Claire's POV

I was at peace with my decision to avoid Jason. My heart wanted to be with Jason, but I could control the longing in my heart. I planned to submerge myself in my studies and I knew Jason would eventually lose his temporary interest in me and leave.

It was Friday evening and aunt Emily went grocery shopping with her friends at the neighborhood shopping mart. She didn't want my help as it was her time out. They would have dinner at the nearby restaurant and come home. I could heat the leftovers from lunch and eat them for dinner, so I didn't bother with cooking. I just...