Free Starr and the High Seas Wedding Drama (Flower Girl World chapter book) by Karen Lynelle; Wolcott Woolley Page B

to listen. Many began to dance to the rock ‘n’ roll beat.
    The girl ended the song with an intense power chord.
    Neeeer! Deedle! Waaaaaanng!
    Everyone cheered.
    Starr turned to the guitar player. “That was cool!”
    But then she noticed tears in the girl’s eyes. “Are you crying?” she asked.
    â€œNo!” the girl barked before unplugging her guitar and running out of the lounge.
    Yikes!
Starr thought.
I wonder why she’s so upset
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Chapter Three
    The passengers celebrated their first night at sea with a special buffet in the elegant main dining room. Everyone wore fancy clothes. Starr had on a new dress that was covered in hot pink, orange, and red shimmery sequins. It sparkled every time she moved.
    The Rubio family was seated at a long table decorated with a gold silk tablecloth and glistening dishes. At the end sat three empty chairs.
    â€œI’m hungry!” Randy whined.
    â€œPlease be patient. Walter and his family should be here soon,” said Abuela. “I can’t wait for you to meet him.”
    Starr was hungry too, but her mind was on the sad guitar player.
What could be bothering her?
she wondered. Starr could never be happy when others were unhappy.
    Suddenly, an older man with gray hair and wire-rimmed glasses approached the table.
    â€œWalter!” Abuela rushed to his side.

    â€œI’m sorry, Nina. My daughter and granddaughter are still getting ready, and—”
    He was interrupted by a shout coming from the dining room entrance.
    â€œWe’re here!”
    Starr turned to see a woman wearing a long silver dress dashing toward their table. Lagging behind her was a young girl. Starr instantly recognized the green streaks in her hair.
    â€œHello! I’m Diane, Walter’s daughter,” the woman said, trying to catch her breath. “And this is my daughter, Ivy.”
    Ivy was wearing a shredded denim jacket over a black dress. Her lips, which formed a frown, were covered in blue lip gloss.
    â€œSorry to keep you waiting,” Diane continued. “Ivy and I have been feeling seasick.”
    â€œIs that why her lips are blue?” Ricky blurted out.
    â€œRicky!” said Starr, knowing that Ivy was already having a bad day. “I think she looks pretty”.

    Ivy looked away. Starr’s mother spoke to Diane. “I’m Regina. It’s nice to meet you.” Then she introduced the Rubios one by one.
    Regina turned back to Starr. “You and Ivy are the same age. I bet you have a lot in common.”
    Everyone at the table looked back and forth between Starr’s fancy, bright outfit and Ivy’s edgy, dark one. What could they possibly have in common?
    â€œLet’s eat!” Abuela suggested, breaking the awkward silence.
    The buffet was an all-you-can-eat feast of yummy food. Stations included soup, salad, pizza, pasta, seafood, and meat, along with a dessert table filled with cakes and cookies.
    Starr filled her plate three times. Once her belly was full, she mustered the courage to talk to Ivy. Maybe she could help her feel less sad.
    Starr sat down next to Ivy. “Did you try the steak? It was so juicy.”
    â€œI don’t eat meat.” Ivy didn’t look up. “I’m a vegetarian.”
    Starr quickly thought of something else to say. “You’re a great guitar player.”
    â€œThanks,” said Ivy.
    â€œI’m a singer,” Starr went on. “Maybe we can perform a song together when our grandparents get married!”
    Ivy glared at Starr. Suddenly, she burst into tears and ran out of the dining room.
    Oh no!
thought Starr.
Not again!
    She raced after Ivy, finally catching up with her at the top of the grand staircase.
    â€œAre you okay? Did I say something wrong?”
    Ivy choked back tears. “It’s not you. It’s your grandmother.”
    Starr’s mouth dropped open. “Abuela? What did she do?”
    â€œShe’s going to