“Clara.” Dexter called repeatedly as they got out of the car and headed into the mansion.“Clara.” He called again as they got in with the kids, but she ignored him.“Clara, wait.” He said and held her hand, she turned to him and glared at him.“What? What is it?” She snapped at him. Kaylen held Kaylee’s hand and pulled her away from them. They stood a little bit far from them and watched them as they yelled at each other.“You need to calm down. It's not my fault.” He said and Clara scoffed.“It's not your fault? You fucking started it!” She snapped at him.“I was trying to help you.” Dexter yelled back.“11«And how did that turn out? They found out in the worst way ever.” Clara yelled and Dexter furrowed his brows. He was getting upset.“Well, it wouldn't have been that bad if you had told them earlier.” “What the fuck? They are five, they are still kids. How was I supposed to tell them? Your father divorced me when I got pregnant and I managed to survive for five years without hi
PRESENT MORNINGClara walked into the dining room and paused when she saw Lucy and her children having breakfast. They noticed her presence and looked up at her.“Good morning.” Her children chorused and smiled at her, she nodded at them and took a seat. “Here you go, mummy.” Kaylee said and handed her a cup of coffee.“Thank you.” Clara muttered as she took a gulp. The room was silent, everyone was having breakfast, and no one was ready to speak.A few minutes later, Lucy broke the silence.“I hope you don't mind that I am here.” Lucy said, Clara looked up at her and shook her head.“Okay.” She muttered and looked at her kids.“Then I will make a proper introduction.” She said and looked at Clara for approval, she nodded at her and Lucy gave an exciting smile.“I am Lucy, which you already know and I am your aunt. Your father’s younger sister.” She introduced herself with a smile.“We figured that out last night. We made a family tree too. So, you are our aunt, then the man with ou
THE NEXT DAY Clara walked down the stairs dressed and ready to leave for work. She got to the living room and met her children running around. They had breakfast already. They smiled at her as they continued running around.“Thanks, I will have a nice day.” Clara said and rolled her eyes, she got to the door and was about to walk out when a thought popped up in her head.Immediately, she became worried and turned to her kids. “Hey.” She called, raising her voice and they both turned to her.“Guess what? You both are coming to work with me.” She said and they both raised their brows.“You are kidding, right?” Kaylee asked and she shook her head.“But you never allow us to go to your company. Even back in Australia.” Kaylen said and she nodded.“Well, I changed my mind.” Clara replied and the twins looked at each other, they cheered happily and rushed up the stairs to get their jackets. In seconds, they were running down the stairs.“Careful.” Clara yelled but they didn't listen. The
“Can I spend a day with the kids?” He asked. “We are not going with you. Mum will never allow that.” Kaylen said with a frown. Clara was about to say no but paused, she recalled what she had to do with the Blackwell’s partners.“Actually, you can spend the day with them.” She said and they all looked at her surprised.“What?” The kids and Xavier chorused. “Yeah, spend the day with him.” She said,“Why? Are you serious mum? You want us to go with someone who wants us dead?” Kaylen asked, raising his voice.“What? I don't want you guys dead.” Xavier hurriedly said.“You wanted her to get rid of us, it's the same thing!” Kaylen yelled at him. Xavier flinched a little, he wasn't scared but he wasn't expecting that. “Woah, calm down Kaylen.” Clara said and held his shoulders as he breathed heavily. She wasn't expecting him to get so mad, she had never seen him so mad.“Here.” Clara said and handed him a phone.“Go with him and if anything comes up, call me.” She said. He looked at Xavie
“Here.” Xavier muttered as he handed his daughter her ice cream, he took a seat next to her as she took it from him.“Thanks.” She replied and took a scoop, she smiled as she tasted it and turned to Xavier who was watching her.“You like it?” He asked.“Yes.” She replied with a nod. Xavier nodded with a smile and turned away from her, they both stared at Kaylen as he played a game. It's been over thirty minutes since he has been playing different games, he wasn't bored or tired. Kaylee was tired, so she decided to watch Kaylen as he played. Xavier was glad one of them was easy to talk to, it made things easier for him.He wanted to start up a conversation with his daughter but he had no idea how to, he worried he might say something wrong and get her mad. He turned to her and noticed she was staring at him, he let out a nervous chuckle as his heart raced.He has never felt this way with his daughter, Sarah. Maybe because he watched Sarah grow and knew everything about her.“Do… Do
Clara smiled at the middle aged man seated opposite her as he signed the papers in his presence. He was done signing and looked up at her with a smile too.“I am very sure it would be nice doing business with you Miss. Harper.” Mr. Norman said with a wide smile.“Of course, Mr. Norman. I am looking forward to our plans together.” Clara replied as she checked the papers. She checked if his signature was everywhere it was supposed to be and it was.“I will take my leave.” She said and stood up.“Have a nice day.” He said to her and she nodded with a smile before walking out of his office. As she headed towards the elevator, she pulled out her phone and dialed Dexter’s number. She waited for him to pick up and he did after a few rings. She was already in the elevator and she pressed the button to the ground floor. “Missing me so much already?” Dexter teased, she rolled her eyes before responding.“No. I am calling to inform you that it is done. The Blackwell's wealth is down by thirt
Xavier walked out of his car and headed into the house. He got in and met Kathrine and his daughter seated in the living room.Immediately Sarah noticed his presence, her face lit up.“Daddy.” She called happily and rushed to him, Xavier faked a smile as he lifted her in his arms and spun her around. She giggled and wrapped her hands around his neck.“I missed you, Daddy.”“I missed you too.” He replied and kissed her cheek. Xavier glanced at Kathrine who was staring at them. She looked away from him as their eyes locked.Ever since the night of the ball, she has been a little scared of Xavier. He has always been nice to her and never showed how cruel he can be.Xavier slowly dropped his daughter on her feet.“Sarah, can you go up to your room for a few minutes? I have to talk to your mother about something.” Xavier said as he stared down at her.“Okay, Daddy.” She replied and walked up the stairs. Xavier waited till she was out of sight before walking towards Kathrine. He slowly to
Clara heard her phone ring in her sleep, she groaned and decided to ignore it. She was too exhausted and needed to sleep. It stopped ringing but started ringing again immediately. Without opening her eyes, she used her hands to search for the phone on her bed. She finally found it and picked up the call without looking at the corner. She placed the phone on her ear and sighed before speaking up.“Hello.” She called with a sleepy voice.“Clara.” She heard the caller say softly. She knew who it was immediately and opened her eyes.“Xavier.” She called back and waited for him to speak. She didn't bother to ask how he got her number, she knew he would find his way. All she wanted to know was why he was calling.He didn't say anything so she decided to speak. She looked at the time before placing the phone on her ear again.“It's the middle of the night, why are you calling?”“I… I am… ““Drunk.” Clara ended his statement for him. She could tell he was, his heavy breathing, the sluggishn
“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
THE NEXT DAY Kaylen walked down the stairs dressed in his uniform, he walked to the dining room and met everyone having breakfast. Sarah was dressed in her uniform too but Kaylee wasn't. She wasn't having breakfast either, she was busy with her sketchbook. Kaylen took a seat next to her and stared at her. Last night was weird for them but no one was talking about it. Kaylen looked at Xavier, he was paying full attention to his meal.“Aren't you going to school? Why are you not ready?” Kaylen asked Kaylee.“Yeah, I am not going.” She replied without looking up at him.“Why? What are you doing?”“I am making a dress for the ball.” She replied and Kathrine looked up at her.“Oh, you are still making my dress?” She asked and Kaylee looked at her.“No, yours is ready. You will get it tonight.” She replied and Kathrine furrowed her brows.“But my dress is always the last you make, whose dress is it?” Kathrine asked.“Clara’s.” Kaylee replied and paid attention to her book again. Kathrine
As the cars were about to clash, Clara hit the brakes and turned the car, she pulled out a gun and pointed it at the car.“Boom.” She muttered and pulled the trigger. She shot the headlight of the car. It lost control and the car spun around. Clara drove away from it and stopped the car when they were far from it.“Are you guys… “She trailed off as she turned to them due to how they were staring at her. They looked surprised, terrified, and other emotions Clara couldn't point out. “I know, my first time, I was terrified too but not as much as both of you look like now.” She chuckled.“Let me take a pic.” She said and picked up her phone, she took a picture of them and stared at it.“You guys look so cute.” She giggled and looked at them. They kept staring, they were too shocked to speak. They just watched her shoot a car and almost kill them. It was a lot to them. “I better get you guys home before your father loses it.” She said and turned away from them. “I know where the house
Kaylee and Kaylen got in the car with Clara, she ignited the car and drove roughly out of the parking lot.Clara looked through the mirror and noticed a black car after them, the kids looked back too, and noticed a car was after them.“What the hell is going on?” Kaylen yelled.“We are getting chased.” Clara replied as she kept driving.“We can see that. I mean what is actually going on? Why are we being chased?” Kaylee yelled.“We? I am very sure they are not after us but her!” Kaylen yelled back.“Yes, they see after me.” “Then fucking drop us off and let them keep chasing you.” Kaylen replied.“I can't do that.” She replied as she glanced at the mirror and drove.“Why?” Kaylee asked.“Because they are after you both now.” She replied. Kaylen looked back to see the car catching up to them and looked at his sister.“Kaylee, this is crazy. We are in a car with a crazy lady who we don't know and we are getting chased by someone!” Kaylen raised his voice.“I am calling daddy.” Kaylee s
Clara was about to speak when Kaylee’s phone beeped. She walked to her table and picked it up.“Oh, shit.” She muttered as she read the text.“What's wrong?” Clara asked, walking closer to her.“My aunt was supposed to pick me up but she can't make it here.” Kaylee replied without looking up from her phone.“Oh, so what are you going to do?”“I am texting my brother. He will pick me up.”“Okay.” Clara replied and kept staring at her.She was glad she would get to see Kaylen too.“He said he will be here in an hour. He is busy too.” She said and dropped her phone.“Our grandpa makes him study a lot about business because he is the heir. It's always so funny because it's so boring to him. Right now, he is learning things about our grandpa’s special guests.” Kaylee chuckled and Clara smiled.“Do you just talk about your family to random people?” Clara asked and her smile faded slowly.“No, I don't talk to people.” She replied.“I don’t know why I just told you all that.” She muttered and