Exchange Student Chapter 12 I Ken.
She stares at her son. Oh boy! She should have put it together earlier. After all, how many lads does Claire ken here? But what now? The lass lives no more then a few yards away from her son. Taken a deep breath, she turns to him.
“Jamie lad, I ken.”
“Ken what mam?”
It is at this point that Claire walks back in.
“Hi Miss Ellen.”
“Hello Claire. How is Mary?”
“You know,” She nods. She knows a lot. “She is better. Jenny is speaking with her.”
“Good. I need to speak with you two.” Claire exchanges a look with Jamie. “Have a seat please.” They both sit. She notices they seat close together. “Okay, as I was telling Jamie, I ken.”
“Oh!” Claire whispers.
“Claire?” Jamie looks at her.
“I had a late night conversation with your mum the other night about..”
“Oh!” he replies, turning a bit pale.
“She didn’t straight out tell me but I should have guessed. How far have you two taken it?”
“We have just kissed. I promise mam.”
“Good. I am not sure what to do here. Do you love each other or is this just..”
“She is everything. The one. The one da said I would find.”
“Do you feel the same Claire?”
“Yes. I wasn’t searching for it but I found what I wasn’t looking for in him.”
“Well, that is good. But.. Look Claire, your uncle has entrusted you to us. I am not sure whether I should sent you away.”
“Oh don't mam. Please don’t! We are and will behave. We promise. She is here to finish her schooling.”
“I ken son.” She sighs. “Okay, we have a room on the first floor. Claire, I am moving you down there. I will have to discuss this with Brian. I need you to promise that you will do not but hold hands and kiss, above the neck.” She looks at them severely.
“I promise Miss Ellen.”
“As do I mam.”
“If you can't keep those vows, we will have to reevaluate keeping ye here Claire. I like ye, heck I love ye like a daughter. But, your uncle didn't send ye here to lose yer virginity or to take my 15 year old sons.”
They both blush but nod.
“I am happy for ye both. I am glad that ye have found each other. I just pray that it can survive the coming separation.”
“We will figure it out. Love will find a way.”
“We will discuss it. Work it out.” Jamie agrees.
“Aye. Your da and I will help if ye keep yer word.”
“We will. She is worth waiting for.”
“As is he.”
“Ye two are adorable. Let me go speak to your da. Claire pack up yer stuff. Jamie, you may help her.”
