My Sweet Song Bird

My Sweet Song Bird #2

Years passed and now Devora is in highschool, Mary couldn't stop gushing about how grown Devora has gotten. "Mom, I'm still a kid, I have so much more to explore, it's not the end of the world mom." Devora said unamused. "Oh song bird i know! But I am so happy for you dear, always remember that I love you!" "I love you too, mom." Then Devora headed on to school, it was really nerve racking to be in a new place. "haha are you nervous" a familiar voice appeared from behind. "Oh it's you, Arthur you scared me!" "No need to be nervous, Dev. Come on, our first class is together!" Then they skipped off to find their class. "Alright class, this is your first day so you best behave or else." said a grumpy teacher. "Today we'll be learning about Economy and the subject we'll be digging into is jobs. And oh how I hate mine." the students giggled from hearing that. But Devora was silent, Arthur could tell something wasn't right. "Hey are you good?" "oh yea im fine its just that.." Devora bite her tongue. "Come on, you can tell me, we're best friends after all!" exclaimed Arthur, "Well, my parents are having trouble with their jobs, i'm not supposed to know this, but i found out accidentally" Turns out before Devora went to highschool, Mary and Declan were having financial issues and it was looking bad for them. "I'm so sorry to hear that.. hey i'll tell you what, after school come to my house, we'll figure out a way to make money and help your parents!" said Arthur, "Really?" Devora said excitedly "yes, really." After school, as promised Devora went to Arthur's house and they began planning a job. "hmm maybe baby sitting for a while, actually no that doesn't make a lot of money. uhh, oohh i know, how about singing!" exclaimed Arthur. Devora paused for a second and then a bright smile appeared on her face. "Of course, why didn't I think of this sooner!" Cheered Devora. "But how am I supposed to make money out of singing?" "Duh, we can make a play and make tickets for people to come!It's practical, we can play at my garage, and I'll help with the instruments!" The next day after school, Devora brought a sheet of papers. "woah, what are these for?" asked Arthur, "oh there just my lyric sheets, i don't know which one to choose from, so i brought them all!" Arthur started setting up the instruments and even had his dad help. Devora thought that her dreams of becoming a singer just started, but little did she know, she has a long way to go. They finally settled on a song to perform with and started practicing for 2 weeks, then they were ready to perform. "okay so remember to give this booklet for everyone to see, a ticket will be 50 cent per person." said Devora, "got it, superstar!" finally the show day came, a few handful of people came. "Arthur I'm not sure about this, I'm kind of nervous.." said Devora, "don't be! I'm sure we'll do great!" Arthur calmed her down. Then they went on the carpet, all of the audience focus was straight to Devora, her legs trembling and with a shaky voice started to sing. Her voice was off key and it sounded terrible, a few people even started boo-ing and demanding their money back. "HEY, LEAVE HER BE, can't you see she is nervous, let her build up her confidence first." Arthur shouted and the whole audience fell quiet. He went to look at her and nodded, with a still shivery voice she sang, soon enough the music filled her ears, she started singing perfectly, to the beat and rhythm, she was spectacular. All the audience oh'd and ah'd, at how mesmerizing her voice sounds. Right on the last note, she held it as long as possible as the audience applauded. She couldn't help herself and cried happy tears, from seeing all the faces after she sang, it was like her dreams were coming true.