The Three Rules of Everyday Magic

The Three Rules of Everyday Magic — page 3
Chapter 1 Patience whispered Dad The music’s coming I promise There’s something about that moment right before the first star appears in the sky It’s like at an orchestra concert when the conductor raises his hands and everyone is hushed not even breathing waiting for that very first note to wash over them At my first concert with Dad the conductor paused on the stand for what seemed like forever It went on so long I couldn’t help wiggling in my seat I lean back against the rough bark of an almond tree feel the chill of the breeze across my face and hear something like those words again Except this time it’s my best friend Sofia saying them It’s coming Kate She rubs her thighs to warm them up It won’t be long now I promise Sofia gets a daily email about the night sky and when certain stars will appear It’s never wrong Ever But that doesn’t mean Sofia can’t remember it wrong I’m about to say so when she shouts Look There it is She points at a bright star hovering above the orange line of the horizon