A Year has passed, Amelia just turned 19 a few day's ago. She's still not Queen but will be one day soon. She at present is dividing her time between Genovia and back with her Mom. And because they have had a lot on lately she's currently in Genovia.
Things between Clarisse and Joe have become strained ever since Elizabeth and Andrew came into their life's. Joe has been spending a lot of time with Olivia and him, while Clarisse has been busy with Amelia and getting her ready to be Queen.
She made piece with her Mom and she now lives in one of the guest houses on the Palace grounds. Harriet is also living back in Genovia, after her marriage broke down.
After getting ready Clarisse went down for breakfast, finding the girls and Joe already in there.
"good morning" she smiled grabbing some breakfast
"morning Mom" Sofia smiled while looking over
"what are you girls doing today?" Clarisse asked while sitting down between them
Olivia smiled as she gave her a kiss "not much Mommy, probably just getting our stuff ready for school tomorrow"
"ahh yes" she nodded then sipped her juice "and what about you" she said turning to Sofia
"I am free this morning but then I am going to my friends this afternoon" she smiled as she lent closer and kissed her "what about you?" she asked
"oh meetings as normal" she laughed a little and started eating her breakfast "actually" she said checking the time "has anyone seen Amelia?" both the girls shook her head
"I believe she went for an early morning ride" Joe nodded
"ahh ok, thank you Joe" she nodded "and what might you be doing today?" she asked while looking at him
"oh just the normal, helping Shades" he said looking at them
"ok" Clarisse nodded and continued eating her breakfast
They continued having breakfast then the girls and Joe left as Clarisse finished her coffee while thinking about the day ahead. When she was done she came out into the hall to see Amelia and Charlotte heading towards her office.
"Hello, I am here" she stood smiling as they both stopped and looked at her "I take it you was looking for me?" she asked
"of course" Amelia smiled "we have a conference call in a few minute's, you have remembered, haven't you?"
"of course" she laughed a little "how could I forget this" she smiled walking over to her "Charlotte can you bring us some water when you have a few minutes please?" she said standing still and looked at her
"of course" she nodded and hurried off
"right then" Clarisse said walking into her office "lets get this call started, shall we?" she smiled back at Amelia
After the meeting Amelia went for a walk while Clarisse stayed thinking in her office, when she had a phone call from someone she didn't really want. When it ended she sat staring at the phone for a few minutes then stood up and walked out to find Joe.
"Charlotte, have you seen Joe?" she asked
"I believe Shades said he was up in your suite, sorting out some lights or something" she said looking at her
"ok, thank you" she said walking towards the stairs
"is everything alright?" Charlotte asked
"oh just fine" Clarisse replied and carried on to her suite
When she reached the door she took a deep breath, walked in, closed and locked the door behind her and wondered over and sat down next to him on the couch.
"whats wrong?" Joe asked looking at her
"nothing" she said and snuggled up to him
"are you sure?" he asked
"actually, I do have one small question" she said tipping her head back and looked at him
"ok, shoot" he smiled
she looked at him trying to keep it cool "last week, when you dropped Beth home, did you kiss her?" she whispered not wanting to believe it but his silence gave him away "thank you, you gave me your answer" she snapped standing up
"Clarisse wait, its not what you think" he said rushing over to her
"not what I think?" she asked spinning around and studied his face "then please tell me what it is I am thinking?" she said folding her arms
he looked her in the eyes "I have been trying to do this right Clari, we haven't had a intimate relationship for a year now" he said looking down "I don't no where I belong or where I went wrong" putting his hands in his pockets while looking up
"that's not my fault, I made time for you, your the one who has lost interest since she and your Son came into your life" she snapped moving away from him "I have tried my hardest to keep this marriage going, but its not working" she said looking at him "is it?"
"Clarisse don't say that please" he said looking at her
"it's the truth" she snapped while sitting at the table
"Clari, I am so sorry" he whispered while standing and watched her
After a few minute's of silence, Clarisse looked over at him.
"did you sleep with her?" she asked as he stood in silence "I said, did you sleep with her" she whispered firmly, again his silence gave him away "how could you do this to me? to us? to your daughters? to your family?" she said feeling hurt
"oh come on, its not like there is an us anymore Clarisse?" he said watching her
"maybe your right" she whispered and closed her eyes trying not to get angry
After a moment she stood up while starting to cry "you did the one thing you promised me you would never do to me" she said in an angry voice and grabbed the vase, throwing it at him but hit the door instead, just as Olivia and Sofia walked passed, they stopped and looked at each other
"Clarisse calm down" Joe said while walking over to her
"get away from me" she said putting her hands out "you betrayed my trust" she screamed as he grabbed her arms "GET OF ME"
"calm down" he shouted
Outside the suite door Sofia looked at Olivia "go and get help"
"ok" Olivia said and ran of
"Mom" Sofia screamed trying to open the door
Inside the room Joe still had hold of Clarisse's arms
"calm down so we can talk" he whispered
"NO" she snapped "you disgust me"
"Clarisse please" he said
"Get Of Me" she said trying to pull her arms free and ended up slipping onto her back , pulling Joe down with her, banging her head as she hit the floor "ouch" she cried while putting her hand up onto the back of her head
"Clari are you ok?" he said looking at her and was surprised when she started lashing out at him and kicking her legs
"GET OF ME" she screamed
straddling her "Clarisse calm down" he said grabbing her wrists
"GET OF ME" she cried trying to catch her breath "you slept with her Joe" she whispered while looking at him for a second "how could you do this" her breathing heavy "how could you" she screamed while trying to pull free
"MOM" Sofia screamed trying the door again "MOM"
"OUT THE WAY" Shades shouted while running towards her with Pierre, Amelia and Olivia following
"someone's in there hurting her" she screamed as he started kicking at the door, when he kicked it down she pushed Shades out the way and ran in the door to see Joe pinning her arms to the floor as she kicked her legs "DAD, GET OF HER" she screamed running over
Shades and Pierre ran in as Amelia stayed out in the hall with Olivia
Sofia pushed him off and helped Clarisse up "Mom, are you ok" she said looking at her as Joe went to stop forward "UH I DON'T THINK SO" Sofia said putting her hand on his chest "get away from her"
"let me explain" Joe said watching her
"NO" Sofia snapped while pushing him back then turned to Clarisse "it's ok Mom" she whispered while wrapping her arms around her as she cried on her shoulder
"Clarisse" Joe whispered
"I think you need to go, Joseph" Pierre said firmly while standing between the girls and him
"Mate, come on" Shades said while standing behind Joe
"alright" he put his hands up "I'm going" he said walking out with Shades following
"he's gone Mom" Sofia whispered while still hugging her
"Mommy?" Olivia whispered while standing in the door
Everyone looked as Clarisse lifted her head as Olivia ran over and hugged her. Then Amelia and Pierre started cleaning up the mess as Sofia took Clarisse and Olivia into the bedroom.
A couple hours later, Sofia left Olivia with Clarisse and headed downstairs.
"Bro" she said while slipping on her coat "I have Shades taking me to see Dad, can you keep an eye on Mom for me?"
"of course, where is she?" he asked
"she's sleeping up with Olivia" she said as Shades opened the door
"ok" he said watching her "are you sure that's a good idea, going to see your Dad I mean?"
"I need to no why he done what he done" she said looking at him "just look after Mom, ok?"
He nodded and watched her walk over to the door "Fia" he said as she stopped and looked over at him "I'm proud of you"
"why?" she asked
"for standing up for yourself and Mom" he whispered "your such a strong young lady, I have to keep reminding myself that your only 16" he smiled at her "I'm proud and I know Mom will be too"
"thanks Bro" she smiled and left
He stood smiling for a few seconds then went upstairs.
After a couple hours she returned and stayed the rest of the day with her Mom and Olivia.