28CALLUMThe party took off smoothly without any hitch. Damon had come here with his fiancee Leah, who was his go to date at all this. This was the reason why he had asked Clara to keep up appearances. It may be Damon day, but Clara was the one who was pulling the crowd. His friends Adrian and Stephan had shown up as well as Adrian and Simon who had been invited by Damon and they were all lingering around the crowd, making small conversations and having connections built.Clara meanwhile had been avoiding Damon, it seemed like she was still in love with him, and seeing him today had stunned her.He could still remember her whispered voices asking why he had not given her a heads-up that Damon was his brother.After all they were ex lovers before they broke up and she had unknowingly gotten together with his brother.And since she had been distancing herself everytime that Damon was supposed to meet up with his family, bringing up one issue after the other, she had barely seen an
CLARAI didn't want to listen to anything that he had to tell me again."Take me home." I said instead as he stopped talking looking at me with astonishment on his face."What?" He asked as he couldn't believe what he just heard."You heard me, take me home or I'll leave you here. Don't want to stay here anymore. You have made me a mockery tonight and that's enough." I said as Callum nodded his head."Okay, if that is what you want, no problem. Let's go." He said giving in as he led me out of the party, muttering apologies to friends as we walked pastLuckily we didn't run into Leah or Damon on our way out so that was a good thing.The car ride back home was silent as nobody said a thing to each other. I didn't even want to talk to Callum after tonight events so it was fine by me. For once Callum didn't prod or ask questions, maybe he could sense I was still annoyed with him and decided to keep his mouth shut this time around."I'll call you tomorrow?!" He said as he parked in front o
"No, it wasn't. I just....ran into some sort of complicated situation yesterday." I said explaining to her as she looked eager."What does that mean? I'm all ears." She said as I sighed knowing fully well that Flora wasn't going to leave this alone until she got the full story."Last night, I found out that Callum brother was my ex husband Damon that I had divorced years ago." I said it as her eyes widened in shock."What? Wait no freaking way? They are related?!" She asked as I nodded my head."Apparently yeah!" I said shrugging my shoulders."And you didn't know? You were married to him for five years, how did you not know about his family members?" She asked as I replied,"We weren't close okay. And besides he didn't say anything about his brother. Not even his name so I didn't really think much about it until last night when Callum deliberately took me to him knowing out history." I said as she shook her head."Unbelievable." She said shocked at this."I know right.""How did Damo
Chapter 31CLARA'S POVI was done with getting the children what they will eat for breakfast. I had to hurry to work, so I don't get in trouble with Kennedy anymore.“Please help me take care of them.” I said to Flora who was trying to button up their school shirt.“That a reminder? Because I always do.” She scoffed.I smiled, hitting her lightly on her shoulder.“Mom, you are leaving us?” Alex said from the kitchen.“Yes baby.” I answered.I wasn't sure about what he was doing in the kitchen, but I just assumed it is something right.“So who is going to drop us school?” Kelvin spread his arms open.“Oh please pardon me, I have to meet with work. Flora will take you guys to school, and it is going to be a fun ride.” I tried to convince them with a reassuring smile.“Okay mom.” Kelvin rushed to high me, and Alex ran out from the kitchen and came to hug me too.I gave the children a warm hug and waved goodbye at Flora as I exit the house.I got into the car took a deep breath and stared
Chapter 32CALLUM'S POVI waited patiently for her to arrive so we could have a little discussion.She wasn't going to fail me not when she knows what she has done for the past three years.The waiter brought more drinks, I rejected some because I didn't want to overdrink. I was not ready to get drunk, not when I was expecting Clara to be here anytime soon.I was done with the first bottle of drink and went to the next one, and I still didn't get any sign of Clara. I picked up my phone again and called her, she wasn't picking.What is she up to?Turning me down? She wouldn't do that.I was already getting impatient and was able to get out and drive to her office when I saw her walking.She was trying to not look me in the eyes, but my gaze was fixed into her soul.She responded to the greetings and walked to my table.“What took you so long?” I asked her not smiling.“Packing up the files.” She answered, dropping her bag on the table.I was upset with this answer because I gave her an
Chapter 33CLARA' POVI threw my bag on the couch as I put my hands on my head thinking about what Callum said. Everything just got me down, how was I going to stay with Callum as his wife.I do not even have the grace to stay away from. He keeps coming after me like I was with his money. I know as well that I have to complete my side of the contract.I was devastated thinking about what was going on with my Life. Damon was back, surrounding me like I was a prey.I hated every single thing that was happening in my life right now.I wasn't even rich enough to live my life. I was always doing a 5-9 hour job in order to get the money for my children.It wasn't still enough for me, I still needed help from Flora.The door opened and Flora walked in, she immediately noticed that I was not myself and that I was lost in thought.“What is it, Clara?” She gave me a stern look.I was not going to resist that. I fluttered my lashes a thousand times, trying to escape her looks because I wasn't re
Chapter 34CALLUM'S POVClara walked into my office and gave me a shocking behavior. So wise of her to think that she could decide what I want. She even turned down what I asked her to do telling me she can't.That's funny, I see she gets so bossy by the day. I know where this is coming from, and I need to stop that ego. I packed up the files that I was arranging and put them in their place. I needed to, pay a visit to Kennedy's company.I took out my phone and made some calls from the office. I instructed my assistant to make a space available because I knew someone was about to take over that position.*****When I got to the company Kennedy was busy with his files. He noticed my presence but did not stop what he was doing.“Hey man.” I greeted and sat on the chair.He looked up and stopped whatever he was doing.“Good morning boss.” He answered drawing his chair forward.I will assume he did not see me properly the first time.“You must be very busy with work.” I grinned.“Yes, as
Chapter 35CLARA'S POV“Get me my bag.” I shouted at my child to hurry.Kelvin did, and I quickly grabbed the bag from him. I wanted to leave and get a cab, so I could leave for work. I was not ready to explain anything to Kennedy this time again.“Mommy aren't we going to school?” Alex rushed out and asked me.I froze immediately, I could not even say a word. The question got me hanging.“Yes mm that is true. We haven't gone to school for the past one week, why?” Kelvin cuts in.“I… I have to…" I stammered thinking of what to tell the children.“Mommy has to set some things up before you go back to school.” Flora walked in interrupting me.I breathe in relief as someone has helped me tell my children that I had to something to do. They were so persistent about them going to school, of course I want my children to go to school, but I had to gather for their fees.“Yes, aunty Flora is right, I had some things to set up so that you will go to a better school.” I forced a smile.I spread
Chapter 87CALLUM'S POVAfter I got the news that the children were mine I couldn't help but be happy. I was mad at Clara that she had to keep such things away from me. I don't know what reason she was trying to say but I let her be.Clara and Flora had left the house to get some of the things they claimed were important while I stayed with the children. I kept looking at them and watching them speak and play.Being around children was cool, that is something I had no time to do. It would be fun if the children were your own. I know the feeling I'm getting now, I don't know how I am supposed to announce that I am a father."You know that I cannot stop you but you have to make your decision." One told the other.They sounded so brilliant and so cool. I loved this, not the rascal ones.I was busy but their conversation made me want to hop in."So children, what are you all talking about?" I tried hard to keep a calm voice."We're playing a hide and seek game." One of them answered."Wow
Chapter 86DAMON'S POVI got to have Clara in my arms again when I brought her in and promised to get her children'. I know that no one was going to take the children apart from Leah. She was the one that was determined to do whatever she wanted.When Clara came to me crying I knew I had won and she would be mind now. It was a matter of time, Callum would be alone."I'll get them and make sure I bring them to you." I assured her.I may not know how that was going to work but I was definitely going to get them.Clara felt safe that moment and that was what I wanted. I did all I could do to make sure that she got her children back. I know the pay back for this was for her to be with me. I stayed days trying to figure out how to meet Leah.She was so unreachable, I tried to call her phone and it didn't go through. The location was out of sight.I really don't see why she had to hide, she knows how I want to be with Clara.After all my efforts, I got to find out that Callum had found the
Chapter 85CALLUM'S POVI was still in the room thinking about what I was going to do with the treat that my dad just gave to me. He was so serious this time. I know that he wasn't joking.Damon wouldn't get that information from no one else apart from my Dad. He was looking for a way to put confusion in the gathering and that was exactly what he did.My whole life I've been fighting for this contract but this time I could not let Clara go. Leah was not the woman I would want to spend a minute with.When I chose Clara over Leah, I knew that something was going to happen . Leah or my dad would do crazy things and I was prepared for it.I would not be surprised if Fred calls me and tells me that the company has been taken down.My father was never to be trusted as he was capable of doing terrible things. Just like his son, Damon. Both of them had the same thing in common.They both wanted the same thing and now that they can't get it. There's a high probability that they would look for
Chapter 84FLORAS POVThere was no way I would hide such a thing from Clara. How was I supposed to tell her what was happening?I searched everywhere for Kelvin and Alex and this time there were nowhere to be found.I had no option but to call Clara. She appeared here in less than an hour. Clara was already breaking down, she was panting and rushed over to me."What happened?" She asked.I stutter. I don't even know where to start explaining from, Clara didn't give me a chance to think she kept holding my clothes and shouting for me to give her an answer."You have to calm down, Clara. You have to listen to me." I tried to speak to her.I know how much effort I'll need to put into making Clara listen to me."You want me to call down and my children are being kidnapped. You don't even know who." She shouted."I can explain what happened." I held her hands."Explaining won't bring back my children. I need you to tell me where my children went." She exclaimed."They were out here. We we
Chapter 83LEAH'S POV"Clara would stay." Callum announced it.When I heard this sentence, I could not move an inch. I wondered where all my help was going, I really thought that Callum would let Clara go. I hated that he still kept Clara even when she was willing to go.I hated that and tried to hold myself. I didn't want to throw myself at him and rant. I had displayed my love enough to Callum and he doesn't see any reason for me displaying it.I got so upset when I heard that Callum chooses Clara over me. I don't see any excuse for him to choose Clara over me.I was rich, my dad had the best company and he could run that, I was beautiful.Clara was nothing but a piece of shit. I just hated her.I left the house in pain when he made this decision."Fine." I clenched my lips and left the house.It was clear that I was not wanted there for some reasons that I don't know. Clara was the person Callum wanted and Damon wanted Clara to ask well. "Was I a spoon?" I hit my car steering.It
Chapter 82CALLUM'S POVI pushed Clara away and left the wedding venue. What audacity did Damon have to talk to me that way? The fact that he had to fight with me was what blew my mind. I could not imagine telling my friends to come to my wedding and it turns out like this.What was he really talking about? I hope he is ready to finish a fight that he started. I tried the vase that was in front of me. I was not ready to speak to anyone. Enough has happened to me today. I had to send down someone to bring Clara back home. When she got back home, she looked like a kid coming for a wedding. Now my brother is at the wedding to make sure things go wrong.I could feel the boiling Sensation to killing anyone that comes. I wanted to just end Damon's Life. The whole gathering would think that I stole Clara from him, meanwhile he was trying to pick her back because he has seen how good she looks now that she is treated right.If he knew how to treat and accept the things that were happening
Chapter 81FLORA'S POVI took Flora in with the way she was shivering and crying. Clara looked very weak. I have never seen her this week and I don't know what might cause it. "What's happening to you?" I asked her."I...I don't...." She kept stammering.I was thinking too much. I can't see her this way. She was so down, she looked like she had been running away from someone."Speak to me. What's going on?" I asked herClara was unable to talk. I was confused about what to do.The up part of her shirt was torn and it revealed her breast.I took her inside and tried to make her sit. When I was sure that she had sat down I rushed to lock the door.She did not talk so I don't know if anyone was after her. I checked the room and made sure that the children were inside.I don't want them to see their mother like this. Alex would begin to get emotional and Kelvin would ask me questions that I would not answer."What is it Clara?" I brought her close."I don't know what is happening Flora.
Chapter 80CALLUM'S POVClara has been testing my patience and speaking rubbish right from the day she was released from the hospital. When I got a call from the police that they found someone I know, I quickly knew that it would be Clara. She would never learn but try to do it in a better way.Getting to the scene I was already ashamed seeing her lie on the floor like a homeless human. I could not even say a word, I just stood there. It was after some minutes that I ordered the ambulance to arrive and take her to the hospital.When she was brought back from the hospital. The questions I asked and the answers I got were two different things. I didn't even know what to say to her.I left her for the meantime because I was too upset to get rubbish for an answer. Clara was suspended from work after what she had done."First it was a woman. Bringing a woman to my company to tell people that I don't pay her and now she is sleeping on the road." I murmured.What was all these for? If she wa
Chapter 79CLARA'S POVI was done with explaining how I got to the room. Of course there was no cool explanation for that. Callum just kept forcing me to speak and I kept saying that I had nothing to say.It was obvious I had nothing to say. I mean was he expecting me to tell him that Leah took me there? Although he would believe it I say it but Leah has her own way of manipulating Callum to do his will but in a way that will please her.I got to my room praying silently that he does not come back for the trail to make me talk. I had stayed indoors until I heard him leaving the house to work.I was excited but I didn't show it because he might come but once I begin to jump. So, I stayed happy and kept myself cool."Oh Clara you just escaped the last thing that would have put you into trouble." I said to myself and gave myself a sigh of relief.I remembered everything that happened but I was not sure about Leah attacking me. I know I say someone like her, what if that was Becky?I swea