The American Girl in Paris Box Set (Books 1 and 2) by Anna Adams

Author:Anna Adams
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: american girl in paris, Maude Laurent
Publisher: Anna Adams
Published: 2018-07-26T00:00:00+00:00

MUSICAL HISTORY CLASS contained far less excitement than lunch at The Angelina. Monsieur Leroy had taken the class for the entire afternoon to catch up on his program, but even his most creative costumes and imitations couldn’t keep Aria’s mind from roaming.

“That is why Mendelssohn was a notable pianist of his time, among his many other talents,” Monsieur Leroy concluded.

“I can’t imagine my life as a pianist.” Aria shuddered at the thought.

“Not sure Du Pré will continue giving you lessons if you and Maxime can’t play that easy duet together,” Hortense declared. She scribbled furiously on her parchment.

“It’s not easy if it’s with that boy.”

“Girls, pay attention!” Monsieur Leroy called out. “For next week, I want you to write an analysis of Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso. Class dismissed.”

Aria put away her parchment and inkwell with relief. She’d rather spend her birthday thinking about her future than dwell on the glorious past of those who, unlike her, had nothing left to prove.

“We’re going to La Bavarde for the soccer game. Are you in?” Margot asked. She crammed her History book into her bag, delighted to finally put it away from her sight.

“Aria Thompson, I’d like to have a word with you,” their teacher called from the front of the class.

“I’ll catch up with you later,” Aria told her friends. Hortense and Margot exchanged discreet smiles making Aria feel left out. She’d noticed the gradual reconstruction of Margot and Hortense’ bond with pleasure but increasing grins and hijinks were making her feel left out on this special day she could not fully enjoy. Aria wondered if Hortense was as fickle in her relationships as Gregoire was jealous in his.

Aria grudgingly went to Monsieur Leroy’s desk.

“You’ve been a bit dissipated today. Any particular reason?”

“I didn’t realize I was. I thought your lesson on Mendelssohn was very interesting and informative as usual.” Having retained little from the lesson, Aria hoped her teacher wouldn’t question her to test her supposed interest in Mendelssohn.

“You were chatting at the end of class.”

Her teacher glanced at the clock behind her.

“Monsieur Leroy, do you have somewhere to be? I’m sure this conversation is pointless. I spoke five minutes at the end of class while Pierre-Henri giggled with Marie-Capucine during the entire duration of the lesson.”

“Right ... urm ... you’re changing the subject.”

“Was I?”

“Are you going to watch the soccer game?”

“Monsieur, did you ask me to stay after class so that I wouldn’t watch the game?”

“Of course not.” He looked at her blankly.

“May I leave?”

“Yes, yes, you may.”

“Thank you.”

She looked at him strangely, took her bag and left the room, eager to see the game. Not that she actually cared for either team, but she was anxious to know her fate and whether she would end up cleaning the castle or having the pleasure of taunting Maxime as he did.

Arriving at La Bavarde, she rushed inside the café, but was instantly struck with astonishment.

“Happy Birthday!” yelled Hortense, Margot, and Paul in unison with a room full of Fifth-Years. Paul held out a chocolate cake and Karim presented her with a beautifully wrapped present.

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