Chapter 32: Chapter 32

“CLAIRE, LET ME EXPLAIN.”

Claire heard Blaire saying that. She just found out that he was spying on her. Although she was not feeling okay about it, well she can’t blame him for still not trusting her.

But her feeling of resentment comes from the fact that these past few days, she feared that maybe Zack or Blaire are in danger because of that man and the funny thing was, she’s been worried for nothing at all.

To be honest, it was a mix of emotions, the fact that Blaire does not trust her and the fact that she acted like a fool these past few days and even today, because of that man.

“Claire, you can’t blame me. I am just making sure that---”

“It’s fine Blaire, you don’t have to explain. I understand.” She said trying to control her emotions.

She doesn't want to hear Blaire’s explanation. Because he was just adding up on the disappointment that she was feeling right now.

“Claire--”

“I need to go.” She stood up and was about to walk towards the door when Blaire stopped her.

He held her wrist. “It’s not about what you think---”

“Why Blaire? Do you really know what I am thinking right now?” She asked him. Ignoring the sensation she felt upon feeling his touch.

The truth was Claire does not know why she’s feeling hurt. Yes, that was the exact term to describe what she’s feeling right now. She’s hurting but she does not have the right to.

“You were hurt because these past few days you expected that everything was working out fine between you and Blaire and now, you just found out that he still doesn't trust you.” Said that small voice in her head.

Blaire was speechless. She smiled bitterly and freed her wrist from his hand. She walked out from his office and tried to be discreet and acted like a common employee.

Claire sighed deeply as she was able to step out of JBC Corporation headquarters peacefully. She went to the coffee shop near the building. The same shop where she met Gwen a few weeks ago.

She needs to clear her mind and sitting in a coffee shop and sipping her frappe while listening to acoustic music will definitely make her feel relaxed.

She stayed in the coffee shop for sometime. But when she saw some people there looking at her, she decided to leave the coffee shop. Then she decided to visit her grandmother in the homecare.

“Grandma Celest!” She exclaimed and ran towards the old lady’s direction.

Grandma Celest was in the garden with nurse May. Both were sitting on the bench.

Claire immediately hugged her grandmother upon reaching the bench. Grandma Celest looked at her for a second and then smiled upon recognizing her.

“Oh! My sweet Clarry.” Said grandma Celest as she hugged her tightly.

“Hello Ms. Claire, I was about to give you a call.” The nurse said.

“Why don’t you talk to the nurse while I’m checking my plants here. I will talk to you later.” Said grandma Celest and started checking the plants in the garden.

Claire can see how happy her grandmother was as she tends to the plants one by one.

“She really loves plants.” Claire whispered.

“Yes indeed Ms. Claire. These plants make her happy everyday.” Said the nurse.

She smiled. “You said that you are about to give me a call?”

“Oh! Yes Ms. Claire, your grandmother kept on saying that she needs to give you something.”

Claire furrowed her brows. “And do you have any idea what is this something that she was saying?”

“That’s our problem, she just kept on saying something. She’s been saying that for the past few days every time she wakes up.” May explained.

“How come she did not tell me that the moment she saw me?” Claire was puzzled.

“We observed her. For the first three minutes she will keep on saying that I need to give something to Clarry. Then after that she will be over it. If we asked her about it she would just smile.”

Claire knew that this was because of her grandma’s Alzheimer.

“So, I just thought that maybe if she sees you the moment she wakes up she will remember this something that she wants to give you.” The nurse continued.

Claire looked at her grandmother who was happily talking to the plants while removing some dried leaves.

What is that something that she wanted to give her?

“Clarry, I love it here. These plants make me happy.” Grandma Celest told her beaming.

Claire walked closely to her. “I can see that you are happy. And what makes you happy, that makes me happy too.” She said sincerely while smiling at her.

Grandma Celest stopped for a while and looked at her intently. The old lady caressed her face. “Oh! My sweet Clarry, I’m sure your mother is so proud of you.” And then the old lady hugged her tightly.

She smiled sadly upon remembering her mother. She can still remember her simple and beautiful face. And she knows that wherever she is right now, she’s in a happy place.

“Grandma, don't you want to give me something?” She asked as the old lady let go of her from her hug.

Grandma Celest’s brows furrowed. “Yes of course.” She said and smiled. “I want to give you a hug and I just did right?”

She nodded and when she looked at May, the nurse gave her a knowing look.

She stayed there with Grandma Celest for sometime. She just realized how she missed her grandmother.

She will do anything for her just like how the old lady did everything just for her to finish her studies.

In between her happy conversation with Grandma Celest, she can’t help but think of Blaire. And she found it strange to think about the man especially now after what she has learned.

Then finally she decided to go back to the mansion. She was about to open the car door when she heard someone calling her.

“Claire! Claire!”