Song- Troublemaker by Olly Murs ft. Flo Rida

Clara.

I felt water being splashed on my body.

I screamed and opened my eyes to see Lia standing there, a bucket in her hand and a smile on her face.

Her face was scratched in multiple places and her eye was black and blue. I smirked, knowing that it was my doing.

My arms were tied and my feet dangled in the air.

"Wake up call! You've been out for two weeks! New record!" she shrieked, laughing.

I chuckled.

"I thought you were lying when you said you and Aiden used to date. But," I said, gesturing to my wet body, "I guess I was wrong."

She picked up a metal bar.

"You know, I've just about had enough of your little interventions Clarisse." she snarled.

She swung the bar to hit me. I screamed as the cold metal connected with my body.

"Aidy is mine, always have and always will. Once you die, he'll get over his little melanin phase." she said.

She continued to hit me.

I laughed, spitting blood.

"Aidy? Really? Damn Lia, you're pathetic. His name is Aiden. Women like you tick me off. And as to love, I love him  and he feels- get this- the same way. Killing me won't end anything."

She pulled at my hair.

"He doesn't love you!" she screamed, hitting me continuously.

"That's right Lia, console yourself. Lie to yourself." I said.

My vision began to blur.

Two weeks?

That means Aiden is out of hospital.

I may never see you again Aiden.
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Sam. (He's back)

I was in my house playing horsey with Adira.

She squealed and wrapped her little arms around her neck as I crawled fast around the house.

"Horsey turn into piggy back ride!" she said, laughing.

I laughed. She was so sweet, so innocent.

I love her so much and if need be I will protect her with my entire life.

Which is why I decided to resume my studies in law.

I am aware she'll grow up. I don't want her to grow up like I did, from home to home and struggle.

Her wish will be my every command.

I turned to face her.

"You'll have to hold on tightly, Your Highness." I said.

She clung tightly and laughed as I stood up and began marching with her on my back.

"Yay!" she cheered.

"Daddy?"

"Yes Your Highness?" I asked.

"May I have some Coco Puffs?"

"To the kitchen!" I bellowed.

"Stop!" she said.

"What's wrong Your Highness?"

"You didn't say yes or no." she said.

My heart melted. She was so polite.

How could Lia hate her?

Her?

Sweet innocent her?

I hope Lia suffers. She should never get what she wants.

I wonder what stupid thing she's doing now.

I hope Aiden throws her behind bars.

I went to the kitchen and poured us some Coco Puffs.

We sat down and ate.

"Daddy, when we're done, we'll play dress up. I'll paint your nails and we'll..."

She continued chatting and I smiled.

I love her to death.

Just then, the phone rang, interrupting my thoughts.

"Your Highness, may I take this call?" I asked.

"Hmmm," she said, twisting her curls, "yes you may."

"Thank you." I said, bowing lowly and exiting the kitchen.

I answered the call.

"What the fuck do you want Lia?"

"And a good morning to you too Sam." she drawled.

"It was until you called. Let me repeat my first sentence. What the fuck do you want?"

"Why so mean? You threw my bag in the fire, I should be mad."

"And you tortured my princess. I ought to send you behind bars for that."

"Don't go all Law student on me."

"You lost rights on me when you left me for Aiden. Who should send you behind bars by the way."

She laughed. "I got his woman."

"What?"

Was she crazy? Did she know who she was messing with?

Wait, why do I care?

"That's right Sam. Clarisse is in my clutches and I will kill her. Then I will have Aiden all to myself."

"You're one stupid woman Lia." I said.

The call ended.

"Was that Mommy on the line?" asked Adira.

I sighed and nodded.

"I know it's her because you got all angry and you said her name. Are you going to send me to her?"

I sighed and pulled her into a hug.

"You're never going back to that monstrous woman again."

"Promise?"

"Cross my heart and hope to love you."

I thought back on my conversation with Lia.

I want to see her pay.

"Your Highness, we're going on a field trip."

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Aiden.

I paced around my house.

Clarisse was missing.

I was so sure that Lia had something to do with this.

When I get my hands on her...

I wonder what condition Clarisse is in.

I know Lia is one crazy girl.

What if she kills her.

"Stop pacing so much, you're giving me a headache." said Mike.

Mike, Shyla, Paul, Mel and Aaron were staying in my house until Clarisse was found.

There was no telling who she'd kidnap next.

"I don't understand! We've searched everywhere. Paul, could you track her?" I asked, turning to Paul.

"No, she turned off her phone and took out the SIM." said Paul, tapping away at his laptop.

"Shyla?"

"I put up a missing photo on social media with a reward if found."

"I know where she is."

We all turned to see Sam standing with a little girl in his arms.

She had curly hair and his eyes.

"How do you know?" I asked him.

"Remember how Lia got pregnant for a guy?"

No...

He was the guy?

"Wow." said Mike.

"And she is my daughter," he said gesturing to the little girl.

"I'm Adira." she said, waving to all of us.

"Aww she's so cute!" said Mel.

"Look at her hair! Oh and her eyes!" said Shyla, getting up to hold the girl in her arms.

Mel followed her.

They took Adira to Shyla's room.

"Have a seat." I said.

"No thanks. I prefer to stand. Once upon a time I hated your guts." said Sam.

"You and me both fam." said Aaron.

"But, Lia crossed many lines. She tortured our daughter and was using me to break you two up. She had my daughter, I didn't have a choice."

Damn.

Lia is such a horrible woman.

If she could do that to a girl that is 50% hers, imagine what she could do to Clarisse.

"And I'm not doing this for you. I'm doing this for Clarisse. She's actually a really nice girl and doesn't deserve to die."

I was too tired to argue.

"Tell me everything."
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*whoops*

You just gotta love Sam.

I told you he'll be back.

This book is almost to its end.

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