Star Maniac

2

It has been a year since Space Note disbanded. It really is boring. I don't know what to do. I've read every story books that mom bought for me when I was a rising star, twice. Each of them.

I played my guitar. Sometimes, when I was really bored, I went to visit Cora. She's now volunteering as piano teacher. She loved works there. Sometimes, when we both really bored, we hang out at Victoria's house. She didn't do anything. Spending most of her time at her house doing nothing. Sometimes we bake. Victoria really loves baking.

I decided to visit Cora. I brought along my guitar. Sometimes I do teach the children how to play guitar. But not work there. The owner loves us. She don't really mind if I gave the children free lesson.

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I pushed the door. "Hello. What brings you here today?" Shelly greeted me. She's the one who greet people at the counter. She works at the front desk.

"I'm bored Shel. Really bored. So I decide to not waste any more time. Is Cora here?" I smiled.

"I know you are. When you're bored, this is the only place you come, right? Yes. She's here. But now she has class. Still want to interrupt?" Shelly smiled.

I grinned. I think Shelly knows what does that grin means. "Alright then. She's in class 3-6," Shelly giggled a little.

"Thank you!" I give her flying kiss. But she never accept it. Well, whatever.

I walked straight to class 3-6.

From a far I can hear Cora's voice. She's teaching. I loved it when she plays piano. It sounds really great. I enjoy it every time she plays. I felt like I'm dancing. Dancing in my dreams.

I opened the door slowly. Doesn't want to shock her. I put my index finger at my mouth meaning keep quite. The children really understand it. They pretend like they didn't see me. Good kids.

I pat Cora's shoulder. She nearly scream. She turned around and see me giggle. She elbowed my stomach. It hurts a little.

"You scared the hell out of me, you jerk," she looks really angry. I laugh looking at her face.

"So what time you end today?"

"Idk. Let me ask the children," she turned and face the children. There is 3 of them in total. "So guys, at what time you want end today's class?"

3 of them looked at each other. Then out of nowhere they were nodding to each other. Like what? They make any silent discussion or something? I don't know.

"Our parents pay fees. And it stated that a teacher must teach us for how long our parents pay. Our parents pay for two hours and a half. So, teacher have to teach us for another one hour before we can end the class," the kid at the average age of I don't know 5 to 7 seem to be a really good talker.

"Wow. You're really good at talking aren't you? " I raised my eyebrow.

"And who are you? I supposed only the students and the teacher are allowed to be in here," the kid puts his fingers on the piano. Ready for the next lessons.

"Who am I, you ask? Who am I? I guess you didn't notice how popular I was back then. Look kid. I am a teacher too. But I don't teach you. You want me to teach you how to play guitar?" I already hung my guitar. Ready to play it.

"That means you're not famous at all these days, right? Wahhh. That's a cool guitar. It's like a rock punk band guitar! I would love to!"

"Oh cut the crap, Nat. You're not going to teach anybody. I'm going to continue my class. You can be in here but please don't interrupt my students," Cora seem to be pissed off.

"Relax, Cor. What if you let the kids play? Like mini test, you know? You sing, I'll play the guitar and the kids will play the piano?" I suggested.

"That sounds cool," 3 of them seem to be agree with my idea.

Cora stay silent. "Don't think too much. Just agree! You've teach them correctly right?" She nodded. "Then why bother? Come on!"

"Hmm. Alright then!" Everyone's cheer. "Okay. Why don't you start first, Luke?" She refer to a boy who wear a red T-shirt. He's the one who really good at talking.

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"Alright kids. That's all for today. You may go now. Remember to practice, okay?" Cora remind the children before they head home.

"Yesss," all of them answered.

The children went out from the class. Their parents must be already waiting outside.

Cora wiped the piano. Each of them. Even though wiping the piano is not neseccery but that's Cora's habit. She will wiped the piano's key right after she used it.

"So where are we going? What brought you here?" Cora took her bag.

"I was bored. So I'm here. How about Vic's? No, actually she texted me to come over," I zipped my guitar's bag.

"Okay. You pay the cab? Since you're the one who asked me," she grinned.

"Alright. Then let her pay for pizza? What a cool plan," I praised myself.

Cora nodded. We both headed to take a cab.

"Already home?" Shelly greet us when we pass by the front desk.

"Yeah. Bye Shel. Take care," I smiled and waved at her.

"Bye guys. Take care too," she smiled and waved back at us. She's really nice.

We both ride a cab and went to Victoria's house.

Ding dong. I pressed the bell. "George's mansion. What can I help you?" A voice come from the speaker that was build in next to the bell.

I pressed and hold a small button and I hold my mouth to the microphone. "Hello. It's Natalie and Cora," I let go the small button. A few moment later the front gates open.

We walked inside the gate. Every times we get here, the gate part always amazed us. The main door was being open by Parker, the head butler that we both known well. He smiled at us as soon as he saw us.

"Good evening, ladies. Come in," Parker smiled. Then he closed the door. "Lady Victoria is in the music room. She's playing with the drum. I'll prepare the foods for you," he then went to the kitchen. We both rushed up to the music room.

From outside we can hear the beat. She really must working hard. I opened the door. She raised her head. She looked at us. Both of her hands are holding drum stick.

"Guys," she said. "Come in and closed the door," she paused. I closed the door and I approached her. "I'm sad," she continued. "Too sad," she paused. "I can't believe we're not in a band anymore," suddenly tears coming down from her eyes. She must be really sad and depressed. Cora and I hugged her.

"We all sad about this, Vic. But we have to accept the fact that Space Note is no longer exist," Cora calmed her. She's still crying.

"It's okay to cry. Let it out. You won't got this chance everyday," I rubbed her back gently. I try my best to calm her.

"Let's practice," suddenly Cora comes up with this idea.

"How? We don't have the vocalist," Victoria looked at her.

"Nobody said we can't practice without vocalist? Come. Let's practice!" I smiled. I took my guitar out from the bag. Cora pull the keyboard. She's ready. I plug in the tune to my guitar and I am ready. Victoria wipe her tears and she's ready.

"ONE TWO THREE FOUR," Victoria screamed. Then she hits the drum with the drum sticks. Cora started to play the keyboard. I do the same. We play our used-to-be-hot debut. Victoria's favorite song. The three of us take turns singing. We really had fun that night.

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