Chapter 115 - Lin Lin's Request

After the examination results were returned, more than half of the students in the Special Class had to return and bid farewell. There was a slightly gloomy mood in the air. Danny was also absent from school for an indefinite period of time. Some unknown teacher stepped in for lessons that none of the Special Class students were interested in listening to so they abandoned the class in favour of sneaking into the E.C. Class.

Needless to say, the boys were thrilled to see their smart friends. Although it was slightly sad to hear that more than half of the Special Class had left to return to their duties outside of school, they did their best to share the good news. Many people shared their family's travel plans over the school holidays. For the new couple, they spent their time together in a quiet corner, isolated from the rest of the world. Dragon and Rebecca made plans to meet up over the holidays while the rest of the class hyped over the different countries they'd be travelling to.

"We won't be going anywhere," Alex admitted. "Daddy said that we will be interning at his company."

"What's interning?" Benedict asked, taking interest in it. Some of the boys weren't going to travel during the holidays and anything they would jump on anything that sounded remotely interesting compared to getting sent to tuition classes.

Jasper grinned and explained how Wilmer assigned them to tag along with the a.d.u.l.ts and help out with the work. "However, we're not getting paid. After all, we are still children."

Benjamin's eyes sparkled when he heard that Elfie would be working with them as an intern. "Can I join too?" he asked.

Alex didn't look too sure but told the boy she could check with her father. When the class heard that, some of the boys decided to jump on that opportunity. It would be fun to hang out with each other outside of school over the long holidays. Initially, they had plans to host soccer matches or gaming afternoons but compared to the idea of interning and working together, those ideas paled in comparison.

"I can help move heavy things," Teddy offered.

"I'm very fast at typing!" Rowan bragged.

One by one, the boys started selling their skills to an overwhelmed Alex almost to the point of breaking the girl down from nervousness. Thankfully, Scarlet was there to help her sister out.

"It's not going to be an everyday thing. On the days that we don't work at the company, won't everyone come over to play? I'm sure Claire and Jenna won't refuse if we let them know in advance."

Jasper agreed. "We can't have everyone staying over, it's too crowded. However, we can definitely plan for a trip together at a resort to have sleepovers for a few days and maybe a barbecue."

Vivian immediately agreed and offered to cook. Some of the other boys suggested a camping trip instead and the class was soon split into two teams with one opting for the luxury of air conditioning and the other hell-bent on experiencing the hardsh.i.p.s of youth by the sea.

While the boys were occupied with a heated debate over their ideal holiday camp, Lin Lin dragged Scarlet away. The girl hopped awkwardly with her crutches and looked at the small violinist who looked at her with big sparkly eyes.

"I have a favour to ask of big sister! This holiday, I won't be doing world tours or concerts. There's something I'd always wanted to do on a long school break like this. Won't you hear me out?"

Curious, Scarlet agreed. "What is it? If it is within my ability, I'll do my best to help you. It's going to be slightly busier with the internship and writing but I suppose I can reserve my weekends for you," she smiled. 

It was obvious to anyone that the young writer had a soft spot for the cute musician. Lin Lin beamed and giggled, thanking her.

"Actually, I've always wanted to try forming a garage band with a group of friends. However, the people around me are always older and don't share the same love for rock music like me. I was classically trained but I think I have a good sense for composing catchy music, just not ballads and symphonies."

Scarlet hummed approvingly. She was thrilled to know that the little girl was disclosing her dreams to her. That trust made Scarlet's heart warm. She might not know anything about music but Lin Lin's sincerity and enthusiasm touched her. Before knowing it, the young writer found herself agreeing to help the girl out to compose some lyrics.

"You'll guide me along the way? I don't know anything about music. I've only started writing this year so there are many things I don't know about..." Scarlet confessed.

That alone was enough to make the world in Lin Lin's eyes light up. "Of course! It's going to be brilliant! Once we have songs, we can definitely gather up a few friends to start learning some instruments and put together our very own garage band."

"Eh?" Scarlet wasn't expecting that. Wasn't she only in charge of writing lyrics?

"Don't worry," Lin Lin smiled and held her hands. "I might be tone-deaf when it comes to singing but I have very good ears and know how to play many instruments. It won't be anything complicated, you'll pick it up in no time!"

Scarlet wasn't worried about Lin Lin's ability. She just didn't know that the little girl already had such grand plans that included her without her consent.

"Uh... Lin Lin, hold on. What's this band thing again? I thought I'll only be working on song lyrics...?"

The violinist tilted her head to a side cutely and put a finger on her cheek in thought. "But I thought you agreed to help me out with my dream? My dream is to put together a rock band to perform all the songs that I compose. I'm always standing on the stage playing that violin, it's a nice change to actually be the composer and watching other people perform the songs I write. Don't worry, I'm sure you'd be able to learn quickly. It's not very difficult to pick up music with me as the teacher."

Hearing this, Scarlet sighed in defeat. Now she understood what Claire meant by never agreeing to the devil's request. Now, it was too late to take her words back. Lin Lin was cute but Scarlet was now afraid of her little sister who cackled madly, dreaming about the things she would be subjecting Scarlet and her siblings to.

Mentally, Scarlet apologised to Alex and Jasper who had been unknowingly roped into Lin Lin's schemes. The young writer only hoped that Lin Lin would be satisfied with one song and that Mr Wilde wouldn't become overly excited about it to remodel a spare room into a garage band practising room. Knowing how passionate the Wilde's were, there could be a very real possibility of things blowing out of proportion and Scarlet sent prayers to all the known Gods to give her strength even if she didn't have a religion.