and boys think is a git. James and Zara had an appointment to see him first thing on Tuesday morning.
Toure been at this school for barely a month,?Snow said, leaning across his desk and steepling his fingers. Two instances of truancy in such a short time period is wholly unacceptable.?
James didn't give a damn, because Zara was fine about everything. But they had to keep up the pretence of being a normal family to maintain their cover.
Lames has had a lot of difficulty settling in around the village,?Zara explained. And he did get a call from his older brother yesterday, who was having a girlfriend crisis.?
Mr Snow gave an I know better grin. Mobile phones must be switched off during lessons at this school ?or any other school Ire ever heard of. If theret a reason for you to leave class on an urgent matter, the correct procedure is for someone to ring the school secretary, who will fetch you from your class. The secretary will then speak to a senior member of the teaching staff and obtain the necessary authorisation for you to leave school. Is that clear James??
Tes, sir,?James nodded.
T know that you're new here and I appreciate that everyone encounters difficulties settling in. But, we have a zero tolerance policy on bunking off and I can't allow the other pupils in your class to see you behaving like this and getting away scot-free. Therefore, I'll proposing that you be suspended from lessons for the remaining three days of the summer term.?
James worked hard not to grin. Her feared detentions, but suspension was perfect. Especially when the weather was so nice.
Nopefully youEl come back in September with a better attitude. Year Ten marks the start of your GCSEs and it goes without saying that it will be a very important year for your education.?
James grinned wildly as he headed out towards the school car park with Zara. He ripped off his tie and helicoptered it around his head. There was a slight chance her have to go back to school if the mission dragged on for another seven weeks, but that looked unlikely.
Laurent got three more days of school,?James gloated. EheEl go nuts when she finds out I'll suspended.?
Try looking less happy and a bit more like an ordinary kid who just got in serious trouble,?Zara said wearily. She liked James, but found him irritatingly full of himself at times.
James realised Zara was right and stopped messing about, but theyr almost reached the people carrier by then anyway.
As they drove home, Zarat mobile rang. She looked for it on the centre console, before realising that it was inside the linen jacket sher thrown into the middle row of seats.
Arab that for us, will you,?she said to James, who sat next to her.
James reached between the seats and grabbed the phone. It had been ringing for ages by this time, so he thought her better answer.
Tarat phone.?
It was her husband, Ewart.
Nang on,?Zara said, as she grabbed the handset. T'll stopping the car.?
She didn't like talking and driving and pulled up at the side of the lane.
Mh you got it,?Zara said, a quiver coming into her voice. Eo is it good news or what ?Yes, idiot head, of course I want you to open the envelope.?
James was intrigued by the drama, even though he had no clue what Zara was talking about.
My god, I don't believe it,?Zara gasped. Mh yes.?
James was shocked to see her bouncing up and down in her seat as a tear welled up in her eye. T never thought I stood a chance at my age and with two kids under five ?So when is it??
The call went on for another minute and ended with Zara and Ewart exchanging I love yous.
Are you pregnant again??James asked, as he handed Zara one of the tissues in the glovebox to dab her eyes.
Zara giggled and sniffed at the same time. So. Well ?I suppose you deserve an explanation after that display, but please don't spread it around campus. Not even to Kyle and Lauren, in fact.?
James tried to look cool as he nodded, but he was bursting to know Zarat secret.
ć… emember when I went up to campus, the day Meatball was rescued??
Teah, for a senior staff meeting or something.?
Tell, that was a little white lie,?Zara grinned. Tt was a job interview.?
Lob interview??
T wasn't going to apply. There are quite a few strong applicants and I thought I was too young and having two young children would count against