collateral chaos

Seven

"So, we do offer payment plans for tuition," Headmaster Alma explains, pulling out a brochure for Bella.

"That's okay, we can pay in full," Bella explains.

"Is your husband working full-time?" She asks. Bella almost laughs at the Headmaster for assuming she has a husband.

"Actually, my wife, works full-time," Bella explains. Although they aren't married, Bella says wife because the school is very prestigious and she doesn't want the Headmaster to judge her for being unmarried. Although, she shouldn't care because she is funding the school through the kids' tuition.

"Lovely, and what does your wife do?" She asks.

"I'm actually not at liberty to say," Bella answers carefully.

"Oh?"

"We are well and ready to pay in full for our kids' educations though. My wife was even thinking of donating to your latest project..." Bella hints, hoping this will get Headmaster Alma to not ask questions about Sadie.

Her eyes light up as she takes the bait, "For our new library?!?"

Bella nods with a smile on her face, "She really values education."

Headmaster Alma covers her chest to prevent her heart from popping out of her chest, "Well that's so kind of your wife. In that case, we can take the kids as soon as payment has been received."

"I don't have the money on me right now——"

"That's okay. If you come back tomorrow we can get it sorted out," She explains. Bella nods.

"Sounds good. What about the uniforms?"

"Ah, yes," Headmaster Alma pulls out a piece of paper, "Here's what's allowed and what isn't. If you prefer to order uniforms from our store that is also okay, but most stores have clothing that matches our dress code."

"Okay, thank you," Bella takes the piece of paper and looks over the list, "If we order from the store, how soon will they arrive?"

"If we have their sizes in stock, we will pull from our inventory on campus, otherwise about a week. But if they are waiting on uniforms, they can still attend school."

"Ok, I guess I will be back tomorrow," Bella smiles. The Headmaster lights up.

"Oh, wonderful! We are so happy to have you be a part of our community!" She stands up and shakes Bella's hand, "Let's go pick up the little ones, hmm?"

***

"Now, you can use your arm, but no lifting over ten pounds and no using a gun for another two weeks," Carlo instructs Sabrina in the infirmary. She moves her arm around, stretching out the muscles since they've been in the same position in the sling for the last couple of weeks.

"Thanks Carlo," Sabrina says, "What about exercise? Can I go back to the gym, but not use my arm?"

"Yes, I would stay away from upper body in general. Cardio, legs, and abs are okay," He replies. Gianna is finally able to hold her hand. Sabrina smiles at her.

"Okay, thank you."

"Come see me in two weeks or follow up with your doctor if you end up back at your mansion," He adds. Sabrina nods and the two girls walk out of the infirmary.

"He didn't say anything about a different type of cardio," Sabrina whispers in Gianna's ears. The girl blushes in response.

"I guess he didn't," She holds the girl's arm and looks away from Sabrina's gaze. They walk out to the living room where everyone is. The children are telling Jenna about the new school that they are going too, while Sadie and Bella talk about something, probably the kids.