CHAPTER 1: SWEET DREAM

today it was raining outside a heavy down pour and a woman in her mid-twenties was standing behind the glass doors of her balcony with a glass of wine in her hand, she was enjoying her drink while staring outside the glass door at the rain, which was not just peaceful but comfortable.

suddenly she heard some rustling sounds in her home as if someone was moving inside the home, but she didn't bother to look for who it was and kept her eyes at rain, when suddenly a man approached her and hugged her from behind, landed a kiss on her nape and buried his head in her neck.

it was her husband who had just return from a long business trip and came home as soon as he could to see his beautiful wife. her husband was perfect, she loved him irrespective of that and he loved his wife the same. he was everything a girl could expect for. he returned to the country in the morning but didn't return home as he had some important work, he had to take care of since he had completely forgot about that, but his wife reminded him of to complete it.

he rustled through her hair and neck making the women giggle in his arms suddenly some long sighs were heard from the man but those were not because he was tired but since he has returned his wife hadn't looked at him and with a sulking face,

he stayed in his position not moving an inch from her side than the woman in his arm spoke "are you tired? having a headache again?" she asked in a worried tone caressing his hair with her soft hands and tried moving around to look at her husband. who had just returned home after a long trip.

as she understood what the man wanted, she said, "I love you" and soon a chuckle could be heard from behind even if she didn't saw him, she could feel he was happy and smiling. the man replied to her "I love you too dear."

when she saw her husband, she immediately hugged him back and spoke again "I missed you so much " not able to control her emotion after seeing her husband after a long time she buried herself in his shoulders.

as he replied to her " I missed you to love, I wanted to finish my work as soon as I could so that I can fly back home to you " the man in his late twenties spoke hugging his wife. they ended up hugging for a long time and ended the hug as the man spoke "i love you too love" they held each other's hands stood side by side the woman's head leaned on the man's shoulder.

their hands intertwined in each other as they laughed and kissed each other and watched the beautiful night scene together. the city was sparkling with lights and above all a light rain that complemented the scenery was making the city look more beautiful at night.

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sunlight passing through curtain making its way to the big room with grey painted walls and glass doors attached which connects to the balcony with room, wooden floorings and a bed in center of the room with nightstands on both the sides and some minimalist decor was making the room look cozy.

there was someone sleeping in the bed with a body so small it was hard to guess if someone was even there, soon some rustling sounds were heard and some movements in the bed were made and a woman in her mid-twenties woke up groaning in pain and tears escaping her eyes as if they were water. with pain in her eyes, she tried getting up from the bed but failed, her body was weak and didn't have any energy.

the woman was looking as if her soul had died but she smiled in between her tears and said, " why would you come in my dreams? why?" and fell back in her bed and cried happily, she cried like this every day, but she smiled this time. she had smiled after a long time. she had a sweet dream. Words escaped her mouth again but were so faint that it can't be heard through distance. she said, " it was a sweet dream."

suddenly the woman heard knocking on the door "KNOCK! KNOCK! KOCK!" the voice spoke from other side of the door of the room.

"Eugene are you up? can I come in?" the voice in the hallway asked the woman in the room but there wasn't any reply from the other side making the person worry. as the voice spoke again " can you reply please? are you OK?" there was still no reply, so the person tried opening the door to look if the woman was fine or not but as soon as she tried twisting the knob the voice came from inside the room.

"Come in! Clara" the woman spoke. Clara entered the room in a rush but when she looked at the woman she was tensed and relieved at the same time. she was tensed because she saw her sister who was so weak and her wet eyes which seemed like she had cried AGAIN! and relieved because her sister didn't try to drive her away or was not sick today.

"Prepare my clothes but be sure not to touch any other thing in the room other than the clothes, ok?" Eugene said to Clara and left to freshen up and shower. Clara on other side started preparing her sister clothes and things for work but made sure she didn't touch any other thing in the room as instructed by Eugene. after she was done with cleaning and checking everything was on its place, she left the room to prepare breakfast for herself and her sister.

ON THE BREAKFAST TABLE

just as the breakfast was done and served on the table, Clara started preparing coffee and called Eugene for breakfast. "Sister come fast breakfast is ready! or we are gonna be late! "

Eugene came out of her room and sat on the breakfast table and soon Clara joined her with coffee in her hand Clara served her sister breakfast and put some on her plate also, just as Clara was done serving breakfast, Eugene spoke under her breath with faint voice" I'm not a child anymore... why would you serve me a breakfast?"

Clara smiled cheekily towards her sister who had a blank expression. as they started having breakfast Clara started the conversation saying," sis are you in a good mood today? hmm?" she smiled tilting her head towards her sister and started teasing her. she was happy seeing her sis sitting with her and having breakfast, after mornings horrible scene which she witnessed she was happy to see her sister's change of mood.

As Clara was drowned in her thoughts, Eugene spoke making Clara snap out of her thoughts "complete your breakfast fast we are gonna be late, if you are done with your smiling session." Eugene had a toast and a cup of coffee and sat there, looking at her tablet which had her hotels statics and company's new project deal that has to be done today.

as she was going through her today's schedule, Clara was done with her breakfast and started cleaning the table and kitchen, when everything was done, she putted a coat on her sister's shoulders and left for office. Eugene's assistant was outside her home in a black Mercedes waiting for her boss. soon the shutting of door was heard as both Eugene and Clara walked out of the house.

the secretary got out of the car greeting both of them " good morning! Mrs. smith, Ms. smith." Clara replied " good morning, Lilian" and Eugene just nodded, as Lilian was done greeting, she opened the door of the car for both of them and when she was sure that both of them were sat properly in the car, she closed the car and sat on the driver's seat and started driving to office.

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all the three of them reached office as Lilian got out to open the car's door for her boss and the director and bowed as they got out of the car and started walking, Lilian then passed the car keys to the driver to park the car in the basement and followed both the women.

as Clara's secretary approached her and stood beside her signaling her to come with her for something urgent. Clara said in a worried tone "sis I have to go now; I request you to take care of yourself. please! I request at least for me."

Eugene had an expression which told that she was annoyed but it was not with Clara she understood her sister's worries about her so she didn't complain but the annoying look was because she had an appointment with her doctor today and she could not cancel the appointment.

like Clara read her expression correct, she spoke " ok sis if are not gonna do that then at least let me accompany you today after I'm done with work, ok?" before Eugene could reply to Clara's words, she saw her sister being dragged by her secretary. she sighed and asked Lilian to start giving reports till they reach their cabin.

AT SMITH'S MANSION

Mr. smith and Mrs. smith both were sitting on dining table having their breakfast. when they heard weird noises coming from their son's room which hadn't been used in months since Eugene visits the old mansion very less. Eugene is their daughter in law who the old couple smith consider as their own daughter and treat her equally as Clara.

they moved out of their chairs and started walking towards their son's room. the noise was fainting as they reached outside the room and held the doorknob to open the room with baseball bats in their hands. then a voice came from inside the room " is this mom and dad's room. I was never allowed to come in alone here until mom was not there with me. it's beautiful. "

As the voice inside sulked and complained the old couple's grip got tight on the doorknob and the bat and blood ran through their heads because someone was inside their son's room which was not even allowed to be touched by the servants working in the house. now, there was a boy inside moving around the room. they burst open the room and swing the bat in their hands at the boy in the room. as the boy tried to save himself from the old man's grip.

RING! RING! RING! RING!

before they could do anything, Mrs. smith's phone rang, as the caller Id hit her phones screen it was Clara, so Mr. smith tied the boy's hand and dragged him to the study and made him kneel. Mrs. smith soon came in the study running with a smiling face and said, " its Clara, she wanna share something really good to you. "

"What does she wanna say can it wait for ten minutes until I'm done with this young boy " old Mr. smith said in a calm voice.

Clara on the phone said, " dad u have to come to hospital if you want to know what it is, then I won't tell on the call anymore, if you wanna wait you can."

the old man gave up and said, "ok let's go out and talk" his wife replied, "hmm let's do that."

suddenly the young man spoke who was smiling while kneeling till now. " Wait don't leave stay here and talk I too wanna hear what she wanna say " requesting the old couple.

"And why should we agree to this request of your, young man." said the old man.

the young boy pleaded and requested in front of the old man to let him listen to the conversation and Clara who couldn't stand all the chaos broke the news.

TO BE COUNTINUED....