Chapter 75: Together Again.
Mirabel shook her head. How can she ask her brother to talk to Jared when he rejected her because she’s Rodrigo’s sister. It would be adding chilling to an open sore.
“If you truly love him, don’t give up. Everything that is happening now is because of Camilla and I being separated.
I know Jared dislikes me a lot now and I don’t blame him for that. If I was in his shoes, I would probably do much more than he was doing now.
But remember what dad used to say, if you want something and you desire it, pursue it until you achieve it. Jared is a good guy, I would appreciate it if you could be with him.
If you need my help, let me know. I lost my love and I long to be with her again and bring back those times we’ve shared. But you know what part mum played in my love life and till now, I haven’t come to terms that my mother can do that to me.
Try one more time. You are a beautiful woman and you have all a man would desire in a woman. You can win Jared’s heart Mira, I know you can” Rodrigo coaxed and planted a featherlight kiss on her temple before going upstairs to his room.
Mirabel looked at her brother and smiled. She wished him to be happy again. To find love and be the Rodrigo she used to know. She also wishes that he would find a place in his heart to forgive their mother.
Two weeks later, Mirabel didn’t call Jared. She gave him time and allowed him to think all was over when one good afternoon, Mirabel went to find him in his office.
When she arrived there, she was surprised how bubbling the place was. It wasn’t quite long until the company came into existence and yet so many activities are going on there?
It appears there are a lot of investors that have made the company find its feet so soon. That shows that Jared wasore than competent to handle the company.
She took the elevator and arrived at the reception just next to the President’s office. She politely asked to see Jared and the lady bowed slightly, recognising her as the young lady of Campbell’s family, the kid sister of that demigod Rodrigo.
She asked to see Jared and was told he’s in a meeting. The receptionist asked if Jared was expecting her and she said no.
All the same, the receptionist asked her to wait, he will be out soon. Mirabel thanked her and agreed to wait.
She waited it wasn’t quite fifteen minutes and Jared came out of the meeting with two ladies. He seemed to be so cheerful and he talked happily with them.
He didn’t see Mirabel waiting when he passed. Somehow she felt jealous, she can’t imagine how excited she would be to see Jared smile and talk with her so happily like he was at the moment.
One of the ladies soon went another direction and Jared got into his office with the other lady. The receptionist was going to call Jared after he got into his office when Mirabel said no.
She would just go inside already. She got in and met Jared behind his desk with his hands stretched, holding the ladies hands when Mirabel pushed the door open and walked in.
When Jared saw her, he was surprised. He least expected to see her and like an impulse, he pulled his hands back from holding the lady and his smile gradually dissipated.
“Will talk to you later Jared” the lady said and stood up. She said hi to Mirabel and went out. She saw Jared suddenly became uncomfortable when this elegant lady came in.
“Hello” Jared said, gazing at Mirabel. His heart beat suddenly seemed to skip when she walked in and met him with his friend.
Jessica was his friend back at the University. They met some days ago and she got a job, an automatic one. She had only come to appreciate Jared and he held her hands to tease her.
But when Mirabel came in, he felt as if he owed her an explanation. And what the heck does that mean?
Mirabel smiled, still standing. Jared hasn’t offered her a seat, hence she remains on her feet. She was dressed in designers from her blouse down to her pair of shoes, she looked classic and beautiful.
Mirabel indeed looked beautiful. She is more like the female Rodrigo in her facial look. Her almond grey eyes on a tall slim physique with a slightly curvy hips.
“How have you been Jared?” She asked, still maintaining that beautiful enchanting smile. Jared said he’s fine and offered her a seat.
She was contemplating on what to say or give as an excuse to come over to his office when Jared helped out “Actually you came at the time I would love to have lunch. Can we go for lunch or do you prefer a takeout?” He asked and Mirabel said she would go with his choice.
Six months later
Jared and Sara were getting ready to travel to City B. Camilla has given birth to twins for a little over four months now and they are now going to see her for the first time after the whole scenario.
Jared told Mirabel he was going to travel and to avoid leaving trails behind, he didn’t mention to her that his mother was travelling as well.
Mirabel has been holding the company for two months now. Rodrigo travelled and with that she couldn’t accompany Jared.
That made Jared happy. He cannot tell Mirabel the truth of who he was going to visit neither will he find a good reason to decline if she said she was going to go with him.
So far, their relationship has been alright for months now. But he remained discrete and never mentioned anything relating to Camilla with Mirabel.
Mirabel mustn’t know that Camilla is somewhere and he knows about it. She might tell her brother and what Camilla has instructed them against will eventually become known.
Early the next morning, Jared and Sara were driven by Jared’s chauffeur to the airport. They boarded the first flight to City B as they sighed softly.
They were going to see Camilla again. Sara was all smiles. Her daughter, who sacrificed so much for them and till that moment, despite being far away, she still affects their lives for the positive.
Before the flight took off, Jared called Mirabel, telling her he was going to miss her and she said she would miss him more.
It was so magical how Jared had grown to love Mirabel so much. It started as a joke and soon he got used to her company and they gradually got intimate.
Jared would never have believed it if someone ever told him he would fall in love with Rodrigo’s sister and love her so much. He practically adores her and their love has become the talk of the town.
Sara was not happy initially that Jared was getting involved with Rodrigo’s sister when she got to know that her son was dating Mirabel.
But she found that the girl brought a different kind of happiness into Jared’s life and she couldn’t do anything but support him.
All she ever wanted was her children’s happiness. She hopes Jared finds lasting happiness with Mirabel. She doesn’t want Jared to experience what his sister went through for the sake of love.
But before they left City A, Sara had asked if Jared would tell Camilla about his relationship with Mirabel but the latter said there was nothing to worry about.
Camilla will definitely know but before she knows, they should live their lives in peace. He wasn’t going to say a word about his girlfriend’s real identity to Camilla yet.
Hours later they arrived in City B. Jared and his mother were coming out of the airport when they found the chauffeur sent by Camilla to pick them up from the airport.
In the Anderson’s Mansion, there was a get together taking place meant to welcome Camilla’s foster family. These were the people who gave her a family and showed her love.
They will forever be indebted to them. They were happy and eager to welcome them as Susan and Steve Anderson called the entire family together to welcome them.
Camilla’s twins are in the nursery and their nannies were with them. Eduardo was there and it appeared Jenny was pregnant already.
Katie and Luke were there as well and Ms Temisa, Jenny’s mother was there as well. Katie’s parents are in America and hence they were not there.
Camilla was looking different from the gloomy prisoner she was when her family found her. She now looked radiant and beautiful.
Her beauty was back and her beautiful curvy shape had returned to normal after delivery. Her skin glitters and her hair cascading as she moves about waiting to welcome her mother and brother.
When They got out of the plane and the chauffeur picked them, Camilla was informed. Now she looked so happy, full of expectations.
Her palm was sweating, a sign that she was anxious. Her anxiousness is for the positive and she kept cleaning her palm, looking and waiting for when the giant gate would be opened and they would arrive.
Susan was happy. If Camilla can be this happy to welcome her foster family, it can only mean that they were kind to her. They had treated her like their own blood related family.
At every interval, Eduardo would glance at Jenny to see if she’s doing just fine. She was three months gone already and everyone was happy when Eduardo made the announcement earlier.
Camilla was happy the most and winked at her brother when he made the announcement. He was the reason why they had to wait this long before expecting a baby.
They’ve been married for over a year now. But anyways, the news was good and everyone congratulated them. Jenny suddenly became so fragile before everyone and Susan insisted that she sir and do nothing.
Camilla said Jade and Jude were eagerly waiting for their cousin to arrive. And it would be interesting if they ended up to be cousins in the plural.
Everyone laughed. Camilla’s babies were Jade and Jude. A girl and a boy respectively. They were cute and one was like Rodrigo and the other was the spitting image of Camilla.
Finally, there was a horn, the chauffeur had arrived and everyone filled out to welcome their guest.
Camilla waited for the car to park and when the door opened, it was Jared who stepped out, looking tall and handsome with the appearance of a rich dude.
Camilla couldn’t hold it anymore as she ran towards him. Jared, expecting her, already hastened his steps and hugged her, raising her off her feet and swirled her around princessly.
“Camilla!”Jared Chimed but swirled her and Camilla yelled that she would pinch his nostril. Everyone laughed, wondering if she could indeed carry out her threat.
They imagined the sister- brother kind of relationship they shared. This was enough to conclude that they loved each other and Sara just stood staring at them both with moist eyes and yet smiling all the same.
“Oh Jared, silly boy, I want to embrace already” Sara was complaining and eventually, when Jared placed Camilla down, he hugged her and let her regain her stability.
Then Camilla turned to Sara with moist eyes. Her mother’s eyes. Sara just stood and stared at her daughter. So, she’s truly alive, safe, and sophisticated?
She’s now looking elegant and sophisticated, beautiful and yet a mum of two. Her little girl has become a woman full of grace and splendour.
“Camilla my child,”Sara called, like a whisper but everyone present heard her and she opened her arms, Implying that Camilla could walk into them.
“Mother” Camilla chimed as she threw herself on her mother’s arms again. The mother daughter pair sobbed in each other’s shoulders.
“I Never thought I would see you again in this life my child, we missed you so much Camilla. Our lives have simply been incomplete without you…” Sara said amidst tears.
“I’m so happy to see you again, mother,” Camilla replied. At this time, Jared had turned and paid courtesy to everyone present.
He hugged them all, already feeling familiar with them. Jared had always been like that. He would come to a place for the first time and within minutes, he had blended with everyone present as if he had known them all his life. A very sociable guy.
Sara realised she was staying too long, hugging Camilla. There were people present she needed to say hello to. Though no one seemed to complain about them hugging each other for as long as they could, there was still a lot of time to hug each other more.
She pulled away from the hug and turned to see Susan Anderson with tear filled eyes. She doesn’t need to be told the woman was Camilla’s biological mother.
They shared a great semblance and before she could say a word of greeting, Susan already came to her and hugged her with so much love radiating in her heart towards Sara.
“Nice to meet you ma’am” Sara said into her ears as they remained in a hug. Susan pulled away from the hug and held Sara’s hands, she didn’t know what to say yet, as her tears gave way and she sniffled.
“Please stop this already ma’am otherwise I will say your daughter took after you in everything” Sara teased and Susan smiled.
That way everyone filed back into the Mansion. Steve Anderson and his wife Susan were grateful to Sara. They said they would be forever grateful to her for raising their daughter in love.
Camilla was far away from home, from her family and those who loved her. But she gave Camilla everything they thought she would lose. They will never forget her kindness.
Everyone else shows appreciation to Jared and Sara and said they were happy for taking baby Camilla in back then and raising her as their family.
They were offered guest rooms, one for Sara and the other for Jared. They were said to feel at home as Camilla has automatically bonded them together as one family.
It was a warm reception that Sara received. Susan kept thanking over and over and when they had showered and changed into another dress, they came downstairs.
Jade and Jude were waiting for Sara to step downstairs. Jared was happy when he saw the kids and quickly went to them and touched their little palm.
“They’re so cute Camilla” he said smiling at the little fellow and Jade smiled at him with her babish giggling. Jared was excited and bent kissed her Chubby cheeks.
But Jude held his thumb tight and his face was expressionless, just staring at Jared. The latter frowned slightly “even your father, I still looked at his face. You can’t intimate me with your expressionless face” Jared teased and yet, bent and kissed the little fellow.
Why does he feel he was looking at Rodrigo in the little fellow. He liked the kids and when he was done playing with the little kids he said “it feels great to be an uncle”
Everyone smiled. Sara also spent few minutes with the kids. Wether Camilla is her biological daughter or not, one thing she knows is that she’s become a grandmother.
They had a great dinner that evening. After making a toast to their new found family members, the men announced they were leaving.
Eduardo helped his pregnant wife Jenny to her feet as they left together with Temisa, Jenny’s mother. Luke also stood up with his wife, and they left as well.
Susan asked that Sara had a good rest, there was much they needed to catch up on the next day. But Camilla went to talk all evening with Jared in his room.
They both missed each other. Despite conversing, it was never like it used to be when they see each other every day.C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.
Midway through their catching up on lost times, Camilla suddenly asked “How’s Rodrigo now?”