NICKLAUS THE MASTER
Chapter 71.
Written by: Racheal Dennis
Anastasia’s pov ?
I stepped out of the dressing room, with a smile on my face and did a pose.
Klaus who was sitting on a couch outside the dressing room, typing on his phone… lifted his head and take a look at me.
“Eish!” He sighed and shook his head in dissatisfaction.
“What?! You don’t like this one too?!” I exclaimed with a frown on my face.
“No” he replied.
I stomped my feet and glared at him.. he simply smiled and called for the manager.
“Yes, Mr Statham?” The manager answered… she’s a woman in her mid-thirties.
“This ain’t what I want, take a proper look at my wife and get something suitable.. I want the best!”
“Yes, Mr Statham!” She replied and walked into a room.
I looked at the blue dress I’m wearing, it look so beautiful and honestly speaking, I think it fits me… I like it.
“Why don’t you like this one.. it’s the 27th dress I’ve tried on today!” I whined.
He taps the empty space next to him, I sluggishly walked towards him, pouting my lips and made sure they quiver slightly.
I sat down and create some space between us, a reasonable space…but Klaus got a mind of his own.
He stared at my face and chuckled, he reached out and pulled me closer to him.. he cupped my face in his hands and leaned forward.
He placed a soft kss on my lips, kssing my pout away…he put a strand of hair behind my ear.
“Baby, you’re too beautiful for this dress, its not worthy of your beauty” he said.
I scoffed and look away.
“I just wanted something that’ll bring out your beauty…”
I cut him off with a gasp, I turned to face him with a very harsh glare.
“Are you trying to say I’m not beautiful without getting dressed up?!”
“Wait.. what? No, no, not at all.. that’s not what I mean….”
“Then what do you mean?!”
He sighed and held my hands in his.
“I just wanted something that will compliment your beauty, I want to show everyone how gorgeous my wife to be is!”
I raised my eyebrows. “Really?”
“Yeah, you’re the most beautiful girl I’ve seen.. and I’ll love you till eternity!”
I withdraw my hands from his and wrapped my arms around him.. I kssed his cheek and rest on his chest.
“I love you too!”
“Ahem!”
We heard someone cleared their throat, we turned and saw the manager standing there with a red dress in her hand.
“Miss Lopez, you might wanna try this on” she said.
I nod and got up, I head towards the dressing room and she followed behind me.
We stepped into the room and she closed the door behind her, I $tripped off the blue dress..
She handed the red dress to me and I wore it, carefully not to tear or dirty it.
“Wow!” She exclaimed.
I walked towards the full length mirror in the room and check it out.. I must say this dress is truly beautiful.
“This is the one!” She said.
My eyes raked over the full length, sequined gown in the mirror, it clung to every curve and sported slits on both sides clear up to the hips.
“Let’s go show Mr Statham” she said, I nod and walked out with her.
Klaus is back to typing on his phone, I guess we spent so much time inside and he got tired of waiting.
“Klaus” I called him.
He lifts his head when he heard my voice, his eyes raked the gown and he got up from the couch.
He took slow steps towards me with his mouth slightly open, he walk round me for a moment then stopped in front of me.
“Ms McBroom, this is the one.. wrap it up!” He said.
“Yes, Mr Statham” she replied.
“Wait, you haven’t ask for the price yet” I said.
Klaus shake his head.
“Don’t worry about the price, I want it!” He replied.
I sighed, I guess I can’t argue with him on this.. after all he’s the one paying for it.
“Mrs Statham, please come with me” she said.
Mrs Statham? I wanted to correct her but she’s already walked back into the dressing room… I turned to Klaus and hit his chest.
“Why didn’t you correct her?”
“Correct her for what?” He asked me back.
“For calling me Mrs Statham!”
“Anastasia, she’s not wrong.. you’re gonna be my wife soon, there’s no need for correction” he simply explained.
My cheeks warm up and I feel myself blushing at his speech.. I turned and rushed into the dressing room.
“Please take off the gown” Ms McBroom said.. stretching out my normal clothes towards me.
I nod and took them from her, I quickly stripped off the gown and handed it to her.
“I’ll go package it!” She said.
“Yeah.. no problem, thank you!”
“It’s my pleasure”
She turned to leave but my eyes suddenly caught something, the price of the gown on its label.
“Wait!” I said.
Ms McBroom stopped and turned to me with a polite smile.
“Yes, Mrs Statham?”
“The.. the…”
I grabbed the label and check the price, my eyes grew wide at the amount I saw….$15,000,000?!
“Is there any problem?” She asked again.
“Isn’t this gown a little expensive?” I asked.
She simply smiled at me.
“Ma’am, for rich people like your husband.. this is the cheapest dress they’ve ever bought”
“What?!”
“If there’s nothing else, I’d like to go package it now”
I couldn’t speak cause I’m speechless, she laughed lightly and stepped out.. I quickly wore my clothes and stepped out of the dressing room.
“Klaus, that gown cost $15,000,000!” I said immediately I stepped out.
“Really?” I nod. “It’s too cheap right?”
“Are you nuts? Waste $15,000,000 to buy that gown?”
He laughed and wrapped his as around my waist, he leads us towards the cashier’s desk.
“Don’t worry, I’m the one paying for it.. your money is safe” he kssed my temple.
We stopped by the cashier’s desk, Klaus reached for his wallet.
“Mr Statham, are you paying by card or transfer?” The cashier asked with a smile.
How can she smile while asking this kind of question?
“Transfer!” Klaus replied.
The cashier gave him their bank details and Klaus did the transfer.. just then Ms McBroom came back with the packaged gown.. she hands it to Klaus.
“Thanks for patronizing us, Mr Statham!” She said with a smile.
Klaus nod in response and we head out, i was just scowling at him.
“Don’t give me that look, baby, I just wanna spend my wealth on you!” He said.
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Rhoda’s pov ?
LA city hospital…
I heard a knock on my door, I’m currently in my office going through a patient’s report.
“Come in!” I invited whoever’s outside the door in.
The door pushed open but I didn’t raise my head to look at the person.. I guess it’s one of the nurses.
“Rhoda!”
I tensed and quickly raised my head on reflex.
“Raymond.. what are you doing here?” I asked.
I’m not used to him just coming to see me in my office.. I mean, I know I forgave him already but I still need some time to get use to his presence again.
“I wanted to remind you, it’s almost 1:30pm…I guess we should go pick Bill up from school now”
My eyes moved to my wrist watch, it’s 1:21pm… I sighed and got up.
“But you really don’t have to come with me”
“I know, I wanna” he replied.
Not responding to him, I picked my handbag and head towards the door.
“Let’s go!” I said.. I heard his footsteps coming behind me.
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Anastasia’s pov ?
Nicklaus’s mansion… 5:30pm…
After we left the mall, Klaus and I came back home and cooked lunch together.. after eating lunch, we decided to watch TV.
I didn’t know when I slept off, I only just woke up now and found myself on our bed.. with no Klaus in sight.
My eyes moved to the clock, it’s already 5:31pm… where’s Klaus, it’s almost time for the gala.
“Miss Lopez, are you up yet?” I heard a female voice asked from outside.
“Yes” I replied.
“Can I come in?” She asked.
Ok.. I don’t recognize this voice, not that anyone’s gonna hurt me here but…
“Mr Statham sent me to come do your makeup and style your hair” she said.
“Where’s he now?” I asked.
“He’s getting ready in one of the guest rooms!”
I paused and search for my phone, I finally found it on the bedside table.. I reached for it.
Just when I was about to dial Klaus’ number.. to confirm from him if he really sent her before I opened the door.. I heard Jerry speaking with her outside.
“.. is she still awake?” Jerry asked her.
“Yes, but she haven’t open the door yet”
I jumped out of bed and rushed to the door, I opened it and saw a girl of my age standing next to Jerry.. a small box in her hand.
“Good evening, Miss Lopez” she greeted me with a polite smile.
I smiled back at her and turned to Jerry.
“This is…”
“Oh, this is Jennifer Adams, she’s here to do your makeup!” Jerry said.
“Ok then… do come in” I opened the door wider and made way for her.
She stepped in and dropped her box on my dressing table, that must be her make-up kit.
“I guess I should report back to Mr Statham.. he wanted to know if you’re getting ready yet”
“Ok, I’ll be done in a few…. ”
I turned to Jennifer she mouths hours, my eyes grew wide.. but I guess I don’t have a choice, I turned back to Jerry.
“… in a few hours!” I completed my words.
He nod and left, I shut the door and turned back.. then walked towards Jennifer.
“So…have you taken your bath already?” She asked.
“Nope! I just woke up” I replied.
She sat on my dresser and nod.
“I’ll just wait here while you take your bath” she said.
“Alright!” I said and head towards the bathroom.. but I took my phone with me, just in case!
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“I don’t need those heavy makeups, I just need something light.. that wouldn’t hide my natural look!” I told Jennifer.
Currently, I’m sitting on my dresser, I’m already done taking my bath and I’ve also wore the gown Klaus and I bought earlier.
All I need right now is makeup and styling my hair.
“Mr Statham also told me that” she replied.
Then she got into action, she started with my hair.
“Why are starting with my hair?” I asked her.
On most videos I watch on YouTube, they normally start with the makeup first.
“To enable me know if you’re going with a natural look or a glamorous look”
Glamorous look will transform me into someone else, I don’t like it but I didn’t say it loud.. I don’t want her to feel like I’m showing her how to do her job.
My brunette hair was pulled up into a bedecked braids, Jennifer decorated the lush braids with fragrant jasmine flowers.
Soon she’s done styling my hair.. which took two hours, but it’s perfect.. then she moved onto my makeup.
I closed my eyes while she does her thing, when she’s done.. she sighed and told me to open my eyes.
My eyes slowly open, as I’m scared to see what I look like.. I might be even uglier.
I gaped at my other self in the mirror, I can’t believe this is me.. Jennifer did a perfect job.
My makeup was flawless to perfection.. I can hardly recognize myself.
“Is this me?” I asked.
“Yeah” she replied.
Not satisfied with her answer, I got up and walked over to the full length mirror.. I take in my outfit and appearance.
This is natural and perfect.
“Oh my goodness!” I exclaimed.
I look like those celebrities, I feel like I’m about to walk the red carpet!
A knock was heard.
“Anna, master’s waiting for you downstairs” Jerry said.
My eyes locate the wall clock and I realized it’s 7:01pm.
“I’ll be there in a minute” I replied.
I turned to Jennifer, she’s packing her stuffs now.
“Jennifer, thanks for your hard work!”
She laughed. “I didn’t do anything, you’re a natural beauty”
I smiled. “But still thank you!” I said.
She nod, I wait until she’s done packing, then we both head out.
I see Klaus waiting right at the last step, he’s dressed in a navy blue tuxedo..which makes him handsome than ever.
He kept staring at my face as I walked down the stairs, a smile on his perfect face…his dimples show.
Wait…I’m only just noticing his dimples. God! I’m so jealous of him right now…I wish those killer dimples are mine!
“Gorgeous!” Klaus said.
I didn’t even realize I’m already at the last step because I was lost in a daze..he reached for my hand and helped me down.
“Baby, your beauty is mesmerizing!”
I blush at his words, Jennifer cleared her throat.
“Mr Statham, I’ll take my leave now!” She said..which Klaus simply nod to in response, not taking his eyes off me.
“Ok…your gaze is making me shy, will you quit staring at me?”
“You better get use to it, cause I’ll be staring at you a lot tonight!” He said.
I rolled my eyes.
“Shall we?” He asked.
“We shall” I nod..he leads us towards the door.
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“We’re here, Mr Statham!” Graham announced from the driver’s seat.
I looked out the window, reporters are standing outside, interviewing some people…though I don’t know how it’ll look inside, but judging from the outside.. I can tell this is not a place for me.
“You’ll be fine, I’m here!” Klaus assured me.
He take my hand in his and link our fingers, he raised it and kissed my hand.
“You’ll be fine” he said again.
I nod, Graham stepped out and opened the door for us… Klaus stepped out first and I stepped out after him.
He wrapped his arm around my waist and leads me towards the entrance.
*Mr Statham is here!* One of the reporters shouted.
All the reporters rushed towards us, abandoning the people they were interviewing.
*Mr Statham, you don’t usually attend these events, why did you attend it this year?*
*Who is this lady by your side?*
*What’s your relationship with her? Is she your girlfriend?*
*Please say something, Mr Statham!*
Their questions are kinda overwhelming, I feel myself shake from their stares.. Klaus seem to notice it too.
His grip on my waist tightens, he leaned closer to my ear.
“Don’t listen to them, ignore them!” He said.
At that moment, four hefty men stepped forward and blocked us away from the reporters.. creating space for us to go through.
We talked into the big hall, my mouth falls open in awe and my eyes widened in bewilderment.
The entire floor was covered in red carpet and the walls glistened in pure gold…is this a gala or a royal party?
My eyes scan the room and I’m suddenly thankful to Klaus for buying this gown for me.. else I would have felt left out.
Everyone here are dressed in expensive suits and dresses.. they all noble aura oozing off them.
“Mr Statham!” A man called Klaus.
The man take long strides towards us, he reached his hand out for a handshake.. Klaus shook hands with him.
“Mr smellbad!” Klaus said.
Smellbad? Like smell bad?! Who in his right senses on this planet, earth answers such a name.
“I wasn’t expecting you to come today, I’m happy you honoured my invitation!” He said and laughed.
So, he’s the host.
“The pleasure is mine” Klaus replied.
Mr smellbad nod. “Please, enjoy the party, Mr Statham!” He said.
“Excuse me!” Klaus said.
He lead me to the direction where the drinks are kept, he reached for a glass of champagne and took a sip.
I wanted to reach for my own glass too but he stopped me.. I frown at him.
“I want one too, why are you stopping me?”
His eyes moved to my stomach and settled there for a few moments…he sighed and shake his head.
“You can’t take alcohol now, it’s bad for your health”
He reached for a fruit juice and handed it to me.
“Drink this juice instead, it also look like wine!” He said.
I looked at the juice, it those look like red wine.. I glared at Klaus.
“Why can’t I drink wine? I don’t wanna drink juice”
“Be good, Anastasia, juice is a better choice for you right now!” He said.
“Hmph!” I huffed but didn’t argue further.
I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned, a small squeal left my mouth when I saw Tilda…I pulled her into a short hug.
“What are you doing here?” I asked her.
She gestured towards Marcus who’s standing beside her but he’s talking to Klaus about something.. in a hush voice.
“I came with Marc, though we’re on a mission”
“A mission?”
She simply nod, I guess it’s something relating to their law stuff…so I didn’t ask her further.
“Thank God you’re here, I was stuck with this iceberg!” I whined.
She laughed at me and take in my outfit. “Babe, you’re rocking it! You’ve got all the men staring at you!”
I take a quick look around and she’s right, I saw a few men looking my way.. I wonder why Klaus haven’t reacted yet.
He’s the jealous and possessive type, why is he keeping calm now?
“You don’t look bad yourself” I said after checking out her outfit.
She rolled her eyes, she reached for a glass of champagne and take a sip.. I pout.
“Hey, Tilda, let’s go elsewhere and drink.. Klaus wouldn’t let me take alcohol” I whispered to her.
“Ok!” She agreed.
But before I could leave with her, Klaus caught my arm and pulled me back.. he wrapped his arm tightly around my waist.
“Anastasia, I told you before.. there’ll be no alcohol for you!” He said.
I thought he was talking with Marcus, how did he know I was planning on drinking with Tilda?
“But why?” I asked.
He wanted to speak but the sound of people clapping made him swallow his words.
We turned and saw Mr smellbad standing in the podium, a microphone facing him.. then he starts speaking.
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to….”
I tone him off and let my eyes scan the food they have.. all the food here look delicious and edible.. but I don’t seem to crave any of them.
I feel like eating crab, which unfortunately they don’t have.. I guess I’ll just stick to my juice then.
The hall is now extremely silent as everyone’s attention is on the man giving his speech.. I decided to listen too.
“….we have someone very special in our midst today.. he’s never attended any events like this before…”
He must be talking about Klaus.
“… he’s the CEO of Statham enterprise, Mr Nicklaus Wilhelm Statham!”
Everyone started clapping, Klaus waved at them briefly and turned his attention back to Mr smellbad.. soon everyone stopped clapping.
“We are very honored to have you here, sir… Now as we all know this event is holding to raise funds for those… ”
He paused as a lady rushed to him and whispered something in his ear.. he nod and turned back to the crowd with a smile.
“… em, before we get on to today’s business.. Statham enterprise have a very important announcement to make, we’ll let them speak first before we get down to today’s business!”
Statham enterprise have a very important announcement?! I turned to Klaus but he wasn’t looking at me.. I tug his suit and he turned to me.
“What announcement is he talking about?” I asked him.
He shrugged. “I don’t know too, let’s wait and find out!”
I frown slightly at him.
“Aren’t you the CEO?”
He didn’t reply, he simply smiled and turned back to Mr smellbad.
“.. now let’s welcome Mr Liam to make the announcement on behalf of Mr Statham!”
They clapped as Mr smellbad stepped down and another man stepped on the podium.
Why is he talking on behalf of Klaus when Klaus is here in person?
“Ladies and gentlemen, there’s been a rumor going round in the business circle.. that our CEO, Mr Statham is g.ay.. well, today we want to prove that rumor wrong.. because our CEO now have a fiancee!”
Murmuring fills the air as everyone is talking about it.. I just stood where I am, blushing.
Is Klaus gonna introduce me to everyone?! Is this why he said tonight is gonna be the best night of my life?!
I can’t wait, everyone will know, I’m the future Mrs Statham!
“Our CEO is now engaged to Miss Claudia Benjamin!” The man said.
I tensed, did I just heard wrong?! Did he just call Claudia’s name?!
“Mr Statham, what is going on?” I heard Matilda asking Klaus.
Klaus didn’t reply, rather, he walked towards the podium.. then Claudia came out of nowhere and walked towards him.. in the exact same gown that I’m wearing.
“What’s going on?” I found myself asking nobody.
Klaus held Claudia’s hand and stared at her lovingly.. everyone started clapping.
My heart beat fast as I find it hard to breathe.. aren’t I his fiancee? What is he doing there with another woman?
“Tasia…. ”
I didn’t listen to whatever Matilda wanted to say, I found my legs marching towards Klaus.. I stopped in front of him.
My eyes glared at his hands holding onto Claudia’s, then I looked between them.
“Klaus, what’s going on?” I asked him.
He withdraws his hand from Claudia’s and wrapped his arm around her waist.
“Isn’t it obvious that I’m introducing my fiancee to everyone?” He asked me back.
I scoffed.
“Your fiancee?” He nod. “Aren’t I your fiancee? You told me you were gonna marry me!”
He scratched his ear as if my words are disturbing him.
“Yeah, I did say that and I thought I could marry you too.. but I just realized I was deceiving myself..”
I frown.. he was deceiving himself?
“.. you and I can’t work, we are two worlds apart!”
“What do you mean by that?”
“In this world, the rich are made for rich and poor are made for the poor…”
Is he trying to say I’m poor now?
“.. you should look for someone in your class to cling on!”
“Nicky, what’s going on? What are you doing?” Marcus asked.
I didn’t even realize when he got here.
“I’m not doing anything, I’m just telling her the truth!”
“What truth?! What foolish truth?! When you were begging me to accept and be with you.. I wasn’t poor.. we weren’t two worlds apart, right?”
He laughed briefly.
“Listen to me, you’re just like a toy to me, I got bored of using you and I kicked you aside!”
I blinked as I feel tears brimming in my eyes.
“You and I could never work, just leave now and don’t disturb the party!”
“Are you ok? After giving myself to you, is this what you are spouting out of your mouth for me?”
He didn’t say anything, he simply glared at me disgustingly.. so now I’m disgusting him!
“Why aren’t you saying anything?”
Claudia scoffed loudly.
“There’s nothing left to say, Nicklaus doesn’t have to explain himself to you.. just leave already!”
I throw her a very harsh glare.
“Shut up! I wasn’t talking to you, I’m talking to my man!”
“He’s not your man, he’s never being your man.. I told you before that he’ll dump you soon.. ”
Yes, she’s right, she told me before that he’ll dump me and come back to her.. but I didn’t believe her because I have faith in our love but now…
“Now, tell me, how does it feel to be dumped?!”
“Shut up or you’ll regret ever speaking!” I growled at her.
“Why should I shut up? Does the truth hurts?” She scoffed again. ” You’ve know that a bird can never be a Phoenix.. you’re just a gold digging bi… ”
I didn’t let her finish her words before I land a resounding slap on her face randomly.. not caring where my hand landed.
“I said shut up!”
She turned to Klaus, holding her cheek.
“Nicklaus, chase this madwoman out, she slapped me!”
Klaus wanted to check her cheek but I didn’t let him, I grab his chin and turned his face towards me.
“Klaus, how can you just throw away all of those days and what we had before?”
He slapped my hand away from his chin.
“We didn’t had anything before.. what we had was just a fling and nothing more!”
I gaped at him.
“A fling? What if I was pregnant? Would you have denied it too?”
His eyes moved to my stomach as I asked this question, his gaze softens but it was just for a split second.. I almost thought I imagined it.
“It’s not possible for you to carry my child, I won’t believe you because that child will belong to that rapist that raped you!!”
I heard series of gasps, the tears that I was fighting hard to hold back.. started pouring heavily.
I stared at Klaus but his eyes held resentment.. how could he say that here? I thought he already forgot about it?
I thought he’s forgiven me!
“I will never accept the child of a rappist!!”
I didn’t know when I slapped and ran out, I heard Matilda calling my name but I didn’t turn back.. I just wanted to get away from there!
I can’t believe Klaus called me here to give me a public disgrace! I can’t believe I gave myself to such a heartless beast!
How could he do this to me! I’m such a fool.. I shouldn’t have fall for his sweet words! I shouldn’t have believed in his empty promises!
I don’t know how long I’ve run or how far.. I just heard a car honking.
I stopped running and stared wide eyed at the car coming to me with great speed.. my legs stayed rooted on the ground.. I couldn’t move.
In fright I closed my eyes, I heard a screeching and a loud crash.. then I fell down.
“Miss are you ok?”
I heard someone asking me.. but I don’t know if I actually replied the person before slipping into unconsciousness!
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