Chapter 105 - One Hundred And Five : You Will Never Find Happiness
Nik's POV
Sotis it frustrates the way Maya trusts people so easily, how could she sleep comfortably in a room provided by a mobster called Sakuzi. Wasn't she scared that she would be strangled or shot in her sleep or does she think every mobster is as kind as
But sothing was still strange, why did Sakuzi spare Maya? Yeah, it was a trap but the Sakuzi I know wouldn't have left Maya untouched, he would have at least tortured her before I arrived as evidence to show his sheer dislike of .
The sa thing happened with one of the models, I showed favoritism to years ago when our bad blood was still fresh. Sakuzi thought I had fallen for her and had his n capture her.
Though my n rescued her afterward, the girl was never the sa. She had to be surgically operated and rehabilitated before she could communicate normally with society.
Though Sakuzi left after that, I made sure none of the won I dated, lasted beyond a month until I t Tina. Unlike the other girls, even I knew Sakuzi wouldn't carelessly ss with her.
Tina cos from a family with a long line of governnt officials, every mber of her family was in a position of power thus making it hard for people to ss with her.
I gathered the bugging devices and flushed them down the toilet. Sakuzi knew I would find them, he was just ssing around with purposely -? giving a hard ti was his hobby.
After the shower, I walked back into the room hoping to catch so sleep after such a long day. I was physically, emotionally, and ntally exhausted.
But I was surprised to find Maya sleeping across the bed, her body was hardly occupying the whole space but she also intentionally made it impossible to find a space to sleep on.
I stood beside the bed with arms akimbo while staring at her intensely, what do I even do with her?
"What? " Maya asked as if she didn't know why I was giving her a look.
" Move to the side Maya, " I told her and tried to climb the bed but Maya readjusted her position with lightning speed, this ti stretching her body fully on the bed.
My mouth quirked up, what should I make of this situation? I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
She snorted, "I'm sorry but I've called dibs on the bed " and directed to the pool of sheets on the floor.
"I was kind enough to order those for you "
I scoffed inwardly, kind my ass. Maya was obviously still angry at and she has every right to be, but I seriously needed sleep to be able to tackle tomorrow's problems.
I had a lot on my plate now, after dealing with Sakuzi tomorrow, I still had my father to face because of the ledger.
"Really Maya? "
"Yeah, really. "
I wiped my face with my palm "Maya, I've had a long day today, I need to catch a wink right now "
I tried to reason with her and was very relieved when she finally gave in.
"Alright, you can knock yourself out "
"She was indeed kind after all " was what I thought until she added,
"On the floor "
"Maya, be good… "? I warned
"Or what? " she shot back
Fine, since she doesn't want to get a rest, she wouldn't either. Two can play at that ga. My eyes twinkled with excitent and I began to crawl towards her.
Maya must have sensed the sudden change in my deanor cause her eyes grew wild and she began to crawl back until she ca to a dead-end.
"I swear to God if you co any closer, I'll call the police and have you charged for assault "
I stopped, thought over her word, and burst into laughter. As experienced as my n were, they wouldn't have found this place had they not been tracking the kidnappers.
Moreover, Sakuzi had his own people in the police force and this mansion was highly secured: such calls would be intercepted before reaching its target.
"Sure, call the police. Have you forgotten where you are ?"? I reminded her.
Her expression also told she rembered I had the police in the palms of my hand.
She swallowed down her saliva " In case you don't rember, I am a black belt so don't you dare co close else… "
Her fear seed to excite , the more she kept talking, the more I kept approaching her until I had her where I wanted her to be.
I said to her "I'm sorry sweetheart but I need to sleep, "
Without warning, I carried her off the bed and tossed her on the pile of blankets that muffled her fall.
"Peace at last " I breathed and assud a position on the bed.
Unfortunately, Maya was like a toddler who hardly tires out once excited. She sprang up like a cat and jumped onto the bed, before pushing to the edge of the bed with a heavy grunt.
I let her do what she wanted since I was too tired to fight back and was curious to see what she was up-to.
When Maya pushed to the edge of the bed, I thought she wanted to occupy eighty percent of the bed's space but what I never expected, was she to kick to the ground.
"Stay down and never co up! " Maya who was kneeling at the edge of the bed commanded but I guess she never expected to slip.
In the process of turning back to the bed, she sohow slipped and fell, headbutting in the process.
I grunted, rubbing my forehead, it was really painful and the headache just intensified by tis two.
I was really angry, I wanted to yell at her but Maya's pitiful eyes connected with mine, and my anger dissipated at once.
"I'm sorry," she said with teary eyes and almost quivering lips - my heart lted at once.
God, this girl would be the death of !
"Fine, just go " I waved her away and she climbed back to the bed.
"What? " I asked when she suddenly patted the side of the bed.
"Let's share, " she said without looking in the eyes.
Oh, she now feels guilty for almost breaking my head. Well, who in the world refuses free services.
So I gallantly climbed into the bed but my gaze couldn't help but focus on her.
"Are you okay though "
"What? "
"Your head. I might have taken much of the impact but you injured yourself as well "
"Oh this " her hand went to her forehead "I'm totally good, it's nothing compared to yours " She replied to .
I truly hoped it was as she said cause I wasn't ready to nurse anyone with a concussion.
Tucked warmly under the covers, Maya used the surplus sheet to create a demarcation between the both of us.
I stared at her back and reached out my hands, the urge to thread it through her silky hair overwhelming .
Midway, I froze, both of us weren't together anymore. The reality finally dawned on .
I no longer could hug, kiss nor touch her because she no longer belongs to - I didn't like the sound of that.
But there was nothing I could do, it was for her own safety. Besides she doesn't deserve a jerk like , Maya deserves so much more. Perhaps it was better this way.
My heart hurts, it felt like a knife just went through my chest. Why was I feeling this way?
There was no way this was heartbreak. I wasn't in love with Maya, just care for her. Also, my heart is kevlar protected from such feelings.
Maya's tossing and turning roused from my thoughts, was she as disturbed as I was?
I didn't know when I grabbed the sheets and flung it aside, covering the distance between us as I wrapped my arms around her waist from behind.
I felt Maya freeze, then she tried to wriggle out of my embrace but I said to her
"Please, just this last ti. "
Maya didn't reply for a while, but I got her answer when she turned to my side and snuggled against .
"Just for tonight " She reminded , hinting I shouldn't expect it another ti - if there would be another ti.
"Yes, just for tonight " I assured her. But I couldn't assure myself.
I drew her closer, content with the warmth of her body against mine, and her scent.
Co tomorrow, cos its problems, so I internally prayed this mont never ends. Sadly, all good things must co to an end
Maya was still fast asleep by the ti I got prepared and went to complete the deal with the Sakuzi.
I was in the living room with Judy while a long table was between and Sakuzi.
His n all dressed in black suits and glasses with stoic expressions were witnesses.
"The ledger? " Sakuzi's brow shot up.
I gestured to Judy and he handed over the ledger to one of Sakuzi's n who in turn handed the ledger to Sakuzi.
"So the deal has been made, you would not hurt the girl " I reminded him.
"I give you my word, the girl would not be hard as long as you keep your own word. Cause trust Niklaus, as far as I, Sakuzi lives, you would never find happiness "
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