TRIANA

A THREAD OF HOPE

Let's get you out of that thing you are wearing she said still facing the road, you don't have to cry again you've gone through a lot for someone your age I noticed your head is still bowed, do you have something to tell me, or do you need something, she asked again, while driving and throwing glances my way, she pulled out a bottle of water from the bottle holder spot behind the hand gear and gave I grabbed it quickly so that she doesn't get distracted while still driving we are on the highway now, you should have told me you needed water, I was too engrossed in getting to now you that I didn't even offer you a drink, my bad she said and chuckled. I felt refreshed, she gave me assurance and consoled me, it's a long time I heard such soothing words, even my so called father didn't care so much about me. she continued driving and suddenly stopped in front of a clothes store and shopping mall built side by side.

"Here we are" She announced smiling at me, and parked the car properly at the mall's parking lot.

But ma pls can I take my bath first I really would not want to wear another clothe without bathing first " I responded quietly, staring gently at her.

Good that's more like it, I want you to be free with me and talk to me okay, So that means I will just buy it then, you can wear it at home" she responded come on let's goshe said as she unlocked the car door and got down while gesturing me to do the same, I opened the day and got down.

I stood still, not moving an inch, she stared at me not understanding what was going on

"Come on let's go in"

I looked at her once again and replied "Ma, I don't want people to see you as a bad person, what will they say if a girl looking tattered and dressed in rags follows you to this fine clothing store, Please ma, let me remain her till you come back, I don't have to follow you " I was almost on my knees.

Oh dear, what a beautiful soul you are, you are such a kind girl, I understand how you think, and that's okay, whatever people want to say, let them say it, I am not concerned about that and I am not ashamed of you at the slightest, but I get your point, I would not want a situation where by they start looking at you like a beggar, so get in the car I will be back shortly," she explained, she unlocked the car door and ask me to go in, She then closed it and gingerly walked to the store.

Mrs Smith POV....

I don't really know how and why I like this girl this much, on a normal day, I am not this nice, but this Triana girl has something in her that keeps drawing me closer, as a doctor I have a way of naturally detecting what kind of a person someone is, even though I just met her, It doesn't seem like I am just seeing her for the very first time, accommodating this girl will definitely be one of the best things I will ever do, I just hope I don't regret it at the end of the day, but something keeps telling me I must keep her with me.

"Hello dear, how are you doing today" I said to the sales girl at the counter.

"Good afternoon Ma, You are welcome to our store, what would you like to buy ma" she responded politely smiling at me like always while asking me to sit, treating me like a VIP customer probably because I usually gave her tips whenever I come to to store to get one or two things, but she is unusually happier today.

"You seem so cheerful today, what's up?"

Hah Ma, is it that obvious she stated, giggling.

Of course it is, so do you care to share?" I raised an eyebrow, now amused at her behavior and giggling because she isn't a very bubbly girl.

It's nothing Ma, it just that I had a good news today from home", she replied Oh that's great, I see why you are in a happy mode, that aside, I would like to get some clothing for a young girl hmm a teenager, slender and about 5'8 feet tall, size 8 preferably

Help me pick nice and casual wears for now"

Like how many pieces ma she said while taking notes in a note pad.

Just bring the nice ones and let me choose, since you are better than me at choosing clothes " I said while making my self comfortable on the three seater cushion chair in the store.

Oh you flatter me ma, you do know how to choose clothes more than me" she retorted didn't wait for my reply and jogged off.

"Silly girl," I murmured to my self, she just wants to make me feel better, I am really terrible at choosing clothes or even shopping generally,Or perhaps it's because I am too busy for that, but I am on leave now and for once I am free from hospital and it's troubles, I like my job though and I aren't complaining just that I need this break sometimes.

I sat down and relaxed while glancing through my phone, I saw Rose, the salesgirl approaching me, holding about fifteen or more than of different wears on both hands.

This is all the wears that match the description you gave me" she said gazing at me, probably wanting me to say something.

Oh that's good, you can pack it I said still reading some information on my phone.

All of it??, she asked wide eyed

What, can't I buy are they not for sale?, I asked astonished at her reaction, she knows I can afford them, why then is she surprised.

No ma it's not that, I am just surprised because you have never bought this sized clothes before, I was thinking you wanted to gift someone just a nice wear but I didn't expect you to buy all the available sizes she stated now embarrassed at her own reaction.

Oh don't worry about that, it's for my daughter,and pls help me pack it she's waiting in the car, I have to leave now.

Daughter, I thought you only had a son, she asked still baffled at where this sudden daughter came from.

Well I don't blame her the store owner is my friend and she knows about me quite well and she does too.

I really thank God I didn't bring Triana here, she would have been so embarrassed as those shopping in the store are beginning to look at us.

Don't, worry about that Rose, just help me pack the clothes, I will explain later, and by the way, where is your boss?

She went to get some supplies

Alright dear, send my regards to her when she gets back, I made the payment told her to keep the change and walked out of the store, while hearing Rose's continuous thank you Ma behind me, I waved don't mention and closed the store's glass door behind me and walked towards my car.