Page 15 of The Biker's Virgin
“Bye guys!” Maddie smiled and followed her sister.
They got in the car and slammed the doors.
“Mr. Tunbridge is going to kill me if I’m late again.”
“You’re not going to be late on my watch!” Maddie spun the tires, sprayed mud everywhere, and peeled out of the farmyard.
“You’re washing the car.” Olivia laughed.
Maddie laughed with her and sped into town with a big smile on her face.
“6:27. You’ve got three minutes to get inside.” Maddie simultaneously popped the hatchback and put the car in park.
Olivia opened the trunk and heaved her cello case out. Maddie locked the car and followed her in.
“What are you doing?”
“I’m going to wait here until you’re done.”
“You don’t have to do that.”
“Don’t you worry, I’m not being thoughtful. By the time I get home, I’ll just have to turn around and come to get you. This way, I can drop you at home and go meet the girls for a drink.”
“Whatever!” Olivia bounded up the stairs.
When she reached the waiting room and saw the instruction room door closed, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Maddie sauntered in, slid into the chair beside her, and pulled out her phone.
“There’s some books here if you want,” Olivia said.
“Nah. I’m good,” Maddie said, glued to her screen.
They both looked up as the instruction room door opened and Amelia, one of Olivia’s classmates exited the room. Her face was red and she didn’t meet either of the girl’s eyes as she walked out with her head down. Mr. Tunbridge’s shirt was half tucked in and he was flushed.
“Olivia. I didn’t hear you come in. Come in,” he stammered and stretched his arm out to the practice room.
“You really don’t have to wait,” Olivia said to Maddie.
“Oh, yes. I do. Actually, could I come in and watch your lesson? I’ve always wondered what happens here.”
“I’m sorry, that is not protocol,” Mr. Tunbridge snapped.
“It’s ok, Maddie. You can hear the playing through the door.”
“Mmmhmm. Well, I will be right here Liv.” Maddie narrowed her eyes at Mr. Tunbridge and crossed her arms.
Olivia smiled at her sister and walked into the practice room. Maddie sat alert for the entire lesson, listening for any signs that something inappropriate was going on behind the closed door.
