Chapter Thirty-Four – The Party.

In her room, Claudia brought out Michael's letter again. It was now looking funny. She brought out the birthday invitation she received. The party was by 8am she could bring Paul along. To kill the boredom. She texted Wright asking whether he would be in attendance and he was positive he'd show up. After having a bath and finishing her chores and assignments, Claudia began doing the only thing that could stop her from attending the party. FINDING WHAT TO WEAR. She reminded herself to inform her parents of the party so they won't be surprised to find her not at home. She wasn't anything like Clara. 'Claudia dear, can I have a word with you?" her mother's voice asked outside her door. 'Thanks dear. I'll be brief" her mom smiled. Claudia nodded absentmindedly. The 'brief" meetings between she and her mom had increased exponentially since she turned sixteen. It seemed like she was the only one who needed to turn out a good child. Clara could turn out however she wished. Amidst her m