“Well, he should be with his family and friends, of course.”
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Sanchez. Jordan isn’t for sale as he is with his family now. He’s my little man.” Sara said as she patted Jordan’s head. “I was the one who called the hotline and tried to get him help. When they wanted me to bring him in for processing and shipping because there was no medicine left. I was the one who filed the paperwork. I’m the one who had to beg, plead and borrow the exorbitant amount of money this country charges to keep him out of the system. I’m the one who went through the specialized training. Just so you can look at me today with the disdain I see in your eyes for me, Mrs. Sanchez because your friend is now standing on my shoulder, not yours. When you should be thanking me because I saved his life. You should be grateful that he is in a good home. Maybe you should stick your nose in Sadie’s business and stop her from having your boss lick her shoes clean. But you don’t want to actually do some good. You just want him.” Sara countered.
“I-I didn’t mean to insinuate Jordan was an item to buy. I just meant he might be happier with family and friends. I’m sorry if you thought I was trying to take him from you, as that wasn’t my intent. You’re just so young. I hate for you to be saddled with something like this. So I was merely offering to step in and just let you be able to live your life.” Daniela as she looked at Jordan.
“It’s not a burden, Mrs. Sanchez. Helping someone in need is its own reward. Jordan is well taken care of and wants for nothing. I have all the resources needed to provide him with a safe, healthy, and happy life. I can see how much you care for your friend, and I get it. Ellie and I had a pact before we found out we were immune. Jordan is just fine.” Sara said as she gently picked Jordan off her shoulder and griped him in her hand, lightly pressing him against her white cotton shirt.
“I-I see. Well, that’s….wonderful.” Daniela said, searching for the words to use to maintain a diplomatic stance. While her eyes darted down to see Jordan gripped in her teenage student’s hand, and she was helpless to free him.
“You are happy and safe, right Jordan?” Daniela finally said
“Mrs. Sanchez, if me being his guardian is going to be an issue for you. I can transfer to a different class. As me being his guardian isn’t going to be changing.” Sara said as she looked down at Jordan with a serious look as she gripped him a bit tighter before looking up and smiling at Mrs. Sanchez.
“No, that won’t be necessary. I’m sorry if I overstepped. Jordan is just a dear friend, and I just wanted to be sure he was okay. You can catch up with everyone else, and we will start our warmups, and then you can drop Jordan off on the field here afterward. This will allow him to participate safely.”
“Sure, Mrs. Sanchez,” Sara said with a smile before turning away. “See, you had nothing to worry about. We will need to have a discussion about your friends tonight.” Sara said to Jordan as she walked towards Ellie.
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