I'm so sorry for the late update.
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"Nathan we are in dire need of a help in this house, you know we fired Sabrina because you suspected her and now we are in need of a replacement. Please be careful and don't expose our house to our enemies." His father said.

He nodded and called someone to inform the person about their need of a help. The person informed him that the help will resume on Monday. He thanked the man and ended the call.

"Natalia come here," Nathan called out

"I'm here; can I help you mister?" She asked

"I called you to inform you that a new live-in help will be resuming on Monday and I want you to monitor her since you are now around in the house." Nathan instructed

"Okay big bro I will see to it." she said and saluted making Nathan laugh

"Yay, I'm so happy I made you laugh I was so tired of seeing your business look making us all feel like strangers." Talia said smiling

"You never cease to amaze me little sis now off you go or do you want to order some ice cream." Nathan teased although he meant it

"Yes I so want that I've missed this lovely brother of mine." She said grinning earning a chuckle from Nathan

Their father looked at them from above the stairs with love and happiness, he was so happy Nathan was recovering from that incident that has thrown everyone into confusion.

He beaconed on his wife from their room hugging her and showing her how Nathan was warming up once again.

His wife smiled and said "I've missed this part of my son he had me worried; I'm so happy he is having fun with Natalia. Should we join them or we can keep watching them till we get tired."

"I want us to join them, I do not know when Nathan will return to his brooding self again but I'm sure it's pretty soon because he will get interviewed more and also the commissioner of police will beckon on him soon."

They moved down the stairs and joined their children on the sofa getting Natalia's attention

"You are here; Nathan just told me to call you to join us"

Ding, dong

"I guess that is our ice cream" Nathan interrupted moving close to the door, he paid and returned with four bowls of ice cream.
Passing one to each of them and placing his on the table in the centre of the living room. He moved to switch off the light and drop the curtains. His mother smiled at him and so did his father and Natalia put the television in oblivious of what was going on around her Nathan moved stealthily towards her and tickled her making her fall off the sofa.

"Nathan! What did you do that for?" she asked still giggling

He smiled and sat beside her on the sofa then they began to watch their movie.

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"Mum I am home and I finally got a mission." Blaire shouted getting the attention of her mother who came out of the kitchen to hug her

"I knew you could do it. Are you not my daughter Blaire Anastasia Willows?" She said smiling

"What is this entire lovey dovey going on?" Ashton interrupted

"Blaire finally got a mission, I'm so happy for my love. My baby can finally be happy again"

"Okay so now where are we going for celebration: we can go to star bucks, or dominoes pizza, or we can order food" he said smiling

"Ashton Brandon Willows, what is your problem? When are you going to change" their mother said standing at akimbo

"Blaire, Blaire I'm so happy for you soon you'll become popular. Yay and I'll also be known as Blaire Willows little sister."

"That is my lovely little sister unlike this pest of an elder brother"

"Duh, as far as I'm concerned you love me" Ashton boasted

"Children, children calm down we are going to order some goodies and watch a movie."

"I am going to place the order," Caitlin suggested

"I am choosing the movie," Aston said

"And I am going to take a shower." she smiled

"Be quick everyone so we can start dinner on time." Their mother shouted to them. After the movie their father had returned from work

"Welcome home father Blaire had finally gotten a mission" Caitlin excitedly mentioned

"Chatter box, you could not even ask how his work was." Ashton said

"You were like her when you were about her age so just leave my princess alone" Their father said "Okay, now where is my Blaire?"

"Am I that little that you cannot see me father?" she smirked

"I just saw the need to tease you," he said hugging her "I'm proud of you Blaire; I knew you could do it."

"Everyone dinner is ready come to the dining room and let us have dinner." their mother announced

"What are we having for dinner?" Ashton asked

"Food," their mother answered
"Let us eat and stop talking at the table." their mother shunned

"Mother, I will not be able to come home most times when I start this mission but I hope I will be allowed to visit during the weekend and if not you will see me after the success of everything."

"Oh Blaire, I will miss you so much." Caitlin said

"You will get to skype me okay? So do not be sad my dear little sister." Blaire encouraged

"Now, now that is enough gloominess you are all supposed to be happy for her, so now let us eat and see what tomorrow brings." their mother said

After dinner they chatted and all retired to bed

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"Good morning sir, I am here to ask for more information about what I will be doing." Blaire said to Mr. Jack the director

"I hope you fully know about what has been happening between the government and Nathan Smith; so that is what you will be working on" He answered

"Okay sir thanks for the information." she said standing up

"I want you to report here first before going for what you are directed to do." he instructed and dismissed her with a nod and smile.

Entering the hall she met Cassie coming from one of their colleague's office "Blaire - Bear; how are you?" she asked

"I am fine Cassie, what about you, how have you been faring?" she asked

"Just fine, I heard about the mission you've been given. I will miss you" she said sadly

"Awn my baby will miss me; I'm coming back with victory so, keep your cool and do not be sad, we can still meet on weekends hopefully or face-time." she said encouraging her friend

"As if, you don't need to feel too honored dear." Cassie teased

"You love me that way." Blaire boasted making Cassie scoff

"Let us go to the locker room" Cassie suggested and Blaire nodded in agreement. When they got to the locker room they discussed till it was lunch time

"I am starving, let's go and have lunch." Blaire said

"Same here girlfriend; I hope I do not get questioned by your favorite director" Cassie said worried.

"I will tell him I was the one who called you to spend this day because I might not be able to see you for a long time." Blaire suggested

"Oh okay, let us go for lunch then."

On getting outside they heard some of their colleagues "I am sure Blaire went to the director personally just to get the best agent award for the training."

"Sabrina, you should speak wisely; how is that possible with the fact that she was the best agent where we went to train? As a matter of fact, where we went for training is controlled by people in high position and the director....."

"Johnson you do not need to explain anything to the real criminal; do you want me to reveal what you did before you guys left for training about a month ago?" The director who appeared out of nowhere asked in anger

"I'm sorry sir"

"Tell that to Blaire not me; Miss Blaire please come out" the director who had sighted Blaire asked her to come out of where she was, causing Sabrina to gasp and making her lose the confidence she had earlier while talking bad about Blaire.

"Yes sir, I'm here." Blaire said sadly

"Yes, Sabrina has something to say to you."

"Blaire, I know you heard all I said; I am not sorry." Sabrina said and walked away from everyone

"Sabrina, Sabrina!" the director calling after her. Blaire who was broken already burst into tears surprising everyone because Blaire was believed to be ice - woman who had no tears.

Cassie moved close to her consoling her, after she had calmed down Cassie suggested they go to the restaurant they were going to earlier but Blaire told her she wants to go back to the locker room.

On getting to the locker room Cassie let Blaire calm down before asking "Are you not having lunch anymore?"

"Please let us just order some pizza and drinks, I'll pay." she answered

"Okay, no problem," she said picking up her phone to order the food.

They stared at each other not saying anything for a long time then Cassie suddenly said "The pizza has arrived and I am going to pick it up." and she stood up

When she got back she was smiling making Blaire smile too "I finally made you smile again, now why did you burst into tears and break the ice - woman record?" she asked

"I was too broken by what she said considering the fact she was my friend; she knew how hard I worked to get that award." Blaire sighed

"I know you Blaire, you do not need to be saddened by other people's statement so now let us eat and ask for permission to leave so we can get you decent dresses for your new assignment." Cassie said smiling

After eating Blaire went to the director's office and knocked; hearing the invitation to enter she opened the door and entered the office.

"Miss Blaire, how are you feeling? I'm sorry someone said something like that about you"

"No problem sir and by the way it was not your fault sir" she said smiling

"Okay, how may I help you?"

"Sir I need to go shopping for some clothes for my new assignment and I need Cassie's help too"

"Okay no problem; you both are dismissed for the day, see you on Monday." he said as she smiled

"Thank you sir" she said and walked towards the door, opened it and moved outside where she met Cassie smiling knowing she had heard all that transpired

"Now off we go" Cassie said smiling and they signed out.

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter.