NICKLAUS THE MASTER
Chapter 82.
Written by: Racheal Dennis
Authoress’ pov ?
The D-Day… 7:25am… Benjamin’s residence…
Claudia giggled as she admires her reflection in the mirror, she’s dressed in her a very beautiful and expensive wedding dress.
Though the time was short, but her dad was able to order for this gown.. all the way from England!
“Claudia, darling” her mother called her as she walked into Claudia’s room.
Claudia turned to the stylists and signal them to leave, they packed their stuffs and left quickly.
“You look so beautiful today” her mother said.
She’s standing behind Claudia, she looked at Claudia’s reflection in the mirror and smiled…the smile doesn’t seem to reach her eyes.
Claudia noticed this and scoffed a little bit angrily.
“If you have something to say, then say it quickly and leave.. don’t ruin my happy mood with your fake smile!” Claudia said and sat on her dresser.
Her mother came in front of her, she leaned in the dressing table.
“Are you happy? When you see yourself in this gown.. and imagine yourself spending the rest of your life with Nicklaus… Are you truly happy?”
She frowned at her mother and shook her head, she scoffed again and released a dry laugh.
“Dad’s right, you really don’t want me to be happy!”
“What?”
“You know I’ve always loved Nicklaus since we’re kids, you know how much I always wanted to be by his side…”
Rose frown at her daughter’s words, she wonders what Benjamin actually told her that made her so stubborn.
“… Now I have the opportunity to be with him and you’re asking me if I’m happy? Don’t your question sound foolish to you?!”
“Claudia, what you are feeling is not love… It’s obsession… ”
“Don’t tell me about what I’m feeling! Don’t think you understand what I’m feeling! If you have nothing better to say, you can leave my room please!”
Rose stayed silent, she stared at Claudia and shake her head in disbelief.. or regret.
“I failed as a mother, I couldn’t teach my daughter well and let her know the difference between evil and good… It’s my fault”
“Yes! It’s your fault! You couldn’t fight for your daughter’s happiness.. isn’t that a shame on you?”
Rose nod. “Yes, it’s a shame on me.. my only child didn’t get the proper home bringing!”
Just then, the door opened and Benjamin walked in.. there’s a smile on his face as he stared at Claudia.
“Dad!” Claudia called happily upon seeing him.
Benjamin take in her outfit and nod in approval.
“Perfect!” He said.
“Thanks dad”
He turned and saw Rose leaning on the table, he frown at her.
“Yo, what are you doing here?”
Rose ignored him, she’s just looking at Claudia pitifully.
“Claudia, you still have time to turn back now, don’t listen to Benjamin’s words.. he’ll only ruin you”
Claudia scoffed.
“Leave my room, please! I’m sick and tired of you being here! You nauseate me!” She yelled.
Rose turned to Benjamin and glared at him, she walked closer to him and whisper in his ear.
“You’ve failed! Nicklaus is your nemesis.. mark my words!”
Benjamin laughed mockingly at her words, he raised some papers and flaunt them in her eyes.
“You see these, they officially and legally give me the right to all of Nicklaus’s assets.. I have already won!” He replied.
Rose shake her head and head towards the door, she grabbed the handle and pushed the door open.. but before she could step out, she heard Claudia say.
“Don’t come to my wedding, your name is not on the invite list!”
“Don’t worry, my darling, I’m not gonna come.. but just know that I’ve always been the one who love you most!”
With that Rose stepped out and shut the door, Claudia held her dad’s hands and laughed.
“Dad, do you think Nicklaus would like this dress?”
“Of course!”
“Am I beautiful enough in this dress?”
“Yes, you’re the most beautiful girl on earth.. after all, you’re my daughter!”
Claudia giggled happily.
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Nicklaus’s pov ?
Nicklaus’s mansion…
Marcus strode into my house, he’s already dressed in his tuxedo…he dropped a file on the table.
“Why aren’t you ready yet? Do you wanna be late on your own wedding?” He asked.
I glared at him and reached for the file… it’s containing the papers Claudia signed in my office the other day.. I smiled.
“Is everything ready?” I asked.
“Yep!”
“Give me details!” I snapped at him.
His playfulness is seriously infuriating, even at critical moments.. he’d still be playing.
“Oh!” He sit upright. “The whole chapel is surrounded by the police.. and my boys are also hanging around, Benjamin can’t escape”
I nod… I can’t wait to put that devil behind bars and make him pay for killing my father.
“Nicky, why is your hands shaking?” Marcus asked me.
“Huh?” I looked down and realized my hands are truly shaking.
I dropped the file and grabbed my tux and wore it, my hands are shaking because I’m quite nervous.
Benjamin is a fox, he might change his mind about attending the wedding.. that’s why I’m nervous.
It’s a must, I must put him behind bars today!
“Are nervous that Claudia might say I don’t instead of I do?” He asked.
“I’d prefer if she said I don’t!” I replied.
But that’s not possible, Claudia would jump at any opportunity to make me hers!
“Come on, she’s not that bad” he joked.
“Let’s go, and be serious please!” I said and walked towards the door.
I realized Marcus isn’t coming with me, he’s standing with his mouth slightly open as he stared at me.
“Please?! Did you just say please to me?!”
“You prefer my fist instead?” I asked him back.
He shakes his head and quickly picked the file from the table and rushed towards me.
“Let’s go!”
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Anastasia’s pov ?
“Tilda, that’s enough, let’s go!” I whined.
Matilda shake her head and continue applying more make-up in my face.
“We can’t risk anyone recognizing you” she replied.
I sighed, I just sit quietly and let her continue doing her thing… we’re getting read to attend Klaus’ and Claudia’s wedding.
We’re both wearing black clothes.. per Matilda’s suggestion.
My eyes land on the nose masks and sunglasses on the table.. I groan mentally.
“Is there really any need for all these?” I asked her.. referring to the mask and sunglasses.
She stopped applying makeup on my face and started to pack up her stuffs.
“Yes, you’re dead and our plan will be ruined if someone recognize you!”
“Who’s gonna recognize me?” I asked pointing at my face. “With this glamorous look, I don’t think anyone would know I’m Anastasia Lopez”
I mean, I can hardly believe I’m actually seeing myself in the mirror.. I looked totally different from my everyday appearance.
“We still have to be careful” she said.
“Then we can just stay home.. let’s not go”
“No! I wanna see how Mr Statham will bring Benjamin down.. I didn’t know Benjamin but I swear that guy’s a pain in the neck!”
I sighed… I don’t know why I’m having a bad feeling about this.
“Now…”
She picked the sunglasses on wore it on my face, she also wore the mask on me…then took a step back to view her masterpiece.
She clapped. “Perfect!” She said.
She grabbed my arm and pullede up, then link our arms together.
“Let’s go watch an action movie!” She said.
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Matilda and I walked into the chapel, I’m surprised none of the bouncers stopped or questioned us.
We found a chair in middle row and sat down, about four sit away from the front.. the chapel is filled with people.
Some or should I say, almost all the faces are familiar… I saw some of them at the gala and some are also shareholders at Statham enterprise.
“The wedding was planned in a rush, but surprisingly the turn up is great” I said.
“Yeah.. that’s how resourceful Benjamin is. Mr Statham really need to get him out of the way!” Matilda said.
Ok.. she kinda hate Benjamin more than I do, which I’m surprised at.
“Look! Mr Statham is already standing at the altar!” Matilda said.
I looked forward and saw Klaus standing next to the officiating priest.. he looked so handsome in his dark blue tuxedo.
Hmph! Even though this is a fake wedding, he’s still handsomely groomed.. I wish I’m a natural beauty too.
Just then, I heard people gasping in awe, I took a look around me.. they’re all staring at something behind me… I wonder what got their attention.
Then I heard the music playing, that’s when I knew they’re staring at Claudia.
I turned and man! I must confess, she’s beautiful… I can’t even lie if I want to, because her beauty is beyond my imagination.
“Wow! She’s really charming!” I heard Matilda say.
“Yeah.. I can see it” I said.
She walked past us slowly, graciously and majestically.. you can easily see she’s very confident of herself!
“Why isn’t her father walking her down the isle?” Matilda asked.
“I don’t know.. Maybe he’s busy plotting something evil” I replied.
Our eyes followed her until she reached the altar, she reached out her hand and Klaus took it.. then they turned to the priest.
The priest cleared his throat and begin.
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, for the joining together of Mr Nicklaus Wilhelm Statham and Miss Claudia Benjamin in the holy matrimony…..”
While the priest is going on and on with his speech, my eyes is busy scanning around.. I don’t even know what I’m looking for.
I love weddings but I have great hatred for this wedding, it’s hurting my eyes and ears.. I shouldn’t have come with Matilda.
Just then, I saw a woman slumped onto a chair in the row next to mine.. she looked kinda familiar.
She looked exactly like Claudia, but an older version of her.. she must be Claudia’s mother.
“Look, she might be Claudia’s mother” I said to Matilda.
Matilda turned around and studied her briefly.
“Yeah, but let’s pay attention to the wedding” she said.
I nod and we turned our attention back to the priest.
“…as your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health.. in poverty and in wealth.. till death do you part?”
I narrowed my eyes at Klaus as I wait for his response, Klaus turned towards the entrance as if he’s expecting something.. I turned too and take a look.
The doors are closed, what’s he staring at?
“Mr Statham?” The priest called him.
My heart beat fast as Klaus turned to the priest…is he really about to get married to Claudia?
I thought they have a plan.. what’s going on?
“I.. I…” Klaus trailed off and cleared his throat.
Claudia looked at him anxiously, I guess she’s panicking inside too.. she must be praying Klaus won’t disappoint her.
I guess that something we both have in common right now.. I’m also praying Klaus won’t disappoint me too.
“Why are things not going according to the plan yet?” Matilda asked.
“What was the plan?” I asked.
She opened her mouth to explain, but a loud bang interrupted her.. the big doors burst open and a man in his late fifties walked in.
Everyone gasped as they saw him pointing a gun at Klaus and Claudia… My heart leaped as it started beating faster than before.
“Tilda, is this part of the plan too?!” I asked in a panicked voice.
“I don’t know” she answered.
This must be Benjamin, I haven’t seen his picture before.. but I believe this is him.
“Dad! What are you doing?” Claudia asked.
Benjamin laughed and continue walking towards them.
“You’ll soon find out!” He replied.
“Mr Benjamin, your daughter and I are getting married.. what are you doing here with a gun?” Klaus said.
He turned the gun towards and I choked on my spit.. please don’t shoot him, please don’t shoot him.. I pray silently.
I really don’t understand this game, it’s too dangerous!
“I don’t have a daughter! She’s just a pawn to get what I want!”
Then I heard a boom! Screams filled the air as everyone started running around, looking for where to hide.
Matilda quickly covered my eyes and I don’t know what’s going on.
“Oh my God! Mr Statham!” Matilda whispered.
“What happened to Klaus?” I asked trying to push her hand away from my eyes.
“Quick, let’s look somewhere to hide!” Matilda said pulling me along.
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