Maya's point of view

Something was not right. Niklaus' actions so far began to make me question everything I've been told by my father and everyone around me.

Flashback:

"Remind me once more who you said is their father?" I asked, stroking the bump on my stomach. I could feel them moving and it was the most wonderful feeling. I still couldn't believe it, I was bringing in two wonderful creatures into this world.

It's been five months already since I awoke from my coma and had to go through strict surveillance. I encountered some internal body damages from that fall off the bridge which would have claimed the life of the babies in my womb, yet they survived.

Doctors claim the gods were watching over me hence a miracle I was still alive till now. But then, carrying the babies to the ninth month and giving birth to them the natural way would put an end to my life, if not theirs too. I had to be operated on earlier than scheduled - my body was at the moment, too frail to carry twins.

"As I've said times without number, his name is Niklaus Spencer," reminded Father, who was behind me with his hands resting on my wheelchair as I took in the wildlife scene from the balcony.

I was being treated at home and vigorous movements were not advised. Moreover, my father would not let my feet touch the ground for any reason- he had maids attending to my every need.

When I first awoke with no recollection of who I was, I was quite cautious around him even if he claimed to be my father. But that was until a DNA test was drawn confirming our blood relationship, added to his love towards me - even though it could be annoying sometimes.

I could now trust him with my life, knowing he had my back. Moreover, he was the one who rescued me from that dangerous fall- as I've been told - and gave me this new life as Princess Reina Armani Sakuzi - princess of the Sakuzi Clan.

"How did we meet?" This was the first time I was asking for details about that man. The other times I simply asked for his name and let it go since I was more immersed with my babies and the recovery process.

"I don't know about that but it's a known fact you worked as a nanny for him and that was where he seduced you," Father answered as requested.

I gulped, "Seduced me?"

"Yes, Princess," He came to sit on the bench beside me, "You see, Niklaus Spencer is a very handsome man who had women throwing themselves at him without putting an effort. So he made it a quest to conquer you too because you were different from the ones he's encountered so far,"

I clenched my fist, the nerve of the bastard, how was I so foolish to fall for someone like that.

Father went on, "So he went for you even when he had a girlfriend, Christina Devon - she was your arch-enemy," he supported it with evidence from his phone.

I scrolled through the articles depicting me as a gold digger who came to ruin their relationship. There were just so many of them and harsh comments that made my heart hurt and tears fill my eyes.

"Princess," Father crouched beside me, wiping away the tears from my eyes, "I hate telling you this but this is to clear your heart of all lingering feelings you might have for that man,"

"I feel so stupid," I cried.

"It's alright to feel that way but not anymore," He said with determination, covering the top of my palm resting on the armrest with his.

"The person who felt that way was Maya. The personality who was used by Niklaus; toyed by his father; maltreated by his girlfriend and hated by the whole world was Maya, not you Reina.

"Reina, you are strong and the only princess of the Sakuzi Clan and Armani Family and we don't give up even if we fall seven times.

"So, purge your heart and soul of all guilt because it's your time to bring down your wrath on those who oppressed you"

End of Flashback.

Upon remembering that memory, I wiped away all doubts from my heart, this man was a master manipulation; he was faking all of this. Also, father wouldn't lie to me, why would he?

"Who rescued you from that fall off the bridge?"

I was taken aback by that sudden question. Why was Niklaus interested in that? Had he by chance discovered that I was really…no, it can't be, I've done my best to deny that.

"I don't know what games you're playing here, Mr. Niklaus. But whatever we're here for, you better get it done now I'm being accommodating," I tactically avoided the question.

He mumbled, "Even the way you call my name sounds the same,"

"What?"

"Let's go," He didn't answer, instead led me to a run-down four-story building.

Only the lower floor rooms were occupied by people I guessed to be the caretaker. This structure had seen better days which made me wonder why it had not been brought down yet by the landlord. This stupid landlord would make more money converting it into a better-modernized building.

"I bought the entire building after you died," Niklaus answered as if he knew what was on my mind. So, he was the stupid landlord.

He quickly added, "But clearly, you didn't die"

I rolled my eyes, he was still insistent on that? Doesn't he ever get tired?

"In case you're wondering why I did that," He turned his head to me, "It's to conserve our memories. I didn't want anyone messing anything up," He informed me with a smug smile

I snorted, was I supposed to be thankful or what? Yet that smile sent warm feelings to my stomach.

Gosh, I hated this. Fine, Reina, remember father's words, this man is nothing but an emotional manipulator.

He kept talking but I didn't give him an ear neither did he notice that I'd stopped walking after him. I turned my back, about to flee out of here when I felt a tug on my arm. Great.

"Obviously, you haven't grown any wiser Maya. You should have known me by now," He stated.

That was the problem, I didn't know.

But the next I knew, I was hurled over his shoulder like a sack of rice.

"Niklaus!" I screamed, "I'm going to deal with you once I'm out of these," Was my threat.

Yet he ignored me and continued up the stairs. He stopped at a floor and before my eyes, hacked the door and walked into it.

A strong feeling of deja vu washed over me.