P is in a meeting with the head of school, Dr. Harrison, so I will be diving right in,” Ms. Vardolis announced after The Beans had settled into their seats. Zee couldn’t help but notice how Ms. Vardolis’s smooth voice seemed to match her silk clothes. “We have a lot to accomplish before Saturday,” the assistant teacher continued. “You’ll be performing a couple of new songs as well as a few you’ve been practicing already.” “New songs?” Conrad blurted out, surprised. “Oh, fab,” Kathi mumbled sarcastically. Then she looked at Ms. Vardolis. “I mean, no prob,” she said louder. Was Kathi actually following Jen’s advice and trying to impress her cousin? Ohmylanta, Zee groaned to herself as her heart began to beat a little faster. It wouldn’t be easy to learn all the new music in less than a week. “Mr. P and I know that you won’t have any problem with the new material,” Ms. Vardolis assured the class. Her vote of confidence immediately calmed Zee’s pounding heart.
