The Promise of Happiness (Natalie and Samuel) novel Chapter 546

Chapter 546 Manipulation

“I will,” she promised with a firm nod.

Before entering the complex, the students were instructed to conduct a simple warm-up before dispersing into groups for a one-on-one lesson on the basics of skiing.

The intensity and the expanse of white as far as the eye can see conjured a strange sense of desolation despite its untainted beauty.

Sophia enjoyed playing with snow, though she did not express the same interest in learning how to ski. With the thought of finding the perfect snow for Natalie weighing heavily on her mind, she became more and more distracted from her lesson.

After quickly weighing the chances of the options available to her as her beady eyes darted back and forth, a cunning plan was formed in no time at all.

“Excuse me, sir,” Sophia bleated as she held up her hand to interrupt the instructor. “I need to pee.”

The male instructor hesitated, clearly uncomfortable.

“The restroom is behind that door. Can you manage on your own, young lady? Or would you like me to find you a female teacher?”

That was the last thing Sophia wanted. Her detour was for the sole purpose of achieving the mission of collecting the best snow she could find for her mother.

“I’ll be fine, mister,” Sophia assured him as she clenched her fists. “Don’t worry about me!”

“All right. Come back quickly, please. We’ll be waiting for you.”

After handing her ski poles to the instructor, she skipped her way to the little door indicated by the instructor with her backpack on her back.

Taking advantage of the narrow window of the instructor’s distraction, she went past the little door to a deserted stretch of untainted snow.

Momentarily swept away with awe, Sophia quivered with anticipation at the thought of what Natalie might say in the face of such a spectacular sight.

She remembered what her mother said about how excited she was to see what Sophia had in store for her.