Natalie's POV"You're not Clara, are you?" I gulped when I heard the old man's question. What did I just do?My teeth found my inner cheek as I bit it. My big mouth! I remained there staring at the old man as he looked back at me with that knowing eyes. His facial expressions were saying, 'You cannot hide it from me' I forced out a dry laugh before asking, "What are you talking about, Grandpa? Of course, I'm Clara," but he shook his head before he chuckled. The wrinkle on his face is more visible on both sides of his eyes. "We all know Clara in this house and if the others were paying attention, they would have also known that you aren't Clara"I gulped as I asked, "How… who… told you that?" "Clara will never call me grandpa" he stated as he stood up from where he sat and began walking towards me. He continued, "Clara will not remain in the house for days without going out. Clara would not shed a tear even if any of us insulted her. Clara will not go to pay Little Will a visit
Natalie's POVI spent the next few hours in the kitchen instead of being on my way to my former pack. The plan when I woke up this morning was to leave this house, go back to my pack, push through with my plan, and never come back. Maybe after killing those motherfuckers, I would escape to a faraway land.But here I am in the kitchen dishing spaghetti and fried chicken for little Will. The first time I had entered the kitchen to inform the cook that I was going to prepare a meal, they had panicked. Not only did I see the panic in their eyes, I could smell the fear so real in the air. I swear it, Clara was an evil woman because the next words that came out of the chef cook were,"I'd like to remain here while you prepare that," That was after I told her I was planning to prepare Will's favorite mealEveryone was at the edge wondering what evil plan I was trying to accomplish now. I couldn't blame them. From all I heard from Miles and Grandfather, It was enough to be this observant of
Natalie's POVWith a racing heart, we got to the door to see Will walking towards the mansion. At his age, he was so much like his father. The way he walked, the aloof expression on his face, and with hands on his shorts pockets. His backpack was carried for him, his hair combed backward neatly like his father's. I watched him till he got to where we were. "Good afternoon ma. Good afternoon great grandpa," he paused to greet. I was just about to respond when he walked into the house leaving me and his great grandfather outside. I turned to Grandpa and the man shrugged before turning to walk into the mansion and I followed. We got into the house to see the once-cold boy standing in the middle of the mansion. As much as the expression on his face was one without care, I could see the sparkle in those beautiful blue eyes of his. Same eyes as his mother, Clara. "Little Will," Grandfather called and he turned to look at him, he asked,"Did the cook prepare spaghetti sauce?""Your moth
Leo's POVI watched the girl slowly turn from grandfather to look at me. Fire burned in my eyes as I stared deep into her eyes making sure she felt the heat from me.With my hearing ability, I was able to hear what she had said about going to Will's room. Doesn't this girl ever learn?"Hi Leo," she breathed out, "You're home early," I watched her gulp. I could hear her heart beating really fast from where I stood.Was she scared? Clara was scared? Or is she just trying to make me think she is?"That didn't answer my question," I deadpanned. She has never been nice to me so I give the same treatment I was given."Oh come on, loosen up," she said but I noticed how her eyes darted from one side to another without looking at me. My eyes moved from the girl to grandfather who was standing right behind her.He was the one giving her the go-ahead to do as she pleased. He was going to stand as a watchdog in case I was coming and inform her of it."I can't believe you still fall for her trick
Natalie's POVI stood still in the middle of the living room, not knowing what to do. Grandfather had stated that he would go speak to Leo but I doubt he would agree.After waiting for more than five minutes for any of them to come, I began to pace around the living room. My brows knitted together as I wondered what they were discussing in the room and why they were taking so long."What did you do this time?" I heard from behind me and turned to see Miles who had just stepped in with Ava. I gulped before bowing my head.The last time I saw Miles was in the dining room when he had said all those hurtful words to me. Although I do not blame him for it, I would like to stay far away from him."Miles," I breathed out before turning to Ava, "Ava"Miles hummed before asking again,"What did you do this time? You're pacing to and fro. What have you done this time?"A frown formed on my forehead. Why do they feel I always do things that would hurt them? And why can't they give someone a seco
Natalie's POVIn silence, I watched Leo walk out with Will in his arms who looked at me for a while before hiding his face in his father's chest.Grandfather tried to stop Leo but it was of no use. I tried as much as I could to blink my tears away, hide it from the rest of the people still in the living room but the pain I was feeling was unbearable. There is a different kind of pain when both son and husband refuse to eat your meal.Tears rolled down my cheeks as I stared straight ahead. For a while there, I had forgotten that Miles was there as well and I began to sob. Because I couldn't help myself, I squatted slowly to the ground and cried."Clara, stand up," Grandfather said but the more he spoke, the more I cried. I was craving to touch Will, I wanted to be his friend, and I wish to have a mother and son time with him too. I had lost my baby and little Will was like a replacement from the moon goddess to me but here I am trying to win his heart.As for Leo, although the moon god
Natalie's POVI had taken two plates of food, and a glass of wine. As I ate, Grandfather came to join me when he saw how I ate the food hurriedly. As I gulp a glass of water after finishing my food, I heard Miles ask,"Is it that good?" He directed the question to grandfather who kept asking for more.I grinned sheepishly, I told them I was good at cooking, it was one of my specialties. Even when Jasper and his father refused to admit that my cooking was great, I still knew I was good.Grandfather nodded his head before raising his fork at Miles, he urged,"You need to try this. I tell you, you'll ask for more!"Miles' eyes remained on his grandfather as he watched the old man eat. I could sense how he was tempted to want to eat as well but he was holding himself back."Maybe I should just try a plate then," he sat down on one of the chairs before waving at the maid to come serve him some. I wanted to do it but I knew moving from my position might make him lose his appetite.One of th
Natalie’s POVThe night came to an end with Miles finishing the rest of the meal even after grandfather had mentioned saving a little for Will. I didn’t find it though; I could easily prepare another for Will. I was more excited that Miles ate my food.I went to bed with a broad smile on my face, knowing that I was beginning to create a good impression in the heart of Leo’s brother.“What about our plan?” Angel asked me and I frowned, knowing that that would have to wait if I was going to focus on Leo and Will“I think the reason the moon goddess gave me Clara’s body isn’t because there was no other body available. The reason she had given me this body is that she wanted me to settle the family problem here.”“If there is anyone that has prayed for that, then I’m guessing it is Will,” Angel said, guessing, and I couldn’t agree less.I parked my hair in the middle before making my way to the bathroom to take a nice bath before going to bed. I’ll have to think of what to do tomorrow. Th
I didn't wait for Will to ask twice, I found myself in the kitchen arranging some spaghetti and fried chicken. As I served the meal, I kept tearing up, and I didn't know why! “Stupid tears!” I murmured as I wiped my tears. I didn't want my tears to drop in the food, didn't want it getting salty or, for any reason, Will doesn't enjoy it anymore. I kept wiping my tears away until I was done in the kitchen. I wanted to be the one to serve him, so when the cooks asked to help me take the food to the dining room, I refused. I wanted to serve my son, who wanted to eat my food. I had to walk back and forth, but I didn't care. Will was already seated on the dining chair, along with Grandfather. Although Will didn't say a word, I could tell that he was anticipating the meal, just with the glow in his eyes. As I served his food on his plate in front of him, I saw the lady, Mia, standing behind him. She didn't bother to sit, and I didn't care, I just wanted Will to like me. “Thank you,” I
The large scar on her back made me cringe. How can Clara do something like that to one of her maids?“What did you do?” I asked her in shock. She looked at me, surprised as well because why would I ask her such a question when I was the one who had done that to her? “Never mind, I remember now. I'm so sorry I hurt you,” I said to her, and her mouth literally fell right open. She didn't speak, but the expression on her face spoke volumes. She was damn shocked to the bones. “We're here, ma'am,” I heard the driver say. He was already standing beside the opened door, I looked out to see that we've gotten to the grocery store. I watched Ava come down from the other side of the car while I also came down. The driver bowed to me like I was some goddess, I only waved at him before walking with Ava into the shop. In less than an hour, we were already out with bags that the driver came to take from me the moment he saw me with them. Ava still couldn't believe that I knew so much about cook
I stood stunned at Grandfather for a minute before I finally blurted out with a small chuckle, “Me. But I don't want to accept that I am the same old Clara. I have decided to speak about her like she is a different person because this Clara you're seeing now is a different one,” Grandfather gave me suspicious looks, but I only kept giggling, a forced laughter if I must say. This old man could see past what I was showing him. I have a strong feeling that if I told him I was someone else who jumped into his granddaughter-in-law's body, he would believe me without any form of argument.But still, it isn't so easy for someone to believe that a being entered another person who was unconscious in the hospital. How do I go to him and say, 'I was burnt alive by my former father-in-law and husband, I prayed to the moon goddess, who is the god of werewolves, like me to spare my life and here I am, in the body of your granddaughter-in-law'.First question, A moon goddess? God of werewolves?
“Fine, fine, that's good. I'll be able to bond with my son,” I said with a smile that didn't reach my eyes. Grandfather looked at me for a long time, while I darted my eyes left and right, not meeting his gaze. He asked a question that threw me off guard,“Do you love him?” I tried to act neutral and respond nonchalantly, “Of course, I do. He is my husband,” “No, Clara. We both know you lost your memory. The feelings are almost gone or completely gone. Now, as a new person, do you love Leo? Or are you just doing all these because they are the family you have come to know after the loss of your memory,” I bit my inner cheek. With the way, he was looking at me, as if he were staring deep into my soul, I wondered if this man could see more than meets the eyes. I wish I could tear his heart and head and see what's in his mind, see what he was thinking. The same looks he gave me the first few days I came into the house was the same look he was giving me now. The looks that want to ma
When Miles left the house, I said to Grandfather, “Can you call your son, Leo, and ask him when he would be back?” He cocked his head at me as he asked, “Why? Do you have something you want to do before he returns?” “Well…” I drawled with a small smile on my face, “I'm actually setting a time frame for myself. I want to make sure Will gets to like me before his father gets back,” “Young woman,” Grandfather said, “Your son likes you,” I shook my head negatively before explaining to him what happened this morning. Will may like the idea of having a mother as a child, but he doesn't like me. He doesn't like me and if he is told that I am not his mother and maybe someone else was brought to him, that she was his mother, he would quickly leave and forget me. He only likes the idea that he had a mother, and maybe that's because he has friends who also have mothers and wants to be able to say he has a mother as well. “So you're saying if Leo gets married to someone else and brings he
"How does it feel?" The old man asked. I had heard the door open but I didn't bother to look because I knew it wasn't Will. It might be Mia or someone else but it wasn't Will. And as I expected, it really wasn't Will. A small smile spread on my lips at Grandfather's question as I recall the touch, our moment together. How I was able to finally see him clearly without distance being a barrier. "It is a feeling I really wish to feel again." I may have touched his buttons and knelt in front of him, but I wasn't satisfied. I wanted more. I want to have him play with me, laugh together, and dress him. I want to watch movies with him. I want to have mother-and-son time with him. Those soft cheeks of his, I want to touch them, feel them, I want him to eat my food and like it. I want to see his eyes twinkle in joy and pure Bliss. "I don't like how he frowns. I don't like how cold he is," I turned to look at Grandfather, still on my knees, I said,"I don't like how he looks and acts like a
Natalie’s POV“I am your wife.”A chuckle escaped Leo’s lips the moment the words left my mouth. Although he laughed, I felt a shiver of fear run through my spine. He slowly turned to face me, I swear I saw his eyes flick from black to red. My heart skipped a beat and widened in shock, although it was within seconds, I had seen him. So many things about him make me weary of him and the same time, also want to stay within his reach.“You are what?” he asked coldly before taking slow steps towards me. Without thinking about it, I slowly took steps back, away from him. “Tell me, Clara, you are what?”I gulped, immediately regretting why I had said that to him. His sharp eyes which were now black again glared at me. I had moved back so much that I fell and sat on one of the couches.“Do not test me,” he murmured before walking out of the house. I released breaths I didn’t know I was holding for this long. The hair at the back of my neck that stood in fear slowly relaxed as I released mo
Natalie’s POVThe night came to an end with Miles finishing the rest of the meal even after grandfather had mentioned saving a little for Will. I didn’t find it though; I could easily prepare another for Will. I was more excited that Miles ate my food.I went to bed with a broad smile on my face, knowing that I was beginning to create a good impression in the heart of Leo’s brother.“What about our plan?” Angel asked me and I frowned, knowing that that would have to wait if I was going to focus on Leo and Will“I think the reason the moon goddess gave me Clara’s body isn’t because there was no other body available. The reason she had given me this body is that she wanted me to settle the family problem here.”“If there is anyone that has prayed for that, then I’m guessing it is Will,” Angel said, guessing, and I couldn’t agree less.I parked my hair in the middle before making my way to the bathroom to take a nice bath before going to bed. I’ll have to think of what to do tomorrow. Th
Natalie's POVI had taken two plates of food, and a glass of wine. As I ate, Grandfather came to join me when he saw how I ate the food hurriedly. As I gulp a glass of water after finishing my food, I heard Miles ask,"Is it that good?" He directed the question to grandfather who kept asking for more.I grinned sheepishly, I told them I was good at cooking, it was one of my specialties. Even when Jasper and his father refused to admit that my cooking was great, I still knew I was good.Grandfather nodded his head before raising his fork at Miles, he urged,"You need to try this. I tell you, you'll ask for more!"Miles' eyes remained on his grandfather as he watched the old man eat. I could sense how he was tempted to want to eat as well but he was holding himself back."Maybe I should just try a plate then," he sat down on one of the chairs before waving at the maid to come serve him some. I wanted to do it but I knew moving from my position might make him lose his appetite.One of th