CLARA I opened my eyes and almost everywhere was dark. I woke up to what seemed like a long sleep. I felt so weak and my head was light. I couldn't remember anything at all. I turned my neck to the right side and saw Damien sleeping. His head was almost falling off from his neck. I turned to the other side and I saw a stand with a small transparent bag hanging on it. There was a line that was attached to the bag and it was fixed in my head. I saw the content of the bag and it was dropping little by little into a cup like nature and it flowed down the line. This content was actually entering the body. I tilted my head upwards to see what was making a slight noise and I saw the machine. It was reading and I can't really tell what those figures mean. What exactly made me want to be here? I perceived a drug smell that brought back my memory to realize that I was in the hospital. I looked at myself and realized that I was putting on a patient gown. The gown which I wore to the hospi
CLARAI had to think fast on what to tell him because I never knew that he would come up with such. "Okay, I heard my name but I saw a face that looked like my late dad. I wondered if it was his ghost that called me or something else. The shock of seeing that face made me faint." His face was concerned. "Your late father? Wait, are you really sure that he is dead?""Yes, I am very sure because I was present at his funeral." "Don't you think it might be one of his siblings?" "My father is an only child." "Hmm, well people tend to have their look-alike in this world. Then tell me what happened to your father because you haven't told the story behind his death.""Hmm, that is a very strong one but I will tell you." My father was a business associate of Jamaica Jewellery Enterprise. He was doing well for himself. My family never lacked anything. One day he told us that he would be traveling on a business trip, he had a deal to seal and that would have made us to be at the top. We
CLARA "Clara! Enough of these questions and let me be!" Damien yelled. I felt a heartbreak that I have never experienced in my entire life. What could make Damien shout at me in this manner?I sat down and watched him as he got busy with his laptop. My son kept knocking on our door and I had to open it. "Benjamin, why aren't you sleeping?" "Ma'am, he insisted on sleeping in your room tonight," Nancy replied. Damien stood up from his chair and started scolding Nancy to our greatest surprise. "You are always fond of replying to a question that was not thrown to you. You better be careful in this house else you will get fired! I don't like when people don't mind their business!" "I am sorry sir," she replied and left. I looked at Damien as he went back to take his seat. What is wrong with him?"Damien, what was her offense for shouting at her in that manner?" "You have no right whatsoever to ask me a meaningless question!" He shouted. "What the heck is going on? I am sick and t
CLARA "Clara, how may I help you?" That question was so awkward. He didn't bother to greet. "I am coming over to your place, hope you are at home?""You can come." "Alright," I hung up. I did a heavy makeup to cover my swollen eyes. When I got to the dining table, I lost my appetite. "Ma'am, are you not going to eat before going out?" "I need to rush because I am late. I woke up very late." "Okay." My car was a little dusty because I haven't gone out since I came back from the hospital but at least the gatekeeper has always been washing the cars every morning. Why is mine dusty?I called him and asked him why my car was that dusty. "My boss said I should leave yours and wash his car because he was going out." "I don't understand, so why don't you wash them everyday?" "He said you weren't going anywhere and so I should always focus on his cars." I got so pissed because I don't know why Damien would give such an order. I poured my anger on the gate keeper and told him to qu
CLARA I could sense danger as everyone was staring at me. Damien's eye was dangerously piercing into my tegument. I just wished the ground would open and swallow me. My legs and hands were already cold and white. My body was stiff and stuck in place. I decided to compose myself before everyone. I wonder why the nanny and maid were also in the living room with Damien and Benjamin. My son saw me and rushed to hug me but Damien held him back. "Uhm," I couldn't find my voice. My words choked me. I felt a lump in my throat and so I just scratched my neck and waited for him to speak. "Go ahead and tell us where you are coming back from, married woman." "I went to see my female friend and I cried to her because I don't know what was wrong with my husband, I suddenly fell asleep while crying. Then while coming back, my car broke down." Damien clapped his hand, "Check the time." I looked at the wall clock and it was past eleven in the evening. I twisted my mouth in shock. I don't know
CLARAI rushed out of the room, went to carry Benjamin out of his room. We walked to the entrance and stood there like mother and son. We waited for him to come out of his car. Although he delayed, I didn't bother. I wore a smiley face and patiently waited. When he finally opened the car door, he stared at us for a while before he grabbed his suitcase and stepped out of the car. Benjamin released his hand from my grip and rushed to welcome Damien. He carried him up immediately, I had to go and help him with the briefcase but he refused. He carried our son and entered the house. I didn't get offended that he didn't look at me but concentrated on our son. When he entered inside, he stopped at the dining table and saw the decorations. I was standing behind him, I saw him smiling and moved up the stairs. That smile alone relaxed my nerves. I followed him to the room. "How was your day?" "Fine." "I can't wait for you to taste the meal I specially made for you," I said while smilin
DAMIEN When Clara was in the hospital I missed a business deal that I have long wished for and so it affected everything about me. I began to see her as a bad luck. Yeah, I know it hurts but I couldn't just help it. I know she could also be thinking that something was wrong but man, I couldn't just comprehend anything. I have sent a reply to the company I wanted to partner with and I was told to hold on. If not for the situation, I would have met with the owners of the company and by now it would have been sealed. I was in my office that morning going through some documents and cross-checking what has been done so far for the month when my Secretary came into my office. "Yes?" "You have a call sir." She handed the company phone to me. "Yes, this is Damien Flore speaking, who is on the line please?" "This is Doctor Simon, please your attention is urgently needed in the hospital concerning your father." My heart raced so fast that I had to use my hand and make a sign to my Secr
DAMIEN "Go in?" He smiled at me. I exhaled and summoned the courage to enter. I was shocked when I saw my father sitting down on the chair, not even on the bed. His smile was fluffy, and this meant everything to me. "Father!" I ran to him and gave him a hug. "Finally, you are back." I hugged him again. My eyes were teary because I couldn't afford to lose him at this time especially now that the citizens are looking at me like someone that wants to take over. "How are you now?" "As you can see I feel much better and stronger. I am healthy. All thanks to the doctor and his team." I glanced at the doctor and smiled. "Thank you." "Dad, I am glad you are back because the citizens are on my neck. Imagine, I was not even allowed to enter the hospital because they needed an update on your health." "Are they still out there?" "Sure!" "Let me go and see them.""No, you don't have to stress yourself because of them. When you resume at the office, you can address whatever issue but fo