Elizabeth's eyes darted to the package with the young man. Could the package be for Clara?“Can you disclose why are looking for her?” She asked.“Our organization has a package for her. Do you know who this person is?” The man asked, the way that Elizabeth acted was as if she knew something about her.Elizabeth looked at the package once more. What organization could have a package for Clara? She asked herself.The man was also with a photograph so he wouldn't be able to give the package to anyone who wasn't in the picture on it.Selene ran over to them. “Mum, who is this man looking for? Clara?”The look Elizabeth gave to Selene made her keep quiet. So Elizabeth asked the delivery young man. “Can we receive this in place of her? I am her step-mum and this is her sister.” Elizabeth said.On a normal day, Elizabeth would deny Clara and claim not to know her but now that it seemed beneficial, she accepted to be her stepmother.“Unfortunately, the policies of the organization have that
“Elizabeth, what are you trying to do?” Clara asked, trying to protect the packaged items. She didn't know the items were but she must protect it with all of her.“You shift out of the way or you would rather get injured,” Elizabeth advised her but Clara was still protective of it.Then Selene came out chanting. “Mum, is the logistics man here yet?” and then saw the duo struggling for the package.The question made Clara realize that it wasn't a coincidence as they both knew she was receiving something.Yet, whether by coincidence or not, she would let anyone tamper with items her mum saved for her. She had browsed about the company long before and all she could say was that she wouldn't let them take this from her.Mrs. Roberts must have a reason for wanting it for her daughter.Selene then walked further and pushed Clara behind which made Clara stagger further a bit.“Mum, do you have any idea of what will be in here?” Selene asked, as most of the items were wrapped and they couldn'
Elizabeth realized she wasn’t meant to say that loud. Alex was still looking, “what agreement?” He asked again.“Family agreement. We agreed that family issues should remain with the family.” Selene shouted from behind, knowing that her mum was short of words.“That doesn’t matter much since I’m family too. What do you think, mother-in-law?” Alex asked.It was the first time that Alex was referring to Elizabeth as mother-in-law and he only did that to prove a point.Elizabeth was also wordless. To her, Alex calling her mother-in-law means that he still has the intention of keeping Clara as his wife. Which she didn’t like.After some stillness, Alex had to order Elizabeth to give back every single item to Clara. “But Young master, my mum…”“You dare not say a word!” He replied to Selene who dared to interrupt him.After Elizabeth and Clara packed the items to hand them over to Clara, Alex left with Clara.In the car, the driver was driving towards the house. “Are you not going to th
Annie didn’t even care to be sure of her thoughts or wait for a response before deciding to broadcast.During the period that Clara and Alex were in the room, Annie hurriedly picked up her bags to go to Mr. Peters's house.She met Mr & Mrs Peters as expected. “Mum, Dad, guess what? Alex and Clara are finalizing the divorce.”“How sure are you about this?” Mr. Peters requested.“Dad, I am very sure. Alex left work and came back home with Clara today.” Annie narrated, they waited for her to continue as that wasn’t enough reason but that was the only thing she gotta say.As much as Mr & Mrs Peters doesn’t find her explanation to justify the fact that Alex was divorcing Clara, it could be credible because she was living with them. So they accepted the news.After that, Mr. Peter decided that he was going to begin planning for Annie’s wedding. Her parents would be invited in due time since they were out of the country.“Contact all the top personalities in regards to event planning.” He or
When Alex came home that night, he went straight into his bedroom. Despite Annie’s attempt to get his attention, it wasn’t possible.He had been thinking everything through, the fact that Jane was coming to New York and what his relationship with Clara was like.There was only a way to be sure of all these and that was to contact Henry Brown.Although the possibility of Henry telling a lie against Clara because he likes her was there, he would make sure to investigate well before taking action like his parents wanted.Even when a part of him trusts Clara, he also needs to know all those involved in setting her up, and only then will he deal with the people involved.Also, Clara should be willing to understand that he didn’t have anything with Selene.“CEO Alex, I have been expecting your call,” Henry said the moment he knew Alex was on the line.“Let’s see at the restaurant,” Alex replied.“Hey, Director Alex, are you asking me out? Am I a lady?” Henry teased.Alex wasn’t in for all t
As Henry ate in the restaurant, he wasn’t so happy with himself. If he claims to love Clara, then why was he always bringing peace between Clara and Alex?It was meant to be the other way round, he was supposed to take Clara away from him but he was always being nice.He assumed this was his price to pay since he needed to make up for how he treated Clara in the past, he had to genuinely support her.But if and only if Alex doesn’t value her, he would then make sure he takes Clara away from him. As Henry thought about all these, it began to rain.Alex drove slowly in the rain happily, he arrived home a few minutes later.Annie was beginning to get worried because she knew that Alex doesn't keep late nights but he wasn't back till this time.She remembered Mrs. Peters's statement to her, to be on Alex’s side until the wedding.“Young master,” Annie ran towards Alex to hug him the moment he stepped in a little bit drenched but Alex pushed her away.“I was so worried about you.” She mutt
Alex blinked his eyes twice, he knew what Clara was talking about.Slowly he asked her. “Selene?”Clara wore a straight face. The thought of those still traumatized her. Even though their marriage is a contract, she still needed to hear from him, it might not change many things though.Clara nodded.Alex gulped and folded his lips. He placed his hand on his forehead and walked around a bit quickly.When he returned and sat back, he grabbed her both hands. “You're gonna believe me if I say the truth, right?”Clara nodded again, anxious to hear him already.So Alex began to tell her some things. His expressions showed credibility and accountability. But from the way Clara nodded, it seemed she was blaming herself also.“Are you trying to say that the herbs your mother brought weren't for the immune system but to make you want a woman?”Alex nodded.Clara felt all guilty. “I am so sorry for always feeding you that. I guess I fell prey to her plans.”“It's not your fault, Clara.”After th
Alex ensured that Elizabeth and Selene were locked up before proceeding to his office.However, he changed his mind about going back to the office. Clara should be awake now and he should let her know the steps he had taken.He told the driver to take him to the house instead. When Clara tried to call Sophia, Mrs. Peters thought she was going to call Alex, so she took the phone from her and asked her out.Because Clara can't fight back, she left. Just at the entrance, Alex saw her.“Sweet, where are you going looking like this?” Alex could sense that something was wrong so he held her while they entered inside.The moment he saw his mum and Annie. He got it. Without asking what the problem was, he asked them to leave.“Mum, Annie. You two aren't allowed in here ever again.”Alex was so certain they were trying to bully his wife again. He wondered what was going to happen if he did not show up.“Son, are you sending us out because of her? What about the divorce.” Elizabeth tried to g