Description- Beyonce, a single mother, struggles with her restaurant job and finances, while raising her one-year-old daughter Ava. Despite her challenges, she finds comfort in her unexpected encounter with Onika, a successful businesswoman who stru...
The day started with the promise of moments spent with Ava, as we occupied our schedules.
As I prepared for our day, Ava's curiosity took over. She wobbled towards me, her tiny hands reaching out for anything within her grasp. A simple task of preparation turned into a fun dance, with Ava's loud laughter filling the air. As I swooped her up and pampered her with kisses.
Ava's eyes sparkled with excitement as she explored the accessories placed on the vanity. Bracelets, necklaces,and a small headband caught her attention. Each find caused a happy laugh or an excited giggle, turning the act of accessorizing into a fun game of exploration. As I was watching her I couldn't help but to think how alike me and her were.
Next came me and Ava's outfits for the day. A wardrobe full to an extent with clothes. Ava's chubby fingers hovered over each option, her expressive face revealing the seriousness of her decision. She happily chose a dress that was hot pink. Now for my choice of clothing, I didn't have many options so I went with an old jets t-shirt and a pair of flared jeans.
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As I prepared for the day ahead, Ava sat next to me, her fascination with the makeup brushes and cosmetics made the process an adorable process. She imitated my movements with exaggerated gestures, making me giggle at how cute she was.
_____ AT THE SUPERMARKET Ava, rests comfortably in the shopping cart, her curious eyes absorbing the bright colors of the produce section. The grocery list in my hand was a guide down the aisles.
As I browsed the shelves, Ava's attention was captured by something- or rather someone. Onika, the memory of our meeting at the restaurant still fresh in my mind, I watch as she moves Purposefully through the aisles of the grocery store. Out of her endless curiosity, Ava reached out her small hand, her fingers reaching for Onika's hair as if it was being pulled by an invisible string. Before I could react, Ava tugged at her hair, Onika sensing the gentle tug on her hair, turned to discover the source of this unexpected touch. Our eyes met, and a spark of recognition was seen through her eyes.
"Beyonce, right" Onika asked, a smile playing on her lips
I nodded a sense of delight shown in my response. "Yes, It is lovely to see you again"
" Same here, and who is this cutie" Onika asked while looking at Ava giving her a big smile
"This is my daughter Ava" I say, as I looked down at Ava who was innocently reaching for Onika wanting to play with her hair.
Onika turned towards me silently asking for permission to pick her up, to which I nodded yes to.
Onika and I began to chat, the conversation picking up from where we left at the restaurant. We discussed the ordinary. We talked about our aspirations in life and I even shared some delightful stories about Ava.
As Ava continued looking at everything in the supermarket, her fingers twirling in Onika's hair, I listened as Onika shared her story on how she got to where she was today, a harmonious blend of innocence and connection.
We strolled through the aisles together, our connection deepening with each step. Onika shared stories of her own experiences at the supermarket, creating a tapestry of shared memories that added a sense of innocence to our encounter. The grocery list became a mere backdrop to the unfolding narrative of our connection.
Ava, forever the explorer, reached out for items on the shelves , a small companion in the dance of discovery. Onika,with her warm demeanor, engaged with Ava, while Ava just babbled back laughing occasionally.
When It was time to check out I said a mere bye to Onika and told her I hope to meet again, and with that me and Ava were on our way back home. 660 words This chapter is short .this chapter and the next chapter was combined but I cut it in half
