Chapter 31
I giggle as we walked down the stairs together. Darrell was already dressed to go to work but he insisted on hearing the thrash they were obviously going to say.
I smirked when I saw my evil step mom and sister on the couches.
I wonder what they want? Well I’m about to find out.
“Claire” Autumn ran to hug me but I dodge her and she ended up hugging air.
“What do you both want” I crossed my arms.
“Can you please sit down and hear us out” Hazel said softly. We both took our seats with me seating on Darrell’s laps.
“Claire we were wrong about you and we want to apologize for that we did to you but we are all humans and we make mistakes. Please find it in your heart to forgive us” they both went on their knees shedding crocodile tears.
This woman can act very well but I’m not stupid to know they are obviously after my man
“They are both pretending” Darrell whispered.
“I don’t need a prophet to tell me that. They think I’m stupid but I’m gonna play along with them” I whispered back.
“Awwn get up, get up. You know I have a big heart and I don’t keep grudges so I forgive you both”
“Really? You really are an angel” they both smiled getting up.
“Come here sister” I hugged her in disgust. God she stinks.
“Wow your perfume is very nice”
“Thanks”
“So are you traveling out of the country or something” I asked when I saw the luggage.
“You see your dad and I will be going on a business conference. Autumn will be left all alone so can she please stay with you for at least a week”
One week? to do what? Both of you are mad
“A week? I’m afraid she can’t stay here. I’m sure she has friends, she can go stay with them or probably her boyfriend”
“I thought you said you have forgiven us why then won’t you let me stay after all you are my sister” It is now you know you have a sister.
“Please cut that crap. Wait! what do you take me for? a fool or what? How can I possibly let a devil into my home. You want to reap where you did not sow” they both looked at me surprised and Darrell couldn’t stop laughing.
“Your home? Bitch he’s not even married to you and you are here vomiting nonsense out of your mouth”
“Don’t you ever in your life speak that way to my girlfriend” Darrell yelled and they flinched.
“And for your information Daisy and I will be getting married when we get back to Singapore. Not too worry, we will do well to drop an invitation card to you” I stared at Darrell abit surprised and happy too.
“That’s right Daisy. I’m gonna marry you”..
“What? Why on earth would you marry this bitch. Let me remind you, Claire is a cheap slut, it’s obvious that she seduced Logan and lied about him raping her” Autumn yelled. How can she say that?
“You…”
“Let me handle this” Darrell whispered and I nodded.
“Imprudence! How dare you? Dala take her down” I looked at both of them and they were both shivering in fear.
She was forced on her knees by Dala. “Let me go you bastard”
“Darrell please forgive my daughter for being too rash”
“Too late for that. Take this imp of a girl outside and punish her by caning fifteen times”
“My pleasure” Dala smiled. It’s obvious she had earlier offended him.
“What? You can’t punish me because of this bitch? Claire I hate you”
“Make it twenty”
“Darrell please have mercy on my daughter”
“I don’t think you would still want me after this” he gave her a cold sneer.
“You are wrong. I love you Darrell and I must have you”
“Suit yourself then, Dala and Bolin take her out punish her severely”
“Yes boss”
“Darrell you can’t do this to me” she yelled as they carried her out. It’s good he’s showing them his cold side. Serves her right, bitch!
“Why not? Actually I can”
“Darrell you have no right to punish my daughter” Hazel was already crying.
“Why not? How dare she walk into my house and insult my woman” A bright smile beamed on my face as he said that.
“It’s obvious she has used Voodoo on you!” Maybe that’s what she even used on dad
“Watch your tongue woman or you might end up joining your daughter. You should know the reason why I didn’t punish both of you together is because you are elderly, don’t make me reconsider my decision…” I smiled softly hearing Autumn’s cries, obviously Dala must be caning her real hard.
“… Let me refresh your memory a little, when Logan tried to kill your husband. Who do you think saved him”
“You did”
“Who do you think kept your family save”
“You”
“And why do you think I did that? Why should I care about your family anyways”
“That I don’t know”
“Liar! Of course I did it for Claire. How ungrateful can you get? You actually owe her your lives. Now let me sound a note of warning to both you and your daughter…”
“… I know what you did to Daisy’s father don’t try to play that game on me, It won’t work. I have eyes only for Daisy, also don’t try to harm my Daisy, you might end up dying a tragic death”
“Are you threatening me” she gave me a deadly glare.
“No. I’m warning you and don’t take my warning for jokes. Enzo send her out”
“Ma’am this way please”
“I’ll leave but be rest assured. I’ll be back and I will make sure Claire suffers”
“Empty threats! Daisy can never suffer as long as she’s with me. Just get out”
“You don’t know what you’re getting into, she’s a big time slut!”
“I said get out!” she stared at me once again before walking out in anger.
“Daisy…” I hugged him tight.
“I love you so much Darrell. I wonder what I would have done without you”
“I love you so much more” he whispered kissing my hair.
“Hey I gotta go to work now. Don’t worry Daisy I’m gonna take care of both of them” he raised my chin up and stared into my eyes.
I momentarily lost my breath when I felt his hand curl around my waist pulling me closer to himself.
His thumb brushes my lower lip, and I heard his breath hitch. He leans closer to me and slowly kissed my already parted lips.
My veins throb, my heart flatter and my eyes shut close as I readily received his kisses. He nips slowly on my lower lip and pulled out of the kiss.
My eyes part open to see his smiling face.
“Looks like someone can’t get enough of me” he teased and I hit his shoulders playfully.
“You wish!” I huffed.
“Prove it to me then” he pulled me closer to himself and kissed me at once.
I felt my body go haywire as he kissed my breath away and my lips parted open to receive his.
“Darrell you need to go to work remember” I whisper in between kisses
“Fuck! we will continue this when I get back”
HAZEL’S POV
“Ouch mom it hurts” Anger boiled in me as I applied the hot cloth on the cane marks on her skin. I’m gonna make sure Claire pays for this.
“Don’t worry. Autumn this will be over soon”Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
“I can’t believe he wants to marry her and I also got canned too. I hate Claire so much… ouch” The door slide open and Adrian walked inside the room.
What is he doing here? He obviously came to mock us.
“Have you seen it. See what you brought upon yourself because of greed and jealousy”
“Dad is that all you can say” she sobbed.
“What else do you want me to say”
“Adrian your daughter got flogged by Darrell and this is all you could say. What are you a man for if you can’t act as one”
“Oh it is now that you know I’m a man. As a woman what did you do”
“Adrian! you should call Claire home. She needs to be taught a lesson after all you are father”
“Can you hear yourself? Hear the nonsense you are vomiting from your mouth. Why on earth would I do that? No one asked both of you to go there”
“You can’t even defend your wife and child. What type of a man are you”
“I didn’t come here to argue with you. Well since you care so much about not letting Autumn stay all alone at home, you can stay with her yourself”
“Meaning”
“Meaning you won’t be coming with me anymore. I already found someone else to replace you”
“Adrian. How dare you? I’m your wife, I should go with you and not some mistress. Wait a minute! Adrian are you cheating on me”
He huffed. “Think whatever you want to think, I don’t care. I’m out”
“Adrian stop there!” he sneers and walked out. I felt tears well up in my eyes. This is all Claire’s fault, not until she came back from Singapore, I was still in charge.
Now he barely listens to me, barely talks to me, he even stopped having sex with me. It’s obvious he’s cheating on me.
I will skin and eat that woman alive. Back to Claire, I’m gonna make her miserable to the extent that she will beg for death.
CLAIRE’S POV
“OMG! Claire I’m so happy for you” Danielle giggled.
“Same here Claire” Daniela smiled.
“Thanks” I smiled.
“I still find it funny that Autumn was flogged like a like a six year old child” Danielle said laughing.
“That serves her right. She is a complete replica of her mother. They are both husband snatchers”
“She is even lucky. We are not in Singapore, she wound have definitely slept in the cold room”
“Cold room? What’s that” Danielle asked.
“It’s like a metallic room where offenders are kept below freezing point”
“Woah, that sounds horrible”
“It is. Actually no one ever comes out alive, Claire is the first”
“Woah, Claire you’ve been there”
“Uhmm yeah. I was accused of trying to poison Darrell. It was actually a set up”
“That is terrible”
“I still wonder how Claire survived because no one last more than fifteen minutes in there and she was there for more than twenty five minutes”
“Actually something strange happened”
“Really? What happened”
“Few minutes after you left, the freezing effect stopped like they kinda of turned it off or something. I was too weak to really notice it”
“And you never mentioned it to me”
“You never asked and not until now, I really didn’t remember it”
“Oh my God! It’s obvious Darrell asked them to turn it off. What if that was part of his plan”
“That means he knew I was innocent and basically almost let me freeze to death. God, he’s so mean” I muttered.
I can’t believe this. Darrell has some explaining to do.
***
He chuckled. “Took you that long to figure it out”
“It’s not funny” I frowned.
“Look Daisy, I just got back from work. I need to bath, eat and rest ” he smirked removing his dress shirt to reveal his perfect abs.
“You are obviously trying to run away from this conversation” I hit his shoulders and he held both my hands and pulled me closer to himself causing me let out a gasp.
“You really want to know what happen? I’m gonna make love to you after that” he whispered as I felt his breath on my neck. I swallow hard as my breathings hitched.
Darrell is so good at making me want him and he’s completely irresistible.
“Yeah” he lifts me up and carries me on his torso. He drops me on the bed with him on top of me. He kisses my neck again making me moan softly.
“Well…” he begins in a whisper.
? FLASBACK?
DARRELL’S POV
“These maids are something else. I can’t believe she tried to poison you”
“She’s innocent Asher. It was all a set up”
“How?.. Never mind. Sometimes I wonder if you are really are human”
“Of course I am. I want the girl, she’s mine. Bolin go tell Lim and Reza to turn off the freezer and be fast about that”
“Yes master” he scurried out.
“Seriously bro. Don’t tell me you are into her”
“Don’t be silly”
“You just said she’s yours, now you are denying it” he muttered.
*CLAIRE*
“Of course, I knew from the very first day I set my eyes on you that you were mine”
“Why me Darrell”
“Cause I knew you are pure Daisy , you are different and I wasn’t wrong about you. I really didn’t expect to fall so much in love with you. I thought I could control the feelings I had for you but I was wrong Daisy. I love you so much and I will love you till the end of time and even in our next lives, I will still love you”
I smiled softly as I stared into his eyes breathless. ” I love you too Darrell and I don’t regret falling in love with you at all cause you gave my life meaning. You light up my world even in the darkest moments. The love that I feel for you is eternal and I will forever love you till the end of time and even in our next lives”
“I can’t wait to make you mine forever” he whispers and kisses me at once…