After the school trip

She also told them where they would sit on the coach and which room at the hotel they would be staying at. Belle Rose and Fatima were overjoyed to find out they would have a view of the castle. Belle Rose could not wait for the school trip and knew she would not look out of the coach window when it left the school grounds as she did not want to see Ayers. 

Belle Rose hoped Ayeres would arrive 20 minutes late after the coach had left the school grounds and knew she had to be careful. Belle Rose hands the books back to the school librarian as she won't be able to give the book on the day of the school trip, nor would she be afterwards, and the school librarian tells her that she did the right thing about giving the book back.

Rocket's job is as a police officer, and he was told Ayers would not use the police to stop the coach from leaving the school grounds. He waited until Tia (Mrs Sprocket) and Belle Rose arrived back home from school so he could inform them. Belle Rose saw a book about the castle she was going to and discovered she could buy one from a shop near the hotel.

Belle Rose and Mrs Sprocket arrived back from school. Belle Rose and Mrs Sprocket sat at the table after they got clothes out for Friday, which was the following day. Rocket came and sat beside Tia, aka Mrs Sprocket, as he looked at Belle Rose. Belle Rose knew he had something to say and allowed him to say something. Rocket calmed his nerves and asked. "How are you two feeling about the school trip?"

Mrs Sprocket knew Belle Rose was apprehensive if Ayers arrived at the school before the coach left the school grounds and replied. "I am feeling happy and feel like a little kid." Rocket knew his wife had spoken the truth as he waited for Belle Rose to talk, and she opened her mouth. "I am happy to go on my first school trip in years; however, I am apprehensive if Ayeres arrives before the coach leaves the school grounds." Rocket could see where Belle Rose was coming from as he knew he had to explain why he had asked them the question and knew Belle Rose wanted to understand why.

Rocket looked at Belle Rose and Mrs Sprocket as he explained. "I asked you two how you felt about the school trip because I was informed today that Ayers would not use the police to stop the coach leaving the school grounds as he had said his business meetings would continue until the day after the school trip." Belle Rose was delighted and knew Ayers was still talking with her parents about the wedding. Rocket knew he had just given Belle Rose the best news so far and added. "But also, I was contacted by the person in charge of the church that your parents have booked the 'wedding', and he informed me the 'wedding' is officially off." 

"Your parents have not given Ayers some time to get to know you; ask the question, you haven't got a 'wedding' dress, and your parents have just dropped this on you. There is a 'wedding' on the day your parents have booked for you to marry the man they have chosen; however, it is someone else's 'wedding'. He (the person in charge of the church) also told me that you are in charge of your life, and he supports you 100%. The pope announced today that your 'wedding' to Ayers will not go ahead so your parents can spend more time with each other than they are already. He also said that you can be with the man you want to be with for the rest of your life and are old enough to do things you want to do instead of doing things your parents want you to do. A messenger had been sent out to your parents and Ayers to inform them of what was announced."

Belle Rose was overjoyed and knew Rocket had given her the fabulous news she had been waiting for. Mrs Sprocket looked at the clock and saw they needed to be in bed as they got an early start in the morning. Mrs Sprocket stood up and spoke. "Belle Rose, we better go to bed because we have an early start tomorrow, and we don't want to be late for the school trip." Belle Rose knew Mrs Sprocket was speaking the truth, and all three went to bed. Belle Rose set her alarm clock at quarter past four and got her clothes out, ready for her to get changed. 

Belle Rose went to sleep and got up ten minutes before her alarm went off. She dressed and ensured she had everything she needed for the school trip. Belle Rose scanned the bedroom to ensure it was how it was when she arrived at Mr and Mrs Sprocket's house. Belle Rose took her suitcase and overnight bag downstairs. Belle Rose made breakfast for herself, Mr and Mrs Sprocket. Rocket and Mrs Sprocket got up as soon as the alarm went off. They dressed and went downstairs as Rocket took the suitcase for Mrs Sprocket. They were stunned to see Belle Rose up and dressed before they were. They were even more stunned to see the breakfast she made for all three and knew Belle Rose wanted to thank them for having her until that morning. 

Mrs Sprocket knew Belle Rose was super excited to go on a school trip for the first time in ages and could not blame her. They sat down and had breakfast together. They did not know that it would be the last meal Belle Rose would have with anyone because her life would change for the better. Belle Rose double-checked the bedroom before and after she had done her teeth. Because she wanted to ensure that she got everything she had and brought with her.