Why Claire Always Gets Her Way

Claire slammed the car door as and buckled her seatbelt.
Arms folded, Claire sighed.
" Why can't I buy anything mummy? " Claire rolled her eyes.
" We're shopping for your brothers birthday. Not you. " Her mom placed her hands on the steering wheel and started driving.

Claire looked out the window at the passing cars, and stationary stores. The window was foggy, she drew a heart with her finger. The car pulled into the mall parking lot. It was a big mall, with escalators and stairs and even elevators!

" Mommy I don't need my hand to be held! " Claire snatched her hand back.
" Claire, we'll leave. " Her mom grabbed her hand back.
" Fine, see what I care. I didn't want to come anyway! " Claire smirked.
" Nice try, Claire. " her mom continued to the automatic doors.

The stores were busy because it was December, Christmas was coming fast. Claire soon found herself lost in a wave of adults. " Mommy? " a passing lady pushed Claire out of her way. She road the first escalator she saw.

Floor two, and Claire's mom was nowhere to be seen. So, Claire went to the toystore. " Sir, show me to the barbies please! " Claire smiled. " Wheres your mommy? " the man looked back. " Oh, shes um.." Claire pointed to a lady walking by. " Oh, right. " he led Claire to the barbies. But Claire had lied, that woman was not her mother.

Claire soon went to the candy store, where a woman handed her a lolly pop. " I know I shouldn't take candy from strangers, but.. I'm Claire Belle! Nothing can hurt me, not even strangers! " She said to herself bravely.

Claire's happy mood turned to a worried one when a mall security officer took her hand. " Hey, stop. STOP! " Claire screamed. " Listen young lady, you can't wander the stores without a parent! " the police man yelled back like a five year old who's candy had been taken away.

People flew by, and soon she was at the Childs Security Center at the left side of the mall. The mall office turned to a woman standing face to the desk. " Is this your daughter? "
" CLAIRE! " her mom shouted.
" I'm fine, I'm fine. No hugs. " Claire turned to her lolly pop.
" Come on, I was so scared. I'm sure it wasn't your fault. I probably was rushing around, and didn't see you wander off. Sorry Claire.. HEY! Lets go pick you out a toy. " her mom smiled.
But Claire knew she had wandered off purposely, but she hadn't tried to wander so far. But, as always.. Claire Belle had gotten her way once again!