‘What is your family status?’ asked the younger man. Claire had seen his sleazy look from the moment; she had entered in the small office.

She made short pause and said with clear pleasure in her voice.

‘I’m engaged and I have a child.’

Claire did not care if that would made them reconsidered the offer for this position. She was not ashamed anymore. She did not have to hide anymore. Moreover, she got tired of been watched like that. The man quickly hid his disappointment behind one fake smile.

‘That is good!’ said the woman ‘Shows responsibility! You have who to watch your child?’

‘His father and my parents!’ Claire nodded.

‘Okay!’ The woman wrote something in her notebook. ‘Your time would be short than usual, because of the child, but… we glad that we have you here, Miss Bennet!’ She stood up and reached hand to her. Claire stood up too and took her.

‘Thank you!’ she said quietly.

‘Mind if I ask what the name of your fiancé is?’ The woman asked her when Claire was at the door. She turned around and answered clearly.

‘It’s Peter. Peter Parker.’

‘Lucky man…’ said the younger man.

‘I’m the lucky one!’ Claire answered and leaved the room.

Odessa, Texas
Bennet’s House

It was late at night again. Claire dropped the purse behind the door and entered with dragged feet inside of the living room. It was quiet and she smiled tiredly. Her parents actually had spoken seriously when they told her that they would give in a try. What a nice change! Claire climbed the stairs to her room. She walked to Pete’s crib and saw him sleeping. Warmth slipped though her entire body. Her golden boy! Her miracle! Claire lingered fingers over his small body, but he did not wake up. Soon, that would be only his room.

Claire yawned and went in the bathroom. She brushed her face and her teeth and then dressed her nightgown. She turned off the lights and leaved the room, leaving the door half-open. If Pete needed something, she could hear it in that way.

Peter’s room was quiet. Claire saw him lay on one side sleeping. She watched him awhile, then slipped in his bed, beside him. Peter did not wake up. Claire just felt his hand over her waist and closed her eyes with smile. It was good to be in home.