CHLOE'S POVI had several plans for Claire. Eddie must have given up and refused to do any other thing. I wasn't going to let that girl take my place like I don't exist.For the next move, I was going for Lucas. I dressed up properly out of the house."I hope you won't stay long?" Mom asked."Oh, Mother, maybe I would. Depends." I shrugged.She patted my back and went back upstairs. I took my bags inside the car and headed for Lucas' house, I don't know what might become of him this evening. I needed to get there before him.When I got to Lucas' house, I noticed he wasn't back. I packed my car inside, I didn't want any trace of my movement.I got to his room and waited for him. Lucas took long to appear but I wasn't going to back down anyway. I got tired and decided to lie on the bed until he returned.I shut my eyes for a second and almost drifted into sleep, and then I heard the door open. He was here.Lucas was too stunned to speak. He just stood in front of the door; he wasn't e
CLAIRE'S POVI was locked up in this place. I felt as uncomfortable as ever, for every second I looked around and found out that they were watching me. I feel like I'm in prison already."I need to get out of here," I spoke to the cops who had just come in."You will have to admit the truth before they think of releasing you." He said and dropped a cup of coffee on the table."Accept a lie?" I scoffed and rolled my eyes."Here is your coffee. You might need that in the next interrogation." He nodded.What the fuck?"How many times am I going to get investigated?" "As many times as we could." He shut the door."Oh my God," I threw the cup away. The coffee spilt on the floor.I wish I could make more of a mess to get out of here. I'm in the middle of something that I don't know about and all they can do is to bring me a cup of coffee?"Lucas." I sighed.I don't know why I always have to get in trouble because of Lucas. My assistant must be calling me right now because we had a lot of
LUCAS POVMy eyes were open all through the night, and I couldn't sleep; what was she up to? It was morning already, I felt reluctant to get out of my reading room because I thought that she was still in the room.I lay down for some minutes, waiting for her to leave. "Argh, if I should wait I would not meet up with the things I have to do." I sighed and up.When I got to my bedroom, it was empty. I looked around to make sure that she wasn't around somewhere playing one of her tricks.When I had examined everywhere and found out that she had gone, I sighed In relief and threw the duvet on the bed..."What made her go so early?" I scoffed.I thought of what her face looked like when I threw her off me. It's funny how Chloe still thinks I would forgive her for the betrayal; I see nothing but selfishness. In everything that she does.I had limited time and had to be quick so that I could get to work early. I packed my suitcase and walked into the bathroom.I heard noises and had to look
CHLOE'S POVThe look on Claire's face when I got into the station. She just sat there like someone who had no one to look out for her.Of course, she doesn't have anyone. Lucas is just trying to be the hero and he might get killed if he doesn't try to stop."Miss, what do you have to show?" The Interpol asked.I gladly brought out my phone and showed her the video on the phone. Claire's face widened, she rolled her eyes several times just to get to see what was on the phone."What are you doing?" She mouthed the words.I bluntly ignored her and acted like I didn't get what she just said. The cops had checked the video and played it over and over..."What is going on?" Claire, out of curiosity, asked.No one said a word to her, they were all focused on the video I gave to them."I'll kill you.." She mouthed another word, and this time, I chose to respond to her."Is that a threat?" I asked aloud."Huh?" The Interpol looked away from the phone."She is threatening to kill me," I said to
LUCAS POVI got to the office, and the cops directed me to the room. They said all kinds of things that I had no idea about, I just wanted to know if the accusations were true and what I'd have you do next."We have looked into the situation for a long while, sir, and I think she is guilty of it." The lady explained.Now this was getting interesting because this is not what I was expecting. I do not see Claire as someone who would do this and until the footage in the company was well looked into, the case would not be addressed."This is the witness with the proof." She pointed at a girl.I turned to see Chloe standing there with a blank expression. I don't know what exactly to say but I just wanted to slap the hell out of her.I knew she didn't come over to my place because she missed me or for some stupid reason; she had something in mind."Chloe, what are you doing here?" I questioned looking all furious.The cops were confused and tried to calm me down. "What evidence are we talk
CLAIRE'S POVFinally, I was released from that place that looked like hell. When I got home, the maids were already busy with the chores and something to serve my son."Good morning ma'am." The nanny greeted me and passed me."Yeah, morning....where is my son?" I asked her immediately.The house sounded so quiet and awkward and I just wanted to be sure that my baby was doing great."He should be in his room. That was where I left him." she pointed in the direction towards the room.I got to Brain's rook immediately and saw him playing with his toys.He didn't notice my presence, he was so into the things he was doing.I crossed my arms and watched him play happily for a few minutes. This is not the life I needed for my son, I was too busy for him, and I kept falling into Lucas's traps. "Mom," He ran towards me when he had finally noticed my presence.By this time I was drowned in thoughts and didn't realize he saw me."My baby boy." I cupped his cheeks and fondled his hair."How are
CHLOE'S POVThe plan was to make Claire beg and be found guilty. Not to be in the same situation as her.I was left in the room alone...That girl was a sneak, she was the one that stopped me from getting out of the room."Was she thinking, I'd beg?" I scoffed.The cops were busy with things that I had no idea about. I just wanted to be released from here. It sucks.Lucas was furious and wanted to have me down so bad. I could see it in his face, he just wanted to crumble me."Hey .." The cops called me through the window interrupting me from my thoughts.I raised my head slowly and looked at him."Stop squeezing that." He pointed at the can in my hands."Ohh," I raised my eyebrows.That was something I didn't notice, my thoughts got me really annoyed that I had to squeeze the can. It was already destroyed."I want to get out of here," I shouted.The cops looked away and continued the conversation he was having. "Now I am disturbing to him," I smirked.I got up from the chair to show
LUCAS POVClaire turned me down, she didn't even get to listen to what I had to say. Every time I tried to reach them, she would always be busy with the calls or switch off the phone.Going to her house was never a good idea. She could leave the house and never return until I was no longer in the house.Since Claire got released, all the time I tried to talk to her was in vain; she just kept turning me away.Today I had to stay back from work and settle some things in the house. I had other work in the house, and I had to finish that before going anywhere.I got back from Claire's house. Out of tiredness, I decided to take a nap before getting to work."Oh my gosh.. " I yawned and lay on the couch.I began by pressing my phone and watching some ASMR to make me sleep. I drafted into sleep forgetting that I had something I was always allergic to in this house..and that was noise.Hours passed,"Get up, son; you can't be sleeping when I have something important to say." My mom tapped me
CHLOE'S POV My mom was still around; I mean, this time, I was fed up and needed to be alone. She was never going to understand the language, Especially now that she thinks she is winning whatever battle with Lucas. Unknown to her that Lucas wouldn't give up easily, Lucas would never give up easily.I have seen and given more threats to him but he risks his life for Claire.This morning, I needed to walk out to find peace but the weather wasn't favourable in any way.I made warm tea and stood outside to drink it.“Chloe, how are you doing?” Mom came out of the room wrapped with her blanket.“Mom,” I answered without looking behind.“Good morning,” I greeted with a forced smile.“You know it's cold and you choose to take that outside,” she pointed at the cup in my hands.“Ohh, o just needed some air.” I waggled my eyebrows and entered the house.She followed me in and closed the door behind me.“This is warmer, and that's the air you should be seeking for.” Mom pulled out the blanket
Christabel PovIt was the second day of my job and I was happy working there already. I loved the fact that everyone concentrated on what they had to do. No one had the time to talk about people."There will always be people," I smirked when I passed some set of humans.They used their eyes to communicate. That is something I always do so I can detect it within a minute."Hey." I greeted them anyway even when I knew they wouldn't answer me.“why does she always want to show off where she isn't needed?” One of them whispered.“She's trying to get the attention of the boss, or probably her husband.” She grinned.“Shut the fuck up. No one says that's her husband.” Another warned.“What!”I heard all this conversation and acted like I heard nothing; my hearing was perfect and sharp. I mean, I've worked for a Mafia boss as a spy; I'm good at these things.“Hey, Miss.” I knocked at Mirabel's door twice.Until I got the permission, I didn't go in.“How are you doing today?” She smiled with
CLAIRE'S POVI was still in shock, trying to recover from Chloe's looks. Her eyes were worse than that of a killer.When she stared at me I almost fell to the ground. My heart raced for seconds before Lucas gave me a warm hug.I don't know what to do anymore. I was still confused about everything even when Lucas told me to go home.I found myself several times talking about the whole issue.“Wait…” I halted my car and leaned backwards with a sigh.“Am I falling for Lucas again? I mean, I fought this feeling for months, and now, here it is all burning like it's a new love.” I sighed.I started my car recklessly without looking behind.The trailer from behind horned like they were about to fall into the gutter “What is going…. Oh shit!” I was quick enough to put my car to the side.“You piece of shit, watch where you are going.” The passenger shouted through the window.I held my chest from the shock. I hope I don't die before I get back home.I checked my back before moving my vehicle
LUCAS POVThe whole scene wasn't clear to me enough.I needed an explanation for all the shit that was happening. I mean, Dad would just sit there and watch these people lie against me.It is a new day and I expect everyone in the house to forget about everything that happened. I don't see myself forgetting about it very soon but I wish my parents would forget about it immediately.“I have to get to work.” I sighed.My head is not in a good state to go to work. I had stayed away from work, trying to prove some stupid points to people.My father had been silent since the day that issue was addressed. I know very well that he would talk about that, he just needs time and something to remind him of it.I got up from the bed to the kitchen as tired as I was. I could barely think of something to say to anyone.“Good morning, mom.” I greeted her with a low tone.She snubbed and continued with what she had to do. My strength wasn't enough to greet her twice or ask what the matter was.I assu
CHLOE'S POVMy mom was my savior, but that didn't last for long.I had to defend myself at some point and I had to follow my mother's rules."Let the victim defend herself." When Lucas said that, my heart sank.I was shivering already, the man wasn't frightening but his looks and body movements says it all.I don't know how observant he was but I had to be careful so that he doesn't detect the lie.After the whole shouts and screams and argument. The father came to a conclusion that didn't favour Lucas. He was annoyed at this but his father...? He is the same to everyone including his sons.Lucas didn't give up, he shouted at us and did whatever he wanted but our decision stood firm."Before I leave, this is to remind you that if you don't accept my daughter after being a traitor to her...I will call the police into this case and her father..." My mom scoffed."You wouldn't love to see his madness here." With these words we walked out.I could tell that Lucas was mad. He kept stutte
LUCAS POVIt was a pleasure to see Claire. I mean, I didn't expect to see her, but here she was anyway.She looked like one who had been running a helter-skelter to look for me. Chloe's mother made a threatening Sentence that made her almost lose control. I don't see any reason why she should be Afraid."Go home," I instructed her and I made sure she drove away before I joined them in my house. "Who do we have here?" My mother came out to welcome her supposed daughter."Hold those greetings to yourself." Chloe's mother interrupted.My mom stood there shocked; She was probably trying to process why she would act that way."You might want to have a seat mom," I said to her,I fell on the sofa and took a deep breath. "Mom, where's dad?" I asked while looking around.I found him coming downstairs."What is going on here?" My dad stepped inNow I was certain the so-called meeting should start; at least I have someone who doesn't support them in any way."Chloe came over." Her Mol pulled
CLAIRE'S POVI don't know how things were going with Lucas and that fool. I lost concentration at work, especially when he came to me in the morning and asked where I found her.He was so impatient that before I could get out of my office to meet him he was gone."Ma'am, the files you requested are here." One of the new workers said to me, I just kept staring at the papers without having in mind what I wanted to do with it."Ma'am, we have to leave with this immediately, so please, I would need you to finish with it...." I interrupted her before she finished speaking."Just leave," I said to her,"Ma'am?""Am I stuttering? I said you should leave." I raised my voice at her.I wasn't comfortable with that after some minutes but I didn't have a choice."Shit! What is going on with me?" I hit the table in anger.There was no way I would have to leave the company papers unsigned. Even when I shouted at the lady, I knew that I couldn't deny my work. I still have to do itI began with the
CHLOE'S POVI woke up with a severe headache. My head began to spin, I could barely think. My eyes were heavy, and my visions were blurry. I tried to get up but my pounding headache kept me back on the floor."Argh." I groaned.The pain was unbearable.I was in chains, my hands were tied to my back."What's happening?" I struggled to get myself free and that's when I noticed I was knocked out."What the fuck is happening?" I shouted.It took minutes before I could see clearly, Lucas was standing right in front of me."You are awake scum?" He asked.What the hell was going on? I was pissed hearing that he had to call me that."What....what do you mean by scum?" I asked him, annoyed."Are you done playing with your little whores like you?" He resigned.I didn't even get a clue of why he reigned insults at me. "What are you talking about?" I struggle to sit upright."Can you recall the last place you were?" He asked.He squatted and faced me.I thought about it, so hard to remember wh
LUCAS POVThe message sent a shock to my whole body; I couldn't move for the next few seconds that passed."Chloe?" I found myself repeating the words. I put the phone back into my pocket and looked around. I found my mom staring at me through the window."Your daughter is back, and you have to start praying for her, or you might not see her the same," I muttered and got back into the car. I drove away in anger. At first, I planned to meet Claire, but after getting the massage, I had to change the plans."I hope not to find you anywhere." I gnashed my teeth.This message was sent to me by Claire. It's early morning, and she will probably be heading for work; I hope she arrives there safely.My doubts were too much for me to ignore; I had to call you to find out what was going on."Will she ever pick up?" I threw the phone on the passenger seat.I was close to the company when she finally picked up the call."Finally." I sighed."Hel..." She didn't let me complete the greetings befo