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“How much do you think an event like this costs?” Yaya signs.
I shrug.
“Oh well. At least I have an excuse to show this off.” She slips her hands into the folds of her shimmery blue dress and waves the skirt back and forth.
My sister looksgorgeouswith her hair in faux locs again and scooped up at the crown of her head. Diamond earrings sparkle in her ears and she’s finished it off with dramatic black gloves.
The dress she’s wearing is a Kimberly Barret original—the brand that she’s an ambassador for.
When Yaya could finally tell us the details about her contract, we were beyond ecstatic for her.
Beautiful music sails through the air.
It’s coming from the stage.
Mom’s eyes glisten as she fixes her gaze on the children playing the piano. “Oh, they’re doing so well.”
“What are those headbands they’re wearing?” Yaya gestures.
I glance at Timmy and Grace, two of our younger students at the foundation.
No, not ‘our’.
Not anymore.
I have a draft of my resignation letter saved in my email and I’ll send it as soon as my performance tonight is over.
“That’s the MTB,” I inform them.
“Ah.” Despite her nodding, mom still seems confused.
“I’ll explain later.” I wipe my sweaty palms against my regular, department store dress. I’m nervous and half of me wants to just run through the door.
But I stay.
My performance tonight was scheduled long in advance. Since I honor my word, I plan to perform. I’ll give it my best as an ode to the foundation and the direction that I found for my life.
Dad shakes his hands in the sign for ‘applause’ and watches the students get off the piano bench.
“They were incredible. Look at the smiles on their faces.” Dad gets teary-eyed. “Wow.”
“Dad, we just got here. Can you save the crying until they’re all done?” Yaya signs teasingly.
I smile at my father. He’s looking neat and spiffy in a black tux with a bow tie. He and mom make a beautiful pair.
Sheila mounts the stage, doing her work as the host. A vision of hotness trails her, walking up to the stage like a famous model or actor about to receive an award.
Sazuki.
He’s carrying two bouquets, wearing a small, warm smile on his lips. He hands the children their flowers individually and signs ‘congratulations’ to them.
Holy crap.
I’m going to implode with the force of the asteroid that decimated the dinosaurs.
Why can’t I breathe?
I knew Sazuki would be here, but I didn’t expect how much he would affect me. He’s so gorgeous that it makes my heart quiver.
