Claire looked in the mirror. She likes what she sees, but the last thing that matters is her opinion about herself. If her friends don't agree, with her pink lipstick, she will change it on a red or even purple one. Anything they think that looks good on her.
She hadn't slept well. Her neighbor Sam threw a house party so at least 70 people were there. But this isn't only reason, why on 11 am she is still so sleepy. Alike the rest of the Breakfast club members she has been thinking too about this day, this morning, this situation. She had spent whole weekend thinking about John and the others . Yes, John and the others. Because John is the special one. He is the main reason why her hands were sweaty when she found herself in the high school, that had changed so much in her eyes in only few hours. Most probably she isn't going to see him. He won't be attending any classes and during lunch..well anyone could bet he is hiding somewhere smoking alone or in his "funny" friend's company.
But..she wonders Would this make me happy, not seeing him?
-Hi Claire! Finally I find you. Where have you been the whole weekend?
-Hi Kandi…home . She answers, hoping her friend won't ask any other questions.
-How comes you didn't call me? You always call.
-I forgot, I'm sorry. Claire takes one more look in the mirror and walks off leaving her friend alone.
Suddenly she finds Kandi so annoying. Is not only her doll like voice, but her whole self. She is fake and she always brags about everything her father buys her, especially when Amanda Norris, her worst enemy is around. It can be so easy to hate Kandi.
" I wonder… Does people see me like they see Kandi? Why wouldn't they? In their eyes I am just a rich brat. Claire bites her bottom lip. Does John see me this way? She shakes her head. Of course he does. He told me he does.
She shakes her head . Who cares? John doesn't hate me because I am spoiled or girly. He hates me because I am rich and he isn't. .
-Mrs. Standish. Oh no, is Vernon.
-Yes Mr. Vernon
-I'd like to ask you few questions.
-What about?
Vernon takes a deep breath making Claire feel uncomfortable.
Ok, I only want to ask you one question. How close are you to Mrs. Sloan?
-Excuse me? Why are you asking this?
Just answer. His eyes are cold as usually but this time is worse.
-Pretty close. We are like, you know, good friends.
-She is pregnant.
-What?! Claire can't believe what she has just heard.
Yes. And her father came to my office 20 minutes ago. He is really worried about his daughter. Apparently she hasn't returned home since Friday. No one knows where she is. So he asked me to talk to her friends. So do you know where she is, or where she could be?
-No. Claire answers honestly. I don't. I didn't even know she is pregnant.
Suddenly she forgets about John and the others. These are real problems. Not those she is dealing with.
-All right, Mrs. Standish. If you she contacts you ,or someone close to you, announce me.
-I will. She is still in shock. It can't be true. . Who she could get pregnant with? As far as I remember she hasn't been dating anyone.
-And Mrs. Standish…
-Yes Mr. Vernon
-Have you and your…friend learned something on that Saturday detention?
You have no idea .
-Of course I did. She answers even more honestly than the previous time.
-I'm glad. Without saying anything else he turns around and leaves.
But not from you or your detention.