I Love You, Miss Genius

Chapter 6

Bonnie began to shadowbox with awe–inspiring precision and fluidity.

She ended by punching a tree branch, managing to break it without disturbing the leaves.

Everyone was shocked.

Scott’s jaw dropped open.

They looked at Bonnie as if they had seen a monster.

“Did you get a good look?”

Bonnie stopped and looked at Orson.

The old man was impressed.

“Your moves were perfect! You must be a kickboxing expert.”

Scott cleared his throat and approached her, blushing.

“Young lady–uh, ma’am, I’m sorry if I offended you.”

Bonnie chuckled. “I’m not an expert. I just learned kickboxing to stay healthy.”

“Can you teach me some of your moves?”

“I’d like to learn too!”

Bonnie was soon surrounded by the old men, all eager to learn from her.

At that moment, a voice said, “She’s just a phony.”

Bonnie looked toward the source.

A young woman who looked to be around 18 or 19 walked over. She was of average height, and a burly man almost two meters tall followed behind her.

“Mind

manners, Kay!” Orson chided.

impress you

stood between Bonnie and Orson and

Her moves were

grandpa. She must have done this many times. I bet

expert so you’ll pay

sure?” Orson

“Kay is right! How could someone so young

has to

among themselves

call the cops!” Kay Steele shouted

want to argue with them, but she was upset that they had called her

that the young woman had told

that I’m a

I weren’t here, you would have done it,

have no proof. Do you

“I-”

Kay was stumped.

continued, “And I can sue you for defamation, you know.‘

me?” Kay was in

such a shameless

you spar with my bodyguard? I’ll believe you if you can beat him.”

you

wasn’t a petty person, but she didn’t like to

if you lose, you have to apologize

so everyone

convinced that Bonnie was an evil

“Just let her go,

targeted you because you’re a

painter? Orson?

man was