Lahat ng Kabanata ng Our Secret Identities: Kabanata 171 - Kabanata 180

Jonathon had been impressed how Simone handled the meeting with Principal Shultz and Mr Stephens; he called Emmett as soon as she left to tell him what she had done. Emmett was waiting to question her about it when they got home. Getting up from the dinner table with the dishes; Emmett asks the question; “Did you really tell Scott’s father you were going to the police station to press sexual assault charges on Scott?”“Yeah” Simone giggles, moving herself into the living area as Emmett cleaned up. “Did Vince tell you?“Jonny called me” Emmett states stepping out of the kitchen, wiping his hands on a tea towel. “He said and I quote; ‘you should have seen her nail Mr Stephens. He was going red in the face because he couldn’t laugh the situation off. She even got up Principal Shultz for allowing it to happen in the school.’ End quote.”“I did what I needed to do” Simone smiles, grateful she taught Jonathon at least; you don’t touch someone without their permission. “Anything happen with

Heading into town; Simone turns to face Cheryl in the back seat. “What qualifications do you have?” she asks her. She knew she was Paul’s personal assistant; she wasn’t sure if she had any qualifications as they were sleeping together. Her and Emmett thought they may be able to point her in a direction to get a job.“I’m a bookkeeper” Cheryl says as Emmett raises an eyebrow towards Simone. “I know what you’re thinking. I was hired by Paul to do the books. It was a few years before I started sleeping with him and before you say anything about the changes in materials; I didn’t know it was happening until Barry pointed it out to me one day. I covered for Paul and told him it was because the client changed their mind. I didn’t know it was still happening until he went to court.”‘Defensive!’ Emmett exclaims to himself with a chuckle. “My look wasn’t because of your relationship with Paul. Simone was going to advertise for a bookkeeper today. The person she had to do her books decided not

The following morning; Simone and Emmett were meeting with Stacey for another antenatal checkup. They invited Linda to join them this time and Jenny had offered to look after Jake whilst she came into town to see them.“How are you going?” Linda asks, giving Simone a hug at the doorway of the hospital.“I feel like a beached whale” Simone laughs, hugging her back. “And I know it’s going to get worse. I can still move around without waddling too much and I can sit down and get out of a chair with no trouble, not like those video’s you showed us.”“Give it time, you still have 15 weeks by my calculations” Linda giggles as they walk up to the nurse’s station who lets them know to take a seat before they announce their arrival. “Jake was disappointed he couldn’t see ‘cle Emt today. I left him screaming in Jenny’s arms.”“I told you. I’m lovable” Emmett whispers in Simone’s ear as she rolls her eyes at him before taking a seat in the waiting room. “We found an apartment building. It needs

Sitting on Emmett’s lap to allow everyone else to take the sofa and chairs around the office. Simone introduces Linda to Lester and Jason. “Linda was the nurse you hired for Dad” Simone says to Jason who nods.“Tiff hired her. I just pointed her in the right direction” Jason says with a smile. “What’s this all about?”“Apparently Sylvia isn’t the only person who was released from jail” Simone responds, as Emmett’s eyes grow dark, looking over at Bartholomew. He figured out who they were talking about since Bartholomew was in his office with them.“Claire!” he snaps as Bartholomew nods his head. “When?”“Don’t know” Bartholomew answers, turning his focus onto Linda. “Claudia wasn’t her real name. Her name is Claire Miller. When did you see her?”“A few weeks ago. I don’t understand; her name isn’t Claudia Jackson? Why would you tell Jared and I that was her name?” Linda queries, a puzzled look on her face.“You know how I had to register a name for my masters and doctorate; she registe

Emmett, Vince and Bartholomew went to the café, where Linda told them she saw Claire. They had sat down in a secluded table away from the rest of the café, however could still see the counter and front entrance. Vince was facing the front door to see if she would show up. “You’ve been awfully quiet for a change” Emmett remarks to Bartholomew turning to look at the doorway as someone walks out.“You haven’t been vocal much yourself” Bartholomew banters back, taking a sip of his cappuccino. “To be completely honest; I’m not looking forward to seeing her.”“That makes two of us” Emmett states, turning in his chair as he hears the bells of the front door ringing again. The longer they waited the more nervous he got. “Show time” he murmurs as Bartholomew turns to look at Claire moving to the counter.“Wait until she sits down. I’m going to stand at the door so she can’t leave and Emmett; you go to the counter first and grab a sugar or something. Make sure she sees you; then Bart will follo