"The expert at anything was once a beginner."–Helen Hayes
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Jessy began school just as said by Raymond
The family of 8 became closer and closer each day that pass
and 5 months passed in the blink of an eye
It was a sunny weekend and everyone went out leaving Jessy and Clara at home
Treasure went to her music class... Gift and Light went for their dance classes... While Alex and Xavier went for their taekwondo class
Jessy was still a little girl and hadn't gotten to the required age to enrol in any of these classes so she had to stay at home
"Jessy come let's go to the supermarket... I need to get some things," Clara said to Jessy who was drawing
Clara has got so attached to Jessy due to the time they spend together that she takes Jessy wherever she goes and makes side Jessy more comfortable
"just a minute Mum Clawa" Jessy said still focused on her drawing and after a few seconds, she stood up with a satisfied smile on her face.
Mumm Clawa take a look at my dwawing... Isn't it pretty..." Jessy said holding the piece of paper for Clara to see
Clara took the drawing and looked at it wide-eyed surprised at how well the child draws at her young age
"wow Jess this is a cute drawing " Clara acknowledged looking at the drawing
She wouldn't say it was perfect but it was unbelievable to say that a 5-year-old drew this
It was a pretty dress coloured green
"who taught you how to draw Jessy.... this is beautiful" Clara declared
"Daddy taught me... He draws so well and mummy also draws well... Dad knows how to draw pretty dresses and mummy doesn't know how to draw dresses and mummy knows how to draw jewellery but dad can't " Emma said with sparks in her eyes
"Aw that's very nice if only we knew your mummy she could work at our company since she is a good designer" class said starting at the drawing with love in her eyes
"let me get ready mum Clawa," Jessy said and ran towards her room to get ready
She came out after a few minutes. She wore a puffy pink jacket with a black head warmer and a black cute high school skirt with a pink pop sock.. she walked toward Clara with two black scarfs in her little hand
Her golden blonde hair was let lose over her shoulder making her look cuter than she already was
At that moment Clara looked at the young girl in speechlessness
"Oh my god Jess... Who on earth taught you how to be so fashionable at a young age" Clara exclaimed exaggeratedly covering her mouth in awe... Jessy stood rooted to the ground with a blush on her face
"Take this mum Clawa... Wear it, it's cold outside" Jessy said handing one of the black scarfs to Clara who gladly took it she wrapped it around her neck and squatted until she was face to face with Jessy
"thank you my cute little sweetheart " Clara said pinching her cheeks
They walked to the garage where claras car was parked...Clara opened the car door for Jessy before she went into the driver's seat
"Mum Clawa are we going to get ice cream for everyone on our way back," Jessy asked while Clara helped her to fasten her seat belt
"we're not going there for ice cream dear... But I promise to allow you all to get ice cream when they are all back from their classes " Clara said
"ok mum Clawa," Jessy said with a smile
"After we buy everything we will go meet Daddy at the company " Clara said as she started the car
They arrived at the supermarket which was bustling with people
Clara picked up a trolley and placed Jessy inside it
She bought what she wanted to buy and went to the cashier stand to pay for the items she bought... but when she saw the long line she brought Jessy down from the trolley and took her towards a couch where there were a few elderly people so she was assured that we would be safe there...
"Jessy sit here and wait while I pay for them I'll be back in a jiffy," Clara said and went ahead to
After minutes of waiting the long line finally came to an end....
Clara paid for the items she bought and came back to where she left Jessy her heart skipped many beats when she couldn't find the girl she left here just a few minutes ago cold sweat formed on her forehead and a chill ran down her spine she walked around the supermarket like a mad woman searching for Jessy she asked people showing them pictures of Jessy and they all gave negative answers
Tears slid down her eyes... Right now her gear was in chaos and her mind was a mess she regretted coming to the supermarket
After minutes of searching which seemed like hours, she finally remembered that she had a husband
"right!.. Ray.. My phone... I need to call Ray... Where the fuck is my phone " she screamed with tears rolling down her eyes uncontrollably she lifted her hand and saw the phone in her hands
She dialled her husband's number with shaky hands wiping her tears which smeared the make-up on her face but who cares that was the last thing on her mind at that moment she felt her world spinning as the phone rang... The call went through after three rings
"Hello," Clara said with a shaky voice...
"Hello " Raymond answered
"Ray! " Clara said and burst into tears
"Clara what's wrong why are you crying.." Raymond asked worriedly
she kept on sobbing making Raymond more worried than he already was
"ok baby... Calm down and talk to me about what happened" Raymond asked trying to calm her down
"Ray Jessy is missing" Clara cried loudly
"what do you mean Jessy is missing... Talk to me, Clara... Ok where are you I'll come there right now" Raymond said hurriedly
"I'm at xx supermarkets the one close to the company" Clara replied with a shaky voice
"ok I'll be there in 5 minutes just calm down and wait for me" Raymond said with a soft voice trying to calm her down
"ok" Clara took in a deep breath