Last One To Know by Barbara Freethy

Author:Barbara Freethy [Freethy, Barbara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fog City Publishing
Published: 2022-11-14T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

I followed Joanne backstage to find a trembling, sobbing girl who was so thin it looked like a strong wind would blow her over. Standing next to her was a double bass that was almost as tall as she was.

"Mila, this is Brynn," Joanne said. "Laura's daughter."

"I know," Mila said with a sniff. "I heard you outside."

"Joanne said you don't want to play your duet, Mila," I said.

"There's no one who can play with me," she replied. "I was only going to do it because Ms. Hawthorne said she'd be there with me."

I moved closer to Mila as Joanne faded into the background. "What grade are you in?"

"I'm a sophomore."

"How long have you been playing?"

"A couple of years. My mom used to play the bass. She taught me how to play, but she died, and I don't know why I keep playing, because she can't hear me anymore."

"I used to think the same thing."

Mila gave me a confused look. "But your mom is alive."

"She is," I said, not wanting to confuse the girl. "She taught me to play the violin, and I would love to play the duet with you, if you'd let me. I know my mother would want you to take the stage. What song were you going to play?"

"Autumn from The Four Seasons."

"One of my favorite pieces by Vivaldi. I think we'd make a great team, Mila."

"Are you…good?" Mila asked hesitantly.

I smiled. "I'm pretty good."

"Okay, I guess."

That was one problem solved, but I realized I had another. "I need a violin."

"The one your mom was going to use is in the music room. I'll get it."

As Mila left, I peeked through the curtains and saw the first group taking the stage, a trio of saxophone players. As the brassy music lit up the auditorium, I realized how talented they were. This high school for the arts was filled with gifted kids. Mila was one of them. I didn't want to let her down. And I wouldn't, I told myself firmly. I knew the piece she was going to play very well. It was going to be beautiful.

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