The moment Clarissa got into her car, the tears she was struggling to contain burst out of her eyes. The fact that Alex would suspect her of being the person that attacked Bianca made her feel so sad.Yes she said she was going to pay her back for what she did but it was not like she wanted her dead.A lot was going on in her mind when the screen of her phone lit up and she saw it was her mum calling.Sighing for what seemed like the umpteenth time, Clarrisa connected the phone to her car speaker and pressed the receive button.“Mum” “What happened, baby?” Gwen asked from the other end, “why did you leave the house in such a hurry and you were not picking your calls, what happened? You got me all worried”Clarrisa sighed, she didn’t want to tell her mum that she just had an argument with Alex but the fact that she left the house meant something had happened right?“Clarissa?” Her mother called again and she jolted to reality.“Mum, Alex is in the hospital”“Why?what happened?”“No” s
“What do you mean?” She had to ask, “you want to go on a date when Bianca is literally still in the hospital? I mean you don’t want…..”Her voice trailed off when Alex placed his index finger on her lips.“Shhhh” his lips stretched into a smile, “you are talking way to much baby”“But…” He interrupted her again, “don’t you want to spend some time with me? Would you rather I go to Bianca than spend some time with the woman of my dreams?”The way the insides of his stomach churned when he made that statement made him almost want to throw up.“You have natural lover lines Alex, it makes me wonder how well you have been hiding it”“So will you go on a date with me, Mrs Clarissa chase?”Her breath hitched, did he just call her chase? Was he kidding with her right now because her insides were about to burst with happiness.“Did you just call me Mrs chase?”Alex drew her closer and playfully pinched the tip of of her nose.“Aren’t you Mrs chase?”“Stop it” Clarrisa was blushing so hard, “yo
“Knock knock” Clarrisa gently knocked on her father’s study door and he looked up from the document he was reading. Gerald’s lips curled into a smile when he saw his favorite person standing by the door looking all happy. Well, why wouldn’t she be? The news of Alexander Chase's housewarming party was already all over the news and Clarrisa being a bitch and a murderer was old news. Everything seems to be going so well even if it was just two days after the attack on Bianca.“Come in princess, why are you standing by the door?” Gerald asked as he leaned back on his chair, “why do you look so happy though? Did you win a lottery?”“Dad” the smile on her lips intensified as she sauntered into the study, “you are working overtime again?”“What can I do?” He inquired with a shrug, “Mr Andre is putting me on my toes'' he gritted his teeth, “that damned French man”Clarrisa laughed at her father’s outburst, he could be overly dramatic when angry or not.“Why are you here though?” He asked agai
The hall was already filled up when Alex led her into the house and she could tell the amount of things he had to put in place to make the party a success. Everywhere was beautifully decorated and looked superb, Alex was not one to leave stones unturned.“You did all of this?” Clarrisa whispered to him as they walked over to a group of guests, her hand gently tucked away in his arms.“I have to live up to my name, princess” Alex whispered back with a smile on his lips.More than anyone he was the most happy, being able to live in his parents house again was something that he would appreciate all his life until he breathed his last.“Mr Money” , a Certain Asian man walked up to him with a bright smirk on his face. He was one of the many who had been looking for a chance to get a partnership with Alex’s company. Being sent an invite to grace his housewarming party was one of such opportunities he didn’t want to miss.“I am glad you were able to make it, Mr Jung” Alex answered while stre
The time was already past eleven when the guests began to disperse, it was a fun filled party and everyone enjoyed it especially Alex. He was happy that he was able to make his father’s house lively again after many years of solitary. For one night he forgot about his revenge plans and was genuinely happy. This was the only property that belonged to his family that he knew off and this was where he was going to live now. Overall, the night was a success.After the last guest was gone, he was left with his fiancée and her family and that was when the instincts of his revenge came back. The fact that Gerald was still seated in the room comfortably made him want to puke.“Congratulations brother in law” Dylan walked up to him.“Thanks man” he plastered a fake smile on his lips.“I really want to see how you will turn this into a major profit Alex” Gerald said from where he sat down which made Alex ball his hand into a fist. Was this old man kidding him right now? Did he think everyone wa
Clarrisa slumped on the bed and grabbed her pillow, the smile on her face continued to grow and intensify. The thought of her getting married the next weekend made her heart beat faster than usual. Finally she was going to be Alex’s wife and that too for life, this was a dream come through and no one was allowed to meddle in her dreams.The soft knock on the door made her jolt out of her reverie and that was when her mother pushed the door open and entered.“Hey mum” Clarrisa sat up on the bed and crossed her legs against her chest, “I thought you were already asleep given the time and that’s why I didn’t come to meet you”Gwen’s lips curled into a smile and she perched on the space near the bed, the news of her daughter’s wedding was everywhere and she was one hell of a proud mother.“You are glowing, risa” her hand was caressing her face gently.The girl gave an awkward smile, “stop it mum, it was just announced today and I am already glowing?”“Of course darling” her mother tucked
“Oh Bianca” Alex moved away from Esmeralda and walked over to the lady who just entered.“You don’t listen do you?” Alex reprimanded as he helped her into the house, “what if Gerald had his men on your trail?” He fumed further, “can’t you try to be a little careful?”Esmeralda who didn’t understand a word they were saying creased her forehead into a frown, what has anything got to do with Gerald?“Is there something I don’t know?” She asked and Bianca turned her attention to Alex.“Is there something aunt meralda no nothing of?” She raised an eyebrow, “I mean you are spitting so much nonsense that even I can’t comprehend”Alex seemed to understand the sarcasm in her voice and he immediately understood what she was trying to do, he was too overwhelmed and he forgot that Esmeralda was not supposed to know who he was.“It’s nothing, meralda, I think you should get going now. I will be back tomorrow okay?”“But…” her voice trailed off when he cut her short with a smile.“Don’t worry about
Aiden who just closed from work and he was about to get into his car when his phone began to ring and it was an unknown number, sighing he pressed the receive button and put the phone near his ears.“Hello”“Doctor Aiden” came Clarrisa’s voice from the other end.“Who is this? I don’t think I have this contact” Aiden was not sure who was on the line.“Pardon my manners doctor, I stole your contact from my fiancé and i just wanted to ask you something”“Clarrisa?” He was not sure.“Actually, sorry to call so late but i just wanted to ask you something”The man leaned on his car while placing his phone on the other ear,“Tell me”“Is Alex still taking his medications?”“What do you mean, ma’am?”“Ummm” Clarrisa paused, she didn’t want to sound like she was prying into Alex’s private life but she really wanted to know. She wanted to be sure If the love he was showing towards her was genuine.“ The thing is, my fiancé has been behaving weird like he is being extra loving and sensitive tow