Chapter 9
I kissed him back and went to open the door as I heard my doorbell ring.
“who is he??” the kids shouted as they came in
“im your new substitute teacher…cool huh?” he said raising his eyebrows
They all laughed and he took my guitar and started hitting hard.
He just started dancing around, clapping and singing. He looked so happy doing the thing he
loves the most. Having fun with music.
We are young, we run free
Stay up late, we don't sleep
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright Throw our hands in the air
Pretty girls everywhere
Got our friends, got the night
We'll be alright
“come on Ashley, clap with us” he yelled
“did you write this song too Bruno?” I asked knowing that he had talent and it was clearly visible
“why? Don’t you like it…damn!”
“No NO!!! its awesome…and peppy…I love it!!!” I screamed as I started clapping to the beats
By this time we were all clapping and dancing around the living room like idiots or more like
retarded seals but it was a lot of fun. After what seemed like a long time, we all ran out of breath,
collapsed on the floor and started laughing till our bellies were hurting.
I turned to my left and saw Bruno laying with his arms and legs all spread out like an angel, then
to my right, I saw the two small boys, Jeremy and Ethan rolling on the floor with them holding
their tummies. They couldn’t stop laughing even when they were out of breath. I looked up at the
ceiling at the fan turning and felt like I was having the best days of my life. Oh how I would like
to stay like this forever.
I smiled, stood up and patted the heads of the Jeremy and Ethan and turned to get them some
juice when,
“don’t I get a pat on my head, im a good boy too” Bruno squealed putting on his baby voice
“too many immature kids in this house” I said sarcastically as I went near Bruno and stroked his
soft curly hair.
“you were a good boy today” I laughed as I pulled his hair and ran towards the kitchen.
I got them 3 glasses of juice out of the fridge and walked to the living room to see Bruno
teaching them some chords on the guitar. I leaned on the wall and stared at them for a moment.
He was so good with kids and they seemed to love him too.
I handed them their glasses and they gulped their juice eagerly, of course, they were thirsty with
all the running and dancing around.
“are you gonna marry him” I heard little Jeremy speak
“woah!!! Settle down sailor! Hmmm…. MAYBE….if only you’ll be my best man” Bruno said as he
laughed
“pshhhh….no Jeremy…I’ve only known him for a few days” I said
Then suddenly, Bruno’s phone started vibrating. He picked it up and started talking with a serious
face. he put the phone back in his pocket and said,
“I gotta go Ashley”
“is something wrong? You didn’t look too good on the phone”
“no, everything’s cool, I’ll call you later” and he came over and kissed me on my cheek and went
out the door in a hurry.
I went to my window and waved at him as he got into his car and drove away. Well there he goes
again I thought to myself and I shut the curtains.
I fell on the couch and took my legs up to my chest and sat there wondering about my life. Was
Bruno for real or is he another player who’s just good at acting perfect?