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

Kay!” Orson chided.

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

between Bonnie and Orson and glared

Her moves were perfect!”

have done this many times. I bet she only knows

expert so you’ll pay

you sure?” Orson frowned.

right! How could someone so

to be

others whispered among themselves while glancing

off, or I’ll call the cops!” Kay Steele

with them, but she was upset

woman had told her

you have proof that I’m a scammer? Have I taken their money?”

I weren’t here, you would

you have no proof. Do you think the cops will believe you?”

“I-”

Kay was stumped.

can sue you for defamation,

me?” Kay was in disbelief.

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

he loses, you have to apologize

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

deal! But if you lose, you have to apologize to me,

have to do it live online, so everyone will know

convinced that Bonnie was an evil scammer who targeted the elderly.

let her go, Kay.”

might have targeted you because

famous painter? Orson?

the old man was a