ANYONE WILL SEE CLAIRE will think that she was really a mother figure. Once they reached Zack’s room, she asked him to brush his teeth and tucked him in his bed afterwards. She does not have to be a mother to know all these things.
She read him bed stories like what Nana Amy said. She can see how happy he was. Then minutes later, he was so sleepy already but he was trying to fight it.
“It’s okay honey, you can sleep now.” She said softly.
“Mommy, if I will sleep, you will still be like this to me tomorrow right?” He asked innocently.
She smiled sweetly. “Of course honey.”
She kept touching his forehead until he completely fell asleep. Seeing Zack makes her feel
BLAIRE MASSAGED his temple. He was still in his office inside the mansion. He was trying to finish his work. He had so many things to do. Running JBC Corporation is not that easy. Nana Amy informed him that Zack was already sleeping and to his surprise it was Claire who put him to bed. Well, that’s new. Then he suddenly thought of Claire, if she is sleeping already. Then he shook his head. Why is he suddenly thinking of her? He only cared for Zack, he is the only reason why he is keeping this marriage. Well, maybe there was a time that he felt something for Claire, but that was a long time ago. Thinking of his son, he went out of his office and walked towards Zack’s room. He just wants to check on him. He saw him sleeping peacefully. There was
“RISE AND SHINE Clarry!” Claire exclaimed. She immediately checked the other side of the bed. She breathed easily when she found out that it was empty. Her face heats up upon remembering what happened last night. Ah! She needs a shower. Again she had trouble finding a dress to wear. She’s thinking of going to the mall today and buying some new clothes. Yeah, that will be her self reward for getting the $30,000 project. At least she can go out with Zack as well. “So, you are enjoying this mother thing now huh.” Said her inner self. Of course not! She just doesn't have a choice and apart from that, she wants to know why she looks like Blaire’s wife. Why do they have the same name and date of birth as well?
CLAIRE WAS holding Zack’s hand while they were walking in the mall. She can see how happy the little boy is. Nana Amy and brother Romeo, plus 2 bodyguards maintaining their distance were also with them. She is not used to having bodyguards but she understands that Blaire was just taking precautions because of what happened before. Anyway they are maintaining their distance, so she was just okay with it. She also found out that Nana Amy and brother Romeo were a married couple and they have been serving the Castillejos since they were young. Well, nobody told her about it but she’s just trying to get information based on what she’s hearing from the people in the mansion. She’s glad that she was able to buy some clothes she can wear comfortably unlike those dresses that Blaire’s real wife has.
BLAIRE WAS sitting in his office and trying to check some reports when his secretary called in. “Sir, Leon is here.” His secretary said on the other line upon answering the call. “Send him in.” He said and put aside the reports. Leon removed his cap and sat in front of his table. “Report.” He said. “Sir, she just did the usual thing that people going in the mall are doing. She shopped, played with Zack in the arcade and also ate with them.” He started. Leon was his most trusted and reliable agent. He also works for the government that is why he has lots of connections. And he is really good at his work. To be honest, he still doesn't trust Claire despite the atte
CLAIRE FULFILLED her promise to Zack. They were able to set up the small basketball court inside his bedroom. The little boy was really happy.There are still times that she thinks about the man in a cap but she was glad that they were able to come home safe and sound.After setting up the basketball court for Zack. She decided to bake some cinnamon bread. She was with Zack and was about to enter the kitchen area when she heard Maria and Rose talking to each other.“I told you, she’s different now.” That was Maria’s voice.“Really? You know her right? Sometimes she’s like that, especially if she wants something from Mr. Castillejo.” Replied Rose.Claire was really good with this. She
“DADDY!” Zack exclaimed and that was Claire’s cue to get back on her senses. Blaire walked towards his son and kissed him in the forehead. “Hello Kiddo.” He said. And then he turned to her. “What is this?” He asked with furrowed brows. “Sir Blaire, your wife baked cinnamon bread for the first time and it really tastes perfect.” Maria answered. “Baked? Since when did you learn how to bake?” He asked curiously. “I don’t know, everything is on the internet nowadays anyway.” Claire said, shrugging her shoulders. She started cleaning the things they used in baking. “Miss Claire, Maria and I will take care of that.” Rose said and continued what she started. “No, it’s okay. I am not doing anything anyway.” She said. But the truth was, she just wanted to avoid having a conversation with Blaire. “No Miss, it’s our job.” Maria insisted. She sighed.
CLAIRE WOKE up earlier than the usual to prepare pancakes for Zack. She decided to prepare the pancake mix but cook them later once the little boy wakes up, anyway pancakes are the best when served hot. Maria and Rose once again helped her but once settled, the two girls paid attention to their daily household tasks. It’s still early and she decided to walk around the veranda. She saw Nana Amy there. “Goodmorning, Nana Amy.” She greeted her with a smile. “Goodmorning, Mrs. Castillejo.” The old lady replied formally. She sighed. Though she can’t feel her strong hostility towards her anymore, she can still feel that the old lady does not like her. “Nana
IT WAS AS IF she was on the clouds. A beautiful place that was exactly for her.“Claire! Claire! Oh! Come on Clarry!”Claire opened her eyes upon hearing that familiar voice. Did he just hear him calling her Clarry?“Are you okay?” He asked with a worried voice.Claire’s brows furrowed. Blaire was worried about her?“Oh! Am I in heaven already?” She whispered. She can’t even believe that the mighty Blaire was concerned about her.“What? What are you saying?” Balire’s brows furrowed as well.Claire got back into her senses. She blinked twice before
“CLAIRE, LET ME EXPLAIN.”Claire heard Blaire saying that. She just found out that he was spying on her. Although she was not feeling okay about it, well she can’t blame him for still not trusting her.But her feeling of resentment comes from the fact that these past few days, she feared that maybe Zack or Blaire are in danger because of that man and the funny thing was, she’s been worried for nothing at all.To be honest, it was a mix of emotions, the fact that Blaire does not trust her and the fact that she acted like a fool these past few days and even today, because of that man.“Claire, you can’t blame me. I am just making sure that---”“It’s f
BLAIRE JUST got back to his office when he received a call from his secretary. “Yes Rico?” He asked upon answering the phone. “Sir, there was a commotion in the lobby. I’m afraid but I think you need to go down sir.” Leo said on the other line. “What about our security guards? Can they not handle it?” Blaire said while his brows furrowed. He is wondering why Rico was asking him to go down the lobby. If it is just a simple commotion, it’s their security guards duty to attend to it and his secretary knew that of all people! Well, not unless this was a different thing. “About that sir, I received a call from them and they told me that your wife was in the lobby and----”
CLAIRE WAS restless. She’s been thinking too much about the man in a cap and she even dreamt of him! Today, she decided that it would be better if she would inform Blaire about it. But Blaire was surely in JBC Corporation headquarters at this time. She was about to look for Nana Amy when she heard some voices from the family room. She decided to go there. She saw Nana Amy, Zack, Rose and Maria so focused on the TV screen, so focused that they did not even notice her. When she checked why they were so focused on the screen, she was surprised to see Blaire’s face on the TV screen! Based on the screen it was a live coverage. The reporter was outside the JBC Corporation headquarters. And there were so many people in the background.
CLAIRE NEVER imagined that this whole idea of Blaire’s family day would be such a fun filled day. They both played around with Zack and then they will go back to their place and will eat something from the picnic basket. They laughed and enjoyed every moment. They were a picture of a perfect happy family. Blaire was a perfect gentleman all throughout. When it’s time to go, he just lets her hold Zack’s hand while he is carrying the picnic basket and some other stuff. “Mommy, mommy! I want ice cream.” Zack exclaimed while pointing out the ice cream vendor station. Claire looked at Blaire and found out that he was looking at her as well. “I will just buy him i
CLAIRE WAS about to say her favorite script every morning when suddenly she felt something hard encircled into her waist and at the same time she can smell that fresh masculine scent that she is very familiar with. She tried to open her eyes and what she saw surprised her. Her head was in Blaire’s arm, half of her face was buried on his chest, her one arm was wrapped around his waist and at the same time, Blaire’s one arm was wrapped around her waist. Oh! Gracious! Heaven! Did they just sleep like this? She tried moving her head slowly. She looked up and saw Blaire’s handsome face, still sleeping peacefully. For a moment, she was mesmerized by his beautiful face. “I don’t mind waking up everyday right next to this handsome man!”
CLAIRE WAS SITTING on the bed while resting her back on the headboard. At the same time she’s typing some content on her laptop. She can’t sleep, that's why she decided to do some work. But she’s having difficulty because her eyeglasses were with Blaire. She just remembered that he took her eyeglasses a while back and she completely forgot about it. She tried checking it in the library however she did not find anything there. She was not able to see Blaire in the mansion after the incident in the library. And she does not want to ask anyone in the mansion where he is. Now typing on her laptop makes her eyes chinky because of her poor eyesight. Moments later she heard the door open. She’s certain that it was Blaire, that’s why she pretended to be so focused on what she was doing.
(Blaire’s Reminiscing The Past) It was a lazy Friday afternoon. Blaire was getting bored so he decided to drive around without any particular direction. He ordered food from the drive thru and he tried walking in the park and took some photos. Photography is one of his hobbies. But still, he felt bored. So he got back in his car and drove again without any direction. As he was driving, a national library caught his attention. He got curious so he parked his car and went inside the library. He is not a book lover but he was amazed by the number of books he is seeing right now. He is guessing roughly a million books. He started to roam around and take photos. He was trying to fo
CLAIRE WAS in the library. She needs to do some work now so that she won’t be filled up next week. It’s really a good thing that she is a freelancer. At least she has a flexible time. She heard the door open but she just continued typing on her laptop. “Ms. Claire, I brought you some snacks, Nana Amy told me to do so.” Claire turned her head to the person who just came in. It was Maria. She smiled sweetly to her. “That was sweet of you, thanks!” “Oh! I forgot to bring some water for you Ms.” Maria said. “It’s fine Maria, this pineapple juice will do.” Claire said politely. “I will get for you Ms. Cl
“SO, DID I surprise you ladies?”Claire got back into her senses upon hearing Blaire saying that.“W-What are you doing here?” She asked Blaire.“Last time I checked, this was a coffee shop that anyone can go to.” He answered.“Yeah, talking about coincidence.” She said sarcastically.Blaire looked at her intently. “People talk, my dear wife is in the coffee shop near the headquarters office with someone.” Blaire said.Claire does not have any idea that JBC Corporation Headquarters was just near this coffee shop.“So, what’s that truth that