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Jenna/Sr. Claire

Shawn left right after his promise, excusing himself that he has pack duties and I'm left with the kids. Despite that, we still enjoy our picnic even though it was kinda sad that Shawn missed out on the rest of the fun.

Back to the pack house after our fun at the park. I sat in my room, thinking of his words before I get up and go to the shower.

After a nice warm shower, I changed into a mid-knee floral 'skirt and a white tug-in blouse. I then put on pairs of white sneakers. I try to look for a pen and paper but I could not find it. I know one person I can get it from.

Despite, not wanting to go but I have no option. I walk out of my room and head towards downstairs. I then turn right and made my way to Colby's office. When I reach it I knock on the door lightly.

"Come in" I hear him from inside.

The moment I open the door is the moment I regret coming here. Shawn, Hailey, and Hanna were all in Colby's office. They all look at me as if they saw a ghost. I clear my throat and adjust my blouse.

"Sorry to interrupt but I came to ask if I could borrow a pen and paper," I politely said to Colby.

Colby shuffles around, opening his draws. I avoided the others in the room and glance around. "Here you can use this" Colby said standing up and walking up to me. He handed me a black pen and a small blue notebook.

"Not sure if this is what you're looking for but I hope it helps," he said.

"Thank you and it's exactly what I wanted. Thank you and blessed day" I smile at him and I am about to walk out when I remember I never get to ask this.

"Colby, Ummm... how did you know where the kidnappers took me?" I ask.

"Hobert" he replied.

"Where can I find him?" I ask again.

"At the pack main hospital. He's slowly recovering," answered Colby.

I thank him again before walking out of there. I take three deep breaths before sitting down at the kitchen table and listing down all things I wanted to do.

"Right, first visit Hobert" I disclose the notebook and head out of the house.

Sometime later I stood outside of the hospital with a bag filled with half a dozen beer cans hidden at the bottom of the brown shopping bag. Some fruits and a takeaway are on the top of the beer cans. I am not sure if they allow it but I just pray they won't find it. I walk inside the hospital and walk straight up to the reception.

"Hi I am here to see a patient named Hobert," I said to the nurse.

"He is moved to room 16 maam," she replied and pointed me in his direction.

"Thank you" I said and make my way to Hobert's room. When I reach it I open the door to his room and saw him lying on his back while watching the television.

"Hi, Hobert"

He smile when he saw me. He quickly sat up straight and gesture for me to sit on the chair next to his bed.

"I brought you these," I say holding up a brown shopping bag to him.

"Thank you, you didn't need to bring anything," he said with a smile. He takes it from my hand and looks through it. "No way" I smile knowingly why he is excited.

"You brought me these without them knowing" I nodded my head.

"Aww thank you. A woman of my own heart."

"No worries, it's all I can do for you. After all, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be here."

He smiles and said, "I just told Shawn the direction that's all." I nod my head nonchalantly. We talk for a while before I bid him goodbye. I look at my list for today and see where I am going next. Right, the cemetery is my next visit.

I don't even know why I listed it down.

After buying fresh flowers from the flower shop I hail a cab and made my way to the cemetery. When I arrived there I saw Mrs. Harrison standing in front of two headstones.

I take a deep breath and continue to walk there. I stood by Mrs. Harrison. She glances at me with glossy eyes. I avoid her and bench down to put flowers on the two graves.

"Jenna-" I hold up my hand to stop her.

"I just came here to say that I forgive them. I realized that there's no need to hate the people who are already gone. I now only hope and pray for their soul to rest in peace"

After saying it I turn around and walk away from the cemetery. I hear her sob but I am too stubborn to turn back. To go back and comfort her.

I take out the small notebook and see that spending an hour at the restaurant. "Claire" I turn up from the paper to find Mr. Odega standing right in front of me. I wanted to avoid him. At the same time, I didn't want to be rude to him.

"Do you want to take a seat?" I asked unsure if he wants to talk to me or not. He sat down before me.

"Thank you, Sr. Claire"

I am surprised that he is the only one who addressed me, Sr. Claire. Odega wipes the sweat on his forehead. I wave o the waitress and she came quickly to our table. "Please take Elder Odega's order" she smiles at me and turns to Mr. Odega. Odega gave her his order and when she is gone he turn back to me.

"It feels like forever since we last talked," he said.

"Yeah, I thought so too" I replied, fiddling my fingers together.

"Claire, how are you?" he asks me.

At that moment I wanted to cry because instead of saying sorry he is the first one to ask me that. Fighting back my tears I broke into a smile.

"I am good thanks."

"Good. Today's my treat" he said while smiling.

The waitress came back with our food and that's when I see an extra plate of food.

"Hope you wouldn't mind but I invited someone today."

The restaurant doorbell ring and I turn up to find Shawn. Dear, Lord of course I do mind. He didn't waste any time and walked directly in our direction. "You came right on time Beta," Odega said and gestured for him to sit next to me. I am getting nervous now. I remember what he said to me.

"It's nice seeing you here Je- Claire."

"It's good seeing you too" I replied with a forced smile.

"Shall we enjoy this amazing meal?"

We all dig in. I avoid making conversations and answer shortly when Odega asks. When our lunch is done Odega left leaving me with Shawn. "Do you want to hang out with me?" he asks.

I take out my notepad and see that he's not on my list today. "I know this may sound desperate but Claire remembers I told you I will win you back. So please give me this chance."

I look at his extended and then up to his face. I bit my bottom lip after sighing. "Okay"