Golden Stars
Chapter 3
At night, the streets are very quiet. The streetlamp light up the road and the sidewalks. All of the windows have no light inside, therefore everyone is asleep. Well, you can't argue with that. For who in the world would be up at 2 o'clock in the morning?
Rachel's crying rings throughout the apartment and into the master bedroom. Shelby lifts up her head and turns to her alarm clock: 2:43A.M. She groans in exhaustion and drags herself out of bed, slipping on my black rode. Opening the door quietly, she makes sure for certain that the baby is up. Yep, she is. Shelby walks over to the crib; there, she reaches in for Rachel, and cradles her in her arm. What could she want? Shelby thinks quickly. She already fed her a bottle so she isn't hungry. She changed her diaper the last time she was up so she isn't dirty. Maybe, she just wants to be held, but she's still crying. What else is there? Shelby starts to hush to her little one, knowing nothing else to do. Wait a minute! Maybe Rachel wants Shelby . . . to sing! Of course! Why didn't she think of it in the first place? But what song should she sing? It has to be a lullaby and something simple . . . (This is for all you Disney fans out there!)
Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine
Little one when you play
Don't you mind what you say
Let those eyes sparkle and shine
Never a tear, baby of mine
Rachel's eyes begin to drift away.
If they knew sweet little you
They'd end up loving you too
All those same people who scold you
What they'd give just for
The right to hold you
From your head to your toes
You're not much, goodness knows
But you're so precious to me
Cute as can be, baby of mine
When the song is over, Shelby kisses Rachel on the cheek and places her back in her crib. She looks down as the infant sleeps peaceful and couldn't be more impressed with herself. She put her daughter to sleep by doing the one thing she loves to do: sing! Some thoughts go through her head.
"Maybe I should audition."
Under the sea, under the sea
Darlin' it's better
Down where it's wetter,
Take it from me
"Ha! Ha! I love the sing crab!" Alex says as she is watching the Little Mermaid in her living room the next morning. Just then, her phone starts ringing. She answers to Shelby. "Hello?"
"Hey, Alex."
"Hey, Shel! How's it going, girl?"
"I decided to audition for the show."
Alex squeals on the other end of the line. "That's great! I knew you wouldn't resist."
"And there's another. I was sort of wondering–"
"You want me to watch Rachel while you go audition and to tell me how a great friend I am? Not to mention, incredible, awesome, and fantastic?"
"I'm not sure about that last part, but yes. I need you to watch Rachel while I'm gone."
"Okey, Dokey!"
"But you need to remember that this is a baby we're talking about. So, don't be joking around."
"Got it! So, what song are you going to do?"
"Hmm . . . I don't know."
"Oh! Can I make a suggestion?"
'If it's a Disney song, the answer is no." Alex frowns, "Besides, I think I have one in mind."
