“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
Clara moaned in her sleep, she slowly opened her eyes and looked around. She noticed Dexter sitting on a couch a little bit far from the bed. He had a book with him, and he was reading. “You are awake.” He said without turning to her. Clara looked around the room, it was a different room from the one she was in during the day. This looked different and so better, the King sized bed, the luxurious furniture in it. Everything looked beautiful but they were mostly in black.“It's my room by the way. I can tell you are wondering.” He said again without looking up at her. She wondered how he knew what she was thinking about. She closed her eyes as she tried to recall what happened, seconds later, it came flooding in and her eyes snapped open immediately. She started to panic. She killed someone and she saw Dexter shoot someone too. She would go to jail or probably get killed. She started to breathe heavily and Dexter finally looked up at her.“You have nothing to worry about, the org
Dexter fed Kaylee her breakfast. She woke up early and was hungry. Clara was also in the dining room, she hadn't said a word to Dexter. Kaylee could sense the tension between them but decided not to ask questions. Everyone was present except Kaylen. He wasn't aware Kaylee was back too. Minutes later, Kaylen walked into the dining room looking moody. He looked up and his face lit up immediately he saw Kaylee.“Kaylee.” He screamed happily and rushed towards her, he got to her and hugged her tightly. Clara and Dexter smiled as they watched them. Kaylee giggled as he lifted her off Dexter’s lap. “You are okay, you are okay.” He said happily and spun her around.“Yes, let go of me now, please.” Kaylee said and he let go of her. He rolled his eyes at her and cleared his throat.“Don't feel so happy, I wasn't even worried and I am not so happy to see you.” He said trying to look cool. Dexter chuckled. “That's a lie. You missed me so much and you were worried.” Kaylee replied and he s
Clara and her kids sat outside Xavier’s ward, the doctors were in his ward, they had no idea what they were doing but they had been in there for over thirty minutes. After passing out, he was rushed out of the ballroom. The twins said they wanted to see if he was okay before heading home. Clara wanted to decline but she let them anyway.Carl, Lucy, and Dexter were also outside the ward with them. Lucy kept glaring at Clara but she avoided her looks.Clara turned to her kids, Kaylee was leaning on Kaylen.“Are you guys comfortable? We can head home if you want.” She said,“We just want to see if he is okay, we will leave after.” Kaylen replied and she nodded. Dexter scoffed and rolled his eyes which made everyone look at him.“He deserves whatever is happening to me or what will happen to him.” Dexter said. Clara gave him a stern look.“Why the hell are you here?” Lucy asked with a glare.“This is the last place I want to be, trust me.” He scoffed.“Then fucking leave.” Lucy snapped
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