Yay! I got two positive reviews for Chapter Two! However, I did not know that I was lacking in contractions. I'll try to add more. I guess it is a habit, I rarely use them myself. Anyway, onto Chapter Three in which more family Drama will arise, well it is the same drama from earlier, it is just happening. Anyway, read, relax and enjoy!
It was not until 8:30-9 that practice ended, and as promised Don gave Ally a ride home with a certain Senior tagging along, mainly in support of Ally. He knew her family had issues, what family didn't? However, he was clueless about the severity of those said issues or at least he was clueless until they got to her house. It was a standard Colonial and it looked average on the outside, nothing special to brag about. But when the three percussionists walked into the house, random little kid toy parts littered the floor along with trash and the sound of a TV blaring could be heard from the back.
"Mom! Dave! I'm home! I also have company!" the girl called out as she showed the two males to the living room.
Soon, a lady in her mid-forties came into the room, "Don! It's nice to see you, what brought you here?"
The instructor smiled as he hugged the lady, "I wanted to talk to you and your husband about Al's." he said seriously, "Oh, our Drumline captain came along as well, he was in the youth orchestra ensemble with Ally." He added as he motioned to the senior who was standing awkwardly next to Ally. It was the look of, 'I know I came here, but I do not fit in here, will they mistake me as her boyfriend?'
"It is nice to meet you Mrs. Miller. Your daughter has an amazing talent." He said as he shook hands with the mother.
"Sean lets go to my room. Don can talk to them alone." Ally offered as she headed towards the stairs. When she noticed that Sean followed, she went up them and went to the end of the hallway and walked into the room.
The bedroom was a clash of a standard studying student, a tech. drummer and a marching band member. Over her bed was a poster of her wearing a marching band uniform with a set of quints on. She walked over to her desk and grabbed a year book that was next to her ancient computer then went over to her room height bookshelf and put it on one of the few shelves that actually held books, the others were filled with trophies and medals from band. "Try the drumset out. Just make sure to use the headphones. That is the only reason why I got an electronic drumset." She said quietly.
After telling Sean that, Ally went over to the bed and sat down; she glanced at the poster before she turned to the door. The boy had been playing for a few minutes now so the sound of shouting never reached his ears.
"Don't tell me how to raise my daughter!"
"It looks like I need to, you sit around all day while your wife is balancing school and work, your daughter is stressing out because of moving yet again to a new school and now you are taking away the only thing that keeps her sane! You do not know her at all!"
"Both of you Enough!"
As the fighting stopped Ally stared out of her window. Without a word, she got up and went over to her keyboard and started to play an original composition. However, this song was different from her others. Instead of being upbeat and happy, it was slow and sad.
It did not take Sean long to notice the girl playing, so he stopped and took off the headphones. "Al, come on, you need to get out of here." He said quietly.
Silently, she looked up hesitantly before she nodded, "Alright." She said quietly as she got up. When both of them got down stairs, Ally's mother was talking to Don who was red-faced and still angry, "Mom. Sean and I are leaving. I have my keys, do not worry about me."
Seeing the perfect opportunity to leave, Don got up, "I'll take you two back to school, that is where Sean's car is after all. Liz, please consider my offer, you know that it is the best way, and he is willing to help her when she needs it."
The lady nodded, "Just do it Don. It is sad that you know her better than us. I'll pay for it too so it is not a burden on you." She said quietly as she got up and left the room.
"Don, outside now." Sean muttered as he pointed towards the door. His eyes narrowed as he watched the instructor obey with a smile, "What did you do?"
So this is Chapter three, kind of short I apologize. I guess Chapter four will start off with Don's plans with Ally's mother. Please review, critique etc.