~ Donald ~ I entered my car and drove angrily to the office. "Heyy, what the h*ll is wrong with you?" Flynn asked angrily when I entered. "I don't care, why did you allow her stay" "I don't know, it's affecting my sanity. I want to try to fight back" "Your decision bro, you know what to do" "After the meeting, you have dinner with the commissioner and you have to bring a date. I would have asked Eva to go with you but she's busy." "Is it compulsory I go to the dinner?" "Very very compulsory. You're representing your company and you father's" "Can you...." "No Donald, don't complete that statement. I'm not going in for you, I'm not the heir to the company. Here's the invitation card." He dropped the card on the table. I sighed and wondered what Clara and Courtney are doing at home. Courtney I stood firmly in the room and watched as Donald left for work. "Are you deaf?" She yelled. "No" I said calmly when I heard the front doo
~ Courtney ~ I was waiting for Donald and Clara to go for the dinner night so I can lock the doors and retire to bed. It's been a long day especially with Clara around. I watched as she came out of Donald's room dazzling and I felt a little bad for myself. I've never dressed like a real lady. Then Donald came out and looked at Clara, I was expecting him to complement her beauty or cloth or anything instead he turned to me. "Be my date Courtney" he said. My heart stopped beating for a second. "What?? Me??" I asked in surprise while Clara glared at me "Yes, please be my date" he said more confidently. "Ohmahgawd, I can't" I said quickly. Clara smiled triumphantly while Donald looked down defeatedly. Just to wipe the smile of Clara's face, I looked at Donald and smiled so sweetly. "On a second thought, I'll be glad to be your date." "No you can't. I'm his girlfriend not you." Clara blurted out angrily. I eyed her down" give me a minute, I'll
Courtney The first thing I did when we got home was pack her belongings from Donald's room. I unlocked the door and found her sleeping with an angry look. When you're asleep, aren't you supposed to be an angel? It's the exact opposite for Clara. Even in her sleep she looked like the devil that she is. I put her luggages beside the bed and closed the door. I couldn't sleep all night, I kept tossing and twisting on the bed, having a bad feeling in my mind. I yawned tiredly and freshened up, keeping the dress I bought yesterday in a box on my wardrobe then began my house chores. "What are my luggages doing here?" Clara yelled from her room and I happened to be in the hall way. "That'll be your new room Clara" I replied. "You don't call me Clara, you call me madam and you can't tell me what to do in this house, my house" "I only respect those who deserves it and you don't also, last I checked Donald and I own this house. The only difference is he pays the b
~ Clara ~ I woke with a weird feeling, knowing something wasn't right. I looked around in my new room, nothing seemed out of place. I laid my head on the headboard and noticed the note sticking out from it. The first thought that ran through my mind was "is he around?" ~For the safety of my boss~ What does that mean? Guess I didn't have to think long cause I saw what it means. I picked up my phone and made a call. "What do I do? She's frustrating me. Things aren't going according to plan" I said to the person on the other side. "I guess she isn't call bossy maid for nothing then." He chuckled "You can cook for them" he added suggestively. "What do you mean cook for them? You want to turn me to their maid? Even Donald isn't really looking my way anymore" "That's why I said you should coooook for both of them. Either way he must be out of the picture so the companies can be transferred to me. Do your job well and I'll pay you generously" I smiled hap
~ Clara ~ I don't understand why I was feeling unwasy. The poison I put in their food should be taking effect now. I glanced at Donald and found him sweating. It has started work on Donald but why isn't anything happening to Courtney? "Let's celebrate!" I said and poured wine in their cup "Cheers to new beginning" I added smugly "Yeah cheers" Courtney clicked her her with mine while Donald was scratching his neck. "Oh, I hope you don't mind" Courtney cut me out of my reverie "I switched food with yours. I was craving for beef "so I switched food with yours since it had beef" I dropped my spoon with a clang and beads of perspiration former on my forehead instantly. I ate the poisoned food. The first thought that ran through my mind is getting the antidote. Thankfully, I always carry a poison healing herb with me. I stood up quickly and ran to my room, still in daze. That explains the uneasiness I was feeling. Damn them if they are suspicious of my
Courtney I couldn't take it anymore, it's not good to repay bad with bad. I turned on the heater and went to her door, "Clara" I shouted her name and knocked. "I'm not opening the door for you. I won't let you do anything to me. Did you really think I was going to forgive you and leave Donald? Hell no girl, you're just dreaming" she replied from the other side. "Are you okay? You ate the food meant for me" I replied instead. " Did you think I would come unprepared? You're a real bitch" I shook my head and left the door, I can't continue listening to her rants at least she's okay. CLARA I woke to the cold room. That must have been what woke me up. I wanted to go out and turned on the heater but I can't risk meeting Courtney or Donald so I stayed put and rubbed my arms together to generate heat. The cold gradually went down and the air was back to normal then I heard a knock on the door. My heart skipped a bit, "Clara" I heard Courtney shout a
~ Courtney ~ I couldn't sleep, how do I tell Donald his uncle wants him dead? I stood, watching him sleep. His uncle is supposed to come today, he has to wake up. Feeling suddenly tired, I scooted my chair closer to his bed and laid my head but not before I head the front door open so close. One problem gone, a bigger one coming. I allowed myself to close my eyes and sleep for a while. The first rays of sunlight hit my face, waking me up. I sat up and met myself on the bed. I remember laying my head on the bed not sleeping on it. I looked to my side, Donald was nowhere to be seen. "Donald!" I screamed and jumped off the bed. "Shush....your scream can wake the dead" I heard his voice coming from the window side. I breathed out in relief and frowned "aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Donald I woke up with a slight headache and looked around. A towel was sitting on my forehead and Courtney was sleeping in an uncomfortable way. I sear
~ Courtney ~ "Courtney, I'll be right back. I need to visit the store" Donald said wearing his jacket. I snapped out my reverie "No Donald, don't go" I blurted out. He looked at me questioningly. "Uh... I-I me... mean you are... aren't o...kay yet" I stammered. "I've never seen you stammer, it looks good on you" he winked "don't worry, I'll be back soon. Take care of my Unc." He left. "Won't you give me a hug?" Simon asked opening his arms. I shuddered and walked back to the dining then put the food I had dished out close to me. "Let me guess Nora, my cousin doesn't know about our relationship" "We have no relationship" I took a huge bite out on the toasted bread. "I see you have stopped this eating habit of yours, are you that unhappy to see me?" I ignored him a continuing eating, I drew the second place closer. "Don't worry, we'll continue from where we stopped. I really missed you." he trailed his finger on my arm and went to the room Clara