Jordan straightened up. The pile of twigs he had gathered was still in his grasp. He watched Clarabelle's face, then slowly approached."What is it?" Jordan asked while still walking toward Clarabelle."The food..." Clarabelle's brow furrowed. She held up the small pot in her hand.Jordan's eyes turned to the one Clarabelle was holding. The pungent smell pierced Jordan's nose. The smell of cooking along with the smell of burning."Scorched?" Jordan raised his eyebrows as he looked at the food in the pot.Clarabelle nodded with a sullen face. "I was engrossed in tidying things up, didn't see the pot immediately, so..."Jordan smiled. He put the branches on the ground, then he stepped closer to Clarabelle."Let me try." Jordan took the fork that was on the small table next to Clarabelle, then his hand poked a bit of meat, and stuffed it into his mouth."How?" Clarabelle said. She felt guilty also scorching their first meal of the day.Jordan looked seriously enjoying the food he was che
Clarabelle was still waiting for Jordan to answer her question. Meanwhile, he was back talking to Crystal on the phone. Crystal only confirmed the next two days Jordan would be home and brought Clarabelle with him.Jordan was still focused on driving, but he also thought for two days about what was going on. What he remembered was that in three days, he would have a meeting for the continuation of a project that had begun to have an agreement with his business partner."It must be something important, that's why Granny wants you to remember and come." Clarabelle tried to open Jordan's mind to something."What date is today?" Jordan asked as he looked down the street."Twelve," Clarabelle answered quickly.“Ah… of course Granny wants me to go home. Two days later is the day of my grandfather passed away. Granny always asks us all to go to the grave together." Jordan found the answer.Clarabelle nodded. Jordan continued the story of Crystal's strong love for her husband. Jordan was not
The tomb that Clarabelle pointed to clearly bore a name that didn't end in Hayden. Clarabelle remembered Crystal telling her about the woman. Carol was James' late wife. Jordan shifted his body and snuggled closer to Clarabelle."That's the grave of James' wife. After we're done, he won't come back. He will be here all day," Jordan said.Clarabelle looked up slightly at Jordan. His eyes half glanced. Clarabelle looked again at Carol's grave, she saw the year she died. Almost four years have passed. And James was still alone. Clarabelle concluded that James loved his wife so much that he hadn't been looking for another soulmate.Sure enough. Not long after, Crystal with Jaren, and Ann-Mary made their move, leaving the cemetery. But James stayed where he was. When Jaren was right next to James, he stopped, patting his eldest son on the shoulder. James didn't react, just stared straight at him.“Darling, Lala…” Crystal turned to Clarabelle. "Come with me. Please, stay with me today.”Cry
Crystal smiled seeing Clarabelle's face become very tense after hearing what she said. Immediately she grabbed Clarabelle's hand, stroking it so that Clarabelle calmed down again."Hey, don't be afraid either. I'll tell you the tricks and tips, okay?" said Crystal.The rest of the day Crystal taught Clarabelle how to behave as part of the Hayden family. When outside the home, among the people who may have bad intentions, he must be able to take care of himself. Clarabelle paid close attention to everything Crystal said. It wasn't easy, but not as scary as Clarabelle had imagined.Just in time for dinner, Jordan arrived, almost at the same time as James. Just like the previous days, the two brothers were still cold to each other. Tired of seeing them both like that. Somehow Clarabelle actually wanted to be able to thaw their relationship. They were one family, brother, why couldn't they understand each other? It was so weird.After dinner, Jordan immediately took Clarabelle to her room
The clock on the wall said it was past ten o'clock. Jordan had no news. Clarabelle glanced several times out into the street in front of the house, expecting Jordan to show up in his sports car. But He was not there. Jordan didn't come.Clarabelle had been texting since five o'clock in the afternoon asking Jordan what he wanted for dinner. Jordan didn’t answer. Until dinner time was over, Clarabelle waited, and asked him again in chat, until three times she tried to call, it was just the same, no response from Jordan."What's the matter this time, Jordan? Why didn't you give me any news?" Restless, Clarabelle's heart was very restless. Her relationship with Jordan had just improved. Intimacy was still a moment she enjoyed.Clarabelle looked back at the clock on the wall, then at the window. She sighed, took a deep breath, and reached for her phone. There was a message in there, but it was not from Jordan. From Jack. He announced his joy. His wife, Sabina, was pregnant. Clarabelle's sm
Karen waited for Jordan to answer. The man who was handsome and always cheerful looked disheveled. Karen had never seen Jordan like this. Previously, the Jordan he knew was an easy-going man. What happened he would not let take away the joy of the days he lived. Jordan would go through it all with ease.“Jordan…” Karen leaned forward, took Jordan's hand, and held it tightly. “My request is not a difficult thing. I just want your time, I want you. But I will save you from the hell you created yourself.”Jordan stared straight ahead. But he caught on to everything Karen was saying. And Karen was right. Jordan was reckless. Lorenz even had time to warn him to reconsider accepting the project. But Jordan was too happy, feeling he could handle it all, he did not listen to Lorenz."How long?" Jordan turned to Karen. His face was haggard, devoid of enthusiasm."What did you say? How long?" Karen repeated. A sinister smile appeared on Karen's lips. “Saving you from disaster without paying a p
Clarabelle came into her room. She carried a tray full of Jordan's favorite foods. She wanted to make Jordan comfortable after unwinding. Since arriving, Jordan hadn't wanted to eat. He just asked for a drink then he went to sleep again. Jordan was in bed most of the day. Several times Clarabelle looked at him, he seemed so sound asleep."Jordan ..." Clarabelle placed the tray on the nightstand next to the bed. She sat on the edge of the bed, gently rocking Jordan's arm to wake him up.Jordan moved, he turned and opened his eyes. “Oh, hey, Babe…” Immediately Jordan sat up. He smelled his favorite steak."I brought food. You haven't eaten since you got home. Look, it's still warm," Clarabelle said. She held the food close to Jordan and placed it in front of Jordan on the bed.“Hmm… it must be yummy. Thank you, Babe.” Jordan came closer and gave Clarabelle a sweet kiss."Eat. Then you can talk when you're ready." Clarabelle saw that Jordan was fresher.“Yeah… okay,” Jordan said. He took
Jordan's office door was open. A sexy woman in a white and black dress stepped in. Her smile was quite charming. She walked confidently toward Jordan. Karen had come as agreed, to discuss Jordan's business and how she could deal with the mess."Good morning, Mr. Hayden," Karen said hello, then sat down across from Jordan.“Morning, Miss Clarkson. Thank you for coming this morning.” Jordan returned the greeting.Karen turned to the man standing next to Jordan's chair. The man nodded, with a faint smile greeting Karen.“This is my assistant, Lorenz. He will explain what is needed.” Jordan introduces Lorenz."Alright, let's get started." Karen opened her laptop, ready to jot down whatever she needed.Lorenz took his place and a meeting took place immediately. Karen carefully watched everything that happened, from start to finish. She asked things to clarify every side she needed to know. Lorenz and Jordan quickly gave th