“What's wrong my sweetheart?” Claire's mother asked as she saw her daughter's sad face as she walked out of the car. “Did something happen?” Claire told her everything that happened and she patted her back gently. She didn't know what to tell her but she knew something wasn't right somewhere. “I'll be staying here for a while, mother. I'll ask my lawyer to send him the request for space papers. If it's going to be till our baby is born, and he deals with her, time will tell.” Claire said and her mother hugged her gently before leading her up to her room which was still the way she left it before heading to the palace. That evening as Claire was cooking, Candice rushed into the house after hearing what happened between her and Adrian. “Bestie, did you leave him? It's that bitch we're talking about, you're making her get what she wanted all along. For you to leave Adrian.”“But I can't stay in that toxic environment any longer. As for Eliza, if he wants me with him in that palace, h
That was the first time Claire was seeing Alan and she knew who he was from the pictures Adrian had shown to her before he left the Seat for his wife's seat. “It’s nice meeting you too,” Claire said, clutching the flowers in her hands tightly and could see that which made him chuckle gently. “Your husband must have told you a lot about me to feel that way near me.” He said, gesturing towards the way she grabbed the flowers. “Don't worry about that, it has nothing to do with you.” She said walking past him but he grabbed her hand, stopping her from leaving him there without finishing their conversation. “I can see you're expecting my brother's baby. Do you think he's competent enough to be the father of your child?” Alan asked and she looked up at him with a raised brow. “What in the world do you mean by that?” Claire asked with a raised brow and he chuckled as he tried to touch her bump but she moved out of the way. “Sorry, I hate it when people touch my belly.” “Well, pardon me
Claire shuffled through the front door of her mother's house, her heart weighed down by the absence of Rossi, her father-in-law. He had been more than a father figure to her, being her guiding light in troubled times, and now with him gone, Claire was simply heartbroken.With her child due in less than two months, his absence felt like an unbearable void, a pain that would linger on for weeks, and the thought of him not being able to see his unborn grandchild, broke her heart further.With the sound of Claire's feet being dragged across the floor, her mother picked up on it from the living room."Claire, is that you?" Her mother reached out, sensing the glooming air around her. "Are you okay?""I can't talk right now, mum." She murmured."Do you at least need something to eat?" Her mother asked again, this time almost getting up from the couch."Water will be fine, mum." She answered and reluctantly sat on the couch while dropping her bag on the floor close by.Claire closed her eyes
The chilling words "...kill Claire and her unborn child..." pierced the silence, leaving Adrian unsettled, his thoughts swirling like an approaching tempest.He immediately rose to his feet, his face now carved from fear to worry."Who sent this? It's too accurate." He bellowed. "Not many people know about Claire and the child she's having. Well, none that will threaten her like this."He started to examine the letter properly, scanning the writing style, and the way it was addressed. Having a threat to his life was something he could handle but having one aimed at Claire and the unborn child was a no for him.His discomfort lingered just below the exterior, a restless undertone unable to be calmed by the mask of calmness he attempted to uphold.Suddenly, a particular figure popped into his thoughts and Adrian immediately reached for his phone and dialed the person's digit.After a few rings, the call was answered and Adrian wasted no time in speaking first."Drake? Where are you rig
In a room brightly lit with fanciful lighting, the colors shone bright, giving it a feel and look of uncertainty while Claire and Candice sat there, enveloped in a heavy atmosphere, their words hardly audible as they leaned in close. Drake's recent disclosure about the threatening note had become their main topic for discussion, the gravity of its consequences pressing down on Claire like an unbearable weight."What are you going to do from now on, Claire?" Candice asked, her face looking more concerned than Claire who was the victim of the threat note. "Wouldn't it be better to stay behind closed doors?""What? That's ridiculous." Claire answered, her expression perfectly normal as if nothing had happened. "So I should start hiding all because I was threatened? That's just silly."Claire struggled to get up from where she was sitting and made her way to a table close by where she picked up her phone.Her light blue gown with gemstone design, flowing freely as she walked by which fai
Several weeks had passed since Claire had given birth to her beautiful daughter, Isabella. And now, she had returned to her mother's house.She held her daughter in her arms, sitting on a chair close to the window while staring deeply into those cute eyes that dazzled with wonders.She had her feeding bottle in one hand (optional) while she used the other, her finger to clean around Isabella's soft lips.To Claire right now, Isabella was the most important person and all that mattered to her. Her health didn't matter much, nor her safety or anything else. Just seeing her child in her arms was enough for her.Her face wore a look of pure happiness as she cuddled softly, her little girl, hearing and making her make sounds.Her mother walked closer to her, holding a trail of freshly picked fruits for her to eat but Claire didn't want to relinquish that moment with her child."I'm fine, Mum. I'll eat something later when she falls asleep." Claire voiced out softly as she exchanged glance
Eliza highlighted from the car, pulling out her keys and slammed the door hard as she headed towards the mansion, a couple of thoughts ran against her mind as she pushed open the doors.An uneasiness washed through her as she made my way into the mansion. Eliza cast her eyes against Vincent, he looked like he had waited up for her all along, and a smug grin formed at the side of his life it was fair enough judging by how he had asked her to come a few hours ago, but then she felt almost uncomfortable on sight of him.His request wasn't coming at the best of time, but they both needed their means met and she had plans as well as use for him.“You look… well, a little angry.” He called out to her as she headed towards his spot, choosing to ignore whatever it was he had coupled up in his mind, She had no issues or time for petty talks.“Why aren't you bringing anything along? I mean I had expected that you dragged bags or stuff along with you.” He chirped along still not taking the hint
Eliza woke up the next day, for a few minutes she was confused about where she was because this wasn't the usual smell of her room, everything looked different. She sat up on the bed and then searched for her phone to check the time. It was already ten in the morning and the sun was up. It was when she tried to get up from the bed that she saw her clothes on the floor next to a man's cloth, then the memories of the night before came rushing into her head and she remembered that she had come to Vincent's house upon his request.And they had sex, she let out a long sigh and then bent down to collect her clothes before putting them on quickly. She tucked her phone into her pocket and then left his room. "Vincent" She called when she got into his large living room, it was there that she began to hear voices coming from another size of the living room. She tucked her hair behind her ear and then walked into the already open door to see Vincent wearing nothing but a bathrobe and a middle-
Dear Beloved Readers,If you're reading this, it means you've stuck with me through every twist, turn and terribly crafted joke that I've dared to type and send your way. For that, I owe you a universe of thanks or at the very least, a coffee if we ever meet anywhere beyond our various screens.Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when you've spent so much time in a world that exists somewhere between reality and the imagination. We've been through a lot together, haven't we? We've faced through the plans of Eliza (metaphorically, more like we are watching it while we read 😂.), dived deep into the deep end of human emotions and emerged on the other side with our hearts strangely full, if not a bit bruised. 🙏.. 🥺
Claire was laying on the bed, in Adrina's arms after the whole day of going through everything Rossi had left for Isabella and the male child he wishes Claire to have, they decided to go to bed to avoid stressing her so much.As Claire laid there, she felt a sharp pain from her sleep and suddenly groaned out in pain. She quickly opened her eyes and she instantly knew it was time for her baby to come. “Adrian.” She called him, tapping him gently and he sprang up. “It's time.” She said and he immediately lifted her in his arms, calling out to the maids outside. “Get her bags and everything. Place it in the car and ask Quinn to drive it over to the hospital.” Adrian commanded and the maid nodded, hurriedly doing as she was asked. Adrian drove her to the hospital at full speed as she groaned in pain. He couldn't bear to see her in pain and he wondered if this was the same pain she went through when she was about to give birth to Isabella and he wasn't there from the start. “It's okay ba
“Finally, everything seems fresh and refreshing.” Claire stretched as she touched her already swollen belly, obvious she would be due anytime soon. Adrian came up behind her, handing her a plate of fruit which she had requested for. “Here you go babe.” He said, kissing her cheeks gently. “Thank you.” She replied, wrapping her arms around his neck even though her stomach tried to get in the way. “You look even more beautiful day after day. I'm envious.” He pouted and she laughed as he carried her in her arms. She was amazed by her strength to carry her even though she was nine months pregnant already and it was difficult for her to lift herself up.“The more beautiful I become, the more handsome and strong you become, I'm so jealous.” She pouted and he placed her on the chair, kissing her pouted lips. “No need to be envious. It's all yours, baby.” He said, flexing his muscles and she could help but giggle at him cuteness. “So do you think we'll be having a baby boy or another Isabe
"I think we are done here." I watched the man in suit seated at the other end of the table voiced out before he stood up.He stacked up a few papers on the table before placing them into a black briefcase.The meeting had been concluded finally and shortly after, Eliza was apprehended by the security men close by.Soon, we exited the meeting room, Claire and I standing close to each other as the weight of the recent events hung heavy in the air. Eliza's cries echoed down the corridor as the security men dragged her away while everyone watch with utmost disgust."Let me go!!" She protested, while struggling as hard as she could to break free from their hold. "This is not how you treat a pregnant lady, this is not how you should treat me."Her protests fell on deaf ears as she soon started claiming to be pregnant, but after all the deception and betrayal, it was hard to trust anything that came out of her mouth.I turned to my side, urging Claire to leave but it was then my attention w
The elders who were four most trusted people that Rossi had placed on that seat of power before dying sat there with the officials looking at them in shock. None of them has ever met them so it was a surprise to see them here. After waiting for almost thirty minutes, Adrian walked into the meeting hall with Claire and Isabella next to him. They all bowed and greeted him including the elders and he bowed back in respect. They all sat there and the officials whispered to each other wondering whatbwas going on and why the elders were there. Most of them feared for all they did wrong because Adrian was no longer predictable and he could get any of them out of their position with just a snap of his fingers while the elders were seated. “It is a great honor to have you back with us, Queen Claire. We didn't know you're the same as Camila. Our actions towards her was just to save your legacy and making sure not just anyone can sit on your throne.” The head of the officials laughed nervousl
My heart was beating very fast as I stood in the middle of the room, Eliza was standing at the entrance with a gun in her hand, she had it pointed in my face, any fucking move from me could end my life. "So you are alive, you just didn't know how to die" Eliza yelled at me, she still had the same look of anger and wore years back even now. She just hated me for no reason, from the first day she met me and even more that my face has changed, she still hates me "Eliza please drop the gun and let's talk" I pleaded and she threw her head back and laughed. "I should drop the gun and allow us have a conversation? it's not going to happen sunshine, not in a million years so just forget about it" She yelled I flinched and then tried to stop my legs from shaking, I didn't want to die yet, I had just found out that I am pregnant again, I now have the chance to love my daughter for who she is, and I have my rightful place in the kingdom as Adrian's queen. I don't want to die now, I have for
Claire's POVEveryone sat in front of us whispering and looking around like they didn't understand what was going on which they didn't. I couldn't believe Adrian called a huge amount of people just telling them to Camila turned out to be Claire. Who would even believe that story because I definitely would not believe it. I just watched as everyone looked at me in utter curiosity before the whole hall settled down in silence. “I want to thank everyone for taking their time to be here live to watch me make my announcement. I know you're all confused by who is this sitting on my queen's throne.” Adrian said and the whole hall became quiet. Everyone looked at me and I just stared into a distance waiting for Adrian to explain everything to them. As he did everyone gasped and oohed as they looked back at me. They couldn't believe their eyes. Most of them knew me from when I was queen and all I did for the seat and how much King Rossi loved me as his daughter-in-law and couldn't believe
Claire's POVAll Adrian told me about us meeting again was nothing I understood at all but I felt bad missing an important part for my daughter's life. I don't even remember how I got pregnant again for my husband. “Why did I forget memories of things that happened while I was Camila?” I asked Adrian, not knowing why everything in my life was becoming confusing for even me to understand. “The doctor doesn't understand either but you should be able to remember in a few weeks or days even,” Adrian said with a smile on his face, planting a kiss on my cheeks. A smile appeared on my lips as I felt butterflies fluttering in my tummy. I can't remember the last time I was kissed by him while I was being me. He led me down the stairs where Candice was standing with Drake next to her, a bright smile on her face. “You look so much like Claire with your black hair,” Candice said, stretching out her hands to touch my hair and I slapped it away with a joking frown. “Of course I'm Claire. I don
Tension filled the air as I stared straight at Claire, who in return, stared right back at me.My heart raced with so many mixed feelings as we both stood there, opposite each other."Adrian." Her words finally broke the silence, her voice still sounding like music to my ears. "Is that you, Adrian?""Claire!" I said silently, with a heavy heart. "It's me," I responded as I walked closer to her.I placed my hand on her face, feeling the warmth on my skin as I stared at her face."I've missed you." She responded, reciprocating by brushing her cheek over my palm."It's you, isn't it?" "Yeah, it is me." Though I could see her standing before me, I couldn't believe that it was the Claire I knew.Everything felt so unreal being close to her as her memories had returned.I watch as Claire fidgets with the hem of her shirt, her eyes searching mine for answers she can't quite articulate."I still can't believe it's you." I finally spoke up, my voice soft yet laced with a hint of disbelief. "