Chapter 177 - One Hundred And Seventy-seven: Choose Both Of Them
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 ti. I knew Eden's intentions towards but him saying it out loud, sounded cruel.
But the embarrassnt from getting rejected was greater, this was the first ti of offering the rest of my life to soone on a golden platter yet it was kicked away like it worth nothing.
This refusal was supposed to bring back to my senses, make 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 , treating 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 statent made frown, was I taking this rejection too hard?.
I grumbled, "I must have scared him with the impromptu proposal, I'm sure he would co around when he sees reasons with my offer"
Isabella laughed at , 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 , I was a nobody and had nothing to offer him aside from my body. Isabella was right, I must have been deluded to have ntioned 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 ca to sit beside on the hospital bed, "I know it hurts but that's the truth, Maya"
To my surprise, Isabella's gaze softened which made blink twice to confirm the sympathy I saw there was real.
"If you know all this, why encourage 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 so 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 mont, granny ca out of the toilet causing our discussion to co 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 ti? Why do you girls of nowadays like a rich workaholic who would not have enough ti to take care of you" she mumbled loud enough for 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 ca to get her ho. The girl was reluctant to leave but the stoic face bodyguard sent to help escort her ho, reminded Isabella of the ss she created and the punishnt 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 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 exclaid ntally. To my utmost surprise, Isabella didn't drop any jibing speech that would make my jaw drop or make flick her on the forehead, instead settle her attention on my granny.
Isabella moved to drop a kiss on top of her forehead, sothing she didn't do to - that partial kid! Nevertheless, it ward my heart to see she had bonded with my grandma real fast.
After that, she obediently left with the guards without pulling any trick leaving granny and alone.
"You like her father, don't you?" Granny asked out of nowhere.
"I don't know what you're talking about" I tactically evaded that one.
" You can't lie to , " she insisted.
"How do you know what's in my heart?"
"I can't see your heart but I've raised you for years and known you like the back of my fingers, Maya. Eden isn't your boyfriend, is he?"
There was a mont of silence between us yet Grandma didn't take her knowing look off .
"Fine, you win" I gave in, there was no way I could beat this woman hell-bent on drawing the truth from my mouth.
"He's not my boyfriend," I confessed.
"Then why make he seem like he was your boyfriend?"
"Because I want him to be"
Grandma was taken aback, "Why would you want him to? You don't love him. The way I see things you like Isabella's father, isn't it?"
I bite on my lips, "You want to know why?"
"Of course"
I stood from the bed, "Because I'm sick and tired of people looking down on " I told her with every anger in .
"I'm tired of so rich douche treating like a piece of shit all because I have no power! I hate being tagged an illegitimate child! I hate being unable to communicate with my mother even though I have one! I hate being lonely! I ha-ha-..."
My voice cracked at the end and before I could tell what was going on, I had started to bawl my eyes out. I crumbled to the floor while grandma approached and wrapped her arms around my shoulder as I sobbed.
My heart felt like it was being repeatedly stabbed at. All the frustration, pain, and failures I've experienced all this while washed over , I cried harder.
"Hey, it's okay" Grandma consoled , she laid my head to her chest, "Is going to be alright"
But those words made cry more; the more she spoke, the further I cried an endless stream of tears.
"I'm not going to judge whatever you do as long as you do sothing that makes you happy. Niklaus? Eden? You can choose any - in fact, you're free to take both"
Funny thing was, Grandma had a way with words and before I knew it, I had a smile on my face after the tears stopped.
I readjusted our position on the floor, choosing to lay my head on her shoulder and granny rubbed my back soothingly.
She didn't spend the night over, due to her health but I felt her presence throughout the dusk which made sleep like a baby.
The days afterward passed in a blur, filled with visits from the two devils - Isabella and Anabelle - and their male companion Pedro.
I didn't catch a wink of Eden, I guess my proposal must have upset him to the extent he avoided .
Neither did Niklaus co over, his fiancee Tina must have kept him busy - If you know what I'm talking about.
Angela didn't bother to visit either. Well, what was I expecting? I was not the chosen daughter, Kim, so her valuable ti would not be wasted on .
I couldn't have been more grateful when I was finally released. The sll of the strong acid and antiseptic from the hospital was beginning to upset ; plus the limited freedom.
Grandma and the kids organized a small party filled with eating and drinking- milk and juices - no one was permitted to touch alcohol.
I felt relaxed with them until I began to unwrap the presents they got and stumbled on one that didn't co from any of them.
I read the note attached to it.
"Let's have dinner together princess - Love from Sakuzi"
My blood ran cold, what silly ga was this psychopath planning this ti.
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