Adopted by Scarlett Johansson

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'I don't want you to leave.' Said Clara. With tears in her eyes she looked at Scarlett. 'I'm sorry sweetie but I have to earn money too. I'll be back home in three weeks.' Replied Scarlett, 'Three weeks? That's super long.' Exclaimed Clara. 'I'm sorry Claar but unfortunately this is part of it.'

'But why are you only telling me now that you're leaving?' Asked Clara. 'Because I know that otherwise you will be worrying about it for weeks in advance. Colin is going to take good care of you and you can always turn to Lizzie, Mary-Kate, Ashley, Florence or Chris.' Said Scarlett, 'I still think it's mean of you.' Persisted Clara.

This morning, Scarlett had announced over breakfast that she was going to Vancouver for three weeks for filming of a new movie in which she had a small role. Clara was furious that Scarlett only told her now. Rose was going to her father's for two weeks from tomorrow so that meant Clara was home alone with Colin for two weeks.

Not that she didn't like Colin but it felt a lot less nice. With Scarlett she felt safe and Rose always created a nice, cozy, positive atmosphere in the house. Clara regretted that Scarlett only told her now. Now she could not prepare herself at all.

'It's going to be all right Claar. We're going to make it three fun weeks.' Said Colin. 'No, we're not. Mom, I want to go with you.' Begging, Clara looked at Scarlett, 'Sorry darling but it's really not possible. You just have to go to school and I have to concentrate on my work.'

Suddenly Clara remembered again that tomorrow school started. She had had vacation for the past two weeks and she hadn't thought about school for a second. Now she was starting to get a little stressed at the idea of having to go back to school tomorrow.

'Clara, are you okay? Asked Scarlett, "I don't want you to go. Clara put her arms around Scarlett. Scarlett looked at Colin. It seemed that saying goodbye was going to be harder than she thought. 'I'm sorry Clara but I have to go.' She put her arms around the girl. 'You can't go.' Said Clara. She held Scarlett tightly.

'I will call you every night.' Scarlett promised, 'But you can't go. You would never leave me remember?' Clara began to cry. 'Clara, I'll be back in three weeks. You still have Colin. When I get home in three weeks we're going to make up for all the time we missed together. I promise you that.'

Clara said nothing. She thought it unfair that Scarlett had to be away for so long. 'Come Claar. You really have to let go of me now or I won't be able to say hello to Rose.' Said Scarlett. Reluctantly Clara let go. Scarlett gave Rose a hug and then Colin.

'I'm going to miss you guys. Are you guys doing a little sweet on each other?' Asked Scarlett, 'You'll be fine. Good luck and have fun.' Said Colin. Scarlett said goodbye to everyone and she walked away. 'No. Stay here.' Shouted Clara. Without looking back Scarlett walked to her car.

'Come back.' Cried Clara. Colin grabbed Clara so she couldn't run after Scarlett. 'Don't cry Clarie.' Rose came to stand next to Clara and she put her head on Clara's shoulder. Crying, Clara watched the car drive away.

'She'll be back Claar. We're going to make it three fun weeks together.' Said Colin. Clara said nothing. How was she going to survive these three weeks without Scarlett? Scarlett was her rock that she leaned on when things got tough. She couldn't live without Scarlett.

'Come then we'll go to the living room. I think Chris is coming to pick up Dodger in a minute.' Said Colin. He walked to the living room and slowly Clara followed. 'Shall we watch a movie together otherwise?' Rose suggested. 'Fine.' Clara sat down on the sofa. She didn't feel like doing anything. She felt left behind. She knew Scarlett didn't mean it but it still hurt.

'What movie do you want to watch?' asked Rose. 'Just put something on.' Replied Clara. 'Shall we watch Rapunzel?' Asked Rose. 'Is good.' Answered Clara. Rose turned on the movie. Rose looked interested at the screen but Clara couldn't keep her attention. All she could think about was Scarlett.

'Maybe this will cheer you up a bit.' Colin came and sat next to Clara on the sofa and he handed his phone to her. Clara saw that Colin had opened an article. Curious, she read the article.

Chris Evans spotted with Ashley Olsen
Last night, the famous Marvel actor was spotted with Ashley Olsen at a restaurant in New York. Whether the two are dating is not clear but they seemed to be having a great time together.

"What, Chris likes Ashley? Exclaimed Clara in surprise. Colin grinned. 'I don't know if they like each other but it seems like it.' Said Colin. 'How cute. That's why he was smiling at his phone yesterday.' Said Clara. 'Chris is in love with Ashley?' Rose had paused the movie. Clara nodded.

'That's nice. Maybe they'll get married.' Said Rose. 'Rose, if you like each other you don't get married right away.' Said Clara. 'But it's possible.' Persisted Rose. 'Yes it's possible, but I don't think Chris and Ashley are getting married next week.' Replied Clara. 'I'm going to ask him about it later.' Said Rose. 'Go ahead. I'm very curious to see what he's going to say.'