As their lesson on Basic Pharmacology progress, Kim was still fuming because of Nick's attitude towards her friend. Kim is the kind of person who would stand up for those she cared about. She was also brash and loud mouthed. If she has something on her mind, she can't sit still until she can get her answers.
She looked back and glared at Nick who then in turn smirked at her. "He was baiting her! The nerve!"Kim silently stewed in anger.
Nick watched as Kim cannot concentrate on their lesson because of anger at him. He was satisfied. If he cannot agitate Clara directly, then he will target the people around her. Clara may be like a stump that has no emotion but it doesn't mean that her friends will take his bullying without making a reaction.
Nick smiled as he took down notes on their lesson. "Just wait Clara," he said, "I will agitate your friends to death.
Clara on the other hand paid Nick no mind. She was busy taking down notes. The reason why she is so focused on her academics was because of the scholarship and the prize money for topping the dean's list.
She was supporting herself because her mother refused to pay for her education. She has four older brothers, two of the are lawyers and the other two are still at school finishing their law degree.
Her mother wanted her to follow her elder brothers' footsteps. Clara remembered the day when she announced to her family regarding her decision to pursue nursing.
Her father was quiet (as he always is), her brothers stared at her in disbelief as they knew that their mother was grooming her for law school. The shut their mouth and refused to meet their mother's eyes as they knew they will be put between a rock and a hard place.
They love their sister so much. They pampered her and if possible, they don't want to see her cry.
But that day, Clara didn't shed a tear. She was defiant and courageous. Her brothers silently cheered her on. Then, her mother gave her an ultimatum that if she wanted to pursue Nursing, then she wold have to support herself. She won't expect a penny from her mom who holds the purses in the house.
In a fit of anger, Clara said "Fine! I can support myself anyway! I'm out of here!"
As she packed her bags, her mother confiscated her phone and credit cards. All she had when she left was a duffel bag with clothes gifted to her by her best friends.
As she exited the house, her father secretly stuffed a wad of cash on the pocket of her hoodie. Her brothers were trying hard not to cry. Her two older brothers whispered that they would secretly give her money once they get promoted.
Clara took a look one last time on her childhood home and proceed to knock on Jemima's door. Jemima took a look at her story state and said, "Finally! You grew a backbone. I am proud of you."
The tears that she is holding back started to flow at the familiar face of her best friend. "Let me call Kim. We'll have a pity party and drink your sorrows away. We also need to celebrate your new found freedom." Jemima chirped.
When Kim arrived at Jemima's house, she immediately jumped on Clara's arms. "Oh you poor girl. Do you want me to beat her up? My muscles need an exercise." she said.
Clara laughed while choking on her tears, "No need. I am just sad that I lost my family in pursuit of my dreams."
"You didn't lose your family! Your witch of a mother abandoned you! Oh! I a getting angry!" Kim huffed.
Jemima and Clara laughed at her comical face.
Kim was aggrieved. They dare laugh a her. After this fiasco with Clara's family is over, she will punish them.