PRESENTThe kids and Dexter stared at the doctor as he checked Clara. It was time for her to get discharged and the doctor wanted to check if she was okay. Some minutes later, he pulled away from her and smiled.“She is okay, you are free to go.” The doctor informed them and Kaylee giggled as she rushed to her mother.“Are you sure?” Kaylen asked as he looked up at the doctor.“Yes.”“Maybe you should check again. She… ““Kaylen, she is fine.” Dexter cut him off and he nodded. The doctor walked out of the room leaving them. “Let's go.” Kaylee said. Dexter helped Clara up, and they all made their way out of the ward. In minutes, they were out of the hospital and heading home. ~Xavier sat at his table as he went through his files. Things haven't been easy since they lost their deal with the Normans and their wealth has gone down by thirty percent, things haven't been easy.The door to his office suddenly opened and Lucy walked in. Xavier looked up at her, he was surprised to see he
Clara walked back into the study and met Dexter sitting at her table. His eyes were fixed on her table as she walked closer to him. “Has he gone?” Dexter asked as she took a seat ok the table. She was directly in front of him.“Yes.” Clara replied.“With the kids.” She added and he looked up at her.“Anastasia, you are making this too easy for him.” Dexter said and she rolled her eyes.“I am not working now, I would really love it if you call me Clara.” She replied.“Fine, you do know the weeks you were given are almost up right?” Dexter asked.“I know and I am working on it. You have nothing to worry about. Letting him spend some time with his kids isn't so bad, after the weeks are up, he will never get to see them again so let him enjoy the moment.” Clara replied and he sighed before nodding.“Have you found out who poisoned you at the party?” He asked.“Not yet but I am close.” She answered. Dexter moved closer to her and stared at her, she raised her brows, giving him a questioni
“She is missing. She has been kidnapped.” Clara let out a chuckle and shook her head.“You are kidding right?” She asked as she dropped Kaylek carefully.“No, he is not. He called me when it happened, it was an hour ago.” Carl said.“You lost my daughter?” Clara yelled at him, he tried to talk but she beat him to it.“You let my daughter get kidnapped under your watch? What the fuck, Xavier?!” She screamed at him and moved closer to him.“I didn't want this to happen. We were together then she wanted to pee and the waitress took her to the bathroom, that was where she was taken.” He hurriedly said.“You couldn't follow her to the bathroom?” She yelled. Kaylen started to cry out loud, Dexter carried him in his arms.Clara ran her hands through her hair, she couldn't think straight.“Do you know who took her? Has anyone called for a ransom or something?” Clara asked.“The waitress with her said she couldn't see the person and no one has called.” Carl replied. He knew Xavier couldn't r
FIVE YEARS AGO“Us?” Clara asked.“Yes, you work for us. Our organization.” Dexter replied and took a seat next to her on the bed. Due to fear, Clara moved to the edge of the bed which made Dexter chuckle.“It's okay. I won't hurt you.” He assured her but she didn't trust him. She remained at the edge of the bed. She couldn't trust anyone anymore, she had been hurt these past few months because she trusted everyone she met. “Have it your way, then.” Dexter added and stood up.“In a few minutes, you will be taken to a better room where you will get cleaned up and changed. When you are done, we will talk over a meal about what use you are to us.” He said. Clara got curious about one thing and she asked immediately.“Is this organization yours?” She asked and Dexter chuckled.“No, I work for them too.” He replied and walked out of the room. Clara exhaled heavily and looked around the room, how does she keep leaving a mess to get into another? When will she finally be free? ~PRESENT
Immediately Xavier walked out of the door, Clara turned to Dexter with a questioning look but he ignored it. “I will get Kaylee to bed first.” She said and walked upstairs. “Fuck.” Dexter muttered, Xavier kept ruining things for him and it was getting on his nerves. The only reason he couldn't do anything about it was because Clara was connected to him. Whatever he does will affect Clara and her kids.In minutes, Clara returned to the living room. To get Kaylee to sleep was easy, all she had to do was assure her that she was safe.“I am listening.” She said and stood in front of Dexter.“What?” He asked. He knew what she was talking about but he wasn't ready to have the conversation with her.“What the hell was that? What was he talking about?” Clara asked.“I don't know what you are talking about.” Dexter replied and was about to walk away but she rushed towards him and blocked his path.“Yes, you do. What the fuck does he mean by he rules this city? What does he mean by asking if
FIVE YEARS AGO“A lot Anastasia, a lot.” Dexter replied which got her more curious. She was about to ask another question but he spoke up before her.“But I will be explaining when we get back tonight.” Dexter added, she raised her brows curiously.“Where are we going tonight?” She asked.“Tonight, you will be doing the first thing the organization wants you to do for them.” He replied.“What is that?” Clara asked. Dexter looked down at the documents with him, he pulled out one and stretched it to her. Clara took it and read it carefully. Her eyes widened in shock, she looked up at him.“You guys want me to steal a diamond at an auction? Isn't that wrong and illegal?” Clara asked, Dexter chuckled as he took the papers from her.“Did I mention the organization was legal?” Dexter asked back and she sighed. She started to feel restless, she wasn't so relaxed anymore. She thought she was safe already and she would have a normal life back. Just when she thinks things are getting better,
Clara walked down the stairs dressed in a black beautiful gown, her hair was styled in a pretty way. She looks beautiful and elegant with her bump.Dexter stared at her walk down the stairs till she got to him. He was dressed in a tuxedo. She got to him and he smirked at her.“Anastasia.” He called.“Dexter.” She called back. He was surprised a little, he wasn't expecting her to call his name back or accept her new name so easily.“Anastasia?” He called again, raising a brow.“It's Clara. Sorry, yes?” She said and he chuckled. Of course, she hasn't gotten to it yet, she was just trying to put on an act. “It's okay. You will get used to it.” Dexter replied, and she nodded in response. He ran his eyes on her which made her uncomfortable a little, he looked up at her and held her gaze.“What are we doing tonight?” He asked.“Stealing a diamond at an auction.” She replied sharply. From what she had learned from the lady earlier in the day, questions need to be answered immediately. Th
As Clara slowly got on the bed, she used her eyes to search around the room for the diamond but she got nothing. It could be anywhere in the suite, the room was huge.She decided to ask questions that could make things easier for her.“I heard you have an auction to run in a few minutes.” Clara said as he was about to start running his hands on her.“Hmm.” He moaned in response and started to kiss her neck. He was about to get on her when she recalled Rita’s lessons. In situations like this, she should be in control so things can be easier for her.“Lay back and let me do my job.” She managed to say seductively. Like an excited child, Mr. Brown pulled away from her and fell back on the bed.“Tell me about this auction.” She said as she got on him. She ran her hands on his body and he moaned.“I will be selling a fake diamond to a fool and make a lot of money from it.” He chuckled. Clara faked a smile and nodded. She looked at the time on the watch, she had eighteen minutes left. She
They all stared at Clara as she started to eat, she didn't pay attention to them. They all looked away from her slowly and then continued eating. Mrs. Blackwell shook her head and dropped her fork loudly.“I can't take this. She has to leave.” Mrs. Blackwell said and Clara looked up with her mouthful of chicken.“I can't leave, Kaylee invited me.” She said with a mouthful and Sarah chuckled, finding it funny.“You think this is funny?” Mrs. Blackwell snapped at her and she flinched.“Grandma, please.” Kaylee pleaded. She exhaled heavily and tried to continue eating. Over the years, Mrs. Blackwell started to love Kaylee and Kaylen. Clara was out of the way so it was easy for her to love them. “A lot is going on.” Clara shook her head and continued eating.“You shouldn't eat like an animal you know? We know the food is so good, it is the best thing you have tasted after being dead for ten years.” Lucy said. Clara turned to her and stared at her. Lucy was expecting a response but she
As they had lunch, everyone at the table kept staring at Kaylee.No one got in trouble after the fight because there was no teacher around but everyone kept talking about it.“Fuck it, I am just going to ask questions. Who taught you all that?” Max asked and everyone turned to him.“What? Everyone is curious.” He shrugged.“Clara.” Kaylee replied.“When? How the hell did you learn that so fast?” Sarah asked.“She is actually a good teacher. I spent yesterday with her.”“So you lied.” Kaylen said, Kaylee looked at him. He wasn't looking so happy, he looked mad.“Not really. I had a shoot too.” She replied.“Wait, who is Clara?” Max asked.“Our mother.” Kaylen muttered in response and the boys around the table gasped.“I… I thought your mother died when she gave birth to you guys.” Beck stuttered.“Long story.” Kaylee replied. Bryan ran his hand on her shoulders trying to comfort her and she smiled at him.“Can I meet her? I would like her to teach me everything she taught Kaylee. She i
“Hey, that’s better.” Clara said as Kaylee’s punch hit her and she felt the pain.“Really?” Kaylee giggled and clapped her hands happily.“Does this mean I can beat you in a fight now?” Kaylee gasped and Clara chuckled.“Easy now.” She replied. Kaylee smiled and walked to her bag, she picked up a bottle of water and gulped it. Clara watched her as she did, Kaylee noticed Clara’s stare and gave her a questioning look as she dropped the bottle.“What?” Kaylee asked as she tried to catch her breath.“Nothing.” Clara muttered and shook her head.“I can tell you want to say something. What is it?” Kaylee asked, moving closer to her.“You really don't remember anything about me?” Clara asked softly. This is the calmest Kaylee has seen her but she couldn't tell if she was sad. Kaylee shook her head in response and Clara sighed.“I’m sorry.” Kaylee apologized.“It's not your fault. It fucking Xavier’s fault.” Clara said and rolled her eyes.“I… I wouldn't blame him though. He was scared, c
“I can't believe you were with him for that long.” Sarah giggled and Kaylee nodded happily. “Yeah, me too. I kept pinching myself to be sure I wasn't dreaming. Anytime he sees me doing that, he holds my hand and assures me it's real.” Kaylee squealed and Sarah laughed.They were both having a free period and Kaylee decided to tell Sarah all about last night.“Enough of that. How are you doing?” Kaylee asked with a stern look and Sarah sighed.“I should be asking you the same question. Yesterday was crazy.” Sarah replied, Kaylee nodded in response and bit her lip as she thought about the whole situation again.“Have you talked to Daddy?” Kaylee asked. “Yes, last night.” “And?” “As much as it hurts, I will try to get over it. He has never made me feel like he wasn't my father, if Clara didn't say anything, I would never know.” Sarah said sadly and Kaylee placed a hand on her shoulder. She pulled Sarah to herself and kissed her hair.“I apologize on behalf of my crazy mother.” Kayle
“Where is mum?” She asked. “I don't know and honestly, I don't care.” Xavier replied.“Oh.” Sarah muttered and sighed.“You should go to bed, I will wait for Kaylee.” Xavier said and kissed her forehead. She smiled at him before heading up to her room. Xavier walked down the stairs, walked out of the house, and took a seat on the porch as he waited for Kaylee. An hour passed and Kaylee hadn't shown up yet, he was resisting the urge to call her. After waiting for a few more minutes, he decided to call her when a car drove in. The car pulled over and Kaylee walked out with Bryan. Xavier sighed in relief.“Mr… Mr. Blackwell.” Bryan stuttered nervously and bowed.“I… I… we… ““Thank you, Bryan.” Xavier cut him off with a smile and he nodded. Xavier knew him, he and Kaylen had been best friends for years. Bryan turned to Kaylee and slowly hugged her, she hugged him back and he pulled away after a few seconds.“Thank you.” She muttered and he nodded before getting into his car. Kaylee
Clara continued to laugh, ignoring what Lucy said. “Oh my God.” She muttered as she laughed. They all kept watching her like she was crazy. She looked at Kathrine and tried to stop laughing.“Okay, that’s enough.” She said and kept a stern look immediately.“It's like there is a fucking switch in her head that controls everything she does.” Carl whispered to Lucy and she nodded, agreeing with him.“You can speak now.” Clara said.Kathrine turned to Sarah immediately and tried to hug her but Sarah walked away. Kathrine called after her as she rushed to her. “So, now that all that is settled.” Clara said and Lucy scoffed. She walked towards her and stood in front of her. Lucy was intimidated but she tried so hard to not show it. “Just like you said Clara, history is repeating itself and you are right but you were wrong about one thing, the difference. Eleven years ago, you were the victim and Xavier was the villain but here you are the villain. No matter how much you try to tell you
“What? What? What?!” Kaylee yelled.“Daddy, she is lying, right? She is just messing around like she always does. Right?!” Kaylee yelled and Xavier stuttered as he thought of what to say. Clara looked down at her dress and ran her hands on her body dramatically. She ran her hands on her hair too like she was trying to fix it.“Do I look that bad? Am I not pretty enough?” She muttered. She wondered why Kaylee was mad.“She looks like me, she is just freaking out. You are beautiful Clara.” She said to herself and giggled.Kaylen’s eyes widened in shock at her act. She was being so dramatic and acting crazy.“She is our mother?” Kaylen asked.“You both need to calm down, I... ““Don't tell them to calm down.” Clara said and they all looked at her.“Yell all you want, it is allowed.” She said with a smile to them and Lucy groaned.“You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.” Lucy muttered.Carl was about to speak when Clara suddenly yelled and clapped her hands. Again, they all turned to her.
“Xavier, stop him.” Lucy said as he was getting closer to Clara.“Clara won't say anything to him, if she wanted to, she would have the first time she saw them.” Xavier replied and Lucy groaned. She pulled Xavier a few feet away from Kaylee and Sarah.“This is not about her telling him. Almost fifty percent of people in this room know who Clara is and the twins are her children. If they see them together, they will start talking and he will hear. Do you want him to find out that she is his mother from strangers?” Lucy asked and Xavier looked at Kaylen. He was already a few steps from Clara.“Well, let’s hope that doesn't happen.” He said and Lucy turned.“Shit.” She muttered. She was about to speak when she noticed their parents coming towards them.“Did you inform them that she is alive?” Lucy asked.“I forgot.” Xavier replied and she shook her head at him. Mr. & Mrs. Blackwell got to them and started to ask different questions.Kaylen got to Clara and her face lit up immediately she
It was finally the day of the first ball of the season, everyone was excited about it. Kaylee had been busy making Clara’s dress and she was finally done.Kathrine’s dress was delivered a day before the ball, she loved her dress so much and it looked like it would be the best but she was still so curious to see what Clara’s dress looked like. Kaylen has been busy with Mr. Blackwell getting ready to welcome the guests properly, and Xavier and Carl have been busy planning a way to make the ball go peacefully. They doubled the security that would be present at the mansion as also has the estate surrounded by the cops. They weren't sure if it was Tokyo’s organization or Clara that would try to attack the ball. Either way, they were prepared for the worst. Sarah hasn't been doing anything. Mr. Blackwell had nothing for her, it had always been like that for years. It was sad at first but she got used to it, although she feels bad sometimes but she tries to take her mind off it.She has n