Adopted by Scarlett Johansson

12.

It was two days later and startled, Clara opened her eyes. Rose had jumped onto her bed and came to lie beside her. 'Clarie, wake up.' She giggled. She began to tickle Clara. 'Hm but I'm still so comfortable.' Mumbled Clara. 'But I have to go to school.' Said Rose.

'But I don't.' Answered Clara. 'Clara, I'm so sorry. Rose what had I said?' Scarlett came and walked into Clara's room. 'But I just wanted to say hello to Clara.' Said Rose. She put her arms to her sides. 'And I told you to go brush your teeth. Come on into the bathroom now.' Scarlett pointed to the door. Rose sighed. 'See you this afternoon Clarie.' She gave Clara a hug and then walked to the bathroom.

'Sorry dear. I had told Rose not to go to you but she couldn't resist.' Said Scarlett, 'It's okay. At least now I have something to do with my day.' Said Clara. Scarlett smiled. 'This afternoon Chris and Lizzie are coming over. They think it would be nice to meet you.' Started Scarlett.

'What, you mean Chris Evans and Elizabeth Olsen?' Clara's eyes grew big. 'Yes, but only if you want it hear otherwise I'll cancel.' Said Scarlett quickly. 'I'd love to meet them.' Said Clara. 'Great. They'll be here around two this afternoon.' Replied Scarlett. Clara got a big smile on her face. Elizabeth Olsen and Chris Evans came to her house. That didn't happen every day.

'I'm going to take Rose to school for a while. Colin is off to work. Will you be all right on your own?' Asked Scarlett, 'Yes don't worry.' Replied Clara. 'Great! I'll be home in just under an hour. See you later sweetheart.' Scarlett walked out of the room and Clara soon fell asleep again.

*

'Honey, I'm home! Shouted Scarlett. There was no response. Scarlett walked upstairs and she opened the door to Clara's room. Clara was still in bed. Scarlett smiled and she walked into the room. She opened the curtains and immediately the bright sun shone into the room.

"What time is it? Asked Clara sleepily. 'Time to get up.' Said Scarlett. Clara sat up straight in her bed. 'What do you want to wear today?' Asked Scarlett. She opened the closet. 'Can I wear my blouse?' Asked Clara. Her new clothes had arrived yesterday and she was extremely happy with them. 'Yes of course! Replied Scarlett. She took the blouse out of the closet and she laid it over Clara's desk chair. 'Thank you.' Clara thanked her.

The morning passed quickly and before Clara knew it, it was afternoon. Scarlett and Clara had just eaten lunch. Scarlett was now putting the house in order because Elizabeth and Chris were coming soon.

'Clara, would you maybe like to do something for me?' Asked Scarlett, "Yes. Answered Clara. She got up from the bench. 'Would you mind throwing this garbage bag in the dumpster? The container is at the end of the street.' Said Scarlett, 'Okay.' Clara grabbed the trash bag and she walked toward the dumpster.

At her leisure, Clara walked toward the dumpster. The weather was lovely and she enjoyed being outside for a while. Clara threw the garbage into the container and she was about to walk back when she was accosted by a man. 'Good morning young lady.' He greeted her. Clara ignored him and she walked away. She immediately felt a stab of pain go through her stomach.

'Where are you going? The man grabbed her arm and grinning he looked at her. 'Let go of me.' Clara tried to pull away. A wave of panic went through her body. She didn't want to be here. She had to get back to Scarlett.

A car came driving down the street it stopped in front of them. The window opened. 'Hey, let her go.' Said the man behind the wheel. Clara was having more and more trouble breathing and she began to breathe harder. The man let go of her and he ran off. Clara let herself fall to the ground and she tried to get her breathing under control.

"Hey girl, are you okay? A man and a woman got out of the car. Clara didn't respond. The man and woman knelt down by her. 'Hey, look at me.' Said the man. Clara looked at him. 'Good boy. Take a deep breath.' Said he. Clara did as he said. 'Very good and now breathe out again.' He demonstrated and Clara imitated him. 'Super good! It was obvious that he was really trying to put her at ease.

'Where do you live? If you want, Lizzie and I can take you home.' He said. 'At the end of the street.' Replied Clara. Through all the panic she had completely lost it. She just wanted to get back to Scarlett, 'Okay. We'll take you home and explain it to your parents. Come with us. The man helped her up and Clara got into the back of his car.

The man and the woman got in the front and they drove to the end of the street. 'Do you live here? Asked the man. He pointed to the neighbor's house. Clara shook her head. 'I live there.' She pointed to the house next door. The man's mouth fell open. 'You're Clara?" he said confused.

"Yes, how do you know? Anxiously, she looked at the man. 'I'm Chris Evans.' He introduced himself. It was as if Clara had woken up from a nightmare because her mouth fell open in surprise. Because of her panic attack, she hadn't recognized Chris and Elizabeth at all. 'And I'm Lizzie.' Introduced Elizabeth. 'Yes, I know who you are. Sorry, because of my panic attack I hadn't recognized you at all.' Apologized Clara. 'That's not a problem. We're glad you're okay.' Said Chris.