CHAPTER 31

'Good morning,' Mr. Hollen said as he came into the kitchen. 'Good morning.' 'How are you doing?' 'I'm fine.' 'I'm holding you to your proposal.' 'Huh?' 'We'll spend the day teaching you to swim.' I blushed. I had forgotten all about that. Halley came down and we had breakfast then I went back upstairs and changed into my so-called swimwear and followed him down to the beach. __________ 'Keep your hands in front of you,' he instructed as he held me in the water to show me how to swim. I had already made three attempts but failed. He was using an alternative technique for beginners. 'There, you see. You've got it,' he cheered as I swam away from him. 'Keep your head up Emma!' He followed right behind, caught me and pulled me into his arms. 'There, you're a fast learner.' 'Thanks to you.' 'I take it you're not mad at me anymore?' 'Hmm. Maybe, maybe not. It doesn't matter; I already made up my mind.' 'So have I.' 'Oh really?' 'I'm breaking up with her as soon as she gets