"Options... I've ran out of Options..." (Book 3)

Chapter 54 - "Silly Rumours..."

Chapter 54 - "Silly Rumours..."

Clara's PoV

'I'm -- I'm looking for Mr Smith. You don't seem to be him' someone said. 'He wasn't in today and your in his office?' Someone said with a suspicious look.

'Hi' I smiled. 'It's fine. I've got the highest authority' I smirked.

'Can I see your Id'

'I don't have any Id on me' I said rolling my eyes. 'Or a visitors pass so don't even bother'

'Then I'll have to ask for your name and for you to leave. It will be reported to the highest authority'

'She is the highest authority Ryan' John said as he squeaked out of his shoes.

'He thought he was doing the right thing John. You can't sack him for that' i said defending him.

I realised now that he was John's assistant - we'll sort of assistant because Richard liked to still do those things even though he's still in charge but he was like a deputy assistant.

'Who are you?' He quivered.

'Clara. I'm John's wife and mother of 3 of his kids. Nice to meet you' I confirmed. 'What?'

'I wish you wouldn't say that. Just say your the mother of mg kids. If makes me look like I'm rich and sleep around the other way' he sighed.

- - -

'These volcanos I want to be the biggest and the most impressive I have ever seen. I mean massive. No holding back' John smirked at his year 9 class who were definitely enjoying themselves.

What class wouldn't be enjoying getting to make and explode volcanoes?

He headed straight out of the lesson as he normally would at lunchtime and went to hunt for Clara.

She was typically in her classroom but sometimes she likes to hide.

- - -

'Cla--' I heard John cut himself off as he walked in my classroom and I gave him a scolding look.

'One minute Mr Smith' I said as I stood crossed arms in front of a year 7 student. 'You can clean it off - all of it. The strange thing that you call a picture' I said but in the back of my mind I was smirking like crazy.

Kids pick up on things.

It was my own fault really. I was the one who told them I had kids and a husband - that wasn't a lie. I just didn't think they would assume I have the hots for John and start drawing diagrams on the board.

'But it wasn't just me Miss' he whined.

'Oh don't worry. You can either tell me who else it was - or I will ensure your suspended and that you fail this years mock'

'You can't do that Miss' he begged. 'My Mum would kill me'

'Then you'd better start working in class because 48% isn't enough to pass... Now go to the janitor and get some soap. Clean it up and I won't conveniently tell the head' I said rather proud as he ran out the room.

'What was all that about?' John asked as the boy swiped right past him.

'That' I smirked, pointing at the graphic drawing on the board.

'Oh wow. That's umm - graphic' John stuttered. 'And accurate'

'Yeah I know. It's amazing how right they got it though considering they've never actually seen us have sex' I smirked tapping his chest and sitting on my chair.

'Did he really get 48%?'

'God no. 70 actually. But I needed something' I shrugged.

'So is this a rumour?' He joked.

'Yeah little bit I guess. Wish we could have more fun with it'

'We can if you like. Do any of the staff know we're together? Not that it matters but even still. Wouldn't want them being left out on the joking'

'I've no idea. Sit down on the chair' I smirked as Billy came back in.

'If I tell you who else helped will you tell them off too?' He said frightened.

'Absolutely' I nodded and sat on John's lap in my chair making his eyes widen.

I could see poor Billy's face go red because it was obviously supposed to be a joke.

'Oh Billy. You got 70% in your test. Not 48... Sorry but it worked'

'I didn't fail?'

'No. Passed with flying colours' I laughed as he ran out of the room.

- - -

'Mr Smith - Miss Oswald - could I have a word?' Mr Armiatage said at the end of the week.

Crap.

'Take a seat' he said motioning to the chairs in front of his desk and sat down himself. 'It's come to my attention that the students have succumb to drawing images and rude phrases around the school about the pair of you. I assume because your new - they have chosen you two to pick on. I just want you to know that when I find out who it is they will be dealt with in the most server manor'

'Huh? What are you talking about?'

'In your situation I don't want people thinking the wrong thing - and I certainly don't want a work domestic... So please just assure your family it will be dealt with' he said nervously.

'Hold up? What!' I squeaked

'I'm just covering my back Miss Oswald' he assured.

'Sir you've got nothing to worry about - we are actually together. We never told the kids that but evidently they picked up on it quickly' John said. 'Were married' John laughed.

'You two?'

'Yeah. We've been married for a few weeks now. We've got the equivalent of 4 kids together' John admitted and I couldn't help but burst into laughter.

'You've got nothing to worry about believe me. We are actually together - and we have noticed the pictures. Don't panic. All under control' I grinned standing up.

- - -

'Did you see his face?' I laughed as we stumbled back into the house where Poppy was running up to John.

'Priceless. But you do realise this time tomorrow all the students will know'

'And? No point hiding it. I never hid the fact that I was married with kids' I shrugged making food.

'Do you ever stop eating?'

'Not these days no. Oh crap were out of donuts' I complained.

'Avia ate the last one after dinner. She's a pig and didn't even share' Evie scoffed.

'Doesn't matter. I'm off to bed if I'm honest. I've got lots of marking to do and need to finish up all this writing for my final report. Don't let children disturb me' I scoffed.

It's not very often in this place that you get a moments peace to yourself.