No, she couldn't lose her resolve... these kinds of men are dangerous. But there's something familiar about him, watching him close now.
Is it the guy in her dreams? 'No, it can't be possible.' But her heart...
Carl, whose attention had not left the girl even for a second, frowned slightly, seeing that she was staring at him in a daze. "Clara?" He called out softly and watched as the girl snapped out of her thoughts.
"Oh." Clara looked down slowly while her eyes flashed with so many emotions. She quickly stood up then went to the other couch where her babies were been treated.
Shortly after, the doctor was done and he slowly gave them some instructions then left, still wondering when the guy got married and even had babies.
Clara sighed in relief, seeing that the babies are now sleeping peacefully. She yawned again and then turned to the guy who was staring at them silently. 'Does he like me that much?' She quickly looked away then cleared her throat. "Uhm... Big brother, thanks for your help."
"Mm." Carl nodded with a small smile then stood and started walking upstairs.
"Huh? Wait." Clara's eyes widened slightly and she also stood up. "Big brother, I need to go back now," she muttered hurriedly and sighed inside after noticing the slight fatigue in his eyes. She had to go to work tomorrow and the babies__ she wasn't sure if they could go to school. 'Argh Mira.' She cursed her friend for the umpteenth time.
"Okay, lemme change. I'll be right back," Carl muttered softly with a slight smile then continued walking up the stairs after seeing her nod.
He sighed inside, after reaching upstairs then opened the door to his bedroom and his gaze landed on the bedside table then he slowly walked toward it.
'Clara' he pulled out the drawer then picked up the small frame and sighed again then started caressing it as a sad smile slowly appeared on his lips. It was because of him that she had to go through that and his heart ached thinking about it.
He stared at the photo for a long time then finally put it back and walked inside the bathroom.
After taking a shower and changing into his pajamas, he glanced at the time then headed downstairs.
By then, Clara was deeply asleep on the couch with the babies' heads resting on her laps and Carl chuckled slightly then walked forward and placed a soft kiss on her forehead.
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__The Next Morning__
Clara slowly fluttered her eyes opened with a yawn then she felt the soft material beneath her.
Her forehead settled into a frown while her thoughts wandered to last night;
She was waiting for the guy to come out and take her home when sleep suddenly overtook her.
A soft sigh escaped her lips and she stared dazedly at the guy whose eyes were still closed and sleeping peacefully on his side while facing her.
Her gaze lingered on him for some seconds then she glanced down at the babies who were also sleeping between them.
'Who are you?' She sighed again. He really seems familiar and the more she thinks about it, the more confused she becomes. Seeing that everyone was trying to matchmake her with him.
Opening his eyes, Carl's gaze was met with the girl who was staring back at him in a daze. He smiled softly with a sigh, clearly aware of what she was thinking.
They stared dazedly into each other's eyes for a long time and Clara sighed again and repeated her question from last night. "Big brother... have we met somewhere before?"
"No." Carl shook his head with a chuckle and slowly lifted his hand then started caressing her face.
"Oh." Clara bit her lips and slowly nodded, feeling surprised that she couldn't refute his touch. But looking into his eyes, it was like he was eagerly longing for something. 'Urgh, What is wrong with me?' She sighed inside then opened her mouth. "Big brother... Everyone is trying to matchmake us, do you like me?"
"Mm." Carl nodded with a soft smile, still caressing her face. 'I love you, Clara.' He sighed inside.
"What if I tell you that I already love someone else," Clara whispered after breaking her gaze from his.
"I promise to make you fall for me," he whispered back with the smile still on his face.
"I... I... Sorry. I'm not ready to fall in love or date anyone now." Glancing down at the babies between them, Clara sighed again and then sat up on the bed, remembering that she had left her bag in his car last night. Their mother must have called her again.
"Mm... I'll wait, until you're ready," Carl replied and also got down from the bed.
Without bordering to answer, Clara started stroking the babies' hair until they woke up and she picked her shoes from a corner then wore them.
"Can you please take us back?" She turned to the guy and added," I have to go to work."
"Okay." Carl nodded and glanced out of the window... The sky was still dark and it is probably still 5 AM. "You should eat breakfast."
"Huh? No... thank you." Clara shook her head with a small smile, feeling awkward. then she picked up the babies. After listening to his confession, she doesn't want to spend another minute here.
"Mummy..."
"We want breakfast."
The twins who had heard their conversation stared between them and suddenly muttered.
Clara stared at the kids expression for some seconds, and sighed inside. "Okay." She slowly nodded then glanced at the guy who had suddenly chuckled.
Carl walked inside the bathroom and came out after a while then took the kids from her arms and walked out of the room.
While Clara stared at the closed door in a daze then glanced around the huge bedroom with a slight frown. "This place..." She quickly shook her head and also left the room.