Chapter 12

Chapter 12

BLAIRE

“What do you mean we're not going to our house. Blaire? My father

asked. once inside the car. Clifford brought another car for us since the

one that we used to drive here was only fit for two passengers.

I figure that it's better to tell him about it now. I couldn't answer

immediately. I was contemplating how to put it lightly so that the news

about the attack wouldn't affect his health. I was glad that Sebastian

volunteered to answer.

“There's some problem with the bank. But it is not something to worry

about. You'll be back in your house in no time. For now, you'll all be

staying at our house. Stacy and Catherine were already there.”

Sebastian said.

“But didn’t you say you were trying to have a child? Wouldn't our

presence be a problem for both of you? I think I still have one property

in Miami that I haven't put on the bank. We8 can stay there in the

meantime,” he suggested.

“Dad, no.” I disagree. “It's better that you stay with me so I can take

care of

you.”

“Honey, Stacy will definitely take care of me,” he insisted.

“I doubt that.” I murmured. My father definitely heard that, but he fell

deaf. I never liked Stacy, but I respected her because I knew she made

my father happy. “Please, stay with us for a little longer. Just to make

sure that you're okay.”

Dad looked at Sebastian in the rear-view mirror as if confirming if it was

really okay for him to stay with us. He then smiled before he answered

his unspoken question. “It's fine, Rafael. You can stay with us. Besides,

Blaire and I were rather creative. We'll find a way. And of course, our

room is soundproof, so it wouldn't be a problem.”

My eyes widen in shock upon hearing his last words. I gave him a stern

look. My checks were burning from embarrassment. On the other hand,

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Sebastian doesn't look bothered, but rather, he's clearly enjoying my

discomfort. I'm glad that he was sitting in front while Clifford was the

one driving for us and my father took the back seat.

It didn't take long before we finally reached Sebastian's house.

Sebastian probably told them that my father would be discharged

today, so we found both of them waiting outside the mansion for us.

Stacy was smiling sweetly, as was Catherine. But the latter's eyes were

more focused on my husband than my father. I couldn't help but roll my

eyes upon seeing them. Am I the only one who sees how fake they

are?

“Honey, I'm happy you're finally home!” Stacy greeted my father as she

quickly attended to him.

“This isn't your home, Stacy.” I brushed her off.

ea

She gave me a nasty glare but didn’t say anything. I responded by

rolling my eyes at her. I'm not here to please any of them, so why would

I bother pretending to be nice?

As we're about to get inside the house, I feel a strong arm pulling at my

waist. I looked to my side and found Sebastian with a playful smile on

his face. He then slolfully lowered his head and put his mouth near my

ear.

“I saw you roll your eyes,” he whispered.

I glare at him. “You warned me not to roll my eyes at you. That doesn't

mean I can'td

it with others,” I reasoned out.

He smirked. “You do know how to make your way around things, don't

you? You're smart.” He looks so proud.

I raised my eyebrows and said, “I have always been smart. I just

pretended. not to know things so I wouldn't hurt your ego.”

He doesn't seem hurt about what I said, but instead, he burst into a

huge laugh. His laughter seized their collective attention, and they all

turned. toward us with perplexed gazes. I saw how Catherine glared at

us. I didn’t pay much attention to her because her opinion didn't matter

to me. She can curse me all she wants, for all I care.

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“I prepared something for you, honey Stacy told my father.

“How? You don't even know how to fry an egg,” I asked sarcastically.

I heard my father’s loud and sharp breath. “That's enough, Blaire. Can

we all just get along?” he asked.

I bit my lower lip to stop myself from defying what my father wanted. He

needed rest, and the last thing I want to give him is stress.

“I'll try my best, dad.”

“Thank you, sweetheart,” he responded. “I don't feel like eating for now.

Would it be okay if I took some rest for a while?”

“Of course, dad. I'll walk you to your room,” I suggested.

“No need, sweetheart. Stacy can do that for me. Why don't you take

care of your husband? I'm sure he was tired as well. He has been

taking care of everything since I got admitted to the hospital,” he said,

turning his eyes towards Sebastian.

I looked at him, and somehow I felt guilty for all the things I'd done to

him these past few days. But before I dwelled on pity, I reminded

myself

betrayed our vows. All of these are nothing compared to the pain that

I've been through because of that. We're not even close to getting

even. He will need more than just paying my father’s hospital bill to

make up for what happened.

that he did worse than I did. He cheated on me. He reminded myself

“Don’t worry, Rafael. Blaire always takes care of me,” Sebastian

answered on my behalf before putting his arm around my shoulder. But

what surprised me was when he k*ssed me in front of everyb*dy

without a

warning.

I was so stunned to speak that I found myself getting along with his

charades. Stacy and Catherine look so surprised. I can’t blame them.

Even I was surprised by what Sebastian did.

“I'm happy to see that everything is working out between the two of

you,” he commented.

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I put on a fake simile as I wait for them to leave, Once they're gone, I

immediately remove his hand from my shoulder. He just chuckled in

response.

“I need to go. I have a few meetings to attend. I'll see you later,” he

said. But before he left, he planted another brief k*ss on my lips.

I hissed at him because I knew he'd done that on purpose. The only

audience that we needed to put on a show with is not here. So, I know

he doesn’t have to k*ss me, but he did.

It almost slipped my mind that Catherine was still there. She instantly

greeted me with her fiery eyes once Sebastian was gone. It was as if

she completely transformed from this sweet little angel into this evil,

coniving b itch.

“You will not take Sebastian away from me, Blaire. I'll make sure of

that,” she warned me.

“My dear stepsister, I have no plans on taking him away from you. You

can have him all for yourself. You just have to put him on leash

because, as you can see, he's the one who keeps on following me,” I

responded.

She smirked and said, “Sebastian is definitely plotting something. He's

probably going to use you and then ditch you once he gets what he

needs. Then he will come back to me just like he always did.” She

sounds so confident.

I maintain a straight face. Though what she said clearly put doubts in

my head, I didn't let her notice. “You're probably right. Shall I enjoy and

cease this moment with him? It isn't fair if he's the only one enjoying

this game, is it?" Her face was a Kodak moment. She wasn't expecting

that I wouldn't fold just like I used to. And that's the reason why I

pushed her further. “Thank you for the heads-up. I'll be enjoying his

company in my bed later tonight.”

“Get your filthy hands off my Sebastian!” she yelled at me before

launching an attack. She's about to slap me in the face, but I was quick

to catch it

mid-air.

“It probably slipped your dense head, but let me remind you,

Catherine.

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You're inside my house. Try hitting me again, and you'll find yourself

homeless, begging on the street. That's not a warning, but a promise,” I

threatened her, quoting what Sebastian used to tell me.

She definitely gets the idea because her expression changes. She

looks like a drowned rat. I let go of her and turned my back on her. I

decided to leave the house and get some fresh air. I don't think I'd be

able to stand staying in that house with those leeches.

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