Chapter 3
-Ok, so we're all here now!-said Musa, while glaring at Stella-That means we can finally start with this rehearsal! Okay, so I got some good news and bad news.
-Go with the bad news first.-said Flora.
-Okay-Musa sighed-we need to have two songs for the band contest.
-What!?-said the girls in union.
-Well, I don't see a problem, we can play one of last years' songs.-said Tecna.
-Yes, well the judges of the competition were also the judges on the talent show, so I don't think they'll let us win with the same thing twice.-said Musa.
-Oh for goodness sake, why do these things always happen to us!-said Layla with her hands in the air.
-I still have the good news!-said Musa.
-Ok, spit it out, it may lighten up the mood.-said Layla.
-Well, I have our first song finished!-said Musa.
-Great!-said Bloom-That means we can start rehearsing!
-Alright, here are the music notes and lyrics, read it, take your instruments and let's try.-said Musa.
Bratz Rock Angelz-so good
*Guitar starting the song*
Musa: We know how to dare
We know how to dream
Tonight is the night
What we wanna be, we'll be
We're gonna make it through
Bloom: Let's conquer the fears
Take every chance
Hold back the tears
What we wanna be, we'll be
We're gonna make it through
Stella: Out of our heads
Into our hearts
Close to the edge
Ready to start
Flora: And it's so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Tecan: 'Cuz the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
It feels so good
Shining here in front of you
Musa: Give everything
And don't be afraid
Be true to yourself
Stella: If you wanna live forever
You're gonna make it through
You're gonna make it through
Layla: Out of our heads
Into our hearts
Close to the edge
Ready to start
Bloom: And it's so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Flora: 'Cuz the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
Tecna: It feels so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Musa: 'Cuz the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
Stella: It feels so good
Shining here in front of you
It feels so good
Bloom: Shining here in front of you
Shining here in front of you
Tecna: Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Layla: 'Cuz the beat of our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
Musa: It feels so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Flora: 'Cuz the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
It feels so good
Shining here in front of you
-So far so good!-smiled Musa-Alright, from the top!
Layla's phone rang.
-Hello?-Layla picked up the phone-Oh, hey dad! Oh no, no no no! I'm practicing…basketball. Uh-uh, no, you don't need to come and check up on me. What, now?!-she laughed nervously-You'll definitely see me there, on the basketball court, of course, ok I'll see you bye!-she hung up the phone.-Girls, we have a mayor emergency! I gotta be on the basketball court in three minutes, if I want my dad to see me practicing.
-Why, didn't you tell him we have rehearsal?-asked Bloom.
-No.-said Layla.
-Why? He'll understand, besides, you have a basketball court in your back yard, you can practice home.-said Stella.
-No, you don't understand, my dad forbid me to hang out with you guys, date Nabu or perform.-said Layla-And right now, he thinks I'm on the basketball court, and he's heading there.
-Ok, you can go.-said Musa.
-But you have to explain everything later, ok?-asked Tecna.
-Ok. Thanks.-said Layla as she stormed off.
Layla was sitting in her room with her brothers (Jason 4th year high school, Rick college and Matt 2nd year high school).
-Okay so here's the deal, dad won't let me date, hang out with my friends or perform, because he thinks all of those things are a distraction. He wants me to train to become a basketball player. I want to be a dancer, and that's why I entered the dance class as an extra class along with basketball, but dad doesn't know that. So, all I'm asking is for the three of you to cover for me when I'm not home. That means I'm either at rehearsal, or dance class. And If dad asks you where am I, you should tell him that you saw me at the basketball court, so he doesn't have to check up on me, ok?-said Layla.
-Hey anything for my little sis.-smiled Rick.
-No problem.-said Jason.
-Ok, but in the future you owe me.-said Matt.
-Deal.-smiled Layla.-Thanks guys you're the best. Oh, I have one more request.
-What is it?-asked Matt.
-First, we have to call dad.-said Layla.
-What's this all about Layla?-asked her dad.
-Ok, so in two weeks, I want to make an appointment for a basketball game, one on one, between Nabu and each of my bros.-said Layla.
-Why would you want that?-asked her dad-Bubu is not welcomed here anymore.
-Dad, listen, he wants to prove that he's worthy of me, so you can let us date. Come on, if he wins all three games, we'll continue dating, and if he doesn't, I'll never see him again.-said Layla-Oh, and his name is Nabu.
-No.-said her dad.
-You know, if you agree, I can throw in some tacos in the deal.-said Layla.
-Alright. Sounds like a fair game.-said her dad-In two weeks.
-Great, thanks dad.-Layla hugged him.
-But, you can't talk to him until then.-said her dad as he walked away.
-What?-Layla bumped down on the chair.
-Hey don't worry sis, we'll take it easy on him so he can win.-said Jason.
-Thanks.-said Layla with a blank expression on her face.
-Hey girls! I have a question, when's the contest exactly?-asked Stella through the phone.
-Stella! We've been saying that all the time, it's in two weeks!-said Flora.
-Ok, just checking, maybe you forgot the date, right?-(Stella)
-Nice try Stell.-(Musa)
-Hey Layla, did you get your dad to let you hang out and perform?-asked Bloom.
-Kind of.-(Layla)
-What do you mean kind of? Am I supposed to come there again, and try to convince your dad like last time?-asked Stella.
-No, this time my brothers are covering up for me, and Stella this time you don't have a magic bracelet.-said Layla.
-True, but I am learning to be lawyer, maybe I can use that.-said Stella.
-Oh come on Stella, we all know that when you graduate you'll drop the lawyer thing and go to a fashion designing school.-said dTecna.
-So Tecna can predict the future?-asked Stella.
-I'm just stating the obvious.-said Tecna.
-Ok, well I gotta go, I'm almost finished with our second song.-said Musa.
-That fast!? Can you finish my math homework, cuz I don't have a lot of time?-asked Stella.
-Nope, better luck next time, see ya!-Musa hung up the phone.
-Ok, well I'm going too, something tells me this potion's gonna blow, gotta take cover, bye!-Flora hung up the phone.
-Rita! Urgh! Gotta go bye!-Tecna hung up the phone.
-My dad's coming bye!-Layla hung up the phone.
-Well that leaves only you and me Bloom. Oh my gosh look at that purse, wow! And the price tag, it's so cheap, this will go great with…..
-Yeah, I'm just gonna go.-Bloom hung up the phone.
-Huh, did you say something Bloom?-asked Stella.-Hello? Oh great I'm talking to myself!-Stella hung up the phone.
Musa was writing the new song for the band in her room.
-Hey Musa, are you okay?-her dad came in the room.
-Uh-uh.-mumbled Musa. Today was her mom's birthday.-How much is she turning?
-42.-said her dad.
Musa had a few tears rolling down her cheeks.
-Musa, don't cry, your mother wouldn't want you to cry, she'd want you to be happy.-said her dad, al thought her wasn't feeling the best either-We have a family now. We have Shannon and Emily.
-Yeah, I know, but every time I think about her, I feel like crying.-sobbed Musa.
-Here, I got you something.-her dad gave her a ring-It belonged to your mother, it was given from generation to generation, when the child turns 18. You're almost 18, but I thought now was a good time to give you this.
-Thanks dad, I love it!-Musa said as she hugged her dad.
Author's note.
I know the last part seemed unnecessary, but it has a big meaning later in the story. Please review!