~Niklaus~ I had just finished a meeting today and I thought to visit the hospital where her mother is. I'm looking for answers. Whoever this anonymous person is, I must get rid of him immediately and I want to do so myself but just before then I thought to text her to at least agree to me. Never seen someone so determined to stay poor — I thought, scoffing. I picked up my phone. The drive to the hospital seem slow and I was loosing my patience. I adjusted the tie around my neck so I could breathe properly. "Aria" I muttered the name slowly like it was fragile. Like it was my favorite piece of being. " Sir, Did you say something?". Charles said turning back. " No" I grunt, I didn't like the moment where Charles interrupts my thought. " You don't really need to go yourself you know. I can handle it " he says but I was't convinced. I didn't say anything. I was quiet. I didn't need to say anything. Charles stares at me through the rearview mirror while I look out of
That was the last cake and I wanted to get it for my mom. She loves cake and this is all that I could do at least before she goes in for surgery. " Hey, Do you have a death wish? Can't you see someone requested for it first". Liana said, her voice cracking up from the anger within. " That I don't care. My babe wants it and she'll get it". Jack's voice irritated me to my bones and it left me to wonder how that pretty lady put up with him even with his attitude. That was one hell of a work. " You can't be serious. I was here before you. Say something" I directed the last word to the server and all I met was a fidgeting girl avoiding eye contact with me, proceeding to pack the order for him. " Sorry ma'am. The order belongs to who pays first and if you can wait for like an hour. Another would be ready" She says, her voice shaky. " But none of us has paid. Make it make sense" . From the tone of her voice I knew she was scared and whoever this man was. He was influentia
As I stepped into the room I saw the panic look on Liana's face. I rushed to where my mother was. She was in so much pain. The nurses quickly led us out and attended to her. I walked aimlessly in the corridor waiting for the doctor and nurse to walk out. One minute.... Two minutes.... I felt restless. Just then I felt a arm around me. It was comforting. Liana hugged me so tight. I never knew how scared I was until she held me. " Hey it's fine okay. It's just symptoms you don't have to worry". she says " But Li" " No buts. Mum would be fine " her reassurance echoed in my mind for a while and in no time the doctor and nurses came outside. " What was the issue doctor?" I ask, his face was marked with a very serious expression. This could only mean one thing. "You don't have to worry Miss Monroe. Your mom is fine but we need to speed up the surgery and she's having it soon. So prepare. Her body can no longer take the pains that comes with it " he says nodding his
" So your stance is that I marry you? Really?" I ask neither demanding answers or clarity. I was awed by his demand which seems unwavering. " What if I say No?" " No? You can't say that either. You rather prefer I tell your mother" His reply disgusted me. " Threatening me huh?" " I can sense the faint of disgust in your voice Aria. Listen I'm not forcing you but if you must survive you must be with me or they'll come for you" he says but this time his voice serious. " What do you mean "They"?" This time my heart etched with fear. I didn't have the combat skill to defend myself talk more of surviving. " I could increase it to ten million if you want just stay with me" he says the last word in a whisper like he was seeking comfort in my reply. " No Klaus I can't. I cannot marry someone I don't love and besides I have a lot to do". " I can make you fall in love with me" he says swallowing hard. " No Klaus. This is insane" I say as I stood up and walked towar
~Nikolaus~ I was working on a pile of documents when Charles came in looking tensed. He probably didn't know how to put in the words for me to hear. I looked up at him and gave him a knowing look. " What's the matter? Why isn't she with you?" " She requested that you come pick her up yourself".My brows raised a bit in amusement. She sure made an entrance " What if I say no?" I inquired." She insisted or she'll walk out on her own but I don't think she means—". " Let's go" I replied, not wasting anymore time on mere talks. Deep down I was so eager to see her. I missed her touch and her lips tastes so much like heaven. "Okay sir" Charles replied. My very loyal assistant. I walked towards the elevator with Charles tailing behind me without caution. Soon enough we were downstairs at the large entrance in the reception. I had wanted to move faster but something Sandra said brought me to a stop. " What did you do to get in his bed you slut?" I could hear the hatred
I sounded petty at the moment and I don't know why I'm so worked up about the whole scenario. Maybe I enjoy showing Sandra her place even though I knew it was all formalities. " But—" " No buts please. Tell him I'm fine walking out if he wouldn't come" I say, giving my warning like a boss lady. This left Sandra on the edge. " Alright madam, On it " He replied as he took a hurried steps towards the elevator. " Madam?" Sandra voice quivered just as soon as the guy left. " What did you do to get in his bed you slut" she added and that was it for me. I detest her. " Slut you say?" I scoffed. " Do you think everyone is like you. A whore who proves her profession wherever she goes". Sandra felt mocked and stomped to the other part of the office. I felt satisfied. I wasn't going to sit here and watch Sandra insult my standards and let her go scot free. She must know who the boss is but deep down I was skeptical about Nikolaus coming. Of course we only knew for a ni