Chapter 19

A young lady walked into the store—Felicia’s beauty salon. She dressed carelessly. Her big sized brown shirt dangled over her pants that went down to reach above her ankles. She had sandals on and her feet powdered in dust from her endless walks. Her black pants were torn on the knees. She introduced herself.

Felicia fumbled on the CVs and the list of names on a paper. She could not find the girl’s name on any of the printed papers. “I just saw the advert on the poster down the street.”

“Well, I’m sorry, but the people I expect to see are these here on the CVs.”

The girl knew that she was being sent away. For a very short while she stood, wondering what to do. She wondered if she should beg the woman for a job or to maintain her dignity and walk away. She turned and started walking away.

Soon, after a clear view of her life flash in her eyes she quickly turned back, “I’m hungry!” the girl c