Chapter thirteen

One would think the poor people act proud when they h the rich 's case , it was not so . She was happy to explore the life she never had since passed away ..in this house , even though it would be all she would gain from here.

anging into swimming suit, she put float went to coach .

Mrs Dorris had been the family's swimming coach. She coach Kelvin and his sister ever since they were of teen age . She was surprised to receive a call from the house stating begin swimming lessons for someone . She was in awe when she realized she would be taking lessons for Master Morgan's wife.

Kelvin got married ? ,... She blinked her eyes in utter disbelief as her mouth opened and closed . Shaking her head internally, she smiled at the approaching woman . Truth be told , she never expected Kelvin's wife to be this calm and loving.

" What shall I call you Ma'am? " Mrs Dorris smiled as she led Claire to the pool .

Claire who had been elated ever since she woke up this morning turned to her coach with a big smile.

" You can call me Claire Mrs Dorris. "

"A - hm ," not knowing what to say as she was speechless Mrs Dorris cleared her throat.

"Miss Claire .... I think would fit ."

Starting from the basic skills of swimming , Mrs Dorris poured out all she knew unto Claire . She was happy that her student was fast in learning. After several hours of practicing and making notes , Mrs Dorris released her.

" Hmm , ma'am you're amazing with the way you pick up fast. " Azra praised as she handed her a towel .

Claire whose energy had been drained smiled weakly at her and wobbled towards her room. It was past noon when her class ended for the day, turning to her maid she said,

"Get my lunch, I would be eating in my room."

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The ringing of phone paused Claire's hand Midway through her mouth as she looked at the caller ID.

" Pumpkin..." Claire burst out laughing at the series of curses her friend rained on her.

" Carole"....

A long hiss was heard from the other side of the phone.

" Expect me in twenty minutes "

"Huh?" Claire stared at the disconnected phone call .

Her eyes widen as realization hit her. Carole would be here in twenty minutes. She rushed the remaining of her food into her mouth and bolted out from the chair to the bathroom.

Cleaning herself she put on a dry cloth and looked around her room satisfied with the the appearance she left.

A small smile appeared on her lips as she recalled the old days when her friend do complaint about her scattered room.

She walked to the gate as Carole's car came in view and hugged her tightly immediately she came down from the car.

"I never knew you would be this affectionate after getting married. " Carole playfully teased and laughed when Claire glared at her.

"I was just joking , " she smiled, " please don't send me to hell with your eyes. "

Entering into the house , Claire beckoned unto Azra to prepare something for her friend.

" Please make it fast... In the meantime get her a glass of drink."

"Yes ma'am." Azra nod and left.

" What?" Claire asked her friend when she saw her smiled mischievously.

" Nothing." She grinned widely .

Claire touched her face as she looked at her friend doubtfully , " is there anything on my face?or-"

" Nothing Claire," she shrugged, absolute nothing."...

" I was only wishing that this marriage was real ... Ire , 'e suffered enough and I want you to be happy. "

She really meant it from the dept of her heart . When she arrived there and saw her friend , her heart went out for her . She was glad that Kelvin was taking good care of her even though he still needs a little tightening on the nuts that got loosed in his head.

A sad smile appeared on Claire's face as she said," but you know it's not real."

" I'm always there for you ." Carole squeezed her shoulders," just a little patience and it would be over."

" Yeah..." Claire waved her hands and said ," enough with Kelvin and his matters, let's talk about other things ."

Claire pulled her friend's hands excitedly.

". Where are we going to ?" Carole looked at her questionly.

"Shh ," Claire hushed and grinned widely, " I want to show you something. "

With that she led her to the back of the Mansion where the pool was .

" Close your eyes Carl." Claire said as they got closer to it.

Looking at her suspiciously Carole cleared her throat and closed her eyes.

To make sure that her eyes were closed , Claire waved her hands in front of her face , satisfied she led her slowly and quietly to the pool .

"Ta - da ." Claire clapped.

Carole opened her eyes, then blinked to clear her vision . She stood awestruck as she stared disbelieving at the pool.

" I know you would be surprised and would love it ." Claire who was smiling from ear to ear said.

She knew that Carole would be surprised and happy . Long time ago, they both planned to book a swimming teacher for private lessons but they never got to fulfill their dreams as to get one was difficult and expensive.

"God Claire." Happiness brewed in her eyes as she stared at her friend longingly. She was happy for her . Little things like this doesn't mean anything to the rich but to them, it matters a lot.

To see one of your dreams come true without having to give anything out in return matters a lot to them.

" Guess what?" Claire who was still earful as if she had received an early Christmas present she wasn't expecting said, " I'm already taking lessons... "

Wiping an invisible tears from her eyes , Carole smiled and said ,

"I know you would do that without delay ."

They burst out laughing. Later they went inside the house when Azra called.

" Have you heard about the up coming movie ?" Claire asked her friend who had already started eating.

" Mm" she nodded .

"I bet it would be interesting". Claire affirmed..."

"Yeah I think so."

As the day was closing in , Carole ended her visit to her friend's place and drove out after waving earnestly and promising to come another day.

" Whoa.." Claire spun around and head back to her wing.

The second child of Mr Morgan , Daisy, who was reading a book in her room piped out from her window when she saw a car driving out and her brother's wife whom she thought was supposed to be at work,smiled and waved to the outgoing car . Her eyes narrowed at the scene.