Nmaria

She came running into the store. i thought I was going to be late she said. Her hair wet from the rain.


Did you run in the rain? I asked, knowing the obvious answer.

Yeah, but I don't care, I thought I was late she said with a nervous smile.

She was never late. As a matter of fact she was always a delight. Kept herself busy. She knew how to think on her feet. Independant. Most important trust worthy. I could see how she grew more wise, more confident after the summer. She knew her stuff.


I haven't seen that nervous smile since.....well since that first day she I met her.


Short and sweet, she trotted in the studio. Shy and nervous, I thought.

There was a sort of determination about her.

She looked back towards the door, then I noticed this sweet pretty lady, with a big proud grin. Mother, I thought. She has to be the mother.

Mother waved her hand foward, as if to propel daughter forward. It did.


With an air push, daughter moved closer and uttered, "umm Hello, my name is Maria. I go to school near by here. I live near by here too. I like volleyball."

Is there a job opening here?


I didn't need an assistant. "Well, let me have your number and I'll call you," I said smiling.


She wrote her name and her number. Mother proudly standing by the door.

Good job Mother, I thought. To raise such a good daughter, that I would notice what a special kind person she was the first minute I met her.


Nervous smile I thought, nevertheless , her smile made me smile.

Smart girl,. I thought. Brave front with a nervous smile.

I think I'll call her.