Shattered Star
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Charnan Simon
Charnan Simon lives in Seattle, Washington, and has written more than one hundred books for young readers. Her two daughters are mostly grown-up, and she misses having teenagers running in and out of the house.
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Shattered Star - Charnan Simon
I nailed my solo.
I knew it even before the last note died and the applause started. Defying Gravity
from Wicked has always been one of my favorite songs. Now I was singing it solo for our glee club’s spring concert. I had been practicing for weeks. Tonight, I had put my whole heart and soul into that song. With the audience whistling and clapping, nothing could bring me down.
Ms. Cao, our director, waved at me to take another bow. Then I stepped back to my spot on the risers. The curtain came down. When the applause didn’t stop, the curtain rose again. This time, the whole glee club bowed. Twice more the curtain dropped and rose. Three curtain calls! It was our best concert ever.
We were all buzzing when the curtain finally stayed down and the house lights came up. Estela ran over from the alto section. She threw her arms around me.
Amazing!
she shrieked. You were awesome! You rule!
Estela’s a good best friend. She doesn’t hold back when it comes to anything.
Even Julia Posada had something nice to say. Good job, Cassie.
I knew Julia wanted to sing the solo. Thanks,
I said. I was feeling generous. You would have sung it well, too.
I know,
Julia said. Just wait till sectionals!
What a snob! I started to say something not quite so generous, but then Domingo Mendes came over. Domingo swept me up into a hug, and thoughts of Julia faded. You did good, neighbor!
he said. You might even say . . . wicked good!
I groaned at Domingo’s bad pun. Then I blushed. Domingo and I have been next-door neighbors forever. Lately, though, I’ve been wondering if we might be more than neighbors. Did Domingo’s hug mean he felt the same way?
Estela raised her eyebrows at me. Come along, children,
she said. Let’s find the families. Then I need food! I was too excited to eat dinner.
The auditorium lobby was crowded. So many people stopped to congratulate me that I felt like a star. When I finally found Mom, she was beaming.
Cassie, you were wonderful!
She gave me a huge hug. I sent your dad a video from my phone. He said that next time I have to stay home with Jake and Ray. He wants his turn to see you sing in person!
I laughed, but I felt kind of bad, too. My little brothers can’t stay up late enough for glee club concerts. Tonight, Dad lost the coin toss. (He claimed Mom had rigged it.) He had to stay home to put them to bed.
Mom gave me another quick hug. I have to run, sweetie,
she said. Mrs. McVey will be waiting for me, and you know how she worries. Do you have a ride home?
Mom is a home-health aide. Mrs. McVey is one of her favorite clients. Mrs. McVey is over ninety years old. She still lives in her own house. She just needs Mom to help her get ready for bed at night.
Just then Estela came up. Domingo was right behind her. Hi, Mrs. Pratt,
Estela said. Don’t worry about Cassie. Domingo’s giving us a ride home. Right, Domingo?
Sure,
he said. Okay if we stop for something to eat on the way home?
Mom likes Domingo. Of course,
she said, smiling. Just not too late. It’s still a school night!
I shook my head while Mom hurried off through the crowd. You’d think I was still in middle school, the way Mom talks, instead of a junior who just sang the star solo!
The Daily Grind was crowded. Everyone must have been hungry after the concert. Domingo found a table while Estela and I went up to the counter.
That boy likes you,
Estela said as we waited in line.
I turned red and started to protest. What was with my face anyhow? Nobody