So Clara began looking for an outfit to wear for shopping. She was wise enough to know Alex just used that as an opportunity to get her to follow him.But she didn't mind at all, it wasn't bad if she followed her husband since it was the weekend.Alex was getting dressed also, giving himself credit for being able to convince his wife not knowing she was trying to please him also.Clara was just dressed simply. Sleeveless long chiffon gown and sunglasses since it was a sunny day. She styled her hair in a wavy way.Before they left, Alex complimented her beauty and pecked her forehead.“You are so beautiful, Sweet.”Then he held her hands till they went to the car. The housekeepers were a big fan of both of them, unlike when Annie was around.When Alex mentioned they were going shopping, Clara assumed that it would be for his shirts and maybe a few other things but where they entered had nothing to do with male belongings.“Feel free to take anything sweet. And when you are confused bet
As she chewed the food in her mouth, he kept looking at her. She wanted to smile but he wasn't smiling at her, he kept a straight face.He meant every single word. “Sweet, whatever it would take for you to stop calling this a fake marriage, I will do it.” He added, to make her know he was damn serious.All Clara did was take more bites. The statements she made must have annoyed him a lot. She knew he always complained about it, but she didn't know that he would go to this extent.“Dating during marriage. That is what we are doing, sweet.”Speechless, she only nodded to him. So to reciprocate and tell him that she was cool with whatever it was, she scooped a portion of food and fed him.They continued like that. Alex did most of the talking, while Clara did most of the blushing.Who would have thought that a shopping day would turn into a proper date?When they were done at the restaurant. Alex prepared her for the next place. “Let’s go see a movie, sweet.”Alex chose the movie because
Just like every other person, Alex and Clara left the cinema. The last statement Alex made to Clara had kept her silent all these while.It’s just been repeating in her head, “you are mine.” How could a movie know so much about what was happening in their life?It was late in the evening so Clara guessed they would be heading home from here. A shopping day had just turned into a romantic date.“One more place, Sweet.” Alex said.Like he knew the thoughts on her mind, but since they had started it, they were going to make it till the end.He didn’t allow her to stress herself by asking. He body language told her.“One more thing, let’s have dinner. We would keep it in simple!” He needed to add that last statement, otherwise his suggestion would be sounding like a threat.Clara had almost forgotten that there was something like dinner. Could it be she was filled and satisfied with happiness?Alex said they were making it simple so whatever it was, was going to simple.They weren’t going
The next morning, Alex woke early, his wife, Clara, was still asleep.Why was he more happy than the celebrant who didn’t even know it was her birthday? Why does he feel it was his own day?Alex slid his foot into his footwear on the floor. He needed to take the phone calls. He knew why they were calling anyway.So he gave Clara a forehead peck, making sure he doesn’t wake her up.“Hey Andrew.”“Boss, there might be a bit of delay….”As Andrew was about to say something else, he cut him. “How long?”“About an hour.”“Okay, just make sure it doesn’t exceed that!”After Andrew responded, the call disconnected. Alex initially thought Andrew called because he was all set, but he wanted to inform him of the delay.Somehow, it appeared perfect. Clara was still asleep. So based on his calculations, in one hour time, she should be awake also.He answered yet another call, and another, and another. There were plenty of directions and talkings, what was this surprise he was planning?Even the h
The moment Clara turned, Alex handed her the letter and bouquet. “Happy Birthday, Wifey. I love you.”To play along, Clara had to force a smile, Everyone began Clapping. A few people brought out their phones and began videoing them.Though she tried to hide it, Clara’s face was still filled with perplexion. Sophie’s last statement was all she could think of. That Alex was the one who planned everything.She didn’t tell him it was her birthday nor did he act like he knew. So there was definitely something Sophie wasn’t telling her.Camera flashes were all over the place, so her lips remained wide. They began heading inside now, the five cakes were dropped on the table according to the spelling of her name.Then she was forced to read out the letter Alex gave to her. Being the reader, she had the opportunity to glance through it first.Then her face changed, while they were waiting, she seemed to be tearing up.“Clara, we are waiting.” Sophia called out, Alex nodded in response to So
Alex followed the gateman outside. He didn’t alert anyone of what he was going to do. He needed to settle that himself.When he arrived at the gate, Henry Brown was standing outside there.“I thought we concluded on weekdays since it is the weekend dude?” Alex said, from the look of things, he didn’t seem happy that Henry Brown came.But Henry was carrying a box, packaged like a gift. Alex looked at it, not allowing his mind to conclude for him.“I know you are aware of why I am here. I wouldn’t like to ruin whatever is happening inside. But here.” He handed Alex the packaged gift.“Help me wish your wife a happy birthday.”Alex was reluctant to collect whatever it was. But Henry handed it over to him and left immediately.Clara had been waiting inside, She saw how disturbed Alex was when the security whispered something to him, and how he left.But she didn’t expect him to stay so long outside there. So she went after him.Unfortunately, when she was going, it was the same period th
When Clara noticed the look on Alex’s face, she tried to confront him to know the problem but Alex told her he was fine and that everything was okay.They needed to rest to prepare for their investigation at the hospital. Believing her husband, Clara slept off.On the other hand, Alex couldn’t sleep that night. A part of him was so scared. He was so scared like he knew Jane had controls over him.At last, Alex fell asleep.The security man tried all means to reach their boss, Alex and ask the reason for the gift he had just received but Alex dismissed him till the end of the day.So that night, the security man opened the gift. It was just a pair of sunglasses. He wondered what it was for, but after lots of thoughts, he came up to use it during duty.Since their job has to do with working under the sun, he might be needing those glasses. Happily, the man placed it on his shelf.The next morning, Alex had placed a call to the hospital. He needed to go to the office first before the hos
The cops gave up when the strange man refused to speak the truth. All attempts to make him say something didn’t yield anything.At that point, Frustrated and angry, Alex knew he had to leave them there. He would be getting the information in his office.Even though he had gone back to the office, he had taken Clara home before that and informed the servants to look after her.She had been subbing and getting emotional ever since she heard that her mother was murdered. If not that his attention was needed in the office, Alex would stay with her.Annie had been boiling, walking up and down the house. Mr & Mrs Peters had given up on Alex. They were going to detach themselves from him. More like acting like they have disowned him.“My dear, there is nothing we can do at this moment, we suggest you go back to your parents while we handle things here.” Mrs. Peters explained to Annie.Chuckling, but masked with pain and bitterness, Annie knew it was over. Mrs Peters only coated her words to