Ep5
Brooks was still in her music room, giving extra lessons to one of her students
Brooks
Now try it with the style I taught you
The young girl starts to play the instruments with shaky fingers
Brooks
You're not at war with the instrument Serenity
She casts her caring gaze at the child and pats her soft blonde locks of hair
The girl nods and this time focuses all her attention on the instrument and begins to play with all her might
Of course, she didn't get it right on her fourth try
But Brooks could see some progress
Brooks
Let me stop you there
Brooks
It isn't that, I want to ask you something
She leads her away from the instrument and sits her down
Brooks
Why do you want to play the Cello? It's not pretty like the harp or popular like the violin
Serenity
Well...this is going to sound silly
Serenity
A boy I like in school likes classical music.
Serenity
His mom plays the Cello and he likes it
Serenity
So I sort of...lied that I like the Cello too
Brooks
It isn't good to lie
Serenity
But some girls were taunting me, so I lied I even went to lessons
Brooks
But do you even like the Cello?
Serenity
Um..it's okay I guess?
Brooks
If you don't like something, you shouldn't give excuses to do it
Just then, Brooks realised she repeated the same thing the stranger from last night had told her.
Brooks
If you don't give it your all, then you'll never get better
Samantha appears at the door, holding some takeouts in her hands
Brooks
Great timing! I'm starving!
Brooks
We'll pick up this discussion tomorrow
Brooks
You still have the whole of summer break to know what you want to do
Serenity
Thanks Brooks! You're the best!
Samantha nudged her friend in the stomach and dragged her outside to eat with the others.
They arrived at the cafeteria at the studio and sat to eat
Two other people were already seating, chatting animatedly
Jonah
Just the girl I was looking to see
Samantha face palmed, not looking forward to seeing Jonah
Jonah
At least someone here is pleased to see me
He looked at Sam while speaking, expecting her to say something
Samantha
Anyway, that witch is back here
Penny
At least not scientifically
Brooks smiled at the cute comment, she understood where she got her potty mouth from
Jonah
What are you gonna do now? I overheard her talking to her lackeys
Jonah
She doesn't plan on making things easy for you
Brooks
I don't plan on backing down so easily
Brooks
I'll figure something out
Samantha
Well do it quick, because there's a competition coming up in a month
Penny
It's all over social media
Penny
And the exposure would be good for you
Jonah
I think I'm signed up for it as well
Jonah
it's a duo sort of thing and I'll need a cellist to play with me
Jonah played the Violin and sometimes required someone skilled in the Cello to duet with him
Penny
You should sign up together
Jonah
I've heard you play Brooks and you do a better job than Maggie
Samantha
Isn't that harsh coming from her own brother?
Jonah
Don't remind me that we're related
Brooks
If you like to, then I'd be honoured to play with you
Jonah
I just wished Sam would like to duet with me sometime
Samantha
Never gonna happen dream boy
Brooks and Penny laughed at their friend's sass, knowing fully well how much Samantha despised Maggie
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