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NICKLAUS THE MASTER

Chapter 80.

Written by: Racheal Dennis

Anastasia’s pov ?

Denzel placed on the dinning table and rest his chin on his hands, he watched me silently as aunt punished me.

Aunt dropped the plate of steaks in front of me ang pass me a warning glare.

“Eat!” She said.

I don’t need to be told twice, I digged in immediately.. aunt sat on a chair next to Denzel.

Matilda sighed dramatically as she pulled out a chair and sat down, I know she wanted to say something.

“Someone was very adamant about starving herself…” She sighed again. “… I guess, we’ll have to do this everytime!”

I throw her a glare and she simply grinned at me, aunt bang on the table and I concentrated on my food.

“What is wrong with, Anna?” Aunt asked.

Here comes the scolding, God! I wonder who’s the devil that called for her…it must be Tilda!

“What do I always tell you about food?”

I couldn’t talk, I had angrily shoved more than enough steaks in my mouth… Aunt furrowed her eyebrows.

“Do you know how many people are begging God to put on their table? Do you know not many people can eat even once a day?”

Denzel reached for a steak but aunt slapped his hand away and throw him a glare that’s meant for me…he shrink back on his chair.

Aunt turned back to me.

“You’ve wasted food that can feed ten people today.. how do you feel about that? Happy?”

I shook my head quickly, it’s better I say no, else, only God can predict what aunt would do to me.

“Aside from that, why are you purposely starving yourself?!” She asked looking at me seriously.

What should I tell her? That I was starving myself because I wanted Klaus to come home?

Now that I’m thinking about it, it’s actually a very silly thought.. I was throwing tantrums for no good reason.

“Tell me, Anna, why are you starving yourself?!” Aunt asked again.

I blinked innocently and simple stared at aunt without saying a word.. I mean, I can’t tell her I’m starving myself because I miss Klaus.

She banged on the table when she realized I’m not saying anything.. Denzel covered his ear while I flinched back a little.

“Jesus! Aunt tune it down!” Denzel grumbled.

“Shut up! Silly boy!” Aunt scolded him before turning back to me.

“A-aunt, you need to calm down…” I cut myself off.

I stabbed a steak and bring it closer to my mouth.

“.. see, I’m already eating, right Denzel?”

Denzel scoffed, but nod anyway. Matilda shake slightly beside me, then I turned to face her and found out she’s silently laughing at me.

“Shut up!” I growled lowly at her.

“Oh, I’m simply just enjoying the show” she replied.

“You… ”

“You look so powerless right now” she giggled and gestured towards my plate. “Eat!”

She’s lucky aunt is here, well, I’ll get even with her later for calling aunt.. I ignored her and concentrated on my food.

I feel a burning gaze on me, I slowly raised my head and realized it’s aunt staring at me.

A nervous sound left my mouth, I don’t understand why she’s staring at me so closely.. as if she’s trying to figure something out.

“Anna, are you sure you’re not pregnant?”

I rolled my eyes.

“Not this again, aunt” I murmured under my breath.

“What do you mean not this again? Are you seeing these changes in your body?”

I looked down at myself… changes? What changes?

“What changes?”

“You’ve got that glow around you…” She trailed off.

“What glow?” I asked.

Instead of replying me, she got up and walked towards me, she poked my chest and a short squeal left my mouth.

“Aunt, what are you doing?”

“You’re pregnant!” She said firmly.. as if she just confirmed it.

I laughed shortly at her words, they sounded funny.

“What are you laughing about? Are you laughing at your sin?” She asked.

I shut up immediately.

“You think it’s funny?”

I shake my head, I reached for a glass of water and gulped it down.

“Then why are you laughing? Do I look funny?”

“No, aunt, it’s just.. you keep saying I’m pr.egnant everytime you see me.. I’m not pregnant, if I am, I would’ve found out” I said.

Aunt went back to her chair, she sat down and put her arms across her chest.

“When last did you had your men$truation?” Aunt asked.

“Last month!” I replied.

“When are supposed to expect it this month?” She asked again.

I wanted to speak, but I quickly shut up when I remembered I was supposed to have my men$truation three days ago.

Could it be true that I’m pregnant?

Rhoda also told me something about me being pr.egnant.. that’s why Jack’s sperm was floating in me.

Could she be telling me the truth? She’s a doctor after all.

“Anna!”

Aunt pulled me out of my train of thoughts.. I faced her.

“When are you supposed expect it this month?” She asked me again.

“Next week!” I lied.

If I tell her the truth, she’ll kill me… I’ll find ways to confirm it later.

“Hmm” she hummed.

“Don’t worry, aunt, I’m not pregnant” I assured her.. whereas, my heart is beating.

Aunt eyed me briefly, her eyes moved to my now empty plate.. then she got up.

“I’m leaving, I don’t want to hear about you starving yourself again… Many are not as privileged as we are.. so, we should be thankful to God!”

I nod, she turned to Denzel who’s been pouting and making funny faces.. like he’s bored.

“Denzel, let’s go” she said.

Denzel sprint up and grabbed aunt’s hand. “Finally, I’ll get to continue my Avatar!” He exclaimed excitedly.

I rolled my eyes, thankfully, I don’t have any movie I’m obsessed with.

“Alright, Anna, take care of yourself” aunt said.

I nod.

“Yes, I will…I should see you off”

She smacked my head softly.

“You are not seeing me off.. you are seeing me out” she correct me.

Right…seeing her off sound as if I’m talking about her funeral. I got up and followed her to the door, she stopped me.

“You can go back, Denzel and I will go from here” she said.

“Ok.. aunt, take care”

Denzel waved at me as he and aunt walked off, I rushed back inside and meet Matilda eating banana.

“Tilda, can you get some pre.gnancy test for me?” I asked her in a panicking voice.

“Oh.. now you wanna confirm if you’re preg.nant?”

I nod, she huffed and picked another banana.

“I remembered telling someone to check if she’s pre.gnant but she refused.. now she’s ready?”

“Tilda, please, if I don’t confirm it now.. things will go wrong later”

She eyed me and sighed.

“You’re lucky, I always carry some with me lately” she said.

I frowned at her.

“Why are you carrying them with you?” I asked.

She rolled her eyes and got up, she grabbed my hand and pulled me along with her.. we head towards the living room.

“It’s because of you, Rhoda gave them to me…in case you need them” she replied.

“Oh”

She stopped by a sofa and picked her handbag, she opened it and pulled out five test sticks.. my eyes grow wide.

“Am I gonna need these much?”

“Yes, just one isn’t convincing” she replied.

She shoved them in my hands and we both head towards our room.. we might Jerry on the way.

“Jerry, I’m done eating, please help me clear up the table!” I told him.

“Ok” he answered and went his way.. while Matilda and I continue our journey to my room.

*******

“I hope you know how this works?” Tilda asked me.

We’re currently in my room, outside my bathroom.. I shake my head.

“Hmm, I believe you’re gonna pee on it” she said.

“Ok!” I replied and entered my bathroom.

I just hope this will be negative, I can’t afford getting pr.egnant now.

•
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Authoress’ pov ?

Statham enterprise…

Nicklaus groaned as he released a tired yawn, his eyes settled on the clock in his office… it’s already 06:15pm.

*It’s time to go home!* He though.

But he groan in disappointment when he remembered he can’t go home today.. the home where his beloved Anastasia is!

He threw his head back on his chair and sighed.

*I already Miss my Nina!*

Just then, he heard a knock on his door.. he knew who’s knocking since it’s just the two of them in this floor.

“Come in” he said.

The door pushed open and Claudia walked in, a flirtatious smile on her lips.

“Nicky, it’s past our closing time…”

Nicklaus raised his hand, cutting her off.. he got up and walked towards her, he reached forward and pulled her closer to himself.. he wrapped his arm around her waist.

“I know, I was just resting.. come on, I’ll drive you home!” He said.

Claudia smiled and nod, then they head out.

*********

“Thanks for the ride, Nicky” Claudia thanked Nicklaus, she leaned forward and placed a short, soft kss on his lips.

They’re currently inside Nicklaus’s car, he’s parked outside Benjamin’s residence.

“I think you should go in, don’t get your parents worried” Nicklaus told her.

“Aren’t you gonna come in and say hello?”

“I’m afraid I can’t, even though your father have approved of our relationship.. it’s still not good if I just barge into your home”

“He already…”

Nicklaus placed a finger on her lips, shutting her up.

“Let’s do it as normal couples, I want to get married to you and come to your home with pride”

Claudia blushed at Nicklaus’s words, he leaned forward and ki
ssed her cheek.

“Go on now” he said.

She nod and stepped out, she waved at Nicklaus.

“I want to see you go in” Nicklaus told her.. she nod and walked towards the front door.

She waved Nicklaus briefly before she entered… Nicklaus sighed.

“Drive!” He told Graham, Graham nod and quickly drove off.

*********

Nicklaus’s mansion… 06:45pm…

Graham drove into the garage and parked the car, he got out and opened the door for Nicklaus.

Nicklaus stepped out and head towards the front door.

“Mr Statham, do you still need my service today?” Graham asked.

“You’re dismissed!” Nicklaus simply replied.

“Thank you, sir” Graham replied and walked towards his motorcycle.

Nicklaus entered his mansion, he saw Mr Lopez and Marcus already waiting for him in the living room.

He took long strides towards them, he dropped his briefcase on the table and took off his jacket.

“Dad, good evening”

Mr Lopez nod. “Good evening, son, welcome”

Marcus threw a bottle of water at Nicklaus which he catch, he gave Marcus a questioning look.

“You look like you need some water to calm down!” Marcus said.

“Thanks” Nicklaus said.

He popped up the cover and take large gulps… he’s highly dehydrated before now.

“So.. about your wedding with Benjamin’s daughter, when is it?” Mr Lopez asked.

“Next tomorrow” Nicklaus replied.

He throws the empty bottles at Marcus who gaped at him speechlessly.

“I’ll take it as a thank you” Marcus said.

Nicklaus winked at him and he grin.

“Next tomorrow? That’s quick” he said.

He types on his phone, then turned to Nicklaus.

“Where are the papers Benjamin’s daughter signed?” He asked.

Nicklaus searched his briefcase and pulled them out, he dropped it on the table.. Mr Lopez reached for them and examine them.

He nod in satisfaction.

“Good” he handed them to Marcus. “You’re the lawyer, keep these papers safe… we’ll need them next tomorrow”

Marcus took the papers and study it, page after page, he nod.

“Nicky, you must have gone through he..ll to get this signature.. right?”

The scene of Nicklaus and Claudia kssing flashes back to his mind, he shudder and shake his head.

“Don’t remind me, that’s my worst nightmare!” Nicklaus said.

Even though Marcus didn’t get what Nicklaus meant, he burst into laughter.. because Nicklaus’s face looked funny right now.

“It’s good Benjamin is having the wedding early, he’s making it easy and early for us to take him down” Mr Lopez said.

He got up and adjust his eyeglasses, he wiped off some sweat from his forehead.

“This is the last time I’ll meet with either of you before the wedding… Benjamin’s boys will alert him if they see a mysterious man going in and out of your mansion”

He looked between Marcus and Nicklaus.

“Don’t speak about our plans on phone anymore, he might trace your call records.. also, don’t call Nina for now”

He’s referring the last part to Nicklaus, to which Nicklaus nodded.

“Well, I guess I should leave now” Mr Lopez said.

Nicklaus got up and wanted to walk Mr Lopez to the door, but Mr Lopez stopped him.

“Rest, you seem to need it!” He turned to Marcus. “Get up and leave too… Nicklaus doesn’t need any disturb”

“Oh” Marcus got up, he taps Nicklaus’s shoulder. “Congratulations in advance, darling.. Claudia weds Nicklaus!”

Nicklaus kicked his butts and he yelp, he laughed and ran after Mr Lopez.

Nicklaus slumped onto the sofa and closed his eyes… He puffed out some air.

*I’m so tired!*

•
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Anastasia’s pov ?

Nicklaus’s penthouse… Outside LA…

Matilda banged on the bathroom door but I didn’t open it, I’m just staring at the sticks in my hands.

“Tasia, open the door, you’ve been in there more than 30 minutes now” she complained from outside.

I can’t believe what I’m seeing.. I don’t believe this is real.

“Come on, open the door!”

The sticks fell from my hands as my hands are shaking, I don’t wanna hold them anymore.

Inhaling deeply, I got up and opened the door.. I walked slowly towards my bed and laid down.

“Tasia, what’s wrong?” She asked me.

I couldn’t speak, I simply pointed at the bathroom. She rushed over and soon came back with the test sticks.. she smiled.

“You’re pregnant!”

Her voice is filled with so much joy, but her expression changed when she saw how sad I looked.

She sat on the bed next to me.

“I know you don’t want a baby now, but it has already happened.. are you really gonna abort your child?”.

I sighed.

“These sticks are not reliable, I’ll go to the hospital after all this is done with.. if I’m truly pr.egnant, I swear I’ll abort it” I said.

“That’s why he can’t know about this, I’ll abort it before he finds out”

If I keep this baby, aunt will be disappointed… She has always made sure I keep myself before my wedding.. but now, not only did I give up my vrgnity.. I also got myself pre.gnant!

“Tasia…

“I have made up my mind, I’ll abort it.. let’s just wait until everything has calm down”

“You’re not thinking straight”