Chapter 5. Why Are You Here?

“Nothing! You weren’t supposed to hear that,” mumbled Nate. 

“Oh, but I heard it. Next time curse in your mind!” said Claire. Nate grinned and gave her a salute. 

“So, what have you thought about it? Teach me on weekends,” said Nate. He wasn’t giving up so easily. 

“I’ll think about it,” said Claire. She had no wish to go into anything right now. Her hands were too full. 

“Do you realize that I’ll stay hungry all day till you teach me to cook something?” asked Nate, making Claire give him a horrified look. 

“God! Is it that bad? Fine. Come over tomorrow evening. I’ll teach you while preparing dinner for ourselves. Will that do?” asked Claire, giving him a look. Nate’s face lit up with a victorious look. He never gave up so easily. He was a leech, and it wasn’t so easy to get rid of him. 

“Thanks. I'll be indebted to you,” said Nate. Claire blushed a little and didn't drag the issue anymore.

“Since you can