house was salvageable since it was only the kid's rooms and kitchen area that experienced the burn.
”You guys have to figure a place to stay during the fire damage restoration process,” A firefighter geared from his head to his feet said to Niklaus.
”I have a property…”
”I have a property…”
Niklaus and I said at the same time causing our eyes to meet and a faint smirk on my lips.
”Let's stay at my place,” I went ahead to suggest.
”No, I'm the man of the house, I should provide shelter for the family,” He argued.
I snorted, ”Oh please, spare me that masculinity bullshit, my property's been collecting dust for a while now. It needs an occupant,”
”Sell it off or rent it out - that's what I do to the properties I can't even remember I have. But this one? No, My children need to know their father is capable enough,”
”Allen and Ailee already know you're the best dad out there and it's just for a few days before this one gets repaired, just let me win for once,”
The firefighter watched the quibbling couples and shook his head, It wasn't good for both couples to have lots of money. He left - none of them even noticed the man who raised the issue was gone.
”Niklaus, why are you so stubborn?! ” I stomped my feet in irritation, ”Just give in to me for once,”
”I'm the one to carry the burden,” He pressed but then that gave me an idea.
”Fine, let's put on a vote then. The kids would be allowed to make their choice,” I suggested with a sly smile.
It was late to realize that I shouldn't have suggested that at all because those little betrayers choose their father's place over mine; it was a 2:1 win. The adorable Neon was the only one who had voted in my favor and I bet it would have been a tie if Isabella had been around - everyone knew she would choose me without hesitation.
”I'm sorry mom but I've been to your place without numbers, it's time to explore new places,” Was Ailee's proud excuse.
”Sorry mom, but I'm supporting my sex here,” Allen didn't even bother to go into many details.