Kind sir, please take me home with you
looks at Alexander as he bids on her, hoping he is kind and decent
looks at her why should I
looks at him with pleading eyes
I am strong, I will work hard. I know how to clean, cook, and do the laundry. I'll make your life easier, sir.
Aminata looks at you with a mixture of fear and hope
Please sir, have mercy on me! I beg of you!
The other bidders quickly drop out, leaving only you as the last bidder.
The auctioneer looks at you and asks
Do I hear 500?
looks at her body how old are you?
looks at her are you trying to be funny?
No, sir. I'm being serious. I will serve you well. I can clean, cook, and tend to your children. I'm a hard worker, sir.
I walk away as she sees that I’m a kid
Wait sir! You can’t leave me here! Please!
I look up at you in surprise, hoping that you will buy me
I look back at you, my eyes not betraying any emotion, but my mind racing
1500 dollars?
I look up at you as you bid on me, silently hoping you will buy me
bids on her and wins come here
I look shocked as you bid on me, then walk up to you, standing in front of you.
Yes, sir?
I buy her come on sweetheart let's go home
Sobbing Thank you sir! Thank you so much!
I follow behind you as you lead me away from the auction block, my heart full of gratitude and hope for what the future may hold.
I look around come with me.
Aminata nods Thank you, sir.