You Told Me To Walk So I Walked Right Out Of Your Lives Chapter 30
The studio expanded after that.
I rented the unit next door, turning it into a space for children who couldn’t afford tutoring.
When Mr. Davis heard about it, he sent over a batch of retired desks and chairs from the school.
After Leo graduated, he came to help every day.
The first time he stood at the front of the classroom, the kids burst out laughing.
I leaned against the doorway. “What did you say?”
Leo looked innocent.
“I just told them that I once had my driver take me home early to skip tutoring.”
“Are you proud of that?”
“You didn’t hear the rest. I said if I hadn’t met the best tutor in the world, I’d probably still be dodging homework today.”
The children started laughing again.
I shoved a stack of workbooks into his arms.
“Then you’re in charge of math today.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
He carried the workbooks inside.
As he passed me, he asked quietly, “Can I apply for a date tonight?”
“That depends on how well you teach.”
“I’ve been applying for four years. When do I get automatic approval?”
“You don’t have to apply if you don’t want to.”
“No, I like asking.”
He smiled as he walked into the classroom.
Watching his back, I smiled, too.
Just then, the wind chime on the door rang.
My parents stood outside.
There was no car behind them and no Ronan.
My mother carried an insulated food container.
“Amaris, we heard today was your official opening.”
She held out the container.
“I made you lasagna. It was your favorite when you were little.”
I didn’t take it.
“Mrs. Santoro, I’m in the middle of a class.”