Road Rash by Mark Huntley Parsons

Author:Mark Huntley Parsons [Parsons, Mark Huntley]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 978-0-385-75344-9
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2014-02-11T05:00:00+00:00

… because I’m out here to play music and become a better musician and see the country and all of that good stuff. And if sleeping in a total dive once in a while is part of that experience, then so be it.

I’ve had my confidence shaken during the past few months, but you were always there, telling me I was worthy. Well, you know what? I finally got some news that supports your hypothesis, my dear professor.

More later, when I’m sure. But for now—thanks.

L,

Z

She really was the only one that had given me any support when things weren’t going so well—she deserved more than a phone call and a card for her birthday.

I had a few hours, so I headed to the older section of town and browsed the store windows, but I couldn’t seem to find anything. Part of the problem was, I wasn’t sure what I was looking for. I mean, was I looking for something like music or books? Booorrring … Or maybe for clothes, like a sweater or whatever? Get real—I was totally clueless when it came to that stuff. I spent most of my time hoping I’d get inspired by something, but I was striking out, big-time.

Finally, I found myself walking through what must have been a little gallery district, because every other shop was selling paintings or knickknacks or ceramics or whatever. There was a handcrafted-jewelry shop that had some cool-looking stuff in the window, but no way was I getting her jewelry.

Then I spotted them. I couldn’t believe it—a pair of silver earrings shaped like pi signs. You know: π. Perfect. Plus, the novelty of the mathematical symbol would take away from the scary jewelry-ness of the whole thing.

I went in and asked the woman behind the counter if I could see them. Actually, what I really wanted to see was the price tag. I mean, why do they have to write the price of jewelry on this little microsized tag and then turn it around so you can’t see it?

Anyway, they were a hundred bucks. She must have seen my face.

“Who are they for?” she asked.

“A friend. Uh, a girl.”

She smiled. “I see. I’ll tell you what—those happen to be on sale for seventy-nine dollars, but just for today.”

That was still a lot of money, but Kimber had been real nice to me. And I’d saved a little of my gig money after expenses, and there was no getting around it—they were perfect for her.

“Thanks. I’ll take them. Can you wrap them for me?”

“Certainly.”

Then I bought a card next door and I got directions to a place where I could get it shipped off to her. When I got there, I filled out the card.

Don’t ever let anyone tell you that π r2.

Because believe me, baby, pie are round …

Have a great 16th!

L,

Z

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