Working together....

@Braxton mansion…

Clara and Ivan were in their room and Clara came out from taking a shower. She saw Ivan waiting for her. He was closely watching something on his phone when Clara sat next to Ivan.

-" What happened Clara?" Ivan notices something is bothering Clara.

-" Ivan,don't you think Janet and Dylan's home look more cosy and lively.? " Clara

-" Yes it is. Do you want a home like that? " Ivan

-" Will you make it one for me? " Clara asked in expectation.

-" Yes. But you have to be with me in the process just like Janet stood with Dylan. " Ivan

-" I promise. I will. I know I never cared about you and our married life in the past and Only cared about the elite society and parties. Now I Only want to focus on our life. " Clara spoke in determination.

Ivan's Look softened with her words. It may be few simple words but it meant alot for the couple as they never treasured each other in the past nor they cared about their life. Ivan took Clara's hand in his and looked directly into her eyes.

-" Clara, I know I also did a lot of despicable things. But as I promised I will try to be a better person and a good husband. I no longer trives for money. I just want to focus on our family and expand it. " Ivan spoke genuinely.

-" Expand means? "Clara asked doubtfully.

Even though she knew what he meant Clara just wanted to listen to it from his own mouth.

-" Let's have a baby Clara. Today after looking at the tombstone of Dylan's son I realise that life is very short to enjoy and be happy. I want to be happy. I want someone to call me dad. I want someone to call you mommy. I want a baby to fight for our love and attention. " Ivan

Listening to him Clara's eyes welled up with tears and hugged Ivan.

-" Ohh Ivan.. I love you. I'm sure you will be a good dad for our child. " Clara

-" Then can we start the hard work to be parents.? " Ivan leaned close to Clara.

-" You became naughty after getting released from jail. " Clara teased her husband.

-" Yes, I am.. " Ivan accepted without any shame and started to kiss Clara passionately.

They both lay on the bed without breaking the kiss which soon turned to a passionate love making session.

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Next morning Ivan woke up earlier than Clara who was still sleeping in exhaustion. Ivan pecked on her lips which brought a slight smile to her lips.

-" Is she awake? " Ivan thought after noticing the smile.

But he was wrong. Clara just pulled up the blanket to cover herself due to the cold as the warmth she got from Ivan was long gone. Ivan adjusted the AC temperature and made sure she was properly covered.

When we came downstairs Ivan thought of something and directly walked into the kitchen.

The chefs were perplexed by the sudden entry of their young master.

-" Good morning young master. What can we do for you? " One of the chefs summoned the courage to question him.

-" Well… I need a cup of coffee. " Ivan

-" Right away sir. " The chef

-" No… Actually.. (Coughing dramatically) I want you to help me in making the coffee. " Ivan was a little embarrassed to speak.

Not because he felt ashamed, in fact he didn't want to show the chefs how stupid he is in the kitchen.

The chef was really shocked by his words. Shock will be an understatement. But what can they do? It's the order from their master.

Ivan stood there like a fool for a point of time as all the chefs had not recovered from the shock.

-" Shall we start? " Ivan

-" Yes, young master. " The head chef replied hurriedly in order not to piss off Ivan. Their young master really has a short temper.

Ivan just followed what the head chef asked him to do. Between the experiment he even burned his hands. The maid servants were shocked by the morning drama playing in front of them. The man was really short tempered from childhood but here today he is following the orders of servants. Most importantly he didn't complain nor shouted for burning his hands.

-" Thank you for the help. Have a nice day. "

Ivan thanked the chefs after making the coffee and left the kitchen once again leaving others dumbfounded.

Ivan encountered Helena When he reached the hallway. Helena observed her son and smirked in disgust.

-" Are you learning from Dylan? Do you also want to be the puppet of your wife? "

-" I don't think so mom. And I know you don't believe in love and hate such gestures but I advise you not to meddle in my personal affairs. I do what I like for my wife which is definitely not your concern. " Ivan was pissedoff by Helena's words.

Charles was watching all these and adviced Helena.

-" He is right. They are grown up and know what they want. You better don't pass your comments on their relationship. "

-" I don't get it, what is Janet doing with all of you? She literally stole my family from me." Helena sneered.

-" Enough Helena, don't drag her to anything that happens. " Charles warned his wife before leaving.

Meanwhile Ivan entered their room and saw Clara coming out of the washroom.

-" Good morning my wife. " Ivan

-" Good morning, You should have called me. " Clara whined.

-" I thought you would be tired after last night." Ivan smiled with a hidden meaning

-" Oh really..? Thank you for your concern Mr.Ivan." Clara twisted her lips.

-" Well try this coffee. I personally made it for you "

Ivan dragged Clara to sit on the bed and handed over the coffee mug. Clara widened her eyes in surprise and took the mug in daze. Did her husband make coffee for her ? She can't handle this much sweetness in a single day.

-" There will be only sweetness from today onwards" Ivan replied as if he could read her mind.

-" Ohhh.." Clara purposefully ignored his words and sipped the coffee.

There was a pause of Seconds from Clara who looked helpless.

-" Is it tasty? I know it is." Ivan was proud of himself.

Clara gulped the mouth full of coffee with closed eyes and then looked at Ivan.

-" Tasty ? Fool, you added salt instead of sugar. How can a salty coffee be tasty ?" Clara pinched Ivan

-" Really? I'm sorry.. I didn't notice. It was white in colour, that's why I got confused." Ivan apologised.

Now he knew what the servants were trying to say. He was over confident in himself and didn't let them speak. Now it's backfired him.

-" You are not made for cooking. So don't try such extreme experiments." Clara laughed out

-" I'm sorry." Ivan

-" Hey, I didn't mean to mock your effort. i.. i just.."

Clara was tense after noticing the sad look on Ivan. She grabbed his hands but Ivan suddenly hissed in pain.

-" What happened to your hand ?"

Clara noticed and checked his hands. The burn was visible in his hand which made Clara even more guilty. He did something for her for the first time but she didn't cherish it. In Fact she mercilessly mocked him. Ivan noticed this and caressed her head.

-" It's nothing serious after living in Jail for one week. And I'm happy that I tried something for you." Ivan

-" I'm sorry and thank you for putting effort into our relationship." Clara

-" We will work together. And sometimes I will accompany you to Aunt Emma so that we can learn cooking. At Least i will be able to distinguish between salt and sugar."

Listening to Ivan rumbling with a serious face Clara burst into laughter followed by Ivan.

Ivan and Clara were ready to work on their relationship together and it's needed in a relationship. If the both partners are not willing to give up then anything is possible and it was the beginning for Ivan and Clara.

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Hello my lovelies… I'm back. This is a short chapter as I'm trying to find the rhythm of the story. And I suggest you all read the story from the beginning if you lost track….

With love

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