The Last Letter from the Maestro
Chapter 11 The Last Letter from the Maestro
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[From here the story continues from Terry's perspective ]
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DELL'ARTE'S COMMEDIA
Maria looked at the tired face of Lucas who was lying in bed, it had been three days that the man had fallen ill. After their move to America, Lucas attempted to get a job. At first Lucas worked for a man who opened a night pub, he became a bartender at night. Thanks to an old friend who introduced him.
But when entering the middle of 1929 something serious happened to the American economic order. It all started with the Wall Street stock market. The pub was forced to close due to an uncontrolled economic downturn. He went back and forth looking for work here and there, until he finally fell ill like that.
When Lucas was ill, Nolle as a second boy felt responsible for replacing his eldest brother got a job. So with determination Nolle went out.
Remaining Maria who took care of Lucas, actually Maria was a little guilty to her eldest brother. Since their parents were gone, all the responsibilities were taken by Lucas, even though at his age many other young men who lived freely without being bound by the burden of caring for and supporting his sister.
Maria is so grateful to have such a good sister like Lucas. But on the other hand he also felt anxious about his second brother. There is a reason why Maria is so worried about Nolle, this is related to the incident 5 years ago when Nolle was just working as a journalist.
" Why is the house so quiet ? Where's Nolle ?" asked Lucas in a weak voice. Her eyes are bright and a little red.
" Sister Nolle_"
Not yet had the answer come out of Maria's lips, the sound of the door being opened violently shocked her. In the doorway Nolle stood with breathless gasps.
Maria stared confusedly at the face of her second sister who actually looked bright, her lips smiling with sparkling eyes.
" I got a job." exclaimed Nolle after her breath stabilized slightly.
Maria covered her mouth with round eyes in surprise, then came a small shriek from her lips.
" really? " asked Maria as she approached Nolle, her eyes glazed over with delight and sadness.
Lucas who looked at his two younger siblings so happily just smiled a little, to be honest he felt a little embarrassed. In the heart of Lucas was determined he had to recover quickly, and returned to find a job.
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" You know ? I'm going to do a show on the coast in 3 weeks " said Nolle cheerfully.
" really ? What show ?" ask Mary curiously.
" Oh I work in an orchestra, if I don't remember the name Commedia dell'arte wrong."
" Who ! Shouldn't we go see it, right, brother Lucas !" maria said enthusiastically as she looked at Lucas expectantly.
Lucas nodded in response, "Of course we should watch Nolle."
The breakfast was so crowded, with the cheerful chirping of Nolle telling the orchestra group where he joined.
" I then go to work first" Lucas said with passion.
After breakfast with Nolle immediately departed with enthusiasm, today Lucas' condition has improved. It has been two days that Nolle always leaves in the morning and comes home when the sun starts to set.
Recently an Italian orchestra group, became so famous in the Chicago area. These people put on a show by putting up tickets as payment. Although not a large orchestra group but they are quite well known, with about 30 members.
" I'm glad Nolle found a job that suits her talent" Lucas said as he stared at the door where Nolle disappeared behind it.
" It feels like just yesterday we moved here. No idea 9 years have passed. "said Maria then smiled knot.
Lucas chuckled at Maria's words, "Yes pretty upsetting, when I found out that my two sisters are now growing up. "
" Hey, you should be happy that I've grown up so well like this" said Maria, scowling funnyly.
Lucas laughed, and his hands stretched out to rub the head of his youngest brother, "Yes, yes. Well I'm happy right now, my sister is growing up well and becoming a beautiful girl. "
Maria laughed at Lucas' last words.
" Ah it seems that I also have to prepare my heart, because you have grown and become beautiful, there must be many young males wandering around you" Lucas said in a voice made sad.
Maria immediately looked at Lucas ferociously, her eyes glaring funny, "I. anu. "
Lucas was unable to hold back his laughter, when he saw Maria stammering like that.
" Sister, when will you give me sister-in-law." asked Maria, holding her hand against her chest.
" Huh ?" Lucas was surprised by Maria's question.
" That's big brother, the guy who's the same age as the big brother out there already has 2 kids. I want my nephew.. "
Lucas was cornered by this chat, he himself did not expect that this morning's chat session would lead to such a thing. Actually not unwilling, but what he currently prioritizes is the life of his sisters.
" Oh, I've been wanting to ask you this for a long time, I've seen you open windows at night. It's not good, not too often" Lucas said, trying to shift the subject.
" I just feel like I need some fresh air. "
Lucas squinted his eyes, it is true that Maria lately always did that. Lucas silently watched her, Mary always looked out the window and lingered there.
" Are you sure ? "
Maria nodded quickly, her face met with red. Lucas was a little suspicious..
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" O Nolle have you come ? Come here." a woman called out to Nolle shortly after she came.
" Good Madam !"
His name is Alexandra the owner of the orchestra group that has recruited him.
" You said you used to play the violin, right? It just so happened that one member had an injury to his finger. You can replace it, "ask Alexa.
Nolle rounded her eyes in surprise, "Of course !" said firmly.
Nolle did say that the orchestra group he worked for would be performing soon, but he never said if he was only part of the officer who only prepared musical instruments that will be used, not as a member who will do the show later.
Thank goodness I was able to perform in the show..
Inner Nolle as her hand rubbed the melted tears on the right and left side of her eyes. It's really moved.
Tbc..