Taking Responsibility
1115 Words
I walk to my father's office. The door is open and he is doing paperwork.
" Father."
" Yes Maria."
" I would like to start a horse rescue."
" Sit down dear, talk to me about it."
" Me and Leo were at the stables earlier and he had me realize that I truly enjoy being around horses. We saved Hope from the slaughter and she is an amazing horse. I understand now that you taught me responsibility by having me order the food and supplies and managing the pay for the workers. I spend a lot of time out there as it is and with the time I spend I would like to save some horses from the slaughter, give them a 2nd chance and find them homes."
"That will be a lot of work you will need to be able to afford the extra money. You have managed with your allowance, but you may have to find another source of income."
" I understand, father, what if I became a silent partner with Jennifer's parents and help them open a restaurant and expand the catering they offer."
" So you have put thought into this, I see?"
" Yes, father, I know Jennifer's parents make enough to get by and pay bills but they do not have the extra income to expand and purchase more catering vans that they need."
" Well, how about this? You come to me with the amount you need to get started. Show me a business plan and we will talk more."
"Thank you father."
" I am proud of you Maria." He says as he hugs me " I am truly proud of you."
" Thank you father."
" OK well, I think you need to prepare yourself for the day. As today is a big day." He says kissing my cheek and smiling at me. I walk out of his office and went to my room and started researching the slaughter houses. What is needed to start a rescue. How much catering vans are and other supplies along with restaurant equipment, permits, licenses. I researched for hours.
"Ms.Maria, Jennifer is here." Mr. Thompkins says on the intercom
"Ok thank you."
I sit on my bed with printed pages of research all over along with notes.
"Oh my god, I am so excited about tonight.. Have you seen downstairs or your whole house, in fact?" Jennifer says swinging my bedroom door open
" I have been up here researching for hours. I haven't been back downstairs at all."
" Oh and by the way, look at this." She says placing her phone in front of my face. I look at the screen and see it's a picture of me and Leo at the pier when we were eating nachos. " He is so freaking hot now... OH MY GOD Maria."
" Oh my god, I hate people. Why would they take that picture? What are they saying?"
" Well, it says that it looks like you two were on a date and that your families might be emerging in the future."
"I hate people. They act like I am an actor or something it's annoying."
" Well, to be honest, actors and actresses play mobs and families in movies even they aren't as cool as you they have to act."
" Ha ha very funny."
" Just saying. Anyways, what happened with your mom?"
"Honestly, I have no clue. I think she left again. My father called a meeting and we called her on her bullshit in front of the Romanos."
" So Leo was there."
" Yeah we ended up going to the stables while our parents talked."
"Really the best you could do is the stables? He took you to the beach a romantic gesture. You took him to smell manure. Not Romantic."
"He actually enjoyed it for your information. He got me thinking about starting a horse rescue."
" A horse rescue?"
" Yeah, I even ran the idea to my Father and he says I need to have another income. So I was wondering if your parents would like a silent partner. Maybe to get their catering bigger, new vans and maybe open a new restaurant? Maybe Justin can run it."
" Why are you still trying to help Justin?"
" I don't know. I just want to make sure he will be ok I guess."
" Maria?"
" Yes Ms. Bonnie."
" Your father sent me to help get you two girls get ready for your party, dear."
" Oh yes, come in, Ms. Bonnie."
" Well, I have 2 others with me, one for makeup, and one for hair."
I get up and put all my papers in my nightstand along with my laptop and then I opened my door.
" Hello Ms. Valentine, I am Megan. I will be doing your makeup today."
" Nice to meet you."
" And I am Erin, I will be doing your hair today."
"Nice to meet you. We will do everything in here." I said, gesturing to my room. My room is large. I have a full bathroom with an oversize soaking tub and a large shower big enough for two. Between my bathroom and the area where my bed is, is a small hallway with a large room-that is my walk-in closet. As Jennifer puts it, it's the size of a normal person's living room, then there is an area where my king-sized bed is and on the far side of the room through french doors is my sitting room. I have a couch and loveseat along with a TV that is above the fireplace. Honestly, my room is the size of an apartment. It is amazing. I guess that is why I spend more time in here than the rest of the house. The 2 women started to set up their stuff in my room.
" As I am not quite needed yet, is there anything I can get you?" Ms. Bonnie says
" I would like a sweet tea, Ms. Bonnie." I said
" Jennifer? Ladies, can I get you anything?"
" I will take a Dr. Pepper, Ms. Bonnie" Jennifer says
" We will take a Pepsi if possible please." the 2 woman say
" OK I will send Mr. Thompkins right away." Ms. Bonnie says as she shuts the bedroom door, then she opens it again " Ms. Maria, your father asks that you do not go downstairs. He will let you know when."
" Yes Ms. Bonnie I understand."
"OH MY GOD THIS IS GOING TO BE MIND BLOWING." Jennifer says loudly with so much excitement.
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