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.

a scammer, grandpa. She’s trying to impress you guys so she can

between Bonnie and Orson and

were perfect!”

must have done this many times. I bet she only

be an expert so you’ll pay to learn from her!”

you sure?” Orson

smacked his thigh and said angrily, “Kay is right! How could someone so young be so

to be

others whispered among themselves while glancing

or I’ll call the cops!” Kay

didn’t want to argue with them, but she was upset that they had called her a

woman had told her to fuck off,

have proof that I’m a scammer? Have I taken

if I weren’t here, you would

her brow. “So you have no proof. Do you think the cops will believe you?”

“I-”

Kay was stumped.

sue

was in disbelief.

never seen such a shameless swindler

you’re saying you’re not a phony? How about you spar with my bodyguard? I’ll believe you if you

loses, you have to apologize to

she

deal! But if you lose, you have to

do it live online, so everyone will know you’re a goddamn

was an

“Just let

grandpa! She might have targeted you because you’re a famous

painter? Orson?

realized the old man was a well–known painter.