Chapter fifty

Thankfully, he obeyed willingly while I went into the kitchen to get a drink. I was about to grab a soft drink from the fridge when my eyes captured Archer's coffee resting on the counter untouched.
I grinned mischievously, betting he would be so pissed off after discovering I drank his coffee- revenge is best Served cold.
So I grabbed the coffee and out of the corner of my eyes saw Izzy furiously turning her head from side to side as if saying no to whatever I was doing, but it was already too late; I had already chugged off half if the contents down my chest.
Revenge Is Best Served Bitter - 2
Archer's POV
I had to admit my days were always interesting with her around- nobody else has the Maya's effect.
Seriously, who in the world Wmwas stupid enough to dream of defeating me in the bed not to think if threatening me with bedroom antics. Conquer me, the master if all!
I leaned against the door frame with a smug smile on my lips, it is funny to watch. I knew how frustrated she might be right now, infact, I was in no better shape than her but I didn't let show on my face.
It was amaizing, I nebmver took pride in myself on having an unshakable self-control but ever since I made that promise to her, it's a Ms if I fell under a spell or something. My insatiable secmxual appetite died at once.
But that doesn't means the urge to take Maya on died as well, cause God, I would do anything to haver beneath me as I fill her womb and drive her ecstasy, whike she screams and moans my name with her nails digging into the skin of my back. But for the first time in my entire years of existence, I want to do it the old-fashioned way.
I wanted to take things slow but steady cause I knew Maya would be nothing but pudding in my hands if I dare to make such a move on her. I wouldn't even have to sweat just to have her on my bed but this time- I wanted to get to know her first, inside and outside before any other thing.
I craved to know every little thing about her, her do's and don'ts, what makes her tick, what makes her happy the most, infact everything about her and truthfully, it made me exceptionally happy that she had already accepted Izzy as her own already.
Her intense care for Izzy warms my heart alot. Though I spend little time with my daughter and we don't see eye to eye on alot of matters, but that doesn't mean I detest her- God, am not some monster- if anything, I want the best for her.
Which is another reason why I haven't settled down- Kay issues and others set aside. I wasn't stupid, just as I knew most women liked the back of my palm, I also know when someone is pretending to care for my daughter.
Judging from her achievements at such a young age, it was already obvious that Izzy would be the one to succeed me- if she doesn't force me out of the position herself.
But I instinctively knew any woman who dares settle down with me and mistakenly bears a heir, would try to salvage everything for her own child and in the process becomes a major stumbling block to Izzy's success.
And that was what I was scared of the most.
Unlike what people think, I knew Izzy didn't take after me in terms of character but after her grandfather- they are both tenacious as a bulldog.
And yes, her tenacity was quite a valuable asset but it was also a dangerous weapon in the hands of a welder.
Just like bulldogs who would never let go once they bite and grab on their target bull, to the point if hanging there forever. Izzy and my father are extremists who pursue their goals and with persistance, determination and perseverance and would rather switch to another course of action if it isn't smooth sailing.
I wasn't sure with this attitude of hers, she wouldn't hesitate to dispose anyone who dared to cross her; sibling it not, she wouldn't care.
But Maya cares for her, neither was daring enough to try such a thing in the future- though green can amp and boost a person's guts- but am sure she wouldn't.
Moreover, she knows when she knows to and not when not to push Izzy's button, so am sure the both of them would just work out fine.
"Are you angry?" I intentionally asked her but she didn't even reply neither did she look at me but just ran down the stairs. I snickered inwardly, was she giving me a silent treatment? I shook my head, this is why one should choose their battle wisely.
It seems she was quite determined in this silent treatment of her's cause she walked straight to Amanda, ignoring me that was trying hard to get her attention.
"Hey Amanda, can I speak with Izzy for a while?" She said to Amanda who immediately left for her chores while I stood by the side watching- I wondered what my beautiful daughter would do this time.
"Hey Izzy," Amanda said but my daughter had out on that irritating poker face of her's. Whom did she copy that such expression from? I wondered.
"What?" She asked her arms folded across her chest.
"I am sorry about what you saw earlier and I promise it would never happen again. So we cool?" She apologized and my breathe held in anticipation for her reply. This was the moment I was waiting for.
"Sure," came her reply with a shrug but my brows knitted together, firming a deep frown- I don't believe her.
"You sure?" Maya asked, as unsure as I was. Nope, I am highly unsure.
"Of course, you are my future mommy, so what I saw was expected," cane her reply that made me rub my haw in concentration. Well I will keep watching to see how events unfold.
Then I saw Maya gesture with her eyes for me to go and render my own apologies though I had the urge to exasperated her a bit but I decided against it, after all I have been nothing but a burden to her since last night- it was time to behave.
And so I approached this lovely daughter of mine that has this sourly expression on her face. What did I do this time round? I poundered. Surely, this wasn't the first time she'd seen such a thing especially with ever-grown and booming internet.
Moreover, Maya and I didn't get that far, just necking on the bed, maybe? But why was she staring at me as if I had commited treason against her?
"Hey kiddo," I called but she snorts and turned her face away- she rely wasn't going to make this easy for me.
"I am sorry for..." The words were still rolling off my tongue when I saw Izzy fervently shaking her head as if telling someone "No," so I turned just in time to see Maya gulping down my coffee.
A wry smile twisted my mouth- she was really out for revenge. But what happened next almost made me double over with laughter.

I never knew Maya could run faster than flash until right now. I saw her eyes widen like saucers the moment the contents went down her throat.
She dropped the mug with a lightening speed dashed towards the sink, leaned over it, retching uncontrollably to the extent I was so scared she would throw up her intestines in the process.
With a deep scowl on my face, I strolled to the counter and picked up the mug, examining it with great care.
Sure, it didn't look like it was tampered with and yes I enjoy my coffee with no additional additives but Maya's reaction was far too real to be exaggerated and so I took a sip.
My coffees we're usually bitter but the sharp pugent, acrid taste left in my mouth told me something else was added to the coffee. It was so bitter, like alum, that I couldn't even stomach it and ejected the whole thing in the sink- bless your heart, Maya.
I turned to glower at a certain person who looked away as soon as our eyes met and began to whisper a tune.
The Jerk Of A Boyfriend
Maya's POV
It was really to go mental, cause I thought I had actually ran mad. I perfectly knew the coffee wasn't chocolate and Archer didn't hit me as someone who enjoys sweetened stuffs but the amount of bitterness I tasted in that coffee would never be forgotten till I die.
It was bitter to the point it stung my tongue and irritated the inside of my mouth. I coughed and retched untill my voice went hoarse but I could still collect bitter saliva in my mouth.
Suddenly, I felt an arm snake around my waist and was turned towards a body. Archer lifted my chin and said, "open up," but I gave him a question look.
" Salt will cut the bitterness," he said to me before I opened my mouth and he dropped a two-fingered pinch of salt into my mouth.
Few minutes later, I found myself on the sofa in the living room sucking on swirly rainbow lollipop like a five year old while glaring daggers at Izzy who didn't look bothered by the way.
I pulled the lollipop out of my mouth and sternly said, " I am confiscating all your electronic gadgets for a week which means you won't make any calls, streaming videos and games and browsing anyways for that period "
I wasn't stupid, I knew someone had tampered with that coffee and the only person capable of pulling such a cruel prank was one and only Izzy.
She spat, "you have no right!"
"Sorry to disappoint you but I was given full rights by your father and as your nanny to discipline you when you are in the wrong," came my reply but she just literally rolled her eyes towards heaven contemptuously.
"You wouldn't dare," she sassed back.
"As a matter of fact, watch me," I stood on my feet.
" Now hand over your cellphone young lady," I demanded and stretched out my hand in anticipation.
"Make me;" she dared with a raised brow.
"Works just fine for me cause I have this wonderful thought of inviting Anabelle over for dinner and there is this urge to have a very, very good chit chat with her and I am sure she'd love to hear of your