My Life As Clare Jonas

Chapter 6

Saturday
Danielle: girls time to get up breakfast is ready and I made chocolate chip pancakes (opens the bedroom door)
Alena: (mumbles) we'll be down in a minute
Danielle: okay (walks back downstairs)
Clare: (opens her eyes) what time is it?
Valentina: (rolls over and grabs her phone) ten thirty
Clare: I am so tired
Alena: well we did stay up till five watching the vampire diaries
Clare: I don't regret it
Valentina: neither do I but I also don't want to get up
Alena: we have too or mom's going to get dad and then we are all in trouble
Clare: fineee (sits up and rubs her eyes) I am still half asleep though
Alena: me too
Valentina: hopefully the pancakes and chocolate milk will wake us up
Alena: alright on the count of three let's get up one
Valentina: two
Clare: (groans) three
(They girls get out of the bed and walk downstairs and sit on the couch)
Joe: rise and shine sleeping beauties
Girls: morning
Nick: what time did you guys go to sleep last night?
Alena: you don't want to know
Nick: your probably right
Dani: alright guys breakfast is officially done come sit
Demi: it looks great Dani thank you
Clare: thanks aunt Dani
Girls: thanks mom
Dani: your welcome now let's eat
Clare's pov
We sat down and uncle Kevin said grace and after we started eating and like last night we just enjoyed each other's company.
End of POV
Demi: so joe what time does Sophia get here?
Joe: two so I don't have to be at the airport till like one thirty
Valentina: are we driving to New York tonight or tomorrow?
Kevin: we'll head out tomorrow
Alena: okay can I have the car so Tina and I can show Clare around Jersey?
Clare: ooh that sounds like a good idea
Kevin: that's fine with me, what about you nick
Nick: I don't know... Clare is still grounded
Clare: please daddy I promise we won't do anything to get us into trouble
Alena: yeah uncle nick I was just thinking we could go to the mall
Clare: see that's harmless and plus I don't know jersey so where could I possibly go?
Joe: she does have a point nick
Nick: alright fine you can go with them and I am going to give you your phone
Clare: really!?
Nick: yeah but only because I don't feel comfortable with you going somewhere without your phone even if it is with your cousins
Clare: thanks daddy! (Hugs her)
Alena: thanks uncle nick
Tina: yeah thanks Nicky
Kevin: but you girls have to be back by five and not a minute later because we are going out to eat tonight with the family okay?
Alena: okay
Clare's pov
After we finished breakfast we went back upstairs and I opened my suitcase to look for what I should wear today. After some rummaging around I decided on a red slim halter top with some black skinny jeans and my black and white converse, I decided to put my hair in a high ponytail and ten minutes later Alena and Valentina were also ready so we walked downstairs.
End of pov
Alena: hey dad where are the keys?
Kevin: I have them (hands her the keys) be careful okay?
Alena: always am
Kevin: and call me when you get to the mall
Alena: okay
Nick: (hands Clare the phone) this is your chance to earn back my trust don't blow it
Clare: I won't thanks dad (hugs him)
Joe: bye girls have fun
Tina: byee see you guys later
(The girls hug joe and then Demi and Danielle and they leave the house)
Clare's pov
We got in the car and Tina let me sit in the passenger seat and she sat in the back. I plugged in my aux cord and we started Belting out Ariana grande and I don't want to brag but considering who our parents are it's only genetic that we sound good maybe even better then them but we would never say that. The drive from their house to that mall wasn't that long it was about a fifteen minute drive and Alena found a parking spot pretty quick and we got out.
End of pov
Alena: where should we shop first?
Tina: hollister?
Clare: I Love that place
Alena: me too let's go
(They walk into the mall)
Clare: jersey is so different then Cali
Tina: in what way?
Clare: well for one we have been in the mall for ten minutes now and paparazzi nor a fan have walked up to us
Alena: yeah people in jersey don't care as much, occasionally we'll get a couple fans but nothing big
Clare: that's cool I wish people were like that
Tina: like you said it's different
(They walk into hollister spend thirty minutes trying on clothes)
Alena: that looks really cute on you Tina
Tina: (looks at the skirt she's wearing) thanks I actually really like it
Clare: yeah the color goes with your skin tone
Tina: I agree and I think I am going to get it
Clare: what about this top? (Points to a navy blue crop tube top)
Alena: it's cute but the boys would throw it in the trash instantly
Clare: i am going to try it on (Takes it and walks into the dressing room and then comes out with it on)
Tina: that color is really pretty on you but maybe find it in a tank top or a regular crop top
Clare: but I like it like this, besides don't you guys get tired of being good all the Time, try being rebellious for once it's fun
Alena: Clare your skating on thin ice do what you want but I am saying this as your older cousin I wouldn't do it if I were you
Clare: fineee
Tina: want to go to Aeropostale now?
Clare: sure you guys go ahead I'll take the top off and meet you guys there
Them: okay
Clare's pov
The girls started walking and I looked around to see if any of the associates were around and they weren't so I walked into the dressing room and used my trick to take the sensors off and once it was off I put it at the bottom of my bag and walked out of the store silently thanking the universe for not setting the alarm off and met the girls at Aeropostale where we spent another thirty minutes trying on stuff and the girls buying something and I decided that I would "get" a pair of skinny jeans and as we started to walk out of Aeropostale the alarm went off and I mentally cursed for not checking to see if there was more then one sensor and I was thinking of making a run for it but the associate started walking over to us.
End of pov
Worker: I am sorry but I am going to have to check your bag and see the receipt
Valentina: yeah it's not a problem I am sure there's just a glitch in the system (hands her the receipt's and her bag)
Worker: you two as well
Alena: okay (hands her the receipt and bag and then looks over at Clare)
Clare: I am sure it's not necessary they are my cousins and they wouldn't steal anything
Worker: what about you?
Clare: I can assure I don't have anything in my bag
Worker: then you don't mind me looking?
Clare: I would but can't you take my word for it? They don't have anything and we are in a rush to get home
Worker: well let me just see really quick and I'll let you go
Alena: Clare you didn't buy anything so just let her look in your bag and we can go to the food court
Clare: fine
(Clare opens the bag halfway and the worker opens it all the way and takes out the jeans and tube top)
Alena: are you kidding me Clare!? You took the top
Tina: and the jeans?! Why wouldn't you just pay for it?
Worker: I am guessing this top is from a different store
Clare: yeah
Worker: where?
Clare: like I am telling you
Worker: okay I'll let security handle you (calls security and a few minutes later they show up)
Security: what seems to be the problem?
Worker: this girl just tried to shop lift a pair of jeans and she took a shirt from a different store (hands him the top)
Security: so your the one that took the shirt? Hollister called in about a stolen top but they said that the girl got away, I am very sorry but I am going to have to take you to our holding cell and wait for a parent to pick you
Alena: she's our cousin can we go with you?
Security: yeah that's fine and i am sure you can give your uncle or aunt a call as well
Alena: yeah (pulls out her phone)
Clare's pov
We walked down to the holding cell and the security guard put me inside and I sat on the bench while Alena started to call my dad.
End of pov
Alena's pov
I can't believe my cousin! How could she be so stupid?! I took my phone out and called uncle nick.
End of pov
Phone convo
Nick: hey Alena what's up?
Alena: heyyy uncle nick how's it going?
Nick: Alena what's going on?
Alena: what do you mean?
Nick: something's up so just tell me
Alena: (sighs) fineClaremaybe sortofgotcaughtshopliftingandnowshe'sinmalljail
Nick: okay I didn't understand any of that so say it again slowly
Alena: I can't do this I am just going to pass the phone to Clare, you talk to him (hands Clare the phone through the bar)
Clare: (glares) fine (takes the phone) hi daddy
Nick: don't do that Clare just tell me what's going on
Clare: Igotcaughtshopliftingandnowiamatmalljail
Nick: I am tired of the games Clare Marie Jonas tell me what's going on right now
Clare: fine I am in mall jail and I need you to pick me up because I got caught shop lifting and they won't let me go because I am a minor
Nick: Clare Marie jonas are you kidding me right now!?!?
Clare: no....
Nick: i will be there in twenty minutes to pick you and you better not find a way to get into more trouble (hangs up the phone)
Clare: well thanks for that (hands Alena her phone) if you were going to have me talk to him you should have told me that so I could use my phone
Security: we don't allow people in the cells to use their phones
Clare: cell? This isn't a real cell this is a mockery of a cell
Security: do you always have something to say?
Tina: no she doesn't, Clare just please be quiet before you get in more trouble
Clare: fine whatever
Twenty minutes later
Nick: Clare Marie Jonas!!
Clare: hey dad....
Security: I am guessing your her father?
Nick: yeah I am very sorry about this, do I need to sign some papers?
Security: yeah follow me
Valentina: hey uncle nick
Nick: hey guys I appreciate you staying with her but why don't you guys go ahead Clare's coming in my car anyway
Alena: okay let's go Tina
Tina: alright see you at the house
(The girls leave and the security guard opens the cell)
Security: I am going to let you off with a warning but the next time you shop lift it will most likely go on a record
Clare: yeah yeah I have heard it several times already
Nick: stop being disrespectful and apologize
Clare: fine I am sorry for being disrespectful
Nick: come on let's go
Security: good luck mr. Jonas
Nick: thank you have a nice day sir
Clare's pov
Once we were out of the mall dad practically dragged me to the car and the next twenty minutes was so quiet you could hear a pin drop and eventually we were home and we walked inside to find uncle joe, aunt Sophia since he picked her up, Demi and uncle Kevin and aunt Dani and they did not look happy but that's to be expected.
End of POV
Nick: couch now!
Clare: what about the couch?
Nick: don't get smart with me sit on the couch!
Clare: fine (walks into the living room and sits on the couch and Kevin turns the tv on and ENews starts playing)
Reporter: this just in Clare Jonas got caught shop lifting at a mall in jersey, fans caught video of the teenager getting taken by a security guard after taking a tip from hollister and a pair of jeans, should we change her name from Hollywood's innocent princess to Hollywood's little rebel? More on this story later on tonight
End of ENews
Clare: Unbelievable! This literally happened not even an hour ago! Why can't these fans just mind their own business
Nick: why can't you go one day just ONE day without getting into trouble Clare!
Clare: I saw the top I knew you guys would never approve so I took, I saw the jeans and I figured I already took the top so why not take the jeans it was my stupid mistake for not checking the sensors
Kevin: are you saying you have done this before?!
Clare: duh
Demi: how many times have you shoplifted?
Clare: I don't know I lost count
Nick: I just don't understand why you would do it in the first place! We have given you everything you want and you have all the money you could possibly need so why!?
Clare: you want to know why, because I am the daughter of the biggest people in Hollywood and I am so tired of having the reputation of the little princess!
Danielle: Clare your not a princess it's just a label that the press has given you and besides you would rather be labeled a princess then a rebel
Clare: why, because what I do reflects on the boys right! It's about their reputation!
Nick: enough Clare I am tired of you trying to use a reputation and the public eye as an excuse for your behavior, forget about the public eye we are your parents and we are not going to raise you to do and say whatever you want! You are fifteen years old and you are completely out of control!!
Clare: are you done ranting now?
Nick: I can't, I can't deal with you right now (Walks out of the living room)
Joe: Clare why don't you go up to your dad and Demi's room and one of us will be up there to deal with your punishment
Clare: fine (goes upstairs)
Kevin: we should go talk to him
Demi: good idea
(The boys follow nick outside and see him sitting on the porch step)
Kevin: what are you thinking about?
Nick: I know you said I shouldn't blame myself but I can't help it Kevin, if I had been there for her more when she was little maybe she wouldn't be so rebellious
Kevin: you know what I think?
Nick: what?
Kevin: I think she's a fifteen year old who probably holds some anger and resentment for growing up in the spotlight but it's a phase and she will get passed it and until she does we'll be there for her
Joe: yeah and you don't always need to handle it because you aren't alone you have us and Demi and the whole family
Nick: (sighs) thanks guys and with that being said I think I should go deal with my little trouble maker
Kevin: good luck
Nick: the security guard said the same thing (walks inside)
Clare's pov
I know I should have gone up to my dad's room but instead I went to the girls room to see what they were up too.
End of pov
Clare: hey guys what are you up to?
Alena: we should be getting ready for the dinner but we got caught in the glory that is Damon Salvatore
Clare: haha I don't blame you he is gorgeous
Tina: so how much trouble are you in?
Clare: I don't know uncle joe said to wait in dad's room but I wanted to talk to you guys instead
Alena: how come?
Clare: i just wanted to make sure we were good, I might be upset with my parents and sometimes uncle joe and Kevin but my fight isn't with you guys
Alena: we know that, we just aren't used to seeing you so rebellious
Tina: yeah but we aren't going to make you change, that's something your going to have to do if you want too
Alena: we'll love you either way
Clare: thanks guys
(Nick opens the door)
Nick: didn't uncle joe tell you to wait in my room?
Clare: yeah yeah I am going (follows nick out of the girls room and goes into nick and Demi's room and Clare sits on the bed)
Nick: Clare do you realize that you have been getting in trouble every single day this week?
Clare: yeah and
Nick: don't you get tired of it all the time? Because I am exhausted fighting with you over every little thing
Clare: I am sorry
Nick: i appreciate that your sorry but your still getting a spanking and I really hope that we aren't in this position again because if it does happen again your not going to like it, am I understood?
Clare: yeah
Nick: I am sorry what was that?
Clare: (rolls her eyes) yes sir
Nick: lose the attitude (pulls her over his lap) I am going to start now
Clare: okay
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Clare: I am sorry it won't happen again (starts crying)
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(Nick pulls her up and hugs her)
Nick: shh shh it's okay it's okay
Clare: I am sorry I really am
Nick: it's okay I forgive you shh shh
Clare: (wipes her tears) I love you daddy and I am sorry
Nick: it's okay I love you too, now why don't you go join the girls and get ready to go out for dinner okay?
Clare: okay (gets up and walks to the girls room)
Alena: how are you?
Clare: I am okay for now I guess
Tina: don't worry we've been in your position and it sucks
Clare: yeah anyways we should probably put Damon on hold and get ready for the dinner
Alena: haha your probably right (turns the tv off)
Clare's pov
We decided that we wanted to match tonight and luckily we all had the same smocked romper just in different colors I had a wine colored one, Tina had a light blue one with flowers and Alena had a black one with white flowers and we decided to have our hair in braids and we decided to go with little black boots with a heel on them and we walked downstairs.
Kevin: Dani I think we gave birth to triplets!
Dani: haha well don't you girls look adorable
Joe: practically sisters
Nick: you girls look beautiful
Girls: thank you
Kevin: come on let's go grandma and grandpa are already there with frank
Nick: we are going to have to go in separate cars because don't all fit in your van kev
Joe: how about we just call a giant Uber?
Them: okay
Clare's pov
We got to the Uber and then to the restaurant and the rest of the night went smoothly and we got home around ten and went upstairs, watched a couple episodes of the vampire diaries and went asleep because tomorrow we are off to New York City!
End of pov