Adopted by Scarlett Johansson

06.

"Do we really have to go back to the orphanage?" Clara asked. Scarlett nodded. "We need to sign and collect your things. We have to arrange a lot of things.' said Scarlett. 'And we also have to buy an extra plane ticket, otherwise you can't come to America.' Colin noted. "Oh yes, we still have to arrange that."

Colin and Scarlett lived in America. They were only in England this week for Colin's television shooting. When Clara heard that, she had to swallow. She had lived in England all her life so it will be a big change.

She would also now have a sister, Rose. Rose was Scarlett's daughter and lived irregularly with them. Clara had asked Scarlett what Rose would think but according to Scarlett she always wanted a big sister so that wouldn't be a problem. Clara believed Scarlett's words, so she just let it all come to her.

'If you go ahead, I'll be right there. Then I quickly arrange an extra plane ticket.' said Colin. 'Which is good.' replied Scarlett. "Goodbye, sweetheart." Colin gave Scarlett a kiss. "See you later Clara!" Scarlett and Clara left for the orphanage.

It wasn't far, so Scarlett and Clara decided to walk. Scarlett had put on her sunglasses so she was less likely to be recognized. 'Are you nervous?' asked Scarlett. 'A little.' Clara replied. "Don't worry when you were asleep last night, Colin and I figured everything out about adoption and you'll be all right." said Scarlett. Clara was surprised to hear that, and she was even more surprised that Colin and Scarlett were in such a hurry.

She thought it was very sweet that Scarlett and Colin put so much effort into her. After dinner, she had finished the game of chess with Colin and eventually lost to Colin. It was close, but at the last minute Colin had played it well.

They arrived at the orphanage and they walked inside. Mrs. Smith immediately came over to Scarlett and Clara. "You can sit there and I'll come get you." Mrs. Smith pointed to two chairs in front of her office. Scarlett and Clara sat down and Mrs. Smith walked away again.

"It feels like I'm at school waiting in front of the headmistress's room." Scarlett chuckled. Clara smiled. She thought it was all very exciting. In an hour, she'll leave this building and never come back here.

"Look who we have there: the one and only Scarlett Johansson." Diego came down the hall and grinned, looking at Clara and Scarlett. 'What do you want Diego?' Clara sighed. 'I did some research and found out that the lady next to you is the one and only Scarlett Johansson. Actress. She plays in Marvel films, among other things.' told Diego. "Yeah no shit Sherlock."

"Clara, you shouldn't want this. She doesn't have time for you anyway. Maybe the first few weeks, but she's an actress. She's after media attention and this is the perfect stunt to get more media attention.' said Diego. Clara stared at Diego. She hadn't even thought about that!

How could anyone want to adopt her? No one had ever wanted to adopt her. Why would Colin and Scarlett want that? The more she thought about it, the less certain she became of this adoption. Clara got up from her chair and ran away. Diego watched Clara with a grin on his face. 'Have you got your way now?' Scarlett got up and followed Clara.

Clara ran to her room, which she shared with five other girls. "Clara, you're back!" Lilly said in surprise. Clara ignored Lilly and lay down on her bed. She dug her head into her pillow. "Clara, are you okay?" asked Lilly. Clara didn't respond.

Scarlett came running into the bedroom. She looked up in surprise when five pairs of eyes looked at her. "Can I talk to Clara alone for a moment?" she asked. The girls nodded and they all left the room.

Scarlett sat on the edge of Clara's bed. "Clara, we need to talk." she started. 'Is it true?' Clara sat up in her bed and looked at Scarlett with tears in her eyes. 'New. No of course not! Diego just talks.' she replied. "But he's right. You're a famous actress and the press loves you.'

'But I don't like them. Clara, Colin and I want to adopt you because we think you're part of our family. We really don't do it for attention. I would never do such a thing.' said Scarlett. 'And what Diego said about time? You must be busy acting.' said Clara. "You don't have to worry about that. You and Rose always come first. I will always make time for you.' said Scarlett. 'Sorry. I really thought Diego was right.' said Clara.

'It does'nt matter. I understand that this is also very exciting for you. That's it for me too. Shall we go back now? I think Mrs Smith is already waiting.' said Scarlett. Clara nodded. 'Thank you.' She gave Scarlett a hug and then they walked together towards Mr. and Mrs. Smith's office.