Beneath The Mask Of Beauty

d girl, sat nervously in the waiting room of the foster care facility, fidgeting with the hem of her worn jeans. She had been in the

those promises broken. She had learned to guard her heart, to not get too attached to anyone or anything. But despi

room. Her dark hair was styled in loose waves, and her bright, hazel eyes sparkled with kindness.

soothing. "My name is Sofia, but I want you to

s like this before, only to be disappointed when they weren't kept. But there was som

nd Lisa nodded, allowing Sofia to take her hands in hers. Sofia's to

r eyes locking onto Lisa's. "I will provide for you, support you, and lo

n, heard, and understood. Maybe it was the way Sofia looked at her, with a deep kindness and compassion that seemed to

to believe in her promises and her kindness. She nodded,

aid, her voice bare

hat's my girl," she said, pulling Lisa in

had no idea what her new life with Sofia would be like, but she was willing to take a chance. For t

t the window, watching as the city gave way to rolling hills and lush green forests. Sofia c

ise. Sofia's house was a beautiful, sprawling mansion, with tall tre

ia said, smiling as she p

o the house. Everything was so big and grand, from the high ceilings to th

h a four-poster bed and a desk overlooking the gardens. Lisa's e

he asked, her voice b

ng. "All yours, Lis

She had never felt so seen, so heard, or so loved. For the first time in her

was warmly welcomed by her classmates. Sofia helped her with her homework, and encouraged her to pursue h