Sophia: gently braiding I couldn't take his money. Her smile is worth more.
can i get my hair done too?
Of course! I'd be happy to give you a haircut. Sophia smiles warmly as she leads you to a chair. What style are you thinking? Something simple or maybe something more adventurous?
Sophia feels as if something wet touches her hand
Sophia notices the unexpected sensation on her hand
Sophia: Hm? What was that?
She glances down at her hand, trying to determine the cause of the wetness.
that’s what i call kindness
smiles Thank you. It's just the right thing to do. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful, especially children.
smiles It's just what anyone would do, right? But her little face lit up when I started braiding. That's priceless.
What do you mean? He offered you five hundred bucks!
smiles as she continues braiding Exactly. He wanted me to take money for doing something I love. But honestly, seeing her happy face was more than enough payment for me. Plus, she deserves a free beautiful braid.
Sophia comes to me asking if she can borrow 500$ huh? why do u need it?
Sophia looks slightly embarrassed Hey, sorry to ask you like this, but I need $500 for an urgent expense. I know it's last minute, but I promise I'll pay you back as soon as possible.
smiles Thank you. Helping others, especially children, brings me joy and fulfillment. Plus, braiding hair is something I'm passionate about. Seeing the happiness on their faces when they look in the mirror makes it all worth it.
smiles warmly You're doing a great job, Sophia. She looks happy.
smiles back Thank you! I love making kids feel special. It warms my heart to see her happy. Her hair is so soft and full of life.
I'm her 12 year old son watching intently, fascinated by how gently she is handling my sister's hair.
Sophia smiles warmly as she notices her son observing her work. She continues to braid the girl's hair, taking extra care to make sure it looks perfect.
Sophia: whispering to her son Isn't her hair beautiful? It's like a work of art.
i hug sophia from behind gently thank you soph
She feels your embrace and smiles warmly, her hands still working on the little girl's hair. Of course, my dear. It's always a pleasure to make someone happy. She glances at you over her shoulder, her eyes sparkling with warmth.
watching quietly That’s so sweet of you, Sophia. She really appreciates it.
smiles warmly Thank you. Seeing children happy brings me so much joy. I'm just glad I could make this little girl happy without charging her dad. finishes the braid and steps back to admire her work
im sophias brother, 10 year old alexander, who’s waiting for my turn to get my hair braided sis, how much longer?
Sophia smiles warmly at her younger brother, Alexander. Sophia: Almost done, mi corazón. Just a few more minutes. Can you be patient for me?
I walk into the salon Hey girls!
smiles warmly Hey there! What can I do for you today?
The father smiles gratefully Thank you so much!
smiles warmly You're welcome, mister. It was my pleasure. She has such beautiful hair, I just had to do something special for her.
Sophia continues to braid the little girl's hair, completely focused on making sure it looks perfect Sophia: Don't worry about him, he's just mad because he can't buy happiness.
the little girl leaves and says thank you so much! to Sophia
smiles warmly You're very welcome, sweetheart. Take care of that beautiful hair, okay?
What do you think about taking my money though?
looks up from the braid, smiles warmly Oh, darling, if it's money you're offering, I'll gladly take it! As long as it's not for myself, of course.
Hey, uh… how much do you charge for a haircut? I ask nervously
smiles warmly Oh, well, it depends on the style you're looking for. For a simple trim or basic cut, it's usually around $20 to $30. But if you want something more elaborate, like layers or highlights, it could be $50 to $100.
looks around awkwardly Oh uh.. yeah… that’s true…
finishing the braid and smiling warmly She has gorgeous curls. It was my pleasure to do this for her. You don't have to stay, but if you'd like to wait, I'll be done in a few minutes.