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"Mommy, I’m ready for the ballet dance. Are you coming with me?" "Ava baby, you know." I said as I tucked a strand of her hair behind her ears as the 6-year-old girl stared at me with her hands clasped and a pleading expression. But she stopped me and said, "Mommy, no! you missed my rehearsals. Today is my dance! I sighed, and said, "Ava please!”
"Baby, you know I have a work to catch up with and you know I do this for us, right? I slowly questioned her, stroking her cheeks.
She gave me her puppy dog eyes as she nodded and continued, "But please, mommy, just this once, I need you, because it's a big play and many important people are coming and I want you to be there to cheer me up."
I yelled, "Alright, baby, I'm coming," as she screamed.
"THANK YOU! Many thanks, Ma. As she gave me a bear hug, she shouted.
"Mama, I love you!" She proclaimed this while kissing my cheek.
"Oh, baby, you know I love you more, Ava." As I said, "Now get ready, love."
As soon as we both entered the room, I helped her remove her clothes, and she did so while grinning at me and going to the restroom.
After getting ready, Ava and I left the house.
As I always do, I whispered, "Ava, stay close."
As I locked the door, she exclaimed, "I know, ma," grabbing my dress. I held her hands as we exited in front of onlookers.
The area where we resided wasn't ideal at all; there were fights and instances of males raping girls, and they frequently sit outside staring at girls as though they were the prey.
Although neither Ava nor I felt safe in this neighborhood, it was the only house I could currently afford.
I was now coping with a number of issues.
I held Ava's hand as we both entered Ava's school after taking the bus and stopping at a few locations.
"Nervous?" As I held her hands, I questioned her.
She said, looking up at me, "A bit, because it's a big event, but I'm really excited since you're here."
I tearfully said, "I'm sorry, baby."
Although she is only six years old, she said, "I know, ma, it's alright," and I smiled. I have no idea how she has developed into such an understanding person.
"AVA!" As they were hugging, Olivia yelled and ran to her.
What's this! Today, Mommy's here," Ava exclaimed with a big smile.
Olivia remarked as I hugged her, "Hey auntie Lilian."
Where are your parents, little one? I prompted her
She said with a smile, "They're waiting there, with the audience."
"Baby, I'm going to leave right away, okay?" As Ava nodded, I said
I gave the top of her head a kiss and wished her luck.
"Thanks, ma," she said.
They both grinned and waved me off. "Good luck to you too, Olivia; you both will do a good job," I remarked.
When I entered the theater, it was really crowded; there were cameras all over it, and there were VIPs sitting in the top rows.
I scanned the auditorium before spotting my two closest pals seated together.
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