Chapter Nine: Tantrum
"Tch have you given me grandchildren? You wouldn't have to come up with any excuses to not visit me anymore if only you gave me grandchildren already."
"Dad!"
"It's True you know it! You're always ignoring me"
Grandchildren? What is he saying? Oh right...after that adorable baby video, she showed him he got baby fever and is asking her to get him some grandchildren Sigh!
"Dad that is not true, don't say that okay?"Clair asked sweetly, trying to appease her father."You know you can cancel it right?" He asked.
" Cancel it right away. This time I refuse to be ignored!" He claimed. Clair laughed."Father I can't. I'm sorry this trip is very important for the launch of my new product. I promise to make it up to you though. But tonight I need to leave and fly to Country J." Clair explained.
The old man immediately quieted down.
Of course, his daughter could cancel the trip after all she holds a lot of power. But when he realized where she is heading too he also noticed the date. Ainara's death anniversary is coming soon in only a few days. The place where that fateful day took place in…..Country J.
"Alright then fine. Take care sweetie."He said with a sigh."Hmm, I will." Clair hung up and placed the phone under her chin gripping it tightly. For the past five years on the day she attempted suicide, she would always visit that damned bridge and that exact spot.
It somehow helped her remember that she has to move on. And it works for her. After her visits, she would meet up with Doctor Elliot and used the next day to relax. This quite helps her every time. It's something she can't help. She knows that Ainara Soles did not completely die that day. There is still a part of her in her heart. And she hopes that this part of her heart never goes away because this part of her identity as Ainara holds the memory of her beloved family who unfortunately died.
Clair took a deep breath and wiped her tears away. She placed the phone down and engrossed herself in work.
Meanwhile,
"What did she say?" Mr.Davis asked."She had a sudden business trip."Mr.Yves responded disappointedly.Mr.Davis shook his head."He also has a business trip." Mr.Davis informed him and they both sighed.
It would cost them a lot of work to get their cold and distant children together.
---Back in Clair's office
Yaci knocked on the door and waited for Clair's approval to enter."Come in." Clair called out and Yaci entered.
"Clair there is someone outside that wants to meet you. She says that you know her."Clair looked up thinking of who it could be when suddenly the clicking of a woman's high heels was heard. The beautiful lady looking in her late twenties entered the room.
"Who is it?"Clair asked coldly with a hint of annoyance."It's only been a few months and you already treat me so coldly."The lady spoke. Clair looked to see her friend Anna by the door. She smiled and gave a nod to Yaci."Get us a cup of coffee."She told Yaci and she left.
Clair hugged her friend and they both sat down on the sofa."So what brings you here?" Clair asked with a hint of surprise."Hmm, Damon and I decided to take a vacation with the kids and I came here to visit you."Anna explained happily.
Anna is one of the few friends she still meets when she is called Ainara Soles. Anna and Clair lost contact for two years after her suicide and Clair had not gotten the chance to tell Anna that she is alive. At that time the whole underworld heard the news of Ainara Soles and they were all in shock.
Anna had been looking for her and with the help of her husband Damon Collins and they managed to find her. Since they both now live in different countries they rarely meet up. The last time they met was when Anna's son was having a birthday party and so Clair went to visit. Despite rarely meeting up they both did their best to text and call once in a while since both their lives are extremely busy.
"Oh okay then. I'm busy right now but we can set up a date and hang out."Clair told her with a genuine smile. Yaci entered the room and placed the cups of coffee on the table and then left. Anna took a sip of it and looked back at Clair with mischief in her eyes.
"We planned a 3-day trip. There will be hiking, swimming, and campfire and on the last day, we are having a movie night outside. We will set up everything all you need to do is be there, we even included cabins for everyone and the couples too. So I'm inviting you, it will be on Friday, March 27th. We will meet up at the place and we will leave the morning of March 30th yeah?"Anna gave her a pout knowing that she would probably decline. Since they had not seen each other in a long time Clair agreed.
"Okay, then I already sent Lukas the invitation, and bring that girl with you."Anna told her with excitement."Who, my assistant?" Clair asked, referring to Yaci."Hmm yes." Anna answered. Clair chuckled."You are also playing matchmaker aren't you." She concluded and Anna gave her a sheepish smile.
"Fine, I'll convince her," Clair responded. Anna smiled and got up."Alright, then I won't waste much of your time." She replied. Clair hugged her friend and waved her goodbye. Before leaving Anna entered the office once again and yelled."If you have any male friends(hot ones in particular) don't hesitate to bring them."She then quickly left.
" I don't think your husband would appreciate that Anna!" Clair yelled back. " To hell with it!" She heard Anna yell back.
Clair chuckled and got back to her desk bringing her coffee along with her. Anna has been much happy these years she thought. The last time they met before her suicide Anna was not like this. She could see how much love had done to her friend. After her marriage and her first child, she became a much happier person.
Clair sighed and with a smile on her face, she got back to work.
Her friend had come at the perfect time. She did not want her thoughts to flow back to the past. At least not while at work. She feels very unprofessional every time it happens.