Adopted by Scarlett Johansson

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"Uncle Hunter! Shouted Rose enthusiastically. She ran over to her uncle who came walking into the living room followed by his girlfriend. 'Hey Rosie.' He lifted the girl up. All the family was there by now and it was a busy crowd.

Scarlett had a big family. She came from a family of four and all but Hunter had children. It was a busy place but the Johansson family was especially happy that they could spend time together because Scarlett's busy job didn't always allow for that.

'Guys, I'd like to introduce you to my girlfriend Jessica.' Hunter stepped up next to his girlfriend and he put his arm around her. Jessica looked around the room and for a moment her gaze lingered on Clara. Quickly Clara looked away. She already didn't like Jessica. The way she stood there and the make-up she wore. She must have been afraid she wouldn't stand out.

'Nice to meet you Jessica. We really like having you along.' Said Melanie. 'Yes, it's not quite the Christmas I had in mind but yes anything for Hunter hey.' She laughed at her own joke. 'That woman is weird.' Whispered Rose into Clara's ear. Clara chuckled.

'Can we play outside? Jesse asked. Jesse was the son of Vanessa and her husband Louis. Vanessa and Louis had three children together: Donna, Layla and Jesse. Jesse was the youngest at nine years old. 'I want to play outside too! Cried Rose. 'That's okay dear, but stay with the others.'

'Okay. Clara are you coming too?' Asked Rose. Clara shook her head. 'So you're Clara!' Jessica came running up to Clara. Quickly Clara moved closer to Scarlett. 'Scarlett's adopted daughter. It's going around the internet everywhere. I'm so excited to meet you guys in real life.' Said Jessica. 'Yes likewise.' Scarlett smiled.

'I thought it was such an interesting story about Clara. I can't believe that one of the most famous Hollywood stars adopted an orphan. And now I'm that orphan's aunt!' Said Jessica. Scarlett wanted to respond but Donna was suddenly in front of her. 'Clara, will you come outside with me?' Donna looked at the girl questioningly.

Donna was a year older than her. Clara stood by Scarlett doubtfully. 'Just go with Donna dear. I'll come and check on you in a minute.' Said Scarlett. Clara looked from Scarlett to Donna. 'Go on. Take her with you Don.' Said Scarlett to Donna.

Donna and Clara walked outside. 'The little ones are playing in the playground. Do you want to go there?' Asked Donna. 'Is Rose there?' Asked Clara. Donna nodded. 'Then yes.' Answered Clara.

Clara and Donna walked to the playground. Donna told them that she really liked gymnastics and painting. Clara responded enthusiastically that she also liked painting and soon they were having a good conversation about painting. Clara talked about her birthday present for Scarlett and Donna mentioned that she had taken a painting class for a while.

'I think it's really cool that you're a part of our family now. It feels like we've known for years.' Said Donna after a while. Clara smiled modestly. 'Thanks. I really like everyone too.' She replied. 'Do you? I don't like Uncle Hunter's new girlfriend.' Confessed Donna. 'Oh Jessica I don't like very much either. She made a very nasty comment just now.'

"The one about you being an orphan? Asked Donna. Clara nodded. 'And now I'm an orphan's aunt.' Imitated Clara the woman. Donna laughed at her imitation. 'You really shouldn't let that bother you. She thinks she's everything. The way she came in spoke volumes.' Said Donna. Clara giggled. She was glad that Donna thought the same about Jessica.

'Hey girls. What's it like in here?' Scarlett walked up to Clara and Donna. 'Fine.' Answered the girls in chorus. 'Are you guys having a good time?' Asked Scarlett, 'Yes. Clara just told me she likes painting too.' Said Donna. 'Yes she does. She made such a beautiful painting for my birthday.' Scarlett got a smile on her face.

'She told me yes. When I come to your place sometime I want to see it though.' Said Donna. 'You should come by again soon.' Said Scarlett, 'I will.' Replied Donna nodding.

'Mama, Jesse doesn't want to get off the swing.' Rose came running over to Scarlett. 'Then you go play with something else for a while.' Said Scarlett, 'But I don't want to.' Answered Rose. She crossed her arms. 'Rose, you can't always have your way. We're going to the pool soon.' Said Scarlett.

'Are we going to the pool? Rose began to jump back and forth enthusiastically. Scarlett, Clara and Donna laughed at the girl. 'You guys go ahead and get your stuff. I heard the pool has more than six slides.' Scarlett gave the girls a wink and then she walked over to the little ones who were playing in the playground.