CLAIRE'S POVI don't know what was happening exactly but I was happy to see Lucas. When he stepped into the house I felt a surge of happiness flowing through me."Are you sure you're okay with the massage?" Lucas asked, holding Mirabel's hands.I nodded in affirmation; I wanted the massage, but not from her this time; I needed it from him.He released her hands when he confirmed that I didn't need her anymore. The rest of the day was all fun. We didn't have time together trying to figure out how to make things better."I think I'm a bit relieved." I sniffed the fresh air that kept blowing."A bit? Mom, I need you to be better so you can come to school, and I want us to spend nights together. I have a lot of stories to tell all of you." My son cuts in immediately."Ugh..that's what I had in mind, and now you are a genius because you just read my mind." Lucas jacked him up and made him smile.Well, I found myself smiling sheepishly while watching this. They thought of the right thing
CHLOE'S POVMy body was irked when I got to meet Christabel again. I don't know how to pretend that I was happy to see her. "How are you doing?" Her smile was broad and a bit contagious, but u weren't going to fall for that.I don't think I'm as stupid as I was five years ago. "How does it look like I'm doing?" I smiled mischievously.Honestly, I had a lot of plans going through my mind and I wished I could carry that out in a second."Well, from my observation I think you are doing just fine. I mean, look at the baby girl; she's partying and having fun." She tapped on my boobs."You haven't changed." I frowned."I haven't, darling. I just became worse and that's not something you love." She winked and sipped her drink from the glass."I'm glad you know I'm not a fan of it." I rolled my eyes and looked away."You know I've been thinking about how you got to this place.." That came out as a mistake; I don't want to jump into the matter so fast, even when I'm curious about it."Are yo
MIRABEL'S POVIt's been weeks, or would it be better if I say months, and I have been running the company and doing all that was necessary. My work in the company was done but I'd have to take over the place of Claire as her personal assistant."I don't think they are going to like this," I muttered while clicking my tongue as I stared at the letter in my hands.Claire left everything that she had in control to me; the little times I spent cross-checking the works, I almost ran mad.She was so kind to tolerate these things and she hasn't made a bad decision to take away some unserious humans from the company. It was good that Claire was getting better but I don't think it is a good thing for the workers. "Girl came back with a hotter decision. I mean she's literally driving everyone away from the company. The lazy ones to be precise." I scoffed...Everyone was so busy with their work, of course they'll be. Claire is back and they would always want to please her. When I walked into
CLAIRE'S POVIt is a beautiful day and I can say that I have fully recovered.Brian has always been on my neck to take him out. Lucas would never watch me go out with him, he would claim that I wasn't fully recovered and I still have to stay indoors."Mommy, when are you going on the trip?" Brian's eyes widened.I don't know what answer he was expecting but I think I would have to disappoint him a bit."What trip are you talking about exactly?" I squinted my eyes pretending to think about what he just said."Mom, don't tell me you have forgotten in a hurry. You promised to take me on a trip, more like a family trip." He spoke calmly to make me understand, his patience was not so big.Brian could lose that patience anytime. "Ohh," I Snapped.I won't love to stress the whole issue, so, I pretended to get something from what he just said."You know how busy I've been darling. I'm trying to arrange the thing in the company so I can get to a greater level to take you on a trip." My eyes
CHLOE'S POVSeeing Christabel in my life was a stupid and funny thing. I don't know what she wants exactly and why she has to follow me everywhere."Gosh, my mom is going to be sick and tired of me." I rubbed my morning face trying to take the sleep off my eyes.I stretched out of the bed. I could hear noises from the kitchen, she was up already. I don't know how she is going to receive me. I stood beside the door for a long time, I didn't know what to say.She looks pissed, or should I agree, that's her morning face.Mom was so busy with the cleaning that I stood there for a few minutes. When she got to notice me, my legs were already hurting."Mom," I said feverishly."Are you done taking in whatever you took in?" She rolled her eyes in irritation."Mom, that's not what you think. I was just tipsy, not drunk, at least I wasn't...." I paused looking for the right word to use there."Stupid." I shrugged."What makes you think you weren't stupid? I have warned you to stop drinking too
CHRISTABEL'S POVIt's been four years, and I haven't seen Chloe. I never knew she still existed, I just came to start a new life, and now I get to meet my one-time enemy."I don't know what I expect her to be, though." I shrugged while watching her leave the party...Her eyes never hide her feelings; they will always reveal them. I could tell how surprised she was to see me, I mean four years plus before she left to stay with her family."I don't expect her to be happy to see me." I gulped the drink slowly.I got back into the club. By this time my sparkling moments just became dull. I grabbed my back and left with a taxi.I got to my house, I didn't want to be noticed around, so I got something someone wouldn't want to look at twice.I paid off the taxi and got into the house. "Oh what a wonderful day, I got to meet my old enemy." I scoffed while pulling out the shoes.She looked so happy now. Wait, I didn't realize that she was still with her parents; I mean, with all those things
CHLOE'S POVThere was no way I was going to let whatever was happening to happen. Claire doesn't want to stay dead so I gave to show her what she needs to learn."Chloe, what's wrong with you? You've barely eaten anything." She walked out of the kitchen to see me struggling with my food."Mom, I'm fine. Just lost my appetite for a second." I responded dully."Second? Girl, seconds passed when you were talking and you haven't put anything in your mouth." Mom dropped the hand towel on the table and walked close to me.I felt uncomfortable when she did this; I know how mom is. "Mom I think...." She interrupted me."You want me to let you be? You are thinking about things that no one knows about and you are saying you think? You think what?" Mom spoke, sounding very concerned. At this point, I just accepted that I was being rude; she sounded so concerned, and I just wanted to let her know."It's not what you think Mom. I don't want to bother you with things that I can handle." I lowered
CLAIRE'S POV"You don't have to tell me what to do." Lucas spat out.There was no way I was letting him take Brian with me. "You took him for the ice cream date. Why don't we go to ours *without* him?" I made sure I spelt out every word so that he wouldn't think otherwise."You are not going on a date. It's time to let your people know about your son, stop hiding him." "I am not hiding him. Do you want me to carry him on my back like a baby?" My voice went a bit high but I was able to control it."No. You are going to carry him around like a boss." Lucas explained.Brian came out to the door and stood there. I wanted to continue with what I had to say, but I didn't want the poor boy to be sad over nothing."Oh my boy, would you come to the company with us? We want to check out something." Lucas asked as he got closer and jacked him."No" He replied unbothered."No?" Lucas turned to face me and winked at me secretly.I raised my eyebrows in a bit of confusion. I do not know what he se
CHRISTABLE’S POVI’ve spent days trying to forget what happened and I still find myself falling for someone I just met. Everything that happened kept playing in my head and I don’t think I will forget it soon. Today’s work, I was very ready for whoever is going to be the victim of saying what should not be said.Unfortunately, they all respected themselves and I didn’t do as planned. The work today was not a good one, Mirabel had spent more time in the office. At some point, I wondered if she was ever going to submit the paper. I don’t know how fond I was of them but I wanted to speak to her about something.“Maybe I should try visiting her, even if she gets mad at least I know I checked up on her.” I thought to myself.With this thought, I left for her office to check on her. I expected these workers to poke their noses in what they can’t smell, but they did the opposite today. I got into the office forgetting to knock.“Shit!” she exclaimed.“Oh, I’m sorry about that ma’am.” I apol
LUCAS' POVThe message I got wasn't something I needed to waste time on before leaving. I left immediately and rushed into the car. The hospital was far from my house so I drove very fast. I need to reach Claire before she does something stupid to herself. "Get out of the way," I shouted at the driver who was in front of me.Why was the man after me? He needs to get out of the way.Just when I was trying to get out of the way, the traffic light showed red. There is no way I’m going to wait for the light to turn green, I am in a hurry. I drove past the traffic light, waiting was a waste of time. I just attracted the cops. It wouldn't be a funny thing though.I got to the hospital, and the cops arrived at the same time. “shit!” I muttered in frustration.“You went against the rule.” The cops walked up to the window.I assumed he didn’t know who he was talking to.I got out of the car and showed myself to him.“0h, I’m sorry for interrupting.” He apologized.“I don’t violate the law.
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