Thank you to tengland2 for reading and commenting ;) and to everyone else who may have read the last update.
I have tried to mix this part up a bit, adding a bit of drama, shock and a surprise. Though it may not suit some to what happens, I believe however a feisty Clarisse is awesome. ;) Enjoy.
ooOoo
Today's The Day.
Clarisse was awake early, she couldn't sleep through excitement. And after laying in bed for an hour she decided to get up, coming out of her closet after getting dressed just as Amelia, Olivia and Marla came in with breakfast for her.
"Good morning Mom" Olivia smiled walking over to her
"Good morning darling" Clarisse smiled as she hugged her
"Happy Wedding Day" Amelia smiled
"Thank you" she smiled as they placed the breakfast and post on the bed for her
"Are you nervous yet?" Marla asked
"A little" Clarisse nodded while sitting down on the bed
"Awww I bet your not" Amelia smiled standing next to her and kissed her cheek
"Believe it or not, I am" Clarisse smiled as Amelia put her arm around her shoulders "But just a little" she smiled up at her
"Me and Marla are gonna take breakfast over to Daddy now" Olivia smiled "See you in a bit" she giggled and rushed out the room with Marla
Clarisse sat with a smile while watching them leave, then she started eating her breakfast as she sat talking to Amelia.
"Is Grandpa getting his old title back?" Amelia asked as Clarisse looked up at her "You know now that your getting married again?"
"Yes of course" Clarisse smiled
"Ahh" She smiled back "So he will be Prince Joseph?"
"Duke of Genovia" Clarisse added with a smile "Prince Joseph Duke of Genovia" she said and sipped her coffee
"Sweet" Amelia smirked watching her pick up her post "Well I am going to go and check a few things downstairs for you" she smiled standing up
"Ok darling" she smiled at her
Amelia smiled "See you soon" she kissed her then left
Clarisse sat going through her post when she got to the last one, she noticed it was hand written and opened it to a shock. She slowly stood up and slipped her trainers on and hurried downstairs.
"Mom" Sofia asked watching her rush to the door "Where you going?"
"To see your Father" she called back and headed down the stairs as Sofia rushed over to the door
"But your not meant to see him till later?" she called back but Clarisse carried on
A few moments later she was stood at his bedroom door in the guest house, she knocked and pushed the door open as he lifted his head from the pillow.
"Clarisse, what are you..." he started as she walked over to the bed "What's wrong?"
"This?" she sat on the edge of the bed handing him the letter as he sat up
He read it then looked at her "It's from your former maid?" she nodded "Oh Clarisse"
"He lied" Clarisse grabbed the letter while looking at the photo of the lady and her Daughter "Lena wrote that her daughter is 25" she looked at the letter "Which means he didn't have the operation after all" she looked back at Joseph as she handed him the photo
He gasped "That's Karen?" he looked back at Clarisse
"Yep" she nodded as he handed the photo back "I knew it" she stood up "I knew she looked familiar to me, she looks just like Pierre and Philippe" she gasped "And him" she snapped
"Yea I can see it now" he said watching her walk around the room "She wrote that Rupert told her he has another daughter too?" Clarisse nodded while looking over at him
"She doesn't write who though" Clarisse sighed "I should of known something like this would come up" she shook her head "How could he do this and keep it from me?"
"I don't know Clarisse" he whispered while standing up and walked over to her "I'm so sorry" he wrapped his arms around her shoulders
"Why are you sorry for? You didn't do anything" she sighed while resting her head on his chest "He's still making me angry even from beyond the grave" she whispered and lifted her head "She included a number shall I call her"
"If you want to, but maybe not today?" he said
"I need to know Joseph" she stepped back and walked over to the bed
"Ok, I support whatever you decide" he said walking over and stood next to her as she dialed the number
As they talked Joseph went down to make them some coffee and came back up a little while later to see Clarisse sat staring at the floor.
"Clarisse" he whispered putting the mugs down and walked over "What's happened?"
She looked up "She wasn't going to tell me, as her and Rupert had talked about it and decided keeping it quiet would be the best idea" she looked back at the photo
"So how come she told you then?" he asked sitting on the bed next to her
She slowly looked up at him "A certain person who goes by the name of..." she stopped as he interrupted her
"René" he snapped as she nodded "I'm gonna kill him" he said looking at her
"That's what he was talking about isn't it?" she looked at him "What he has to ruin me?" he nodded as she sighed "He won't ruin me" she said grabbing her phone
"Who are you calling?" he asked
"My Lawyer" she answered and put the phone up to her ear
An hour later they was all sat around the table talking about whats happening.
"Well of course, the person in question does have the Renaldi gene as she looks just like Rupert and her half brothers" Her Lawyer said "But if it needs to be done to confirm then we can arrange a full sibling DNA test but then that means having to tell Pierre straight away, something you may not want to do right away"
"I understand" Clarisse nodded while looking at him "She wouldn't tell me who the other daughter was, so I'm not even sure if there is a third" she sighed looking at Joseph "I just thought of something" she sighed looking at her Lawyer "Can this Karen claim the throne?"
"Well from the looks of this copy of the birth certificate, she hasn't been given a title" Steve said looking up at her "Even though he has clearly signed it" he said looking at it again "My guess would be No" he shook his head "As you told me that Lena told you that they had talked and decided to keep it quiet?"
"Yes" Clarisse nodded as she felt Joseph's hand on her back
"Ok, give me a couple minutes" Steve said and headed outside the front
"Are you ok?" Joseph asked while watching her hold her head in her hands
"Oh I'm just fine" She answered while looking at him as Pierre and Andrew came in
"What's Steve doing here?" Pierre asked as Clarisse and Joseph looked at each other then back at him "Mom?"
"Ok" Steve said coming back in "They are going to call me back, but he said that you could get a block on it if you so wished" he stopped when he realized everyone was looking at him
"What's going on?" Pierre asked again
"Steve" Clarisse said standing up "Andrew, can you both give us a few minutes with Pierre please?" they both nodded and left them to it
"Ok, please sit down darling" Clarisse nodded while looking at Pierre as he sat down "I found out this morning that you have a half sister, possibly two half sisters"
"What?" he said looking at her then laughed "This has to be a joke, right?"
"No, It's not a joke Pierre" Joseph said looking at him
"But how?" he said shaking his head and noticed the photo and letter, taking them and read it "Lena?" he gasped and looked at the photo "Oh wow" he gasped while looking at Clarisse "She looks so much like me and Philippe"
"I know" Clarisse nodded "And she actually lives in town"
"What?" he gasped almost dropping the letter then looked back at the photo
They sat in silence for a few minutes then Steve came back in, and sat talking about it all together then Steve left.
"I'm so sorry Mom" Pierre said moving and sat next to her "If Dad was here I would kill him for doing this to you" he whispered putting his arm around her shoulders
"Oh darling" Clarisse laughed a little while taking his hand "Don't worry, he means nothing to me and haven't done for years"
"I know but still..." he answered
"Listen to me ok" Clarisse started as Pierre nodded "I am not going to let that man get me down, what he done is in the past and yes even though his daughters are in the present" she smiled "I'm not going to let it get me down, I have my two beautiful daughters and two handsome sons" she smiled cupping his face "That's all I need"
"I love you Mom" he smiled and hugged her "You was always the strong one" he chuckled
"Of course" she smiled "And of course I have put that block on it if they tried to take what isn't theirs" she smiled "So they can't touch it at all" they laughed
"Go Mom" he smiled and kissed her cheek "Hey I just realized something" he pointed to Joe "What are you doing here seeing the groom before the wedding?" he laughed
"Oh I had to see him" Clarisse smiled while looking at Joe "He's the one who has made me strong after all" she smiled and lent closer and kissed him
"Ewww" Pierre sighed as Joe and Clarisse started laughing and looked back at him "Right I am heading back over to the Palace" he smiled standing up
"Ok darling" Clarisse said looking at him "I will be over soon"
"Ok" he smiled and headed out the door
"Are you sure that your ok?" Joe asked
"Yes, but I need you to take me somewhere real quick?" she asked while standing up
"Oh no" he looked at her "I ain't taking you to see him, are you mad?"
"How did you know who I wanted to go see?" Clarisse asked while putting her hands on her hips
"Because I know you" he stood up while shaking his head "And the answer is No"
"Oh please, I just have something I need to get of my chest" she pulled a sad face "Please, baby?" she whispered while standing closer placing her hands on his sides and tease kissed him a couple times "Please?" she whispered as she looked up at him
"Clarisse..." he said looking down at her
A little while later they was in the car going to René's, when they pulled up outside Clarisse jumped out the car and rushed up to the door, followed by Joseph.
"Keep it calm" Clarisse said looking back at Joseph "Be cool and let me handle this?"
"Clarisse?" he whispered as the door opened
"Well hello" René smirked "What do I owe this pleasure?" he smirked at them not seeing Clarisse's fist coming towards him, getting him right on the nose
Joseph stood in surprise "Keep it calm you said?" he exclaimed as he watched Clarisse grab hold of his shirt pushing him back against the wall.
"Just wanted to let you know I have had enough of your games, your plan did not work" she snapped "You really think that it would of worked in the first place?" she asked "Your a fool" she stepped back "Do not contact me, come near me or my property ever again" she snapped at him "Remember the Police will be waiting" she turned to walk off then stopped and turned to look back at him "Oh and you leave my friend's Lena and Karen alone too, or I will have you arrested if I ever find out you bothered them again" she glared "Do I make myself clear?" she asked as he nodded "Good" She smirked and laughed as she walked back over to the car followed by Joseph as René stood holding his nose watching them
They got in the car and drove off, stopping just around the corner.
"Why have you stopped for?" Clarisse asked looking at Joseph as he undone his seat belt "Joseph?" she asked as he lent closer and kissed her passionately while putting his hand on the back of her head
After a few moments they stopped and looked each other in the eyes, their faces remaining close "You are so sexy when your angry and that totally turned me on" Joseph smirked and kissed her a couple times then sat back "Lets get you home" he smirked giving her thigh a squeeze as she laughed
"Oh my" she smiled at him as he done his belt up and they drove off
After a couple hours she walked through the doors of the Palace to find Sofia and Olivia in a panic, Clarisse couldn't help but chuckle as they turned to see her stood there.
"What's wrong with you two?" she smiled walking over to the stairs
"Where have you been?" Sofia exclaimed
"I was busy with something" she smiled and turned to her "But I am back now, and now I am heading up to have a bath" she checked the time then headed up the stairs leaving the girls stood in shock
After she was done she came out into the suite in her robe and smiled when she saw a bunch of flowers on the coffee table with a note. She read it and smiled to herself as she smelt them, then looked at Sofia who came in with a vase for them.
"Who are they from?" she asked as Olivia came in with the others carrying champagne and glasses
"Your Father of course" she slipped the note in her pocket
"Are you full on nerves yet?" Olivia asked pouring the champagne
"No I'm not" Clarisse smiled as Olivia handed her a glass "I am actually very very calm"
"Good" Sofia smiled and started sorting out the flowers
Not long after the hair dresser and make up lady arrived to do their hair and make up, having a giggle over champagne and chatter. All to soon it was time to leave for the Church, when they pulled up Pierre appeared and smiled when he saw Clarisse walking towards the Church.
"You look beautiful" he smiled at her
She smiled back while putting her hands up cupping his face "Thank you darling" she smiled and put her hands back down
"Aww" he laughed seeing Ella in her own little bridesmaid dress "She is just adorable" he smiled and kissed the top of her head
"Thank you Bro" Sofia smiled at them as Paul appeared and took some photos
"You nervous yet?" Pierre smiled as they slowly walked in the doors to the waiting room
"No I'm not" she smiled at him "I may be just a tiny bit tipsy though" she giggled while putting her hand on her tummy
"Sofia" Pierre looked over at her as she looked over "How many drinks did she have?"
"I'm just kidding" Clarisse laughed as the girls laughed
"Oh thank god" Pierre exclaimed "I had images of the service taking forever because you couldn't get your words out" he smiled as she laughed
"Right" Clarisse smiled while taking a deep breath "Lets get this started, shall we?" looking at Pierre as he nodded
The service started and Pierre walked Clarisse down the aisle, noticing the huge smile on Joseph's face as they stood beside him, with a nod he stood back and took a seat as Clarisse stepped into place next to Joseph.
The Officiant smiled and started "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Joseph and Clarisse in matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace" he stopped and looked up as Clarisse and Joseph looked at each other, both taking a deep breath.
"Wait?" Stephen exclaimed while standing up as gasps filled the room "Clarisse, Don't?"
She slowly turned around and looked at him, joined by everyone else.
TBC