Back to Her Home (Book-2)

Danger

Arthur laid down on his bed looking at the ceiling, he does not know why but he feels suffocated whenever he is with his siblings especially with his little sister. He always has to force himself to smile, he loves his little sister but he feels like he does not have right to be her ‘elder’ brother. He has never helped her with anything.

Sighing he turned around and looked at the photo frame that decorated his side table. He got up, placing the pillows behind his back he sat straight. Picking up the photo frame, he admires the picture. Their dad, mom carrying weeks old Clayris while he stood near his mother clutching her leg while Xavier stood near their dad. He caressed the picture; he was so carefree at that time not knowing what would happen in the future.

He has taken the role of being a clown for the family, mainly for his sister because she rarely used to smile after their parents died. He wanted her to smile and that was it. He does not know when he started feeling suffocated, Clayris is the genius of the family and he is aware that he hates it. Keeping the photo frame back to the side table he laid back down, closing his eyes.

………………………………

Clayris went down to her lab, she finally got the permission to go back to her lab. She opened the door and looked at the machine that had sent her to a medieval world. It was destroyed now, burnt to its core and she knows she will not be allowed to work on it. She traced the lining of the machine and sighed. She does not know what changed but something does not feel right.

She sat down on her chair in front of self-built computer, she wanted to work on the software even if they don’t end up signing the contract. She likes the idea and she will develop it; she also needs to divert her mind. She always finds herself thinking about everyone back to that medieval world. What would they be doing? How is father and mother of Jia Li, and those sweet and idiotic brothers? How is Yatsen? She knew he was finding someone there and he had some kind of mission.

Scratching her head, she slumped down, knowing that she will not be able to work at all with all these thoughts. Shutting the computer down, she walked out to the garden which was full of all kinds of flower. She walked to her favourite tree, Cherry Blossom. A swing was attached to its thickest branch, it was decorated with the vines which were covered in flowers. She sat down on the swing and lightly swung to and fro.

She always loved the nature, maybe it is time she takes a vacation away from everyone. Sighing she looked up the black sky which was lighted up moon. No star was visible, human sure has done much damage to the environment; she was about to look down but just as she was about to, she saw a shooting star. She narrowed her eyes; it is not common to see a shooting star; she just saw a rare sight. She smiled and closed her eyes wishing to fill the void she is feeling but does not know why.

……………………………………….

Xavier who was standing near his window saw the shooting star and closed his eyes. He remembered her mother used to say that when you wish for something while looking at a shooting star it always comes true. He never believed it, but this time he wished, wished for his father and mother to be peace. He opened his eyes and looked at the black sky, their parent’s death anniversary is coming soon. He will need to start preparing for it.

He closed the window and withdrew to his bed in distress. He does not know why but he feels that something is not right. He knows to trust his guts but he does not know what is about to go wrong, he just hopes that he could handle it and nothing touches his family.

……………………………………………………………….

A man with bright golden hair groaned in annoyance, he picked up his mobile and without looking he picked up the incoming call.

“Hello”

Annoyance was clear in his voice and why would it not be, it was three in the morning. Who in the right mind would call so late?

“It has been long”; a husky voice replied him back. This was enough for the man to wake himself up, every ounce of sleep left from his greyish blue eyes. Without waiting any second, he sat up straight, he looked at the screen of the phone which did not show any number just ‘Unknown caller’ was on display.

“It has been long”, the man replied, combing his dishevelled golden hair back with his hand. He got up from the bed, throwing off the blanket from his body. He shivered as he left the warmth of his cosy blanket, wearing his grey fluffy slippers, he walked to the table on which the jar of water was kept.

“What made you miss me?”, the man questioned as he poured water in the glass and started drinking it. It has been years since he has been called for any update. He does not mind it, he has luxury and sweet, calming life.

“How have you been working?”; the voice questioned, it contained laziness not caring that someone’s sleep was being destroyed because of such untimely call. The man walked towards the window, with the glass in his hand as he looked outside, his whole figure was basked in a calm and soothing moonlight.

“It has been going well, why?”

“I heard about the new project with Wilson company”, this sentence made the man stand up straight, his once lazy posture was gone. He narrowed his eyes in doubt, was he being spied on as well.

“Don’t worry I’m not spying on you, I just have sources outside you as well”, the voice replied as if sensing the doubt in the pause that the man took.

The man was still not assured but he knew he cannot do anything at all to stop this person. He leaned his head on the side of the window and sighed.

“You are right”; he answered. He does not know when but it has been so many months since he was contacted it is as if he forgot why he was placed in Darwin industry in the first place.

“Great, who will be developing this software?”, the voice questioned, it had hidden quirkiness in the voice as if it knew the answer but was just confirming.

“Clayris Darwin herself will be developing this software”; the man answered. He has seen Clayris in magazine covers and newspaper but never in real life. He cannot deny that Miss Darwin is a beauty that every man wants in his arms. He is actually looking forward meeting her tomorrow, not just him everyone in the company is looking forward meeting her.

“I guess”, the voice confirmed that it knew already, “now it is the time to do for which you have been preparing for so long”

The man frowned, what does that mean.

“As much as I know about Clayris Darwin she will develop a perfect software for herself while give a defected software to Wilson company”, before the voice could say anything any further the man interrupted.

“I doubt that, if she does the reputation of Darwin industry will be jeopardised and not only that they will lose the credibility and thousands of billions of dollars. And from what I know Clayris Darwin loves Darwin industries”

The voice laughed from the other side of the phone making the man confused.  After few minutes of laughing it stopped and continued.

“You are right Clayris Darwin loves Darwin industries and I never said she will breach the contract but she will for sure find a way to give exactly want they want. And what they want is not a perfect software right.” The man nodded, he wanted to say ‘yes’ but was interrupted.

“Don’t interrupt, I don’t take interruption very well. This was your first time so I will forgive but next time, I will have your tongue that keeps on blabbering”, this was enough to make him shut up. The man knew that this was not a joke. Knowing that the message went across the voice continued.

“I want both of the software that she will be developing. Especially that software that she will be developing for herself, I hope you understand right”

The man gulped; he knows he cannot say no to anything that he is asked to do.

“Of course,”

“Good, oh and change your habit of talking while standing near a window. You never know what will happen?”

The man suddenly moved away from the window as he saw a red down moving just where he kept his head, he gulped. His whole body was shaking in fear, what has he gotten into.

“As always a pleasure talking to you” and with that the call was over, the man looked down at his phone and then looked towards the window. He sighed seeing that the red dot was now gone. Without any delay he drew the curtains, making the whole room engulf in darkness.

He sat down on his bed with his hands on his head. His hands and legs were still trembling, he knew if he would have said anything wrong, he might have died tonight. He was having a full-blown panic attack; his eyes were tearing up. He could feel his heart beating at back of his head, he was trying his best to calm his breathing. He never signed up for this, he did not know that he was putting his life at risk for this s**t.

He shakily got up and walked to his bathroom, before he turned on the light, he drew the curtains. Turning on the lights, he opened the tap and splashed his face with water few times before looking himself in mirror. His face was pale, no colour could be seen on his face, his pupil was dilated in fear. His body was not calming down because of adrenaline rush.

……………………………………………

Waking up in the morning, Clayris stretched herself. She remembered that she has to go to company today. Hearing a knock on the door, she allowed the person to enter. Frowning she looked at the maid who created drama at yesterday’s dinner.

“What is it?”, Elisa looked up at Clayris she wanted to shout at her but controlled herself. Looking down she replied.

“Miss, I wanted to apologise for the disturbance I caused yesterday”; Clayris frowned she could see that this girl did not mean a word she just said. Her body was stiffened, she was clutching her hands that clearly means she was forcing herself to apologise to her.

“I really need this job Miss please don’t fire me”, Clayris raised her eyebrows seems like Jeffery wants to fire her, well she can’t deny she wants to do it too. But something is bad about this girl, she has seen some kind of madness in this girl’s eyes.

“What is your name?”, Clayris questioned, getting up from the bed. Wearing her slippers, she did not take her eyes away from the maid, analysing her every little action. How the maid’s hands tightened when she asked for her name as if Clayris should have known her name.

“Elisa Winters, Miss”; Clayris nodded. Walking close to the maid she looked at her. She was still looking down at her shoes.

“Tidy up my bed”, Elisa suddenly looked at Clayris and smiled. She jumped at the opportunity and starting tidying up her bed. This clearly means that nobody will be firing her and this is good. Seems like she has gained Clayris sympathy, the more sympathy she gains the more powerful she becomes.

Clayris sighed and walked inside her bathroom to freshen herself up, just as she did three more maids came in helping Elisa to tidy up the room. Elisa frowned at this; she was thinking this as an opportunity to search through Clayris room but these meddling maids came in between.

“Sisters, I can handle this room”; the eldest maid, Maria frowned at this. They all have been taking care of Clayris from way before she even entered. She flipped her black hair and assessed Elisa with her brown eyes.

“Oh really, then do you know where these books go”; Maria picked up four books and questioned her. Elisa knew that there was no bookshelf in the room that means these goes in mansion’s library.

“In the library sister”; just as she answered all the other three snickered.

“You are such a fool; these books have bookmark in it that means Miss was studying it and she has still not completed it that mean she will complete these tonight and she likes studying on bed. So, these books actually go on the side table”, Maria answered without a pause.

“Why don’t you go and help in the dusting of the mansion, this way you will be out of the way of Masters and Miss and you won’t destroy their relaxing time”, second maid, Emily criticised her.

“Listen to your seniors and go”, third maid, Avery replied, her red hair was braided. She was a gentle girl but could be angry when she does not agree with something. This time she agrees with her friends Elisa should leave the room; they do not want to make Miss angry. Even though she always forgives their small mistake but they don’t want her to be disappointed of home staff. Her bright hazel eyes held so much pressure that Elisa could not help but follow her.

Without any further word Elisa went out of the room gritting her teeth. She cannot pick fights right now. When she becomes the owner of this house, she will make them all pay. With this thought she calmed herself down and walked with more happiness as if her goal is near her.