Adopted by Scarlett Johansson

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"Why are you smiling like an idiot? Scarlett walked into the living room. Jack had just gone home and Clara had a smile from ear to ear on her face. "Nothing. Quickly Clara stopped smiling. 'Oh come on. You don't have to hide anything from me, do you? Scarlett looked at her inquiringly. 'Best. I'll only tell you if you promise not to tell anyone.'

'Agreed.' Said Scarlett immediately. 'Okay. I'm in a relationship with Jack.' Immediately Clara began to beam. 'How nice! Replied Scarlett. She was glad that Clara was so happy although she thought it was a crazy idea that her little girl was suddenly not as small as she thought.

'You won't tell anyone huh. Jack and I want to take it easy.' Narrated Clara. 'I won't say anything.' Promised Scarlett, "Thanks mom. Grateful Clara looked at her. 'If there is anything you will come to me?' Scarlett asked. Clara nodded. 'Will do. Don't worry.'

'I know Jack is a good boy but you understand I'm extra worried about you right now, right?' Questioningly, Scarlett looked at her. 'Yes, I understand that but you're acting so protective. Just a little longer and I won't be able to walk the streets alone.' Said Clara. 'Neither will you for the time being.' Replied Scarlett.

Clara frowned. She didn't understand where this suddenly came from. It seemed like Scarlett wasn't happy about the news about Jack. She was acting so protective.

The doorbell rang. 'There must be Rose and Mary-Kate.' Scarlett walked out of the room. Annoyed, Clara looked after her. All of her mood was instantly ruined. She understood that Scarlett wanted to protect her but it was Jack. It really wasn't that everyone wanted to hurt her. After all the dark people in her life, she had finally found people who saw something good in her and Jack was one of those people. Whether Scarlett liked that or not.

'Clara, you'll never believe what I did.' Rose came running into the living room. 'Rose, shower first.' Called Scarlett sternly. She came running up behind Rose. 'But I want to show Clara the pictures from my riding lesson.' Answered Rose disappointed. 'You can do that after showering. You're not going to sit on my couch with those dirty clothes.' Said Scarlett. Rose sighed. 'I'll be right back.' Said she to Clara. The girl then ran upstairs.

'Hey Mary-Kate.' Clara greeted the woman. 'Hey Claar. Ash told me what all happened last Friday. Are you feeling any better?' She asked. 'Yes. My ribs still bother me a lot but it already hurts less than last Saturday.'

'Thank goodness. If there's anything I can do for you just call.' Said Mary-Kate. 'Will do.' Replied Clara. 'How did Rose have it?' Asked Scarlett, 'She loved it. It's a miracle I still got her to come home with me.' Chuckled Mary-Kate. 'I'm glad to hear she had such a good time. Thanks for letting her come along.'

'No thanks. She can come with us anytime.' Said Mary-Kate. 'I'll remember it. Would you like another drink? Asked Scarlett, 'No, I'm going home. I still have to cook dinner.' Said Mary-Kate. 'Also totally fine. You're always welcome.' Said Scarlett. Mary-Kate smiled. 'Thank you. That's nice to hear. Mary-Kate said goodbye to Scarlett and Clara and she left in the direction of her own home.

Meanwhile, Colin had also arrived home. 'Shall I cook?' Colin asked. 'If you like. I'm quite willing to do it too you know.' Said Scarlett, 'If you want to do it please. I still have some figuring out for work.' Colin replied. 'Col, it's okay to take a break now and then. You don't have to work all day.' Concerned, Scarlett looked at her husband.

'I know that but this really needs to be done. It will only take half an hour.' Colin promised her. 'Okay. Clara will you come with me to the kitchen?' Asked Scarlett, "Why should I? Clara raised her eyebrows. She was still irritated by Scarlett's behavior just now.

"Sorry? Scarlett looked at Clara indignantly. 'Where did that reaction suddenly come from?' Colin asked. He looked at Clara. 'Nothing.' Mumbled Clara. 'If there's nothing, it's best to sit in the kitchen. This morning when I left you were also sitting in that corner of the sofa. Did you move from your spot at all?' Asked Colin. 'Isn't she.' Answered Scarlett.

'Clara, you do need to move a little bit.' Said Colin. 'The doctor said I should rest.' Responded Clara. 'Yes you should but you can't sit in the same place all day.' Felt Colin. 'Well then I'll go sit in my room.' Wearily Clara stood up.

'Clara, now stay here. We're about to eat.' Said Scarlett, 'I'm not hungry.' Answered Clara. 'Are you two having a fight?' Rose stood in the doorway. 'No.' Answered Scarlett immediately. 'Yes we are.' Clara walked with great difficulty toward the stairs.

'Oh. Do you still want to hear how it was at the riding school with Mary-Kate?' Rose asked Clara. 'Yes, but not here.' Clara took a step on the first step and immediately she felt a stab of pain go through her stomach. 'Let me help you.' Said Colin. 'I don't need help.' Snarled Clara. 'Then don't.' Replied Colin. He put his hands in the air and exasperated, Clara ran up the stairs to the top floor.