Love's Fortune

t his teenage daughter wasn't back from school. The driver was supposed to pick her up. "Oh damn" he said as he rushed inside to change into more suitable clot

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said as she opened the car door, placed her foot on the pavement and exited the vehicle standing beside the road, August waited as she watched her behind the rearview mirror, making sure she was safe. A Taxi stopped as she was about to make her way inside, August heard a scream as she was a bit scared and ran to where they were, "what is it?" She asked curiously, noticing the atmosphere seemed serene, as there was only a woman and her five-year-old son sitting down, "I am not fat... I'm not fat, go to hell" Benita screamed as she ran away, "you called her fat ma'am?" August asked the lady who gave her a disgusting look, "isn't it obvious? She should watch her weight" the lady said with no hint of guilt, "You shouldn't have said that to her ma'am " August said trying everything within her power not to be too lousy, she ran after Benita who was already in tears. "Hello... please stop running, please wait for a second, you are beautiful...you are awesome" August screamed as Benita stopped abruptly, "Do you think so?" She asked crying, "I don't think so darling I know so, come here," she said as she hugged her tightly, the young girl crying profusely, "Can you take me home please?" She asked, "of course, dear" August replied as she led her to her car, "You need to know that you are worth more than your appearance, your body is just one part of who you are dear and it doesn't define your worth, always know you are unique," she said as Benita nodded in affirmation smiling as she wiped her tears, August drove her home, she was amazed by the huge mansion that stood before her, it's intricate carving, the lush garden stretched out around it, and the delicate fountain in the center sparkled like a jewel, the voice of Benita brought her back to reality, "I know I've been so rude to you and I'm sorry" Benita apologized as her sincerely, "It's ok dear," she said as Benita pressed on the bell as an elderly woman dressed in a uniform opened the door smiling, her expression immediately changed seeing Benita drenched in blue paint, "Benita what happened to your clothes and face? Who did this to you?" She asked curiously, her eyes running over her stained dress, "Please come in, ma'am,

m was a sight to behold, with plush velvet sofas, an ornate carpet, and a gigantic mirror reflecting the light from

go now. Tomorrow we'll talk more. I need to take this call. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me", he said, and walked out, answering a phone call. August lay on the bed as sh