Candice's POVAs I stepped out of the car, I walked straight to the supermarket to get some food like Adrian had asked me to get for Camila to stay with me. Why on earth would I even tell him if Camila and Claire are the same person? Was that even a reasonable thing to say? As I packed the stuff I went to buy and stepped out of the supermarket, the sky was already dark and it seemed like it would rain any moment. I didn't bring my umbrella and I knew for sure I would be soaked if I didn't hurry up. I walked down the curb hurriedly as the rain started to drizzle. I then noticed someone was following me. I quickened my steps as I could to avoid whoever it was but the person kept on following me till I stopped. “What do you want, Drake?” I said angrily as an umbrella shielded me.“Let's have coffee together.” He said, not waiting for my answer as he shoved the umbrella in my hand, walking over to the nearby cafe as the rain poured on him. I rolled my eyes as I followed him into the caf
Camila's POVI was shocked to see Candice sitting out of the apartment. I wondered what made her look this sad or what must have been done to her. “Claire.” She called before falling unconscious in my arms. I raised my brow questioningly as I heard her say this. Did she just call me Claire or she was just hallucinating? I left all my bags and carried her up to our apartment. I laid her on the bed and hurriedly went down to bring my bags and hers. “What exactly is between you and Claire that you don't want to talk about, Candice?” I asked myself as I covered her up in a fresh duvet to keep out the cold. I looked around the house maybe I would be able to find anything but I couldn't till I found an old-looking album book. As I was about to open it, I heard her voice from the room. “Camila.” I hurriedly walked over to her and saw her sitting up in bed. “Sit still,” I ordered as I placed a hand on her forehead to check her temperature. “You are running a fever. Why on earth did you ha
Adrian's POVI sat behind my desk as I buried my face between my palms. I didn't know if what I was doing was the right thing to do but I had to get Eliza off my back once and for all. A sigh escaped my lips as the door pushed open and Drake stepped into the room with some boxes. “Did you find them?” I asked him and he shook his head negatively. It's been days now and we've been trying to dig up dirt of King Trace but it seemed impossible. “I didn't find anything. But there are claims of fake reports and all. We can't just wage war against them without having enough things to use.” He said as he dropped them on my table. I stood up and started looking through the papers in the boxes but they were of no good use to me. “We have to at least do something before they start to carry out their plan. I can tell their plan has something to do with what made Camila leave.” I said as I sat back in my chair with my arms folded. In the seats, we can't wage war against each other without havin
CAMILA'S POVI could see the change of looks on Candice's face as she set her eyes on Drake. She tried her best to hide it as she flashed Adrian a fake smile but I could see through her. “It's fine babe.” I waved to her and Isabella jumped down from my arms, rushing over to Candice, wrapping her arms around her with a bright smile. “How are you my love?” Candice asked as she genuinely smiled at Isabella, pulling her into a hug. “Seems like you love me now.” She said teasingly and Isabella smiled.“We brought foodstuffs so you can cook for all of us. I'm yet to have breakfast too.” Adrian said as he wrapped his arms around my waist, kissing my cheek gently. I couldn't lie that I actually missed his hugs. “So, how is the plan coming up?” I asked him as he let go of me, allowing Drake to give me one of the two large bags he had brought in. “We haven't found anything on Trace yet but we're still searching.” Adrian said as he followed me to the kitchen. I looked back at Candice who was
CAMILA'S POVAfter over an hour lovemaking session, I fell on Adrian's chest exhausted. If it wasn't that he could see the exhaustion on my face, he didn't mind continuing. I was instantly sleeping but I knew I had to make food for Isabella. “You should have at least spared me,” I said with my voice just above a whisper and his fingers drew lines up my bare chest.“Come on sweetheart, don't tell me you can't have me for that little time.” He said teasingly. “Stop teasing me.” I whimpered as I pushed myself up from his chest, walking over to the bathroom to take a shower as he looked at me with so much interest. “Why are you looking at me?”“Have I ever told you how extremely hot you are?” He said with a wink and I couldn't help but blush, which he instantly noticed. After taking a shower, he got in after me and took a shower while I got dressed. We both stepped out of the room to see Isabella and Candice still sitting in front of the TV, eating junk. “Isabella,” I called and she im
CAMILA'S POVI sat at the coffee table, gently twirling the spoon in my coffee cup as I waited for Eliza and her maid to come here. According to Drake, she comes to this coffee shop every morning, and it was the perfect time to let her know I wasn't going to just leave everything for her. As I sat there waiting, my phone buzzed gently and I looked at the screen of my phone to see the name I thought I didn't want to see at all. It was my aunt's and I wondered why on earth she was calling me now. I knew if it wasn't for money, it would be something related to that. “What do you want this time?” I asked, my tone evident that I wasn't enthusiastic about her call at all. “Is that a way a queen should talk to someone? Do not embarrass this family in the seat of power, Camila.” She said with a low scoff and I tried to hold myself back from hanging up the call and focusing on better things I had to do for the day. “Do you want me to hang up? You should know by now that I am too busy for y
ADRIAN'S POVI sat gently in Candice's living room, waiting for Camila and Drake to return. I had asked him to keep an eye on her and search for her while she was with Eliza to avoid anything fishy that Eliza might want to do. “Here.” Candice's voice pulled me out of my thoughts as she placed a glass of juice before me. She sat on the other sofa, folding her legs as she sipped from hers. “Thank you,” I replied before taking the glass and drinking from it. The coldness made me calm a bit. “Candice,” I called her and she looked at me with a raised brow. “Do you still like Drake?” I asked her and she looked at me with her smile wiping off. “Do not get me wrong, I am not asking because he asked me to. But it seems you're still in love with him.” I said calmly and she scoffed.“I didn't say I wanted to permanently break up. I said I just need a break. I traveled and by the time I was back, he was already with another freaking woman. Who does that?” She said with a low sarcastic laugh. “
Camila's POVI walked out of the apartment hurriedly before walking down the block to get what I needed to visit my mother. She has been in a coma for four years now and Candice took me to her after I recovered from my accident. Although Aunt Pepa wasn't the best woman ever, I had no choice but to let her take care of my mother while I did all the work. I packed all the groceries and took a cab right to the other side of the kingdom where her small building was situated. She was standing on the front porch like she was already waiting for my arrival. As soon as I stepped out of the car, she walked up to me, taking the groceries I had brought from me. “Did you get the meat? I need a lot of it to refresh the energy I have lost on your mother.” She said, making me scoff.“She isn't awake, Aunt Pepa. You are not taking care of her in any way, you are just keeping an eye on her as the nurse does.” I pointed out as I walked past her, heading into the house and straight to the room my moth
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. "