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Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.
Unknown words/things:
Madrina: Godmother
Tia: Aunt
Mija: My daughter ( in short way ).
â¢Mayaâ¢
__May 27, 2014. 4:36 pm___
- Maya mi amor, lo siento mucho. ( my love, I'm so sorry )- Diana, my mother cries out over the phone, sobbing.
- Mama todo va a estar bien, pero ya me he decidido ( momma everything is gonna be fine, But I've made up my mind )- I told her, trying to swallow the heavy lump on my throat.
- I'm sorry mija, si pudiera hacer algo para cambiar lo que pasó...( if I could do something to change what it's done ) - she says. I can feel the regret in her soft voice, that peaceful voice filled with sweetness and love.
She is the only one I'll miss with all my heart. One part of me wish that I could be able to afford her and bring her to USA, but in the other hand there's a fact that she is in love with Miguel. He's so abusive with the money, bidding all he has. Mama always suffer his battles knowing that she won't be able to change anything.
She feels guilty now. After I confronted her, telling her the truth of all the things that had been haunting me all those years. First, my best friend's death, it hit me all the time I recall tiny moments of our childhood. We were just eleven. Full of spirit and innocents. After her death I became isolated, we were the weird type of girls who nobody likes to be with. I wasn't ugly. But I remember those blonde girls and brunettes all fancies with their barbies and rich daddies. Well dressed and with good Name. In my country, if you came from a good named family than you're important, it doesn't care if they even know you. You are Important.
Plus, my last name got no money on any testament so, why should they waste their time on me?. That's what I keep thinking all those years when they spat at me telling me a nobody.
My poor Mama was distracted all the time trying to pay the bills, working eleven hours per day, and after she met Miguel the only thing that changed was the schedule, but she kept the sacrifice for everything my dad could not be able to do.
I never meet him. All I know it's that he left my mom when I was 4 months.
_{ Todos los pasajeros con destino a New York por favor abordar el avión/ all passengers traveling to NY please board the plane }.
- Mama, I gotta go, I love you mami. Cuidate. - she closed her eyes trying to hold those waters on her eyes.
- Bye Maya, cuidate mucho princesa. - that was the last thing she heard from her voice.
Maya stood from her seat.
Her heart stared to beat so fast, it's her calling. That means that in the moment She steps on that plane She won't be the same ever again.
___ 8:12 pm,same day. ___
- Oh lord, nooo- I sigh, this can't be true. Glaring at this poor guard who did nothing to deserved her scowl keep looking at her with pity.
- Sorry ma'am- he said really sorry of her misfortune.
- How DID you called me?- she asked, euphoric on the edge of depression.
He sighed.
- Miss Martinez, there's nothing I can do now, so sorry. He finished hoping that this crazy bitch walk away. She got his nerves on point.
This nice guy by the way, just informed me that they had lost one of my luggage. A big one!. This is the first time they treated me like this.
Everything was so fine w the flight until she landed. She had to wait almost 45 minutes on the file facing all weird faces from all around the world, but then she got bored and hungry and they'd just kept asking a tons of questions like it was her first time here. And adding to her bad luck, she just found three baggages instead of four. She thought she'd go insane in that instant.
- Dammn fine, I'll let you know that I'll never EVER in this blessed life I'll ride a plane of yours. - I said in a calm voice before dragging my luggage and myself out there.
I know he's stunned. I expected it.
When she finally step outside that hell she felt relieved.
It's been years since she've seen and breath the thick air of NY.
Immediately she hailed a cab.
- Malba, Queens, College point Blvd.- she barely barked the address.
â¢Mayaâ¢
My barrier could break soon, my only hope is That when that happens, I'll be snoring. Seems funny. This day got me out of my mind. But I'll survive, my mama always showed me that I need to face all kind of situation no matter who I'm confronting I must persevere, in this life we've help each other. I've learnt to cooperate, to be patient and the most important, do everything with dedication and love, because if you hate your work zone or don't have consideration with others employee, then you screwed up. In my opinion there's not worst thing than work in a place where you suck at. Where you can't get alone with anyone. Where your boss is so troublesome and sometimes a lazy dog who barked orders at each objet around him. It makes your life a living hell.
I came here knowing the bad sides and I got faith. I got so many motives so many reasons to get up each morning and thank God for another day I can breath. I got Visa, and it's difficult cause you have to pass off all the papers and you have be sure that you know where are you going to live and work, how long, and it's so stressing. I really need that money. Where I was, it might say, the economy is awful, I've barely got my diploma in trade. And I really want they give me the opportunity to bright. I can do a lot of things including learn if required.
- We're here miss- the man told me a little exasperated.
I snapped out of my trance, I did not noticed we've arrived.
- Oh, indeed. We're here, sorry for my silliness I'm just tired- the man nodded and help her with the luggage.
Maya paid him and made her way towards the building. It's so comfy but not with luxuries furniture and wood. It's modern but simple.
I'll be leaving with my Godmother, Natalia until I get settled.
I press the intercom.
- Hello.- she said sounding happy.
- Hey it's Maya Godm...
- Oh Dear Lord, you finally arrived.- She said more than happy, Hyper!.
- Yeesss Godmother.- I said making an ugly faces when I felt my stomach grumble, Damn I'm hungry.
- Ahhh - she scream so happy that I'm here .-.
Then I heard the lock twisting. I made my way upstairs and almost knock the door but she already opened it.
- Oh mi Dios, Maya sweetheart look at you, oh Jesus you've become a woman now- she hugged me squeezing me like a bath toy. One of those ducks on the water.
- Good to see you too, godmother- I smiled widely I haven't seen her since I came here last time, four years ago.
- Oh Dios, You make me sound like a ma'am telling me godmother, just call me aunt or Natalia - she says giggling, and waving.
Right. Aunt. Did I mention that she's a little feisty?. No?. Ah.
Well minding the appearance she looks so good yet, she's middle age, and single I must say, but she falls in love with every guy she met and after four weeks she forget him and pass to feisty zone. Just like now.
- Ah... If you mind, I'm still in the doorway godm... Aunnnt., and I'm tir...- she cut me off waving and apologizing.
- Oh God I'm so sorry Maya, come, let me help you with the luggage.
- I've cleaned the guest room, since I moved out from the Bronx I barely gain time to arrange each thing in the right place. And when your mom and I agreed in this respect you living here, I decided to arrange some needed furniture and decorate this apartment a luminous and homey place.
Indeed. She've already succeeded in those changes. I must say this place is cuter than the old one in Boston. When she was with Matthew her last Romeo, she saved a lot of money. She doesn't needed to waste it in trash she won't be able to use. Matthew bought her a Jaguar. It was pretty. But when they broke up she decided it was time to chase something new, her savings are good and she just sold her Jaguar, anyway she couldn't afford it without Matthew's help.
- Aw, I'm surprise Nath. It looks nice like you. - I grinned. Sitting in the kitchen appreciating the black wooden tools. Asking how many savings we're talking about!. I'm curious.
- Maya darling your room is on the left, it got a bathroom and don't worry I'll help you to classify all yours garments, this house got just two rooms so you won't be lost. - she suddenly laughed at my face. And I wonder why.
- What am I saying good Lord, mirate, ya no eres una Niña, como te vas a perder?.( Look at you, you're not a little girl anymore, how can you be lost?) -and just like a bipolar person she started to sob.
- Oh God, madrina it's okay now, we can still cuddle each other like old times watching Disney. - I consoled her. Rubbing my hand on her back.
- Oh Maya I'm so tired, please sweetheart suit yourself this is your home now, I called it a night.- she said wiping her tears, walking to the hallway.
Umm... She's tired?. What about me?. I'm almost dry of energy. Well she's so sensible now.
__8:34am, Three days later__
- Fuckkk - I groaned with clenched teeth, throwing a pillow over my head to the floor. I breath out.
It's been three fucking days and I'm unemployed yet.
Relax Maya. No one tells you it will be easy and you know it.
I'm exasperated. I'm desperate. I'm terrified. I'm anxious. I'm nervous. I'm ... Grrrr. I groaned again. Lost. I'm lost.
Since I needed some place to type it up on my papers for the visa, my godmother helped me to find a Shop and I've been working there 4 hours per day. 20 per hour. Well something is something. No?. At least I can pay for groceries.
I was deep in thought when my godmother walked inside.
-Bebé, Luna is downstairs waiting for me, but I need to know if you will be alright?. - she said, her eyes filled with concern.
- Nah mama, I'm going to be just fine, go and enjoy your weekend auntie- I smirked, showing my white teeth.
- Maya, I already asked you last night if you wanted to come with me.... I want you to meet new friends and...- I cut her off waving.
- No no, no. - I need time to get used to this city first, and I'm feel tired asf. - I faked a yawn.
She looked beyond worried.
- Oh baby girl, love you and take care yes?, call me if you need anything right?.
I nodded dismissing her.
I stayed there for 10 minutes staring at the ceiling until I decided to do something.
Natalia gave me her spare key when I started to work on the shop. I fixed my bed and organized every stuff on the right place, and amazingly I cleaned every floor and every single dirt on the furniture. I cooked some beef and potatoes with celery and made a salad with pineapple juice. I really enjoyed thaattt food like a starving kid after school. I watched the clock, 1:37pm.
I was tired but I chose take a bath. I put some tight shorts and a white top with my puma shoes, I took my little handbag and keys and head off from that jail.
I was walking through the pavement when I saw two food establishments, I've rather to choose Little Pepper and try their food.
I made my way towards the buffet and I had have to say that they've a good food but not a qualified service.
Watching through the glass of food I backed away and stumble a little but a big hand catches my arm.
- Are you Okay miss?- my eyes connected with those pair of green eyes, bright and shiny.
These eyes could be the death of me.
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This chapter was written: 2 January 2015.