350-Word Story

Musical Program

Episode #7

David looked into Harriette’s eyes. It was so intense. He didn’t want to look at anything else. He did because he doesn’t want a woman in his life. He was thinking of what he could do for them. He thought about how wonderful it is to teach children how great playing an instrument is, and how enriching this is for their lives.

“I will think of a solution. Maybe there is one, but I have to find out if that is applicable to your situation.”

“I am in. Anything for my daughter. She loves this instrument a lot.”

Vivianne tried to listen with her ear through the door. She couldn’t hear that much, except that her mother doesn’t have any money for violin lessons. She let her tears coming on her cheeks and this time, they were much more while her emotions got heavier. Slowly, she put herself on the ground, next to the door.

When she heard the door, she looked up. Unfortunately, it was another door. She wiped off her tears with the sleeve of her sweater. Her favorite sweater that she doesn’t really want to get dirty or wet. This one has a nice pattern of flowers and some sparkles you can change. It is a warm sweater for the winter.

Then, when she was in deep thought and her eyes were red, Harriette left the room. When Harriette looked around her, she saw her daughter sit on the ground crying.

“What is it, darling?”

“I heard you saying that you don’t have any money to put me on violin lessons.”

While Harriette turned her arm around Vivianne, David left the room as well. A little bit confused about why she cried. He realized she heard something.

“I told your mother that there is a program for talented musicians, just like you are.”

Vivianne looked up. She moved slowly to look at David. He comforted her, and she wiped off her tears. She was confused because she really heard her mother telling him not to make any effort. Sometimes, Vivianne is worried about not having any money.

Read more in this series:

Part Six, Part Five, Part Four, Part Three, Part Two, Part One