12.Good news!… Studying in France?
- Good Newal… Studying in France?
Amelia
“Mr. Dorantes, I just wanted to let you know that I’m back! Inform my boss that I’ve returned to the office
Now that I have time, I need to immerse myself in everything related to my new job. They say staying busy always distracts you, and I want to see if that’s true. Even though the anger and pain i felt weeks ago are still buried in my heart like a dormant volcano, they could erupt at any moment and being in the presence of my soon–to–be ex–husband doesn’t help much
“So soon? I thought you’d spend the afternoon with your kids. Mrs. Dorantes gets up from her seat and walks towards me. She notices something different about me compared to a few hours ago.
k here
“That was the plan, but when I went to pick them up, their father was there and asked to take them out for lunch. I didn’t want to go back home, so I came back Instead I give her a smile,
She nods and invites me to sit on the sofa in her office.
“Nina, please bring us some coffee.” She anders her assistant before sitting down.
“Well since you’re back, I’d like to talk to you about something important. The seriousness in her voice puts me on alert.
Did I do something wrong? I start to think but can’t find anything.
“Hahaha, I’m starting to get to know you. I know you’re searching your mind for what I want to talk to you about, but I assure you, you have no idea. I showed your designs to a very good friend of mine who is visiting the city. He came for a fashion event that took place two days ago and stayed a bit longer. Anyway, to the point. He liked what I showed him of your work, and I asked him for a very special favor
Har words are full of mystery and I am the most curious person in the world. I’m about to shake her to make her say quickly what she wants to tell me.
I’m listening” feign calm on the outside, but inside. I’m pulling my hair out, hahaha.
work to
“That friend is the director of an important fashion academy in France. He only accepts the most talented students with great potential. I asked him to review your w see if there was a chance he would accept you, and guess what?” She says with intrigue.
I just smile sweetly. Tell me already, what did he sayilli scream inside while my face remains impassive.
“Well, he accepted your Dear Amelia, in six months, you must travel to France to officially begin your education in Fashion Design. It’s definitely destiny on your side. Look at everything that’s happened to you in less than a month. You separated, looked for a job, came to me, and LeMonde came to you if that’s not desting, I don’t know what the heck it is.” Mrs. Dorantes speaks quickly.
I wish she had a rewind button to put her in slow mode and listen to everything carefully.
“Wait, wait, tell me calmly because I’m very slow. Are you telling me that soon I’ll go to France to study? Really? B–but, I don’t have the money to afford these studies,” Mrs. Dorantes takes my hand and squeezes it
“Don’t worry about that. I’ll cover all the costs, obviously, you’ll sign a contract where you commit to working with me after you finish your education. Maybe for three or
We’ll see. The important thing is this opportunity, which won’t come again in your life. So, my dear, you just need to get the money for your tickets and accommodation Well, you can save your salary from these months and also take a good amount from that husband of yours, that filthy rat. By the way, do you already have a lawyer for your
divorce?”
The horrific image of “Rody” appears in my mind, and I shudder.
“Well, my mother introduced me to a friend’s son, but I’m not convinced?
I stay silent, thinking about the options I have.
“Don’t worry, I know an excellent litigator. He handed mine, and believe me, I took everything from my ex, hahaha. Il give you his card. He’s completely trustworthy and above all don’t leave it until the last minute. Your husband might get ahead, and I’m sure you don’t want everything to drag on. If you’re determined not to give your marriage a chance, it’s better to end it as soon as possible and start living again. Being tied to someone who no longer loves you becomes a kind of vampire. It drains your energy, joy, will to live, and opportunity to restart your life. I speak from experience.”
She gives me a wink, and I know she’s right. I can’t postpone something that I have to do sooner or later.
I worked very comfortably. I pay attention to everything they teach me, so the girl I support is very pleased with me. She says that sometimes they have interns, but they really only get in the way hahaha. Sometimes, when we already have an established name, we become a bit “conceited about ourselves, without thinking that we’re educating the new generations. They’re not doing that with me, but they surely do it with the students.
It gives me chills to think that soon, I’ll be one of them. At thirty. I be entering school, and I don’t know how it will go. I have to analyze everything, so the first thing I’ll do is talk to my kids and then with my parents. My life is taking a 180 degree turn. Or is it 3607 Oh, who knows? I was never good at math.
At five o’clock sharp, I say goodbye and lake my things to go home. I know most people stay extra hours, but I have kids to take care of. The time will come when I have to stay, but as long as they don’t demand it just stick to my schedule. I’m driving a bit faster than usual because imagine Juan Luis has already brought the kids back some time ago.
When I arrive, pick them up, and we’ll immediately go buy them a cell phone so they can stay in touch with their father a and no is in the living mom, so I go upstairs.
“Tony, son, I’m home.”
My baby has his headphones on, so he doesn’t hear me. I have to go in and take them off
7 was calling you, and you didn’t answer. You’ll go deal with those”
and avoid what happened today, I open the doct
12 Good news! Studying in Franc
My son turns and gives me a smile. He’s taller and more handsome. Could he have grown in these days?
TH, Mom, I’m glad you’re here because I’m hungry.”
“Hungry? But you ate with your father. Although teenagers eat a lot. Alright, then get ready because we’re going to your grandparents”
My son rods, and I leave his room.
“Lily, baby, Mommy’s home.”
I knock before entering, but when i do, she’s
e’s asleep in her bed,
holding a photo of our family, with traces of tears on her face
house. I’ll go
go get Lily.”
I take the photo and put it on her nightstand. She’s the one who’s feeling it the most. If I see that she continues like this, I take her to therapy. It’s hard for all of us, but we’ll get through this. I promise myself that
‘Lily honey, wake up.”
My little girl opens her eyes and starts to stretch. She pulls me towards her, and I fall on the bed. We start laughing at her game
“Mommy. I’m glad you’re here.
She snuggles in my arms like when she was a baby I stroke her silky red hair. My fiery girl. I just want her to be happy
“Get up, lazybones, we’re going to your grandparents‘ house, but first, we’re going to buy a cell phone so you can stay in touch with your father.”
Her face frowns a bit. I know it hurts, but she has to accept it
“Alright, I’ll get ready”
I give her a kiss and leave.
While I wait for them downstairs, I’m thinking about how to tell them about France. I’m very nervous because I’m afraid they won’t like the idea “We’re ready, Mommy”
My little redhead comes over and sits on my lap. I take the opportunity to cuddle her. Her brother follows behind her
“Alright, kids, before we leave, I want to tell you something. It’s about my job. Today they told me that a very important person offered me a place in their Design school, it’s far from here, I need your opinion.”
They stay serious, analyzing what I just said
A pivotal moment is approaching in our lives, and I’m not yet aware of it. But soon, I will be