CLARA'S POV"Why the sudden change of mood and reaction?" I thought while walking to sit on the couch. I wondered if I had upset him, but yes of course the question was annoying. I literally asked him if he was capable of murder, I mean what was that suppose to imply? I only hope Leo wasn't angry with me. Hours passed and Leo wasn't back, which made me worried sick, l picked up my phone and dialled his number severally but he didn't answer. After much contemplation I decided to call Jack and he didn't answer his call too. When I was tired of waiting I left the room hurriedly and went to look for his guard. "It's late already where could Leo be?" I thought while fidgeting with my fingers and hot tears began to roll down my cheeks. When I inquired to know about Leo's whereabout from the maids they insulted me, calling me all sorts of names which made me angry and more worried. " If anything happens to Mr. Leo, you will be at fault" A maid shouted while I was leaving the kitchen. I
Leo allowed me to leave after much work in trying to convince him. I made him see reasons as to why he mustn't and don't have to bother dropping me at home. He claimed to be scared about what happened the last time but I still insisted. He then decided to see me off, I hurriedly went to get some few things in my room with a small bag which I was going to carry. Some maids as usual tried provoking me by calling me a prostitute and an opportunist, but I ignored knowing full well that I wasn't any of that and they were just false accusations out of jealousy. While I was about to open the door, a maid popped out from no where and told me wash the dishes like other maids. I tried to explain to her that I needed to go somewhere but she insisted and other maids supported her. When I saw they weren't ready to understand neither were they ready to listen to me, I decided to open the door and leave but the maid standing beside the door was quick to notice my plan and immediately locked the
The cab man dropped me off in front of my house and left immediately, Leo must have also paid him. In as much as I was angry with Leo for what he did, I was also grateful because, entering a cab actually relieved the stress I ought to go through. Plus if I had entered a bus, I wouldn't have gotten home by now but either ways I am still mad at Leo. I walked to the door and rang the bell severally but got no response, it seemed like no one was at home. "But Jenny told me she was going to be at home" I said opening my purse to see if I could find my key. " Yes! Found it" I took out the key in a hurry and was about to open the door when suddenly the door opened and Jenny was standing in front of me looing all messy. "Hey!" I screamed we hugged each other tightly before entering into the house. "Have you been sleeping? Cause it seem like it" I told Jenny who was staring at me in a weird manner. " What's wrong? Why are you looking at me in that manner? " I asked her as I began
LEO'S POVThe next day after Clara went home, I had an important meeting in a company not too far from where she lives so I decided to pick her up when coming back but I couldn't go with my car in order not to cause attention because people will know it is me. My driver who I disguise as a cab man to Clara, took me the company before we headed to Clara's house and waited for her. After waiting for so long and Clara didn't come out yet, I picked up my phone to call her when I saw her coming out of her house with her sister. If there is one thing I noticed, it is her sister's resemblance with someone I know from a distance but I couldn't figure it out so I ignored. When Clara noticed the cab man, a frown suddenly appeared on her face, at that moment I knew she wasn't going to enter and it happened just as I thought, she passed the cab man and refused to come into the car even after he called out to her severally and begged her to get in she remained adamant. I finally slide down the
I apologized to Clara when we got to my room, trying to convince her that what happened in her room wasn't a big deal and it was all my fault. I didn't want her to see me as a pervert, so it was the right thing to do else she is going to get uncomfortable around me. The rest of the day ran very fast, I and Clara woke up very late for school, but we still went all thanks to Clara who convinced and threatened me at the same time. Even after preparing for school, I had a strong urge not to go but my urges were nothing compared to Clara's threats. She threatened never to stay in my room again if I failed to go to school with her, it was indeed a great threat to me. Clara and I went together in my car, but on getting to school she suddenly requested to get off in order to avoid being seen together with me, I refused but she insisted and there was nothing I could do since it was her choice. While driving into the school, some students were being punished for their late coming but I was
CLARA'S POVI walked towards the school gate silently, tears couldn't drop down from my eyes neither could I cry out loud the way I ought to. I was gripped in fear and shock at the same time, this isn't the Leo I know, it is surprising how I failed to notice the way he threatened people with death and how he was feared by all, I was too dumb to think it was his wealth that earned him this influence. Now I know better, but it is late already. "I fell in love with a murderer? What have I gotten myself into? Why me, how did I get here?" I screamed, which got students and some passer by looking at me like I was crazy. Suddenly a car parked in front of me, I got scared and didn't bother to look at who it was because it might be Leo, surprisingly it turned out to be Jack. He had a pitiful look on his face while he walked over to me with his eyes fixed on my face which got me a little bit embarrassed. Without saying a words, Jack pulled my left arm and took me into his car. I followed him r
CLARA'S POVI was thankful that the whole issue with the maid had been sorted out, at least they have learnt how to mind their business and give me the respect I deserve as fellow human like them. I walked through the hall way with no destination, wondering what would have become of me now if they hadn't been dealt with by Leo the last time. Now I was certain that I can stay anywhere around the house, or do anything I want without being bothered by any of them. I heard my room door slam loudly, the sound echoing through the hall way, Leo was just leaving the room but thankfully he took the other route to his room. I wrapped my hands around my chest, walking worrisomely until I found myself outside the house but I didn't stop walking. Just as I was about to make a turn, I saw Jack driving into the compound so I stop until he got to where I was standing."Where to?" Jack asked, looking at something that had just fallen inside his car. Instead of responding to his question, I told him
Peace of mind is my utmost desire right now but it seems to be very far from me, rather restlessness filled my soul. I couldn't concentrate on anything. I couldn't doubt the fact that I was worried about Leo even though I was angry and scared of him at the moment, he looked terrified when his guard told him about his father, he might be in danger. I felt shiver running down my spine when I remembered him saying his father will hurt me. I laid on my bed with my arms placed on my forehead,sightly covering my eyes, while my leg were crossed in the air as I inhaled slowly before exhaling. "Wait! Leo's guard, he smirked when, when, something doesn't feel right about his smirk" I rose up from my bed and went to have my bath so I could just sleep and forget about everything for a while. While I was in the bathroom, I heard the door open which made my heart skip instantly. Silently, I prayed that it wasn't Leo, instead let it be Jack or my roommate. I purposely delayed my bathing and sp