Candice wasn't having any of what Claire told her, she was sure that there was something else that made her sit that way earlier because she wasn't the kind of person who just acted anyhow. Something was wrong and she could see right through her best friend's lies. They have been friends for a long time so why would Claire lie to her and then think that she wouldn't find out? Claire sat in the living room, she was supposed to be eating but instead, she had been picking on the food for a while now which was something that rarely happenedSo something was going on with her, it started from that doorbell. The two of them were talking and laughing until the doorbell rang so it had to be that something happened during that moment. when Candice asked her, she said it was someone who came to the wrong house and so she had easily believed her but now that she was thinking about it, something had to be wrong somewhere. "When are you going to finish that food? you have not lifted the first sp
Candice marched into the living room with the phone in her hand since Claire's mother was still on the line. Claire wasn't sleeping yet, she was reading a text message but as soon as she heard Candice coming, she kept her phone. "I thought you were sleeping," Claire said when she saw Candice. "I couldn't sleep after the way you have been acting, why did you hide your phone when you saw me?" Candice asked "Why are we still talking about this issue? I thought we were done with it already?" Claire asked and Candice frowned at her "I went into the bathroom because I knew you were hiding something and I found the letter you received so I know about it. Don't hide it again" Candice broke the truth to her "You what?" Claire asked and then got up from the chair before she rushed upstairs to the bathroom, she saw the letter on the floor and Candice walked into the room after her. "You read it?" Claire asked and Candice nodded her head in affirmation. "Why did you hide this issue from me?"
After he dropped the call with Claire, Adrian left his house just like he told her and then headed for Claire's mother house to see her. They were not on good terms due to the issues they had but that wouldn't stop him from being of help to her when he could and mist especially when it had something to do with his daughter. He had to know what was going on with her so he could help, when he got to Claire's mother's house, he parked his car and then hurried into the house. He had a key to let himself inside the house since he was very familiar with her mother and so he got in. But Claire was nowhere in sight, he couldn't find her inside the house and so he began to worry and panic, she had spoken to him just now and he had told her that he would come over to her place so why wasn't she at home like she should be? Where the fuck has she gone to and why was she scaring him this way? Was she playing pranks on him? Did she take him for a fool? He brought out his phone immediately and th
Adrian started his car and drove out of Claire's mother's house, still on the call with Claire. "For the last time Claire, where are you?" He asked "I'm at the palace Adrian so just come home" She finally told him. "Wait for me there this time, don't run off on your own like the first time," He said and she chuckledHe hung up on her and then turned the car in the direction of the palace. Since she was there, he was going to return there to meet her. When he got to the palace, he went inside quickly and ignored the palace guards who were bowing their heads in respect when he went in. "Where is she?" He asked the butler when he got into the room. "She is in her room Your Grace," The butler said and Adrian left for the room that she had once used. He finally saw Claire there, she was packing some of the stuff she had left behind in the palace before she left him the other day. Now that she was in front of him, it got drawn to him that he had not seen her since she had left him that
When Drake got into the bedroom Candice had put Isabella back to sleep and was now sitting on the chair wearing a long face, the same one that Adrian had on his face. The two of them were unhappy about letting Claire go but it seemed like they had both tried to talk her out of it but she refused. "What are you doing here?" Candice asked Drake when she saw him. "Are you okay?" Drake asked her and sat close to her. "Honestly I am not but what can I do?" Candice asked "Adrian isn't okay too, maybe we can help him in any way we can. What is the matter Candice, just let me know why Claire is acting this way" He said "I'm sorry but I can't tell you, I can't break Claire's trust like this", She said. "Candice" Drake whispered. "You should leave Drake, I want to get some rest," Candice said to shut him up and he nodded, he wanted to respect her privacy so he left the room. As soon as Drake left and Candice was sure that Isabella was asleep, she asked the maid to watch over her and then l
Claire saw that Eliza was calling her so she picked up the call, "Why are you calling me? the last time I remember, we weren't exactly friends who will call to check up on each other" Claire said in anger Eliza burst into laughter, "I don't like you, we don't get along and we can never be friends so don't be too forward Claire" Eliza said "I'm glad that we are on the same page then, you should end the call if you have nothing more to say," Claire said but Eliza didn't end the call. "You know, I have always hated you. From the day I met you, I knew that you were nothing but a sly pig. You came into Adrian's life all of a sudden like I was never in his life from the start. I grew up with him and loved him but a lowlife peasant like you seemed to catch his attention" she snapped "It's a little too late for you to express your disaster, Eliza I honestly don't care about you and the love you have for Adrian if he's all you want, I don't care about it" Claire lied. But it didn't matter
Claire's POVI turned in the bed, trying to find a comfortable sleeping position but it didn't feel like I was on my bed, the bed was far too big to be mine, I opened my eyes to see that I was inside a very big room. I was so confused as to why I was here and what I was doing here right now.What am I doing here? i asked myself and immediately the memories of what happened earlier started sinking into my head, I remember Vincent saying he was going to kill me and my loved one, I remember having to give up my daughter, Isabella to Adrian just so that she can survive and then I remember leaving the town for my mum's younger sister's place, Aunt Pepa.And then Eliza called me, we had a conversation and I found out that some people were coming after me, I was trying to avoid them when I fell off a cliff. I thought that I was going to die at that moment but it seems like I didn't die, maybe I was rescued and brought into the hospital. But if I was taken to a hospital after the incident th
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. "
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. "