NICKLAUS THE MASTER
Chapter 18
Written by: Racheal Dennis
Anastasia’s pov ?
“I made the donation, it was supposed to be my gift to you after you say yes to me!”
He made the donation? Jack made the donation?
But how… I thought he’s just a broke boy like me, trying to build up his life.
“Say yes to you? What are you talking about?” I asked.
I stare at him unbelievably.
He closes his eyes and take a deep breath.
“I love you, Tasia.. please be my girlfriend!” he said seriously.
He loves me!
I have always wanted him to say these words to me, I have always dreamed of this day.. the day he’ll tell me loves me.
Then why aren’t I happy after hearing these words?
Maybe it’s because I’m wondering where he got the money from.
“Anna, I know you will doubt me, you won’t believe me.. but trust me, I made the donation!”
“But how did you get the money?” I voice out my silent question.
“You don’t need to know that…” He trails off.
Did he applied for charity?
“… here’s the thing, I applied for loan from my bank!” He said.
Oh my goodness! He applied for loan… no wonder!
“Then what did you use as collateral?”
He smiles and arrange my bag and jacket in his hands.
“I used my house, but that’s not a big deal… it doesn’t matter, right?”
It’s not a big deal? Of course, it’s a big deal.. taking a loan to help someone is something nobody wanna do!
“Please, Tasia just say yes.. I swear, I’ll try my best to be there for you…”
“Try your best to be there for me?”
He nods. He’s already there for me, he came at the last minute to save the day.
Just like the superhero he is in my heart.
“Tasia… I love you, give me a chance to love you, ok?”
I move closer to him and hug him tightly again, he wraps his free arm around me.
All these while, I have been thinking he doesn’t love me.. I thought he only sees me as his younger sister.
But today….
“Thank you, Jack!”
“Is this a yes?” He asked.
Yeah, is this a yes? Why am I being hesitant to accept him? Isn’t this what I have always wanted?
“Tasia, is this a yes? Are you saying yes to me?”
“Er… Jack, I….”
“Anastasia Lopez!” Klaus?
I quickly pull away from Jack and turn back, Nicklaus stands there with a very deep frown.
He look so angry, his fist tightly clenched on his sides.. even though we are a few steps away, I can feel the heat of his anger.
His glaring eyes fixed on me, making squirm.
Ok, why is my heart beating fast? Like I was just caught in the act?
Why does it feel like Klaus just caught me cheating?
He takes slow steps towards us.. well, me! I grab Jack’s arm and unconsciously hide behind him.
“Tasia, you don’t have to be scared of him… Denzel’s medical bills have been paid!” Jack tells me.
Right! Why am I still afraid of Klaus… He can’t threaten me now, I’m no longer indebted to him.
He stops in front of us, he moves his eyes to Jack.. his glare intensifies.
“What. Are. You. Doing. With. My. Girlfriend?!” He growls.
I step forward.
“I’m not your girlfriend!”
But I quickly shrink back to the hole I crawl out from.. immediately Klaus turns to me.
I swear I can see fire in his eyes, burning.
“Stay. Away. From. Her!” He growls and grab my hand.
He turns to walk away but Jack catches my other hand and I’m stuck.
“Why should I stay away from her?!” Jack asked.
Klaus didn’t turn to look at Jack, he simply pulls me to himself.
“She came to your mansion to work only because you promised to help her brother… but you didn’t!”
I snatch my hand from Klaus’ grip at this sentence, I glare at Klaus.
“I paid the bills instead!”
Klaus snaps his neck towards Jack and raised an eyebrow at him.
“You did what?!”
“I said I paid the bills!” Jack repeats.
Klaus closes the distance between him and Jack.. he grabs Jack’s shirt and turns to Graham.
I just noticed he’s here too.
“Graham, did you hear that?”
“Yes, Mr Statham….”
He didn’t let Graham finish, before he lands a punch on Jack’s nose.. sending Jack to the ground.
“You piece of lying sht!” He said.
A gasp leaves my mouth when I see blood running down Jack’s nose… I rushed to him.
“Jack, are you ok?” I asked as I examine his nose.
“I’m fine, Tasia!” He replies.
Klaus grabs my hand and pulls me up… but I snatch my hand away from him.
I glare at him harshly.
“What is your problem, Klaus? Why did you punch him?!”
“Because I don’t do well with liars!”
I scoffed loudly.
Today there aren’t much people on the beach, but the ones that are here have gather around.
Thanks to Klaus for creating a scene!
“He’s a liar? Then what are you?” I asked him with a raised eyebrow.
“I’m not like him, I don’t tell shitty lies… I haven’t lied to you!”
“And what makes you think he lied? Oh! I forgot, you’re a rich man and it’s in your nature to look down on the poor!”
Jack gets up and stands behind me, holding his bleeding nose.
“Anastasia, he’s lying to you.. he didn’t pay any money!”
He turns to Jack.
“He did, you are the liar here! You promised to pay my brother’s bills but you didn’t, you keep playing me… Do you think my brother can wait for your games?! Huh?!” I yelled at him.
“I have never lied to you, I pa…. ”
“Shut up, Klaus!” I cut him off.
He stares at me with a frown.
“I put my hope on you but you failed me… Jack arrived just in time, he’s my brother’s saviour!”
Klaus narrows his eyes at me, he seem to be in thought.
“Anastasia, you don’t know nothing!”
“I know a lot of things, Mr Statham!” I said.
He winces and I guess it’s because I called him Mr Statham.
“I know you’re a heartless monster… I know you didn’t wanna help me, you were just playing me… You think since I’m poor you can do whatever shit you want with me…”
“Anastasia!” He grits out.
I ignore him and continue speaking, I’m too angry to even stop talking.
“.. yes, I get it, I’m poor and I came to you for help first.. but that doesn’t mean you can step on me. You think I won’t survive without your help, right.. newsflash… I don’t need your help now… Your money is no longer needed!”
His hard glare turns into a sad puppy eyes, he look as if I just broke his heart.
I’m the one hurting him with words, why am I also getting hurt?
“Miss Lopez, listen to Mr Statham” Graham said.
I shake my head and turn away from them.. why is my heart aching so much?
Why do I suddenly feel like crying?
“Graham, take your boss away.. I don’t wanna see him!”
“Anastasia, I….”
“Mr Statham, we have no relation.. it’s Miss Lopez to you!”
There’s a moment of silence, I’m trying hard to hold back my tears.. which I don’t even know why I wanna cry.
“Graham, to the office!” Klaus said.
“Mr Statham, it’s already 2pm…”
“Now!” He growls at Graham and marches off.
Jack comes in front of me and holds my hands in his.. he stares at me with a smile.
“Tasia, I didn’t think you’d stand up for me!”
“Jack, tell me the truth.. where did you get the money?” I asked.
He looks away from me and clenched his fists.
“I.. I told you a-already, I took loan from the b-bank!” He stutters.
Klaus’ words rings in my ear.
Jack said he took loan, then why is he avoiding my eyes.. if he’s telling the truth why can’t he look into my eyes.
“I’ll always make sure I’m here for you, Tasia.. just give me a chance.. please!”
I took my bag and jacket from him, I wear my shoes and take a step back.
“Jack, thanks for your donation.. but I think I need some alone time!”
“Tasia, we…”
I tone him off and walk away.
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Authoress’ pov ?
Statham enterprise…
Every worker at Statham enterprise steer clear…. and concentrate on their works as their CEO walks into the building.
They can all feel his anger, since his face is showing “no time for nonsense today”
No one dares to greet him since they are all scared of getting a scolding instead of a response.
Claudia walks towards Nicklaus with a smile.
“Good afternoon, Mr Statham, welc…..”
“Go to all the departments, collect every and any file that needs my signature… Bring them to my office!”
Claudia frowns and turns to Graham, but he shakes his head.. silently telling her not to say anything.
But Claudia is Claudia, she must ask.
“Mr Statham, are you ok?”
Nicklaus glares at her.
“Do I look like I’m not ok?!”
She doesn’t respond, Nicklaus walks towards his private elevator.. while Claudia turns to carry out her tasks.
Nicklaus stops walking.
“Claudia?” He calls.
Claudia turns quickly with a very bright smile.. with god knows what running through her mind.
Nicklaus looks at her, from her head to her toe.
“Before you come back to my office, go to the nearest boutique and get yourself a decent office clothes!”
Claudia looks down at her outfit.. a tight, see through white blouse exposing her b.ra… With a very tight pencil skirt that stops at almost her mid-thigh.
“If you don’t get changed, go to the HR office and submit your resignation letter!” He turns back to the elevator and steps in.
Claudia’s cheeks flame up in embarrassment, her palms suddenly goes cold but are still sweating.
She looks around and see everyone watching her…
“What are you all looking at?! Go back to your work!” She yells at them.
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Meanwhile, Nicklaus just arrives at his main office, he take long angry strides towards his chair.
He sits down and throws his head back.
He reaches for a picture in his drawer and stares at it… He groans.
“Nina… Why didn’t you let me speak?!”
Graham clears his throat softly.
“Mr Statham.. maybe I should go explain things to her?”
Nicklaus slams the picture on his desk and glares at him.
“I see you’ve got a lot of free time!”
Graham quickly shakes his head.
“No, no, no.. Mr Statham, I…”
“Go get yourself busy!” Nicklaus interrupts him.
“Yes, sir, I’ll go wash the car!” Graham said.
Without wasting time he rushes out.. Nicklaus reaches for his phone and send Marcus a quick text.
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Matilda bangs on the counter and glares at Jack.
“How dare you lie to Anastasia?!” She gasped loudly.
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