The CEO's Little Enchantress

Chapter 6

CLAIRE IS CURRENTLY inside Blaire’s car. She was discharged. She should feel fine but apparently, she can’t think properly. She doesn't know how to approach Blaire without making him upset. It seems that every time she says something, all she can get is his sarcasm and mockery.

She is looking at the road but she can see him in her peripheral vision. He is so focused on the road while driving. He said they were heading home but she did not have any idea where that home was. Actually, she is arguing with herself if it is okay to ask him to go to her apartment first. She needs to get her laptop, all her files for work are there. Her only problem is, she is not sure how Blaire will take it. But she really needs her laptop.

“Uhm… B-Blaire can I ask you a favor?” She asked bravely.

Blaire chuckled and she could sense his mockery.

“Really? The mighty Claire Ramirez Castillejo is asking for a favor?” He laughed while saying that.

The way he mentioned her name with his last name sent a tingling sensation in her. Now she is certain that his wife and she have the same name and last name and maybe even their date of birth. But that really sounds so strange. And not only that, but she is also certain that they have the same face too.

Part of her agreed to be involved in this situation because she wanted to know more about his wife. She was curious and at the same time intrigued about having a doppelganger. Is that really possible? Well, she needs to find out.

“Well, yes, I guess I am.” She replied.

“And what is this favor?” He asked, but still, his eyes were on the road.

She showed her the location, and then she asked kindly. “Can we pass by here? I just need to get some things please.”

Blaire glanced at her quickly then set his eyes again on the road. “Did I just hear you saying please?”

By the look of him, he was a little bit surprised.

“Yeah, I just said it.” She stated.

He shook his head. “First you asked a favor and then now you are saying please. You never asked for any favor or even dared to say the word please because you just simply commanded. Are you sure you did not hit your head in the accident?” He asked, still can’t believe it.

What kind of wife does he have?

“People change.” She simply said.

Again he glanced at her quickly and focused on the road. She was waiting for his mockery but he just remained quiet. Then she just noticed that he had taken the way to her apartment. She sighed.

“So what now?” He asked while parking the car outside her apartment.

“I will just get one thing and I’ll be back.” She said.

Blaire looked at her like he was thinking if he needed to trust her.

“Don’t worry, I won’t run away.” She assured him.

“You better be telling the truth, Claire, you better be.” He said.

She nodded and went down the car. She just grabbed her laptop quickly and went back into the car.

“Okay, I’m all good. Thanks.” She said.

Blaire looked at her intently. And suddenly she became uncomfortable.

“Uhm, is there any problem?” She asked. Although she is trying to prepare herself for his questions.

He just shook his head and started the car. Claire sighed in relief. The fact is, she really does not know what to say if Blaire will ask her.

CLAIRE STARTED to feel nervous when they reached the Castillejo Mansion. It is a modern-style mansion. Every corner speaks elegance. But she cannot appreciate it properly because she is thinking about lots of things which makes her nervous.

Apparently, she is in a place where she does not know anyone and she does not have any idea of what will happen next.

She slowly followed Blaire as he walked inside. She started looking around carefully.

“Daddy!”

She saw a small figure running towards Blaire.

“Daddy, I missed you!” He said and hugged Blaire. While the latter carried him.

“I missed you too, kiddo,” Blaire said softly and kissed him on the forehead.

That was a touching father-and-son scene for Claire. Then Zack’s eyes settled on her. The little boy looked at him intently.

“M-mommy?” He asked reluctantly.

She smiled at him and nodded. For a second, the little boy furrowed his forehead and then reached out to her. She got him from Blaire, though Zack was kinda heavy for her to carry, but she tried her best to carry him.

“I missed you.” He said and hugged her too.

Her heart went out already for this cute little boy. For sure she can easily get along with him.

“Oh! That is so sweet of you. I-I missed you too.” She said cheerfully.

“You can put me down now Mommy.” He said afterwards. She put him down.

“I am really glad that you are okay now.” He said and held her hand. Then he turned to Blaire. “Daddy, can I have mommy for a while? I’ll just show her something?”

Claire waited for Blaire to answer but she did not hear anything from him. She looked at him and she caught him looking at her like she had 2 heads all of a sudden.

“Daddy?” Zack asked again.

Blaire blinked twice and turned his attention to his son. “What’s that again, kiddo?”

“Can I have mommy for a while?” He asked permission and she was hoping that Blaire would let them be.

“Of course, kiddo.” He said and smiled at Zack.

She does not want to meet his gaze, which is why she focuses her eyes on Zack. But she can see from her peripheral vision that Blaire is looking at her. And that makes her feel very uncomfortable.

“Let’s go, Mommy,” Zack said while tagging her hand.

She smiled and followed the little boy.

ZACK AND CLAIRE were already long gone, but Blaire was still standing in the spacious living room. He was mesmerized by Claire’s smile, though that smile was not intended for him but there was something in her smile that sent some sensation through his veins.

A while back, when Claire asked him for a favor and they went to a small but seemingly fine house from outside, he wanted to ask her about that house but he just controlled himself. He does not normally ask her about the things that she is doing. For as long as she is coming home, that’s enough for him. But he was surprised to find out that she asked a favor from him only to get what seemed to be a laptop. Since when did Claire care about a laptop? And what will she do on this laptop?

And what surprised him more was her attitude in front of their son now. Normally, Claire does not care at all about Zack. She barely responds to Zack’s efforts to be close to her. He thought he was dreaming a while back and he was actually assessing if she was just putting on an act.

But to be honest, he saw a genuine smile from Claire when she looked at Zack a while back. He once saw that smile a long time ago. Maybe she got to her senses after her accident. But it is still early to say that. For how many times did he get trapped in Claire’s games? He cannot count anymore! He clenched his fists for that thought.