CHAPTER 19: Uninvited Visitor

CLAIRE’s P.O.V.

I look at the yellowish bruise at my arm. It’s been a week since Darren and I fought. Ever since that day, we never talked. Elijah wasn’t telling me anything about him either. I feel lost... Not knowing what do to next after that day until now.

“Okay, class dismissed,” I announced after seeing the time on the clock hanging by the wall.

“Bye, Teacher Claire!”

“See you tomorrow!”

I gladly waved back at those students who smiled widely at me while making their way out of the classroom. One of the reason why I chose to be a teacher is that because children can temporarily relief the tension and sadness. The smile on their cute little faces will make anyone’s heart melt in awe.

“Claire!” I saw Elijah running towards me, looking worried.

“What?”

After he stopped in front of me, he tried to catch his breath and now I couldn’t figure out what he’s trying to say because of his weird facial expression.

“K-Kate...”