Xavier let go of Kaylen immediately after the gunshots died down, and he rushed out of the hideout and rushed toward the stage. Kaylen stood on a spot and cried. “Kaylee.” He called as he got to her, he noticed she was unconscious and panicked. He pulled her away from Dexter, her dress was covered with blood. He examined her in seconds and noticed she was fine, he rushed to Clara and bent next to her. She was gasping and struggling to breathe, he placed his hand on her wound.“Stay with me Clara, stay with me.” He said as he tried to stop the bleeding. Clara looked at him with tears in her eyes. They heard the sirens and Xavier felt relieved a little, help had arrived. “It's okay, Clara. You are going to be okay.” He assured her. ~Xavier and Kaylen stared at Kaylee on the bed. She was sleeping peacefully. Kaylen was in Xavier’s arms, Xavier managed to stop him from crying, and he assured him Clara and Dexter would be fine. A part of Xavier knew that was a lie, Clara was sho
A FEW DAYS LATER“You can do this, you can.” Carl assured Xavier as he stood in the living room of Clara’s mansion. They were both dressed in a tuxedo. It was Clara’s burial, Carl and Lucy came from California. Lucy showed up to help with the kids, she was getting them ready in their rooms. Dexter’s body was taken by Tokyo according to the doctors. After that day at the hospital, he never saw her again. He didn't bother to look for her, he needed to take care of his kids first. He would look for her after he is assured that his kids are okay and that will take a very long time.“I… I haven't spoken to them since Lucy arrived because I don't know what to say.” He said with his voice breaking. Carl smiled at him a little, he had never seen him so down and confused. Carl could tell he was scared.“I understand. We will figure this out.” “They are six, how will they deal with this?” Xavier asked again. Carl was about to respond when they heard footsteps, they both paid attention to
“Here, you can have mine too.” Sarah said, putting her bread on Kaylen’s plate. Kaylen didn't give her a response, all he did was keep eating. They were all having breakfast together, Xavier, Lucy, Sarah, and the twins. Lucy decided to stay with Xavier for a while, at least till the twins were okay. Lucy had Kaylee in her arms and fed her. Xavier was confused about what to do, he kept glancing at them as he ate.It's been a few days since they moved back to California, and the kids barely talked to anyone. Sarah tried her best to cheer them up but they kept pushing her away. No matter how much they pushed her away, she still stayed around them. Xavier had been trying his best but he felt like it wasn't enough, he badly wanted them to get over the pain but he knew it wouldn't be easy. Kaylen struggled to reach the juice in the middle of the table, he stretched his hand but he couldn't reach it.“I will help you.” Sarah hurriedly said and grabbed the juice.“Stop doing that!” Kayle
TEN YEARS LATERKaylen walked down the stairs with Kaylee and Sarah trailing behind him.They walked into the dining room and met Xavier there having breakfast.“Morning, Daddy.” Kaylee greeted him and kissed his cheek. Xavier smiled at her as she took a seat next to him. Sarah greeted him too and took a seat next to him which made him in between his daughters.Xavier looked at Kaylen as he took a seat next to Sarah, he was waiting for Kaylen to greet him.“I am ignoring you intentionally.” Kaylen said as he started to eat. Xavier chuckled knowing why he was doing that, he took away his car because he was passing his curfew. “You can have your car back.” Xavier said and he looked up at him.“Good morning, Daddy.” He said happily like Kaylee always said. Kaylee shot him a glare and he rolled his eyes at her.They heard the sound of heels clicking, they all knew who it was already. They don't need to turn to look at who it is.She got into the dining room and kissed Xavier on the lips
Kaylee walked into the classroom and all eyes turned to her, the teacher also stared at her a little surprised. Kaylee was always on time for class.“Kaylee.” She called, surprised.“Sorry.” Kaylee muttered and walked to her seat, she sat in front of Sarah and exhaled heavily.“Where were you? I searched everywhere, but I couldn't find you so I had to come to class. I’m sorry.” Sarah whispered as she leaned on her desk. Kaylee turned to her and smiled a little.“It's fine.” She whispered and turned to the teacher. “Are you okay?” Sarah asked. Kaylee nodded in response without turning to her. After leaving the hallway earlier, she went to the music room to get calm. She knew no one would think of searching for her there. “Where did you run off to?” She heard a familiar voice ask and she sighed knowing who it was. She turned next to her and Nora gave her a questioning look, waiting for a response to her question.Nora, Sarah, Kaylee, and Allison have most classes together, she has
They got to the field and Sarah walked with Kaylee towards the cheerleaders. It was just practice for their upcoming game in a week. The cheerleaders were on the field too but far away from the boys. They got to them and they all turned to Kaylee and Sarah. They all had their cheerleading outfit on except Kaylee. “Well, well, well. Seems we have a new member.” Allison said folding her arms, Kaylee fought the urge to roll her eyes. Nora was standing close to her while the rest of the cheerleaders were behind them. “Be nice.” Sarah said to Allison and she rolled her eyes.“Whatever, try to keep up.” She replied and snapped her fingers in the air dramatically. She and the rest of the cheerleaders fell into a line, and Sarah also joined them. They started to do their cheer and dance, Kaylee sighed and looked away from them. She really wasn't interested. She looked at the field and froze when she saw Bryan’s eyes on her. They made eye contact but she looked away immediately and loo
“Earth to Kaylee.” Sarah said, waving her hands in front of her and she snapped out of her thoughts. Her cheeks were so red. “Oh my God.” Sarah squealed and jumped in front of her, Kaylee blinked rapidly trying to understand what just happened. “Wow.” She muttered and exhaled. She held Sarah’s hands and they both jumped happily. Kaylee stopped jumping and suddenly frowned.“First, I am going to murder Kaylen.” She said,“Why?” “He told Bryan that I hate him.” “What?” Sarah asked and Kaylee shook her head.“That aside. Did you see that? He touched my hand and almost kissed me.” She giggled.“Yeah, and I am so sorry I interrupted. So so sorry.” She apologized again and Kaylee rolled her eyes.“Come on, it’s fine.” She replied.“Are you okay though? You know he is dating Nora and… ““I know we are not going to end up in a relationship or something like that but I am happy he finally noticed me.” She giggled in response and turned around dramatically.“I am so happy for you.” Sarah
THE NEXT DAY MORNINGSarah stared back and forth between Kaylee and Kaylem as they had breakfast. They haven't said a word to each other and Sarah has tried all she could to get them to talk to each other. Kaylen was not ready to apologize to his sister and Kaylee was not ready to talk to him without apologizing. None of their parents were at the table with them, Xavier wasn't back yet and Kathrine left the house early in the morning to go attend to a business deal.“So, how long is this going to go on?” Sarah asked but they didn't give her a response. Kaylee picked up a bottle of water and stood up, she was leaving.“Kaylee, wait.” Sarah said and she stopped, she turned to her giving her a questioning look.“Kaylen will take us to school, right?” Sarah asked, giving Kaylen a look but he ignored her. Kaylee too ignored Sarah and headed out of the house.“It's not funny anymore Kaylen, apologise to her.” Sarah raised her voice a little.“I owe her no apology.” He replied and she s
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