B1)A Wanted Love

1) Five Years

Tiara-

Five years ago, Tiara decided to escape her abusive home. She arrived at the Red clan seeking protection. Tiara could never have imagined giving birth to a beautiful little girl. Or that she would find the father of her child.

She then had to make another decision: stay or leave the Red clan. She made the decision based on her child. Tiara didn't want Salome to grow up away from her father, even though Drake could've visited them. So Taira thanked Clay for his hospitality and left with Drake.

It took a while for Tiara to get accustomed to her new life. It was not easy; the clan didn't approve of Drake being in a strange woman with a child. But upon seeing Salome, they change their minds. But even if they don't see a resemblance, she and Drake are soulmates.

So five years later, Tiara and Drake haven't married yet. But they do sleep in the same bedroom and have a lot of sex.

"Stupid brat, look what you did to my new dress!"

Tiara set the rag on the counter and stepped outside. She glared at this daring woman. This damn woman has been a thorn in her side since arriving here. She has this sick mindset that she'll be Drake's wife.

This woman has a tight grip on Salome's right arm. Of course, Salome didn't stay still and kicked the woman. Salome is like her father, wild and naughty. No matter how often Tiara disciplines her, Salome always returns to her mischievous ways. She plays in dirt and mud, climbs trees, and falls off, breaking a bone or two. Salome frequently endures cuts and bruises and tends to play pranks on a particular woman. Additionally, she is known for getting into altercations with other children.

Drake isn't much help; he feels proud and encourages her bad behavior. But Tiara isn't mad. For some reason, she wants Salome to be this way, to always stand up for herself. Tiara wants Salome to have a safe childhood.

"Let my daughter go!" Tiara pulls Salome out of this woman's grip. A bruise was starting to form. "How dare you touch my child?!"

"Look what she did!" She glared. "This damn child is always screwing with me. She needs strong discipline! Once I become Drake's wife, you'll be sorry!" There she goes again.

"Daddy won't be your wife, he has mommy!" Salome picked up a mud ball and threw it at the woman.

She screeched so loudly that she scared a few birds in the distance.

Salome stuck her tongue out at her. "Go away, you old hag!"

Tiara stifled a laugh.

Drake and a few men were arriving from their daily patrol. Drake had a grin on his face.

"Salome."

"Daddy!" Salome jumped into his arms; Drake didn't care about how dirty she was. "Daddy, tell this woman to go away. She hurt me, look." Salome showed her the arm.

Drake growl. "You aren't my wife; you will never be my wife. Don't even come near my child again. No better yet, please don't come near my house. Fuck off, Frida!" He growled loudly for all to hear.

Frida couldn't talk back and ran off crying.

Salome giggle.

Tiara sighed. "Come here, let's go give you a bath."

"I don't want to; I want to keep playing," she pouted. "Daddy, I want to play outside."

"Listen to your mother," Drake set her down. "You start school tomorrow."

Salome pouted. "Fine."

Tiara picked her up. "Dinner is ready; I'll serve you once I bathe Salome."

Drake stepped closer and gave her a soft kiss. "Alright."