Later that day about 3 clock the girls were packing up a bags .Simon eyed them them sitting in a chair in the kitchen table reading a book.
"May I ask where you're going ?",Simon says as if he was interested in what they were doing .
"Taking the bus to dance class like we do every Saturday ",Brittany says swinging the bag up over her shoulder .
"The city bus?",Simon didn't know if he liked the idea thinking the girls are still a little young to be riding so far on a bus alone .It made him uncomfortable .
"We do it every Saturday ",Jeanette picked by her bag following her two sisters .
"Girls ,I don't want you riding across town on a bus alone .Why don't you ask Dave for a ride?",Simon looked up from the book he was reading kind of worried about it .
"Nonsense Simon we took karate classes last year for a reason " Brittany smiled as they walk toward the front door about to leave .
"You three took karate classes ?",Simon is watching them with a kind of shocked surprise look on his face.
"Of course Simon the helpless female thing is out .We can defend ourselves just fine "Eleanor shook her head at Simon .
"I was just planning to go that way anyway ,so I will just ride along with you "Simon got up putting the book into his backpack .
"It's ok Simon you don't need to ",Jeanette began smiling at him getting that shy look on her face again .Before she could finish her sentence Simon was walking behind them almost on their heels .As they stood at the bus stop Brittany had her arms crossed .
"Simon don't you have anything else to do expect follow us around? ",Brittany had this embarrassed look on her face .
"I promised Dave I would keep on eye on you ",Simon said using it has his excuse to not spend the rest of the day worrying about it .As the four got on the bus they paid the fare .Jeanette and Brittany sat in one seat ,while Simon and Eleanor sat in the other .They rode a pretty long distance before they pulled the cord and got off the bus .They walked toward the dance studio as they walked in the front door Simon looked at them.
"So how long does this last so I can come back and pick you up " Simon didn't want to go inside .
"Simon you can home, we can get back ourselves ",Brittany said trying to get rid of him .
"It's fine ,I will just ask in the studio ",Simon said ,walking in with them knowing the girls weren't going to tell him .Simon found out the class the class lasted about two hours so he found a near by cafe ,he ordered a drink and sat reading his book when he came back the class was almost over so he sat in the waiting room reading as the girls were doing some kind of routine jumping all over the floor .He really wasn't paying much attention to it because he was getting to the book he was reading .Until another guy walked up to him wearing a brown suit with brownish gray hair and blue eyes .He was kind of tall .He was looking down at the girls sighing .
" They getting their dance costumes again ,don't you hate sewing on all that Sequins ",The man spoke to Simon .It took Simon a minute to realize he was talking to started to chuckle a little .
"If its one thing the girls can do themselves ,Its but on sequins ",Simon eyed the back of his jacket speaking back to the man .
"That is such a great likeness of Hello kitty .Whom ever did it paid close attention to detail .Do you have the hello kitty power wheel SUV ,it's all the range out our house ", The man speaks back to Simon .
"No , I think we skipped that one",Simon tried to look back down at his book wishing the man would go away .Some of the kids from the class come walking by they were all carrying costumes on hangers with a dryer cleaner covers over them on top of the hangers were giant bows .You could hear some the parents talking to their kids ,one mom was saying to her daughter "these costumes are so cute .I am going to glue some little gold flowers onto your bow so yours will stand out from the other girls ."Simon didn't even look up to see who said it said he just wanted to get out of here .He wished the girls would hurry up .
The girls came running over to Simon carrying their costumes .They seem kind of excited about something ,as they approached ,he places his book in his bag and looked up at them.
"Simon my new best friend ",Brittany smiles at him .
"What is that you want Brittany",Simon sighs not sure he wants to know .
"Brittany volunteered you to make the jewelry box for her to pop out of when we are doing our group dance at the recital ",Jeanette said in her shy voice again .She watches Simon ' s reaction .
"Brittany when you volunteer someone to do something it requires asking first ",Simon says again in his annoyed voice "and I am not making you a jewelry box .
"Please Simon we really need your help " Brittany looks at him with sad eyes.
"No",Simon replied again sounding a little more firm .
"But you have to ,Simon",Eleanor looks at him with puppy dog eyes .Brittany and Jeanette giving him the same look. Simon sighs ,looking up in the air and then back at them again .
"Pretty please Simon with sugar on top if you don't it will ruin our recital " Jeanette at him with the same puppy dog eyes .
"Please Simon",Eleanor begged along with her sisters."Simon couldn't resist it anymore .
"Alright ,I will do it but next time you need to ask first "Simon replies almost kicking himself for giving in the girls squeal jumping up and down hugging each other .
(To be continued )