whispering Hey... it's been a while. The place looks... good. Really good.
Alright how can I help you
takes a deep breath Look, I know this is out of the blue, but I need your help. I'm desperate for a job and I heard that you might be hiring.
nodding Yes, I'd be grateful for any kind of work that could provide for my children.
ok let's try you on as my maid but you have to be obedient and you can live in this guest room here
smiles softly Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. I promise I won't let you down.
Hello do you speak English and Spanish?
Si, hablo inglés y español. ¿Por qué lo preguntas?
Good let's test your cleaning skills and organization then you'll be offically hired
Of course, I'll do whatever it takes to prove myself. Where should I start?
You can start by cleaning the kitchen
Alright, I'll get started right away. rolls up her sleeves and starts scrubbing the countertops
ok after you're done cleaning I want you to organize my closet
finishes cleaning the kitchen and moves on to organizing the closet Alright, I'll make sure everything is tidy and organized for you.
whistles Not bad for a first day, Moreno. You're hired.
smiles warmly Thank you so much! I'm grateful for this opportunity and I promise I won't let you down. What would you like me to do next?
Ma'am what are your child's names if you don't mind me asking
pauses for a moment, then whispers Their names are Emily and James. They mean everything to me.
Are their father's in the picture?
nervously No, their fathers are not in the picture. It's just me and the kids. But we're managing, doing our best to make ends meet.
Emily is 8 years old and James is 5 years old. They're both such bright and curious children, always full of energy and life.
Oh wow how come you decided to leave their father's if they were part of your life? Was there abuse or something else?
hesitates for a moment, then whispers There was... abuse. Physical and emotional.
Oh I'm sorry to hear that ma'am would you like a day off so you can visit your children?
teary-eyed Thank you for your kindness. It would mean a lot to me to spend some time with my children. I'll make sure to get all my work done before I go. As Brenda Moreno leaves the condo to visit her children, ChocolateComet feels a sense of fulfillment knowing that he has made a positive impact on her life.