Chapter 54

Anika's POV

I was livid.

How could he do that to me?

Abandon me like I was nothing to him after everything I did for him. I wasn't going to let go just like that which is why I am currently visiting that bastard in prison.

The door opened and Marcus walked in. I'd I wasn't trying to be serious, I would have laughed at his face. I would have never imagined that I would ever see Marcus in cuffs.

When he first came to me in the orphanage home. I looked up to him like he was god but now, I see him like a gum under my Louis Vuitton red bottoms shoe.

"Ahh, look what the cat dragged in." Marcus said. "You look good, Anika. How's life treating you?"

"I always look good Marcus and as you know I'm broke." I replied plainly. I wasn't up for beating about the bush.

Marcus smirked and leaned back on his seat, "I knew you would come...any time soon, in fact I was expecting you soon Anika. You didn't come to my court sessions but you are here to see for money." He stated, "I thought you loved me."

I scoffed, "we both know that our love was all about money and hatred for your own son." I knew I hit a nerve.

"I DARE you to talk about him again. I'm in prison Anika but I still have people that could end you in 30 minutes after you leave this place. Don't dare me."

When Marcus makes a threat like this, I knew I had crossed a line I shouldn't have and I wasn't about to do it again. His threats are not empty ones and I hated that he still had control over me.

"Since when did you start caring about Nicholas?"

"Ever since I realized how I was such a horrible father to my boys, I would forever regret it but as you know I can't take back my actions, I can only try to do my best from inside here."

He knows...FUCK!

"So how did you know?" I asked.

I have eyes everywhere Anika and I need you to leave Nicholas alone. He has suffered enough."

"No can't do Marcus." I said with a smirk. I had him right where I wanted him and that felt really good.

"And why if I may ask?"

"I was money, lots of it.and Nicholas is going to give it or at least let me live with him considering how I am the mother of his son." I completed it with a smirk. Yes Matthew is actually Nicholas flesh and blood not his father's and by just looking at him, you easily tell he is Nicholas son. A perfect splitting image of him.

Marcus sighed, "I know you are mentally unstable and don't you dare deny it but that's not my problem."

"And what is your problem Marcus?" I snapped. I wasn't unstable. I am the most stable human ever seems.

"My sons and the threat you pose to them."

I laughed so hard that I felt tears pricking out of my eyes. That was hilarious. "Oh come off it Marcus. You are a terrible person and you destroy everyone that comes into your life... it's something you can't help or change darling besides your so called sons would never want you back in their lives. You are by far the worst father I have ever seen, if worse than mine."

"That's where you've got it all wrong Anika. I don't want them to accept me back into their lives, I just want to right the wrongs I have made which is why I'M ordering you now to leave him alone." He said wearing a glare.

"Well if that isn't cute then I don't know what Marcus is." I said, "Nicholas and Adrian have moved on. They both have lovers that love them so much and they have even replaced Victor as their father." Not that I care about that, I just love seeing the painful expression on his face.

"I wouldn't lie and say that didn't hurt me but it's all my fault and no one else but that is not the issue on the table now Anika. I want you to leave this state in fact the country. I want you no where my sons."

"And what will I get if I return?" Something good I hope.

"You get to leave Matthew behind forever which before you complain, I know you hate that boy. You really don't have to lie to Anika, you have never given him the love that he deserves. He can get that from Nicholas and his family."

I rolled my eyes at that. It's true, Matthew has always felt like a burden to me. I just needed him for the money I was getting from Marcus. That's selfish but it's true.

"Fine, I'm not even going to argue that with you but that's not all right."

I could see the disappointment in his eyes but I couldn't care less.

"50 million and a house, that's all I am giving you."

I scoffed, "we both know that you can give more than that Marcus...I want a hundred and maybe I can think about it."

"You have got guts Anika. Fine, a hundred, a house and you are out. Got it."

"Yes, clearly." I nodded. I know I was really giving up so easily but I have nothing here anymore. The only reason I stayed back for this long was because I loved the money I was receiving from Marcus and also for Matthew.

"Also I want you to explain more like write a letter to Nicholas and tell him that you are leaving and wouldn't bother them again...no funny games Anika, I have eyes everywhere. Remember that."

I nodded in agreement. I have gotten what I wanted so I don't see a reason to stay back.

"I am expecting you to be done by tomorrow."

"Why the rush Marcus." I was a little bit hurt(key word on a little) that he could easily discharge me like I was nothing to him or maybe I was actually nothing to him but I knew not to cause a problem at this point.

"I just want you out of their lives. We have caused them enough pain already."

"Ok fine." I said, "I hope to never see you again Marcus." And I left without looking back. I was living this part of my life behind.

Dear Nicholas,

I know you might be expecting me to burst into your house and tear it apart.

And I know that you would be trying your best to protect your new found love...but try no more for I have been appeased with money of course.

As you know, Marcus was my only source of income and when you locked him up I went broke... literally.

So I thought why not come into your life once more and mess things up again, wouldn't that be lovely?

Look Nicholas, I know I messed up real bad but I wouldn't apologize for it but I would do it again without a second thought because that's just who I am...yes, I am that selfish Nicholas. I never loved you or your father...or your son... Maybe I AM mentally unstable but that's by the way.

Yes Nicholas, Matthew is your son. You are his biological father but if you don't believe me you can conduct a DNA test to satisfy your curiosity, I don't care.

As I am writing this letter to you Nicholas, I am currently packing my things because as I said earlier, I have been appeased and ordered to leave you and your new toy alone by Marcus...I know, strange right?

According to him, he is turning a new leaf or some shit like that. He said he was sorry for everything that he did to you and your bastard brother. That's a butt load of shit if you ask me but what do I know.

Anyways, I'm leaving the country with a hundred million dollars in my account and a house waiting for me and I am leaving Matthew behind.

I don't care what you do with him. It's your business. I would have left him in an orphanage but Marcus stopped me but feel free to do so, ok?

Goodbye Nicholas.

I hope to never set my eyes on you again.

Hmmm... That felt good.

And now for the finishing touch.

I walked to Matthew's room and started packing his stuff. I really can't stand that child.

"Mummy, what are you doing?"

"I'm sending you to live with your father." I replied with a flat tone. I really don't have the strength to deal with him now.

"B-But I don't want to go." He whined, "I want to stay with you."

I rolled my eyes, "no you don't Matthew, you hate me. You really don't have to lie." I said, "go and prepare. You are going to your father's now and you should be prepared."

It took me 30 minutes to pack Matthew's things and we were on the road to Secretary Victor's house. Nicholas was staying there at the moment.

I arrived at the nice looking house and told Matthew to get down. I wasn't walking him to the door.

"You are right mommy."

"About what?"

"I do hate you and I hope my daddy does too." He said and then walked towards the house.

He does hate me.

And so does Nicholas.

Well they both have one thing in common I thought as I zoomed off.