WARNING: This chapter contains a graphic description of sexual abuse which may be triggering to some readers. If you are sensitive to this, please, skip this chapter!The next few days were normal, there was no drama in the city. The Blackwells family returned to California except for Xavier, Lucy, and Carl. The news about the wedding had died down since it had been done. Clara knew Xavier was on to her so she decided her kids would be safer with Dexter. She moved them to Dexter’s house but visits them every day. The kids were okay with this, they loved Dexter anyway. They stopped going to school, Clara couldn't risk it. She doesn't want them to go missing again, if they do, she might lose it. Clara returned to work the next day after her kids were found, she made herself the talk of the city again. She topped the business chats in days which gave everyone something to talk about. She was back and better! Malia was quiet which was suspicious but Clara decided to not worry about i
A DAY LATERXavier walked into the room with a tray filled with meals. He closed the door and placed the meal on the table. He turned to the bed and stared at Clara, she was staring at him. She had a cold expression as she looked at him.She was cuffed to the bed which made moving not easy for her.“Are you going to eat now?” Xavier asked. She didn't respond, she just kept staring. He carried the tray from the table and moved closer to the bed, he dropped it next to her. In the process, his hand touched her and she whimpered. She recalled what happened a day ago, she had flashbacks and she shut her eyes in fear. She felt the hairs on her body erect as she felt shivers.Xavier furrowed his brows as he stared at her, he wondered what was wrong with her.“Please, don't touch me.” She whispered as her voice broke. Xavier noticed his hand was touching her knee, he slowly pulled away from her. She breathed heavily and slowly opened her eyes. She had tears in them. Xavier understood wha
DAYS LATERIt's been days since Clara left where Xavier kept her. She returned home to her kids, but no one knew what happened, she didn't tell Dexter about it. Her kids moved back in with her, she was happy around them and they were happy. Xavier travelled back to California with Lucy and Carl but they would be back the next day. They would be a party in two days and everyone was invited. Malia has to show up with Xavier of course, only if she has an explanation for her husband’s absence.Since it was just a normal party, everyone wasn't so hyped about it. Clara didn't waste her time on having a perfect dress either. The kids returned to school, they stopped being bullied. Everyone felt bad they didn't pay attention to the news about them missing, Taylor felt worse. The twins weren't talking to him, he tried to apologize to them but they ignored him just like he ignored them. Everything seemed to be back to normal, everything was peaceful again.~It was finally the day of the
Staring at the amazing meals in her presence, Clara smiled widely feeling satisfied. She checked the time, seeing it was almost time for her husband to get home, she giggled to herself. All she had to do was wait a few more minutes.Hours passed and her husband hadn't arrived. She wasn't so surprised, it happens frequently. “Ma’am, do you want me to clear the table? I don't think Mr. Miller will be arriving soon.” The butler asked staring at her with pity. “No, it's fine. I will wait a few more minutes, you can go to bed.” She replied. He bowed before walking away. Clara exhaled heavily as she stared at the time, it was almost midnight already. This has been going on for almost a month, and her husband has been missing dinner. Every night, she hoped it would be different, she got her hopes up hoping he would show up. She knows her husband doesn't love her, their marriage is based on a contract between their families. The reason she got married to him was to give him an heir but
Clara stared at him with so much pain in her heart, seeing he had already made up his mind and there was nothing she could do, she stared at the papers, ready to sign. Xavier noticed she was ready, he handed her a pen and she took it. As she was about to sign the papers, she thought about how her life would be over once she signed them. Her parents will abandon her, she will have nowhere to go, and the humiliation she will get from everyone in the city. Her life will be ruined!“I… I can't sign this.” She muttered and dropped the papers. “Xavier, please. We can make this work, I will get pregnant, and I will give you an heir.” Clara pleaded in tears but he ignored it. “Let's just get this over with, okay? It's been two years and there is nothing to gain from this marriage. Katherine is back and she is pregnant, I want to be with her.” Despite all he had said, Clara still wasn't ready to sign the divorce papers. She has no life without Xavier.“No, I can't.” She muttered.“Sign th
Xavier headed out in the morning without waiting to see Clara, he was glad she signed the papers already. He headed to the hotel where Kathrine was staying. He arrived there in minutes. Immediately he stepped in, she rushed to him and threw her arms around him. Xavier chuckled as he wrapped his arms around her and spun her around. He knew he was doing the right thing, Kathrine loves him as much as he loves her. While they were still together, they were the talk of the city. Everyone was always rooting for them. It was a shock to everyone seeing his marriage with Clara, the city talked about it for a very long time before it eventually died down when they found something else to talk about. He never loved Clara, it's really a good thing he is letting her go.He couldn't deny the fact that he felt a little pity for Clara, she is a good woman and the years of being married to her were peaceful. He knows how much she loves him and always tries to be on his good side during the years
Clara slowly opened her eyes, she looked around the room and noticed it looked unfamiliar. ‘Where am I?’ She thought as she kept looking around. She tried to recall what happened and she did. She remembered passing out. Just as she was about to try to sit up, the door opened revealing the doctor. It was their family doctor. “Mrs. Blackwell. You are awake.” Dr. Griffo said. “How did I get here?” She asked as she slowly sat up.“Your butler brought you in, ma’am.” He replied and she nodded. He kept smiling at her which made Clara wonder what was going on.“It's good to see you again Mrs. Blackwell.” He said, Clara faked a smile. If only he knew she wasn't bearing that last name again. Also, she found it odd. Dr. Griffo was smiling more than usual.“What?” Clara couldn't help but ask.“Congratulations, Mrs. Blackwell. You are pregnant.” He announced. Clara felt everything around her pause as his words echoed in her head.She thought she heard wrong so she let out a chuckle and shook
Without waiting for Clara to respond, Xavier walked out of the ward. Clara buried her face in her hands as she started to cry loudly. Everything kept getting worse the moment she thought it would get better. What is she supposed to do? Where is she supposed to go? She was so sure her parents wouldn't accept her back. She was also sure they would have heard the news. Dr. Griffo walked back into the room, Clara hurriedly wiped her tears as she looked up at him.He gave her a look but Clara forced a smile.“I am really sorry about this ma’am. If there is anything I can do to help, I will.” He said and Clara nodded. He is their family doctor, he isn't a stranger so he knows a lot. “Can you get me a ride?” She asked and sniffed.“Of course, ma’am.” ~Clara sat in the car and watched the chauffeur drive and at the same time, she was fighting her tears. She was in the car the doctor arranged for her and as dumb as it sounds, she was heading to Xavier’s mansion. For the last time, she
DAYS LATERIt's been days since Clara left where Xavier kept her. She returned home to her kids, but no one knew what happened, she didn't tell Dexter about it. Her kids moved back in with her, she was happy around them and they were happy. Xavier travelled back to California with Lucy and Carl but they would be back the next day. They would be a party in two days and everyone was invited. Malia has to show up with Xavier of course, only if she has an explanation for her husband’s absence.Since it was just a normal party, everyone wasn't so hyped about it. Clara didn't waste her time on having a perfect dress either. The kids returned to school, they stopped being bullied. Everyone felt bad they didn't pay attention to the news about them missing, Taylor felt worse. The twins weren't talking to him, he tried to apologize to them but they ignored him just like he ignored them. Everything seemed to be back to normal, everything was peaceful again.~It was finally the day of the
A DAY LATERXavier walked into the room with a tray filled with meals. He closed the door and placed the meal on the table. He turned to the bed and stared at Clara, she was staring at him. She had a cold expression as she looked at him.She was cuffed to the bed which made moving not easy for her.“Are you going to eat now?” Xavier asked. She didn't respond, she just kept staring. He carried the tray from the table and moved closer to the bed, he dropped it next to her. In the process, his hand touched her and she whimpered. She recalled what happened a day ago, she had flashbacks and she shut her eyes in fear. She felt the hairs on her body erect as she felt shivers.Xavier furrowed his brows as he stared at her, he wondered what was wrong with her.“Please, don't touch me.” She whispered as her voice broke. Xavier noticed his hand was touching her knee, he slowly pulled away from her. She breathed heavily and slowly opened her eyes. She had tears in them. Xavier understood wha
WARNING: This chapter contains a graphic description of sexual abuse which may be triggering to some readers. If you are sensitive to this, please, skip this chapter!The next few days were normal, there was no drama in the city. The Blackwells family returned to California except for Xavier, Lucy, and Carl. The news about the wedding had died down since it had been done. Clara knew Xavier was on to her so she decided her kids would be safer with Dexter. She moved them to Dexter’s house but visits them every day. The kids were okay with this, they loved Dexter anyway. They stopped going to school, Clara couldn't risk it. She doesn't want them to go missing again, if they do, she might lose it. Clara returned to work the next day after her kids were found, she made herself the talk of the city again. She topped the business chats in days which gave everyone something to talk about. She was back and better! Malia was quiet which was suspicious but Clara decided to not worry about i
Clara drove into Dexter’s house, she pulled over, and rushed out of the car. She rushed into the house and screamed happily as she saw her kids. They rushed to her, she bent to their level and hugged them tightly.“I missed you both so much.” She sighed.“We missed you too.” They chorused. Dexter stood and watched them with a smile.She held them for a very long time before letting go of them. She ran her eyes and hands on their body to see if they were hurt.“They are fine, Kaylee added a little weight too. They are really fine.” Dexter said, walking towards them.“Really?” Clara furrowed her brows and stared at Kaylee, she smiled and spun around.“So, this is the part where we tell you what happened?” Kaylen asked and she and Dexter nodded in response.“Well, the night we were taken, we thought they hurt you too 'cause we saw the guards on the floor when we were dragged out of the house. We thought it was a kidnap, well it was.”“Xavier’s guards took us and took us to the penthouse
It was finally the day the whole city anticipated. The day Malia Parish will be getting married to Xavier Blackwell. It was the talk of the city, most of the people had forgotten about the disappearance of Clara’s twins. They focused on the wedding. Clara was hurt by this, the cops gave up the search but the organization didn't. They knew Xavier took them so they focused their search on that. Clara was mad at the whole city, she was forgotten and no one cared about her. The arrival of the Blackwells was announced a day before the wedding. A lot of people were invited to the wedding, important rich families in and out of the city. It was the day Clara would get her kids back and it was a day of happiness for the Blackwells and the Parishs too. In short, that day was the day it would all change, for good or for the worse. Clara exhaled heavily as she stared at herself in the mirror, she was dressed in leather pants and a jacket. Her hair was tied into a ponytail with a few strand
It's been days since the twins went missing, the whole city knew about it. Xavier was nowhere to be found too.Clara searched everywhere she could, she knew Xavier had taken them but she had no idea where he took them to.Tokyo was helping her with the search, the whole organization was helping her. Tokyo assured her that they would be found, and she informed Clara that Xavier hadn't left the country yet or the city. He was still around, he was hiding somewhere with her kids. If he tries to leave the city or the country, they will know about it. Clara was trying her best not to lose it, Dexter was supportive too. Malia released the news about her wedding with Xavier, it would be done in a few days. It was sooner than everyone expected but it was to Clara’s advantage. Xavier will definitely show up on the wedding day, what is a wedding without the groom? She would get him and get her kids back on that day. The news about the twins missing and Malia’s wedding coming up was what eve
“No, no, no.” Clara muttered as she got off the bed, she rushed into her closet and got dressed in seconds. She grabbed her keys and phone and rushed out of the room. On her way, she tried calling Xavier back but the call wasn't connecting. She tried calling Dexter too but he wasn't picking up. She got out of the house, got into her car, and drove out of the mansion. She kept calling Dexter as tears welled up in her eyes, she was terrified. She had no idea where to go, so she decided to head to his house. Tears kept streaming down her eyes, she hoped he was okay. She arrived at his house in minutes and rushed out of the car. He doesn't have guards around or maids, he prefers to stay alone.“Dexter.” Clara yelled as she hit the front door, she forced the door open and rushed in. She froze when she saw him walking down the stairs.“What? What's wrong?” He asked. She rushed to him and hugged him tightly, she cried as she hugged him. Dexter was confused but he hugged her back.“Di
Clara sat in her office, she went through her computer, replying to all emails necessary and doing other work. Her kids were running around the room, sometimes they ran out of her office and ran back in. She wasn't bothered, as long as they were happy and okay. Kaylee ran to Clara and stood next to her. Clara ignored her and paid attention to her work. Kaylee knew she was intentionally ignoring her. She poked Clara’s shoulder but she was still ignored. Kaylee smiled and poked her repeatedly.“Mummy.” She called and poked her. “Mummy.” “Mummy.” Clara exhaled heavily and turned to her.“Yes, Kaylee?”“I am hungry.” She whined and Clara looked at Dexter, he seemed busy with the cellphone with him.“What do you want?” She asked and Kaylee shrugged in response.“I don't know.” Clara was about to speak when the door to her office opened and Tokyo walked in. Clara was surprised to see her, the same as the kids.“Tokyo.” Kaylen called happily, he stood up and was about to rush to he
“Just when I thought I would have a great day.” She sighed.She dropped her bag on her couch, folded her arms, and turned to him. He was seated on her chair with his legs on her table.“What do you want?” She asked. He ran his eyes on her before speaking.“My kids. I want my kids back.” He replied, Clara chuckled. She found his response funny.“I don't get it, did you ever have them?” She asked.“I want them.” He said sternly. His face held no expression, he sounded so cold too.“Do they want you?” Clara asked.“They will.” He replied, she chuckled recalling how they acted this morning when she tried bringing him up.“Last time I checked which was about an hour ago, you don't exist to them anymore.” She answered with a smile. Xavier didn't give a response immediately, he slowly put his legs down from her table and stood up.He put his hands in his pants pocket and looked around the office as he walked towards her.“I am getting married to Malia.” He said without looking at her, he wa