Clarke was surprised to hear Keira’s confrontational tone.
“What do you mean?”
“It is my turn to tell you my story. Seven years ago, my friend asked me for a favor. This is to attend a blind date in her name. My best friend's name is Tara.”
Clarke’s eyes widened with what he heard.
“Do you mean you and my Tara are one and the same? The original Tara was the one who died?”
“I wanted to kill you for not acknowledging me the first time we saw each other in my office.”
Keira's eyes were serious as she recalls how sorry she felt for herself when he did not recognize her.
“I was such a fool, I even thought that fate was playing tricks on me, because you look so identical with the woman I was longing for only to hear rumors that
Clarke brought back Keira to her villa, and he agreed to meet with his father the next day. He was determined to let his father see that what he has with Keira is not something his father could influence easily.They met in his father's house, his father looked restless and anxious.“Son, I know you love Keira, I’ve never seen you so happy before but I can’t let you marry her.”Clarke slammed his hand on the table with frustration.“Dad, you can’t just say that over and over again without giving me a valid reason!”Mr. Watson gave a deep sigh as if preparing himself to let it all out.“I know, you will hate me for this but I guess I have to tell you now. Seven years ago, Keira’s dad accidentally dug up a big scandal that involved a big corruption that was so deep-r
“Don’t say that, it’s not like it is your fault, why are you pinning the blame on yourself?”Keira was frustrated with what Clarke said; it felt like a bunch of excuses for her. She was not even mad at them but he is using this scenario to get out of their relationship. Keira felt betrayed again; and what’s more frustrating is that Clarke seems like he is trying to let go of her right after she surrendered everything to him again. Just like the first time.Clarke was thankful for Keira’s understanding of the situation, but his own conscience is not letting him accept the forgiveness he feels he does not deserve.“I am really ashamed of what my father did Keira; I don’t know how I can face you and your grandmother.”Keira gave Clarke a quick kiss on the lips and then she stood up as she was still holding his hand.
Keira leaned back on her chair folded her arms and gave a bitter laugh.“You know very well that I don’t care about that babe. Do you honestly think that the reason why I am asking you to marry me is that I love you?Keira was hurt by her own words, but she needed to appear strong in front of Clarke. He also appeared stunned by what Keira said, but he also has to act indifferent towards her.“I enjoyed playing around with you Keira, but I think that marrying you is asking for too much.”Keira grabbed Clarke by his collar and kissed him on the lips. He was surprised by Keira’s aggressiveness, but deep inside he would move heavens just to get a taste of her lips again.“I enjoyed fu*king you too. You are welcome!”Keira stood up and drank water and she immediately went back to h
Eight in the morning the next day; the whole board of directors was informed of Keira’s wedding that will be held later in the afternoon. Admittedly some of them thought it was a prank, although they knew that Keira was actively seeking someone because of her grandmother’s pressure on her, they did not think it would be this instant.The whole mansion was busy preparing for the wedding. Keira on the other hand was still in her bed and staring at the ceiling.“This is really the day I get to marry Clarke. It does not matter to me if he still does not love me; I will make him fall in love with me while we are together.She was determined to make this day special, even if she basically blackmailed him to marry her. Keira once again browsed on her notes for the things that they will need for the wedding later. Everything was checked but she still senses that something is missin
Clarke felt his face turn red seeing what words Keira just mouthed. Keira felt victorious seeing Clarke turn crimson in an instant.Keira and Clarke started to eat their breakfast, while Clarke was totally silent; he tried his best to calm down the warrior in his pants. He did not want Keira to see how easily he can make him hard.“Shall we move your things today since we have the day off?”Keira’s question to Clarke was the reality of their situation right now, they are legally husband and wife and they agreed to live together as long as they need to. But in Clarke’s perspective, he knew he was carving more space in Keira’s life.“Sure, I don’t have much stuff, so I guess it will only take one trip to get everything I need.”Keira smiled and nodded at Clarke, like an excited little girl.
Keira snapped her fingers in front of Clarke, seeing that his eyes are fixated on her cleavage.“Hubby, focus; my necklace is here not there.”She giggled at the sight of her very red husband. Clarke then cleared his throat and moved his eyes to the necklace.“I’m sorry you are so hot I get easily distracted. So you were saying your necklace is identical with his necklace?”Keira nodded, as she remembers how her father’s necklace looked like. She was also thinking where he could have placed it.“Figuring out where he kept it should be our first step, but today we should focus on finishing two weeks’ worth of workload so we can burn those days and use it for our honeymoon slash clue hunt.”Keira kissed Clarke before she went back on fixing his things in her house. T
“Why would you bring me there with you?”Clarke felt a little spark of happiness, hearing that Keira wants him to be there. Deep inside he is expecting Keira to reject Stephen in front of him.“Of course I would bring you there to prove to you that I am not breaching our contract. I will go there to talk about work-related stuff; the moment Stephen would do differently then I would instantly leave him and go home with you.”Keira was satisfied when she saw Clarke’s lips curved into a smile. She realized Clarke was not really hard to please; he just needs constant reassurance that he is the only one for her; just like how they agreed in their contract.“Okay, then I’ll go with you. By the way, our partners are proposing that I consider being the new face of the com
“It is such a shame that you are not thirsty babe.”Clarke winked at Keira, they both laughed while Mr. Watson and Maurice were clueless about what is happening with the two.In the first set of their photoshoot, Clarke was wearing a white long sleeves polo shirt and a brown suit and pants, while Keira was wearing a black wrap dress accentuated with a white pearl necklace and earrings.The first shot was at the office building entrance, Keira was just watching her husband flaunt his handsome face with those awkward postures of his. She was giggling like a little kid watching him from afar.With the guidance of the photographer, eventually being the fast learner that Clarke is; his poses became more natural. Now Keira is looking at him with admiration like the many women who stopped in their tracks to spend a few seconds admiring the hot new president.
“Twins?” Keira stuttered when the doctor’s words sunk in her mush brain. “Babe, we are having twins! Did you hear that?”Clarke kissed Keira’s forehead. He was excitedly jumping around. “hush, babe can you hear our twins&rsquo
“Mom!”Keira screamed, Mr. Greene’s eyebrows drew in together. He was confused with Keira’s reaction.“Why are you screaming? Why do you look so sad?”Keira faced her father, who looked confused. She got even more confused.“You
Keira and Clarke went back to work. They were focused on their projects to avoid thinking about Frida. Admittedly, a huge part of their life was gone because of her; the funny thing is, she wasn’t even part of it a few months back. Life has a sense of humor, that most of the times we just can’t get. They just have to live with it, live with the pain. Keira felt lucky to have both Tara and Frida to risk their life for her. She does not know what she did to deserve them, nevertheless she is eternally grateful.After her meeting, Keira rested her head
Mr. Watson tapped Clarkes’ shoulders as he cried. Keira reached halfway and was joined by her Nana towards the altar where Clarke and Mr. Watson were waiting.“Babe, I may not have given you the perfect wedding, but I will strive and do my hardest to give you the perfect marriage.”Clarke’s voice was cracking his emotional state was obvious. He cleared his throat before he continued.
The next day, Keira and Clarke were headed to their office. They are scheduled to give out invitations for their wedding. Today, they did not park at the VIP parking, instead they parked in front of the building since it is only Clarke who would do the errands and Keira will stay inside their car.While she was browsing her phone, looking for cute baby names, she heard a loud music. She did not look around, but she moved her head and sang along with it.
“That’s a great news sis!”Keira hugged Frida, who was surprised with her gesture; however, it was a delightful change for Keira. Frida just thought that Keira’s hormonal changes are preparing her to be a great momma.“Yeah, by the way, where are you guys spending your Christmas eve?”Keira asked Frida. The question stunned her, and she glanced at Clarke’s direction. It migh
Clarke went back to the poolside to wait for the two girls. Keira went inside their room and searched for the doctor’s card. She called him even if her question embarrassed her; she wanted to be sure that they will not harm the baby in her tummy.“Dr. Smith, this is Keira, remember me from earlier?”“Ms. Greene, how can I forget? Is there anything I could do for you?”Keira was in front
“Keira, we are here now.”Frida woke Keira up, who fell asleep because of her headache. She gently opened her eyes and saw the familiar Moore’s residence.The Moore’s are like them; one of the top conglomerates in the country, they own the biggest shipping companies in the country. Their estate is also similar to theirs; they ha
Clarke opened the door for the two ladies. Frida took a deep breath before she entered the humongous door.They connected a screen projector to Keira’s laptop. “What is this all about? I am getting nervous with you two.”