Chapter Thirty One

The one day break that David had given me was over and I was back to school. There were no nerves today. I had woken up very early and had even being the one hurrying the guys up. I could not wait to get to school. We drove into the school compound and parked in our usual spot.

“You seem eager and perky this morning.”

Lucas observed. His arm was draped across my shoulders.

“Let’s just say I am ready to learn. No more sickness to stop me.”

“Okay. That’s encouraging.”

“You don’t want to learn?”

“Of course, we must all learn. But I am not as eager as you are. I wish I could have your enthusiasm for school right now.”

I giggled. “It’s simple. Be open-minded about everything academic and in-between.”

“You giggled?”

Lucas had his left brow crooked in slight surprise.

“Why? Are we not allowed to giggle?”

I was feeling good this morning. This was the best I’d felt in a long while now. The peace and joy that sprouted from within. Contentment reared its head in full. I could almost feel myself