Chapter One

I was so excited when I heard our school would be putting on The Sound of Music. I've always loved the movie version starring Julie Andrews. I decided to audition for a part, any part, it didn't matter how small. Man, was I surprised when I got the lead! I could not believe it!

I had some trouble with all those songs, but after months of hard work and practice, I was ready for the opening night.

Unfortunately, Dad was unable to come to that performance. He had to do some work for the club or something. However, he promised that he would come to the final performance the next night. I was a little disappointed, but decided to forget it. I think Magnum and TC could sense my disappointment, so they told me they would be sure to come. The performance went on without a hitch. Magnum and TC told me I was wonderful; better than Julie Andrews even.

It was obviously untrue (the Julie Andrews part at least), but I was very pleased none the less.

As excited as I was for the opening performance, I was even more excited for the final performance, because Dad would get to see it.

That final night was our best performance, much better than the night before.

Afterwards, Higgins met me backstage.

"Where's Dad?" I asked in wonderment.

Higgins hesitated before he answered.

"Chrissy, I'm afraid he couldn't make it." He stated sympathetically.

"Why not? Is something wrong?"

"I called during intermission, and it seems that he had more work to do than he had previously surmised."

"How could he do this! He promised!" I cried out, trying to hold back my tears.

"I'm sorry dear. He apologized, but he said it was something that he had to get done right away."

"No! He should have come! I hate him!"

"Chrissy…….."

I never let him finish. I ran from the room and outside, no longer able to hold in my tears.

I walked around for hours, tears cascading down my cheeks, not wanting to go home and hear Dad's excuses.

This is a decision I would later come to regret greatly.