In Love With A Twin Faced CEO

Claire's POV

I'm Claire Smith, a first daughter from a Wealthy family.

I'm proud to be part of the Smith family, one of the most recognized and respected families in Las Vegas.

I have two sisters and no brothers. I always wished I had a brother. This is one of my wishes that never came true.

My two younger sisters Violetta and Cara mean the world to me though they can be very annoying at times I still love them regardless.

I was born in the beautiful city of Las Vegas. I'm twenty- five years old. I'm a passionate writer. I mostly write romance novels. I'm a die-hard fan of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. That book is my greatest inspiration.

I also love reading different kinds of books and I cherish fashion. And admire clothing brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi and more.

I admire these brands that produce beautiful bags, shoes, and clothes of different types that motivate them so much.

I own a small boutique shop where I produce my own clothings of different types like gowns, skirts and trousers.

My dream is to one-day my own fashion brand. It'll not just be a dream come to be the fulfillment of life's work.

Oh I love Las Vegas so much, a very beautiful city with its glimmer of hope during the summer and Winter.

I admire the beautiful skyscrapers, streetlights, and magnificent buildings.

I love the vast varieties of food which include burgers, pizza, steaks, I love Mexican food, Chinese food like sushi and the rest.

We are the Smiths, one of the most popular and respected families in Las Vegas. And I'm so proud to be from that family. I say it all the time because it's a privilege.

We are not like other rich picture perfect families, regardless of that we are famous in the whole city because my parents, they stand out as one the most hard working parents in the world.

My dad, Mr. Edmund Smith, is a doctor and a scientist; he owns the first biggest lab in the city called “Edmund Smith’s Dynasty labs.”

While my beautiful mom, my twin Felicia Smith is a complete carbon copy of me each time her friends came over they'd tease me.

“Clair, you're your mom's twin! We don't need to see your mom. Any time we see you there's no need to see your mom again!”

My mom is the CEO of Felicia Fragrance and Co, one of the top reliable Fragrance producing companies in the whole of Vegas.

Though my parents loved the fact that I was a passionate writer and aspiring fashion designer, they were not in support of me chasing fashion as a career.

But my greatest wish was to study literature so I could gain more knowledge about my writing and also for masters to attain a masters degree in arts In fashion design and management.

I want to be a writer and a fashion designer.

But my dad wants me to take over the science family business from him as the first daughter. 

After graduating from high school.

He made sure I enrolled in the University of Nevada, to study medical lab science in one of the top science universities in the city.

I wasn't happy with his decision so I opened up to him severally concerning it but he still maintained his frame. 

I had no choice but to study the course.

My stay in the university was so unpleasant but I did everything because I wanted to please my dad.

Though after four years I graduated with second class honors despite my challenges in the science field I still had to struggle to scale through and finally got a degree in medical lab science.

After I returned home with my degree I thought my dad would be pleased but he wasn't. He just congratulated me with a hug and left.

One afternoon after, he returned home early from work which was very unusual.

So I asked him curiously 

“Dad, you returned very early from work. I hope all is fine?” My voice echoed.

All is fine Claire! You remember Desmond Baggins, your senior, and childhood friend, the son of Doctor Charles, my best friend, the second owner of the biggest lab in the City.” He whispered.

I didn't reply though I knew who he was talking about but I pretended not to know because I knew where he was going with this conversation.

Claire! Can't you hear me!” He snapped.

“Yes dad, sorry about that I got lost in thoughts! Yes I remember him. What about him?” I hope all is well?” I replied negligently.

“All is well Claire! You know their family is well recognized for their impact in the city. Not just that! Do you know that he kept the family business going? He's now a doctor.” he whispered, staring at me curiously.

“Congratulations to him, that's good news!” I yelled reluctantly.

“Yeah he's really handsome I think you both should catch up, it's been 

a while! You don't really know where this boat of reunion might land. It wouldn't be bad if you both become something more! Oh apologies now for saying too much! You both should just catch up for old times sake! You can't tell what will happen, you know?” My dad teased me 

“That's gross dad! We are just friends with no strings attached!” I reminded him.

“I know but it wouldn't be so bad if you guys were more than friends!” I would love it if you guys would be more than just friends because he's the best guy I want for you!” He's a doctor, not just a doctor he's a scientist too and he's the son of my best friend. If you guys get to know each other and perhaps you fall in love with him it'll pave more ways for our family!” don't you think so?” My dad said.

Though within me I didn't agree with him I just nodded my head to cut the conversation short. which was successful. 

My dad thought I agreed with him and left.

 But within me I swore that I would never make the mistake of falling in love with my best friend to please my dad.

My dreams of becoming a fashion designer and a renowned writer were just mere dreams.

Because my parents though they support me, they want me to be a medical doctor like my dad, while my immediate younger sister Violetta is a gifted artist but she must take after the family business from my mum after high school she'll study organic chemistry.

While my younger sister Cara has an angelic voice she can sing very well but her dreams are put aside by our parents though she was still free to sing but she wasn't allowed to chase it as a career.

I would cry most nights, praying to God to touch my dad's heart so he would allow me to choose my career for my masters degree but everyday I woke up to his serious face and hardened heart.

I would bug him everyday about it he would whisper.

“Claire, I'm doing this for your own good. You'll thank me one-day , don't worry.”

So I had to just be patient and focus on my writing.

I don't just love writing, I'm so passionate about it, especially with the romance genre.

My current book titled “Alicia and Ken” which I wrote recently is now trending all over the book clubs in Las Vegas and a date for that launch has already been fixed by my PA Martino.

This wasn't just a dream come true for me it was the best thing that has ever happened to me throughout my writing journey.

I was all alone at our penthouse, on a quiet Tuesday afternoon.

When I got a text from one of my friends, Ciara , it read.

“Let me guess you're all alone at home ,mom and dad are not around! We arranged a blind date for if you're interested, reply with a yes so we'd come over and take you out.”

This was perfect timing because my parents and sisters were out of town so I had our house all to myself. I had enough time to think about the blind date for minutes.

Actually, there was nothing to think about because I've been lonely all these while it's time to blow off some steam. I must go for this blind date. Let me see what my friends have in store for me.

I sat comfortably on our living room couch watching TV and sipping from a Glenfiddich scotch and vibing to Elle Goulding “let me love you.”

as I waited for my friends to arrive so we'd go for the blind date they promised me.

I closed my eyes, as I imagined a life where I was chasing my own dreams without daddy's instructions.

A very beautiful imagination indeed my father was a very strict man he'd never let me have that life at all.

I continued sipping from the delicious scotch as I enjoyed the TV series Grownish. It inculcated a thirst for exploration and freedom which was just a fairytale in my world.

My best friends Matilda, Ciara and Eliana are mostly the friends I have in the world.

Though my parents don't approve of our friendship. That wouldn't stop me from seeing them.

My parents are always busy with their jobs so they are hardly at home so my friends always come over to keep me company so I wouldn't die of boredom in my house.

After some hours I heard the sound of a car engine roaring. Suddenly I felt an adrenaline of excitement within me. I knew it would be my friends..

I rushed to the living room.to go check, from the window. Suddenly I saw someone waving at me from a car window. 

Though I couldn't make out the face I knew it was one of my friends.

Suddenly I heard my name 

Claire! Hurry up! Come downstairs, let's go! A voice shouted.

I recognized the voice instantly; it was Matilda’s voice.

I hurriedly changed my clothes, wore an enticing perfume.  

I stood in front of the mirror for minutes admiring myself, all I saw was a reflection of my mom. Her charming smile and hazy eyes.

So I whispered to myself confidently. “I am really sad about my mother's daughter. It's time for me to spread my wings! I don't care what my parents do to me if they return home.” 

Then I hurriedly left the house and rushed downstairs.

As I got downstairs, my three friends rushed out of the car and gave me a very tight hug.

“Take it easy please don't suffocate me you know this is my lucky day! I want to enjoy the fresh air of the outside world! My parents lock me up at home like a princess waiting to be rescued by her charming prince!” I yelled.

My friends were so excited to see me I could see it in their faces.

“Claire let's go, your surprise can't wait!” Ciara, my busty and curvy friend, yelled and dragged my hand as we entered the car.

My heart began to race, I couldn't stop thinking about the surprise.

The Journey to the blind date was not that long.

But it was so magical and refreshing. Because I haven't been outside in a long time so this was a dream come true for me!” 

After a few hours we arrived at “The Cosmopolitan,” one of the top and most beautiful restaurants in town.

Excitement filled my veins, I felt goosebumps all over my body as we got down from the car.

As we cat walked into the restaurant like the girls from the movie Charlie's Angels. 

Everyone was putting on a blind fold, but our arrival sparked a sensational feeling within them that made them stare at us through their blindfolds.

We became the center of attention.

I could feel the tension within the environment. 

As I stared at the beautiful ladies there with their dates, I could sense the jealousy in their eyes as their dates kept staring at us.

Suddenly my friends tied a blindfold around my eyes. Though this was unexpected, I couldn't disagree because this was literally a blind date and it was a normal ritual for dates like these.

They all did the same.

After a few minutes, I gently sat down.

“There goes your surprise! Their voices echoed in unison.

I waited in anticipation for minutes.

Suddenly I felt a gentle touch on my shoulder. 

I became desperate and whispered to myself.

“Who could this be? What kind of surprise is this? What are my friends up to? I just hope they don't get me into trouble.