"I assure you my dear I am." he said with a grin."Prove it." she said"I think you will find the proof in the gift at your feet." Claire looked down an... saw the white box wrapped with a red ribbon. She picked it up and quickly opened it revealing a pure silver chain with a Sapphire stone pendant. "I asked for this when I was Eleven...how did you...? "Santa Claus, at your service." he said tipping his red cap. As he turned to leave claire spoke up again. "Can you help me put it on?" Santa smiled. ”“Don’t worry,” Al said, smiling at some inner joke, “they’ll be here when the timing is perfect.”“Yeah, you’re always the showman, waiting until the very last moment to spring your dramatic surprise on everyone. Just remember, while it has more impact that way, it’s also unnerving for those not in on the planning.”“Don’t worry, you may not always be happy with my last-minute surprises, but you’ve got to admit, they eventually work out—despite how much they’re opposed initially.”“I’ll keep that. "Pleased to meet you Claire." I shook her hand coldly. "So what's going on?" Over the next week Rachel, you get to strut your stuff, if you look up to it Rachel, you're in for Monday, otherwise, Claire will step in and Cjelendra will have to pay up for faulty goods." If you'll excuse me ladies I have to inform Cjelendra of this development."I phoned Sheila up on my mobile. "Sheila, it's Rachel." I started. "I've got a problem here." What?" she replied."Solaire wants to give me a weeks testing,. After checking my hair, I am just about ready for you. I put a little make up on, not too much (because I know you don't like that), and look around the room. I decide that candlelight would be best, and set about placing and lighting candles in different parts of the room. I also light an incense stick, and soon afterwards, the smell of apples and cinnamon fill the room.One last glance in the mirror and at the room, and I am satisfied. I look at the clock and see that its just about time for.